F-Vegas, we're taking a cruise.

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited May 2007 in The Clubhouse
It took just one story from a customer of mine......to visit the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon, the natives charge $50 per head to access their land...ok, fine, I can deal with that. Then, to get ON the Skywalk, they charge $25 per head, ok, fine, I can deal with that too. But then, they don't allow you to take pictures, THEY take the pictures and charge you $15 per picture....at that point, they can go F themselves.

So we booked a Carribean cruise with Carnival leaving from Miami on the 28th of July. This will be our first cruise and I'm looking forward to it.

I wonder if Darla can pick us up at the airport and escort us to the ship :p:p
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2007
    Well Joe, it doesn't seem to matter whether you are in the USA or Canada, they both have same domestic problem. Man do I have a cure for that.
    Anyway, hope you and the Mrs have a great cruise.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited May 2007
    Enjoy the cruise Joe! Take pictures and have a drink on me:D
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited May 2007
    Not allowed to take pictures while on the Skywalk...WTF!!! Are these people retarded???? $15 per pic that they take...up your ****!

    Cross that dung heep off my list of places to visit!


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2007
    Well funny my wife and I decided on a Cruise also, because when we added it all up a cruise may be either even or below cost of doing anything else. This will make are 11th cruise so I think we're just about cruise Lovers now.

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited May 2007
    Don't be blaming the Grand Canyon on Vegas now. ;)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2007
    We go on a cruise just about every year. My wife really likes cruises and I like the Caribbean Islands and Mexico, so it works for us.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    That's a good choice Joe; we madea cruise with Carnival like 8 years ago and it was the best vacations ever. We went to Cozumel-Grand Cayman-Jamaica. We always wanted to go back and take the eastern Caribbean cruise, but we haven't yet....some day.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2007
    Can't beat a good cruise! You'll love it.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited May 2007
    Me and the wife visited the reservation there three or four years ago prior to the skywalk and it was cool just the way it was. I think we paid like $25 a piece including a great lunch. I think the sky walk ruins the place.

    To get there it is a long drive along an extremely bumpy dirt road.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2007
    $25 a piece? that sounds steep to me.. LOL to view a site? true it may be one helluva site. but damn.. i could have a decent dinner for that price.. and view pictures of it on the internet. ;)
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited May 2007
    LOL.... Ever been to a show and dinner in Vegas? The food isn't that good and unless the woman are topless, the show ain't that great and you're out a couple hundred at least.:D
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2007
    $25 is steep to you? What is this, 1964? I pay more than that for parking in some cases.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited May 2007
    Joe, you guys will have a great time. Enjoy yourself ! Take pics !
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited May 2007
    Thanks guys! We are both quite excited about this cruise, we booked one of those rooms with a balcony. I got a new Canon Rebel XTi for some quality picture taking and am committed to working 80+ hour weeks to pay for it all.

    No matter though, I think it will be worth it and I'm convinced that it is a better plan than the Vegas trip.

    Joe
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited May 2007
    Been on two Carnival cruises, the western and eastern caribbean. A couple of tips:
    1. Every afternoon go back to your cabin and take a nap, otherwise you'll be too tired to enjoy the late shows and midnight buffet.
    2. Save money by drinking lemonade and tea when not indulging in the alcohol, soda pop is a secret gouge.
    3. Try to have dinner at a big table, it's a great way to meet people, makes the trip much more fun.
    4. Always carry some singles and fives for tipping tour guides.
    5. Try the pumpkin soup, it's amazing!
    6. Do not even think of a diet, you're going to put on a few, just enjoy the great food.
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