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aranthus

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14. A few ideas

Sat Apr 21, 2012, 10:23 PM

Apr 2012

1. If you are going to go on any shore excursions, book them early. If you aren't, get some good guide books for the ports of call.
2. Go on only one shore excursion per day, and check the length of the excursion so that you have time to see other things in port if you want.

3. If you get to Sorrento, go to this restaurant. Ristorante Parrucchiano (La Favorita)
Corso Italia, 71, 80067 Sorrento Napoli
081 878 1321

My parents and I went to it on separate trips, and it was great both times. Magical atmosphere and good food.

We also know some good places in Rome and Florence if you want them.

4.. Keep active at sea. There are plenty of excerise classes, and the ship will have a gym and running/walking track. It's a good idea to to use them.

5. Pace your food intake. It's really easy to over do since there will be food 24/7.

Take lots of pictures and video and have a great time!

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I can't believe I am going to say this but I might be taking a cruise [View all] maddezmom Apr 2012 OP

Tell the captain you like to see the Italian coast close up jberryhill Apr 2012 #1

I was waiting for that comment maddezmom Apr 2012 #3

If it works out... My advice... NYC_SKP Apr 2012 #2

I'll have more material for my blog that is for sure maddezmom Apr 2012 #5

The itinerary sounds wonderful! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #4

Edited my OP maddezmom Apr 2012 #6

I think sharing with your sister would be fine! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #7

I am sure it will be fine and fun! maddezmom Apr 2012 #9

from a person who has taken several cruises ... zbdent Apr 2012 #8

If it goes forward, I will be in charge of the itinerary while on shore maddezmom Apr 2012 #10

and don't buy into the idea that "you can eat every second of the day" zbdent Apr 2012 #11

Maldives Badruddeen Apr 2012 #12

Save your pennies for a few spa treatments - TBF Apr 2012 #13

will do and it looks like it is a go maddezmom Apr 2012 #15

A few ideas aranthus Apr 2012 #14

thanks for all the helpful hints and suggestions maddezmom Apr 2012 #16

good tips - TBF Apr 2012 #17

Would love ideas for Rome as we will have a full day and half maddezmom Jun 2012 #20

I have a few thoughts. aranthus Jun 2012 #23

Spam deleted by Morning Dew (MIR Team) himalayaholiday Jun 2012 #18

You sound like I felt before I went on a cruise last November... Violet_Crumble Jun 2012 #19

We don't go until mid-October maddezmom Jun 2012 #21

Spam deleted by tjwmason (MIR Team) Exconverdi Jun 2012 #22