Apparently, I even vacation in the color Snob. Let’s face it, I like being catered to. During my recent vacation, I realized that a cruise is really sailing the good ship Snobby Pop.
Why is the cruise so well suited for the Snob? Oh, let me count the ways….
1. Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows you name
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| With love, from our Cabin Steward! |
• On the high seas, I become “Miss Valerie” and love that cruise staff use my name as much as possible, knowing it is sweet music to my ears.
• Should bar tenders know that I am having a Bombay Sapphire and tonic with lime before I order it? Perhaps not, but I do like feeling a little V.l.
• Who knows why a carefully arranged towel critter makes me feel warm & fuzzy; don’t question the warm & fuzzy, yo.• Boy, some chocolate would really compliment this read wine with dinner.....it appears almost as if we a personal genie. Ok, even I admit that is a touch diva. But I AM a snob after all.
2. The food, the food, the food
I DO like some good eats, and a cruise ship is a floating oasis of yum! Note: if you are a “waste not, want notter”, you may want to skip this section.
• The cruise cornucopia runneth over with something to nosh upon at any hour….nom, nom, nom. So, save your baggier clothing for the end of the cruise…..just sayin’.
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| Walkin' on the culinary wild side! |
• You want room service to bring you brownies at 4am? They will. (No, I was not THAT high maintenance – the cruise director told us, but I did not personally test this out).
• Not sure what to order for dinner? Order two. Heck order three! Meals are included, and it does not cost extra, so it's risk free sampling. You’ll just have to ignore Granny’s voice in your head telling you to clean your plate.
• Refer back to my first point on service – you wanna go HMU (high maintenance unit) and ask for something special – poof! Genie time, again.
3. Options, options, options
I am a suck the marrow out of a vacay kind of gal (shocking, I know!). Cruises provide so many options to occupy your time, whether you want to go-go-go or lay up on the back of the ship reading and watching the ocean. Best of all, someone ELSE does the planning!
• Ports of call
o Excursions – what the heck do you do in Freeport? Not to worry, there are plenty of pre-arranged memorable adventures, such as snorkeling or a historic tour.
o Wanna march to the beat of your own drum? The ship staff will give advice on free-styling; where to shop, what types of cabs to take, and where to find the best deals.
o Never want to leave the ship??? No problem, still plenty to keep busy.
• On the ship
o For the joiners of the word – there are plenty of opportunities to become part of the fun with game shows and silly challenges. You just may earn a ship on a stick!o Catch a show
o Go to the art auction
o Chill out by the pool
o High rollers can check out the casino
o Indulge yourself at the Spa
o Get your groove on at the disco
o Seriously, if you have a pulse, there is something for you to enjoy!
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| Come on, you saw it coming! |
The bottom line is this…..after my first cruise, my sister asked if I felt like a princess as portrayed in commercials. Honestly, pass me my tiara, so I can book another.
