Opinions, please!

[KCMiller]

Hi, all,

I had the good fortune to be able to put down a deposit on a cruise at the end of 2006 for my family - 2 cabins, guarantee 12. I really, really want to go on this trip. But my husband isn't sure whether we should go or not (long story, mostly having to do with him being a worrier, not a planner, and also we'll have to pull the kids from school for 3 days, and he's concerned about that), and he keeps asking me if we're going to get the deposit back. Now, final payment isn't due until October of next year, and I guess what I'm wondering is, is it wrong to hold these cabins just in case I can calm his nerves? The price has gone up (it's the week between Christmas and New Years - we'll be on the ship NYE), and once I cancel, that will be that. Help me decide!!

KC

 

[Echo queen]

I would keep the ressie and try to get him on the band wagon . What grade are the kids in? If they are K thur 5 I would not hesitate.

Good luck.

 

[cjmx]

A family vacation is a learning experience as well. I plan to take my kids out of school for 5 days. 7th, 6th and 1st grades. The prices have gone up considerably . If you booked early you probably got a great rate and a good value. Good luck getting him on board. CJ

 

[kristen821]

Hold the ressies. Travel agents hold ressies too to get cheaper prices for thier customers. My Dh was completely against the cruise last year and now he is the most excited about getting back on the cruise. If your husband doesn't change his mind 90 days prior to the cruise then you can decide what you want to do, but I bet he will change his mind when it gets closer.

 

[mc'smommy]

Keep the ressie's and if you can't change his mind, go without him...DH did not want to go on this last minute wonder curise next week so I said Adios...

 

[Dreamer04]

Boy, you sure came to the right place to ask this question! HOLD THOSE RESSIES!

Trust me, you will regret it if you cancel. Make small payments each week or so-when the final payment is due, your DH will say oh that's not so bad!

 

[KCMiller]

When we sail, the kids will be DS, 19 (at college, so no problem), DD, 17 (senior in HS) and DS, 14 (freshman in HS). The ones in HS are concerned that, because we have a shortened Christmas vacation, they may start mid terms the day they get back from vacation...

Sigh. I'm thinking there's no way to make a firm call on this UNTIL October, so OH DARN, I'm just going to have to keep the ressies!!

KC

 

[LoveMyLAP-BAND]

Keep the res. FYI---one thing my TA warned me about with GTY 12 and 2 cabins. The two cabins may not be near each other---as a matter of fact, they could be on separate decks. Something to consider. May want to go to a category 11 and make sure your rooms are together if that is necessary.

 

[U2FanHfx]

Hi There,

My mother was a teacher (retired now). She would often take us out of school for a week to travel abroad. She stated that we would learn more about life and all in a week of travel than a week in school. Why read about these things, when you can see them. Just her opinion but it has always stuck with me.

Regs,

CJM

 

[bstsuda]

KEEP the ressies - and go withOUT DH if necessary - my DS & I went this past August (DH refuses to sail - no matter the size of the ship), and we had such a GREAT time - he missed his 1st 3 days of high school - but what he learned about dolphins, and mexican history was JUST as important as what he would have learned in school - and what an absolute memorable experience for the two of us - a definite 'bonding' time - and how often do you get those - the older your children get?????

 

[3xthecharm]

I would keep the reservations. You will have a much clearer picture financially and academically as the trip gets closer.

I would not go without DH unless he is behind you all the way. You are a team. If his concerns center around finances or the kids' school, you should not invalidate his feelings. He is your financial partner as well as your partner in parenting. If you go without him, you send a very clear message to your children. "I do what I think is right. I don't care what your dad thinks." This is not the message of marriage that you want to send young adults. Just my 2 cents.

 

[kristen821]

I would keep the reservations. You will have a much clearer picture financially and academically as the trip gets closer.

I would not go without DH unless he is behind you all the way. You are a team. If his concerns center around finances or the kids' school, you should not invalidate his feelings. He is your financial partner as well as your partner in parenting. If you go without him, you send a very clear message to your children. "I do what I think is right. I don't care what your dad thinks." This is not the message of marriage that you want to send young adults. Just my 2 cents.

I agree! but I think dh will change his mind.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

I would not go without DH unless he is behind you all the way. You are a team. If his concerns center around finances or the kids' school, you should not invalidate his feelings. He is your financial partner as well as your partner in parenting. If you go without him, you send a very clear message to your children. "I do what I think is right. I don't care what your dad thinks." This is not the message of marriage that you want to send young adults. Just my 2 cents.

Very well said.

 

[6griswolds]

Our trip is next year at the beginning of August. We are nervous about alot of things also (mainly when it has to be paid off) We are relying on our taxes when they come in for it. Hopefully nothing will happen and we have to use all the $. We won't be taking this trip again for many years so we are going to do whatever we can to keep this one. I didn't notice if this is your 1st cruise or not, but the kiddies are only little for so long, I want to see there eyes light up when they see everything!! (mine will too) I say throw caution to the wind and DO IT! I guess I am feeling that my oldest of 4, who is 16 now and driving, and keeps talking about when she moves out into her own apartment, is making me feel sad. I want to do something great and fun before it happens. I am rambling now. Good Luck on your decision!

 

[videogal1]

Hi, all,

Help me decide!!

KC

Have you made contact with anyone else (Cruise Meets Board) on that cruise? Cash and I will be there doing more Service Dog training for him (He'll be learning one more word to read, I think). Perhaps being invested in a few acquaintances who will be on that cruise will help you come up with more reasons to go.....