Our Summer Vacation

As the years pass by and my children get older, I find it really hard to plan a summer vacation. Firstly, my son does not want to be seen with us and wants to stay home. He's at the "I'm too cool stage". Beach vacations they don't like. My daughter doesn't want to swim in the ocean because there's creatures in the water. She's too old to play in the sand. And after watching Shark Week with my husband, they both don't want to become shark bait. Whatever...

They wanted me to book a cottage up north with their grandparents,uncles and aunts. I was too late. The good places were fully booked.

I was always hearing about cruises and how great it is. My husband's aunt was highly recommending us to try a cruise. I'm a bit of a travel freak and afraid of everything. I don't enjoy to fly. I'm claustrophobic, and I get motion sickness.

Well, I put that all behind me and took the dive. I booked a one week vacation with Carnival Cruises. It's the Fun Ship! We had so much fun! The kids had a blast. My son met kids from all over Canada and the United States. He joined The Club O teen club which provided daily activities etc.

I would definately cruise again! And no I was not claustrophobic or sick. The cabins were small but well designed which did not bother me at all. We had an oceanview cabin which I think helped.

I'm a clean freak. I couldn't believe how clean the ship was. Staff cleaning around the clock impressed me!