Thanks everyone! Ordinarily, I wouldn't fly to Europe from the US for a 7-day cruise. My brother booked as a Single on the 14-dayer. I couldn't handle 2 weeks alone with my beloved little bro', but for one week, we can keep company (for the same price as a Single) and not get on each other's nerves! 🙂. I've decided to fly into Barcelona for 3nts/4days on my own and then join the cruise.
My personal interest really lies in Northern Europe, Bavaria, Scandinavia, French Polynesia, Seychelles (just about any beautiful beaches.) Was never really that keen on the Med (I know it's beautiful, just never "did it" for me.) But I thought my brother might enjoy the company (he's still hoping I'll join him for the entire 2 weeks, but, well, you know!) and I've never been to those places so, again, you know. All true travelers are interested in going ANYWHERE they've never been, right?I'm sure it'll be great.