CHAMPAGNELASS Posted June 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I thought it would be nice to have a happy thread where people dont argue :) Ever since I was a small child I have loved and been somewhat obsessed with Venice. Two years ago ,I cruised the Med with my parents and my daughter,and found myself crying as we sailed into Venice. I was there at last and it was even more beautiful than I had expected. In September,I will visit it again ,but this time as a newlywed and im looking forward to seeing Venice in a whole new romantic light ,as I always hoped I would. Is there somewhere special for you ? Do you have a favourite Port of Call ,Place, Excursion etc that is special to you or that is on your must do list for a reason. :) Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbermuda Posted June 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I loved Santorini which I did with my best friend on a ladies cruise. It just is stunning! My favorite port with my husband is Bermuda! The beaches are so wonderful and the island is so pretty!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted June 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hi ChampagneLass, Great topic!! I know my reply is going to be so "generic"... but it is the truth !! WHEREVER I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ON VACATION !! There are so many fantastic places in the world to see and explore... I am happiest when I am doing just that. :):):) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workatabank Posted June 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I thought it would be nice to have a happy thread where people dont argue :) Ever since I was a small child I have loved and been somewhat obsessed with Venice. Two years ago ,I cruised the Med with my parents and my daughter,and found myself crying as we sailed into Venice. I was there at last and it was even more beautiful than I had expected. In September,I will visit it again ,but this time as a newlywed and im looking forward to seeing Venice in a whole new romantic light ,as I always hoped I would. Is there somewhere special for you ? Do you have a favourite Port of Call ,Place, Excursion etc that is special to you or that is on your must do list for a reason. :) Lesley HI LESLEY....Venice is BEAUTIFUL ! I agree ..we were there last July on a tour .. Oh my very special-- we were in the Swiss Alps ...and it is quite awesome in those mountains .Have a great cruise .Phylly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAMPAGNELASS Posted June 30, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I loved Santorini which I did with my best friend on a ladies cruise. It just is stunning!My favorite port with my husband is Bermuda! The beaches are so wonderful and the island is so pretty!:) I visited Santorini too. It is stunning. So picturesque :). I was disappointed that it wasnt on the western Med Itinery this year. Sitting in a cafe perched on the cliffs ,seeing the ship below was a wonderful view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyj 1204 Posted June 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh to just pick one place I would have to say anywhere in Alaska, We were there in 2002 and I'm returning in a few weeks. I loved the mountains, saw the top of McKinley and it is almost indescribable. Everywhere I looked was more beautiful than the last place. We were there in Sept. and the fire weed was in full color, so pretty with the reds and greens and the air was so fresh and clean. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have 2 favorite places...both in the USA! Sarasota (Lido Key) and Las Vegas, baby! Love, love, love both of those areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvufan Posted July 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2011 West Virginia, of course ;). Second favorite state is Oregon. Simply beautiful. Favorite cruise destination is Alaska. To us, you don't just look, you experience. Best excursion of all our cruises was flightseeing over the Misty Fjords out of Ketchikan. We went with Carlin Air. Fave Caribbean place is PR, where I grew up. Love simply walking in Old San Juan. Second is Antigua. Best guided tour was in St. Martin with Joyce Prince. Happy Sails to You OOOEEE :D:D Bob and Phyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjm Posted July 1, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I guess I would have to say Venice and Amalfi Coast of Italy and Istanbul - beautiful places. I may change my mind come September as I am off on a 10 Greek Isle Tour Vicki:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 1, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2011 My two favorite cities are Venice (don't miss Murano and Burano) and Prague! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3418ahl Posted July 1, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Barcelona and Istanbul for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenn4ever Posted July 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Our first cruise is coming up but we have traveled a lot. Our most favorite place is the Dingle Penninsula, Ireland. Once it was voted the most beautiful place on Earth by National Geographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCruister Posted July 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Barcelona and Istanbul for me! We will be in Barcelona for 5 days before our cruise in November. Do you have any recommendations...food, bars, must do's?? This is our first trip to Barcelona! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caripoo Posted July 1, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ITALY.... ALL of it...visit every year, still so much to see!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3418ahl Posted July 1, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Barcelona - Take the Hoho (hop on hop off) bus, which will take you to all the major sites. Be sure to get off and enjoy the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Guell Park. Spend lots of time just wandering up and down Las Ramblas looking at all the vendors and street artists posing. Go to the marketplace. Visit the gothic quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCruister Posted July 1, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Barcelona - Take the Hoho (hop on hop off) bus, which will take you to all the major sites. Be sure to get off and enjoy the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Guell Park. Spend lots of time just wandering up and down Las Ramblas looking at all the vendors and street artists posing. Go to the marketplace. Visit the gothic quarter. Thanks!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted July 1, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Alaska - for beauty. Cartagena, Colombia - for history/architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 1, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 1, 2011 We love Italy and visit about every two years. But we are fortunate. We travel often and no matter where we have been and how much we enjoy it nothing, to our tastes, quite measures up to where we live in southern Alberta-at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. We are transplants to the area and do not plan on leaving...well except during the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted July 1, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 1, 2011 The islands of Tahiti... paradise on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Susie Posted July 1, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Champagnelass, congratulations on your upcoming wedding... wishing you many years of joy together! I can't just list one place... but in Europe, I love Barcelona, which is a vibrant, exciting town, full of nooks and crannies to visit and explore; also adore the Amalfi Coast, especially Positano; we also thought Santorini was spectacular; had a great time exploring the island and enjoying both Fira and Oia. Venice is certainly very special and lovely, too... if you want a romantic restaurant to try for your honeymoon, take a look at their web page... it's a little pricey, but the courtyard is so charming and the atmosphere is wonderful. http://www.anticopignolo.com/ Thank you for a great thread... and have a wonderful honeymoon! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellybutton530 Posted July 1, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Antarctica; so darned nice I did it twice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Monica Posted July 1, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 1, 2011 1. Venice!! I was there once on a cruise but have been there 1/2 dozen times while traveling around Italy. I'll be in Venice again 2012! 2. Santorini! Love the white-washed buildings and how they hang on the side of the caldera. 3. Istanbul! Love the museums, mosques, food, and shopping. Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assateague Island Princes Posted July 1, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Love this thread:D - gives me the warm and fuzzies! Two places for me - #1 is Alaska - preferably Sitka or Homer. Stunning, just stunning! First time there was 2006, and the feeling of peace and "home" was immediate. Will be headed back for my fourth time in just 5 weeks from today (not that I'm counting or anything:rolleyes:....) #2 would be Assateague Island, MD-its my screen name for a reason;). Another "Calgon-Take-Me-Away" place - no people, no noise - just surf, sand, wild ponies, and plenty of dolphins putting on a show just for me. Plus it was my dear Dad's favorite place - he's been gone 4 years now, but I always feel close to him when I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewethereyet Posted July 1, 2011 #24 Share Posted July 1, 2011 It's hard to pick a favorite. But.... Barcelona Venice Santorini Capri London...yes, I like it Moorea And many, many others. But, I have to say Rome is #1 for me. And Italy is my favorite country to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted July 1, 2011 #25 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'll throw in my vote for the galapagos. Venice would be high on my list, had we not arrived the last time at night during aqua alta with our luggage...our hotel was just a short swim away :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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