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Can't Get Him to Take You on a Cruise?
Nothing can be as romantic as a cruise, and most women I know
would love to go on one with their honey. Just the thought of
having your guy all alone surrounded by all that romantic ocean,
looking up at the moon and stars, or all to yourself in your
cozy stateroom with a "do not disturb on the door," doesn't it
make you weak in the knees? (And formal night? And dancing the
night away?)
Now we all know we can't tell our man what to do, so how do you
get this to happen? What you need to do is start dispelling the
MYTHS about cruising.
MYTH #1: Real guys don't go on cruises. REALITY: Well, there's
my friend who loves to cruise who's a doctor. He owns his own
airplane and yacht, with licenses to pilot both, and has an
active lifestyle, jogging several miles each morning, playing
competitive tennis once a week, and bicycling any other time he
can. Why does he like to cruise? Because - doh - it's romantic.
In the guy sense. He's got HER all to himself in that cozy
little stateroom. Actually he prefers a room with a private
balcony. He knows if you want the kisses, you can't just be
romantic, you have to seduce, and that means pleasing his lady.
He knows how to set the scene, and cruises work. It also works
to give a woman what she wants, guys!
MYTH #2: You have to wear a tux. REALITY: It's quite possible to
go on a cruise and never dress up. If he hates to dress up, he
doesn't have to. Many people don't. There are casual dining
options for every meal, where the food is just as good, but you
don't have to wear a suit, and you don't have to sit for a long
time. There's also room service. Nor do you have to dress up to
dance.
MYTH #3: It's all about food. REALITY: Cruise lines these days
offer healthy alternatives, and there are always fruit and salad
bars. On my last cruise, a river cruise in Russia, I actually
LOST weight.
MYTH #4: It's sedentary. REALITY: ROFL. Consider the length of a
cruise ship. Elevators they have, but not down the corridors. I
would imagine you walk miles a day. There are also fitness
centers on most ships, a deck used for a track, aerobics, yoga
and dance classes, and the option of active shore excursions.
You will only gain weight on a cruise if you want to.
MYTH #5: It's confining. REALITY: Again, these ships are huge.
Try and find someone! You need a walky-talky. There are
libraries, conference rooms, hundreds of rooms, numerous dining
areas, lobbies, stores, crew areas, the infirmary, and numerous
decks. Yes, the rooms are small, but here, more than any other
vacation, you won't want to be in it. If you want to read, watch
TV, or share a drink with your honey, there are 100 nooks and
crannies, bars, lounges and conference rooms where you can be
alone, or feel alone.
MYTH #6: It's too expensive. REALITY: I've got a cruise coming
up that costs $350 for 4 nights. You couldn't stay in a good
hotel and eat anything for that price. On a cruise you can have
steak every night, food available around the clock, and
Broadway-style entertainment. If you shop for cruise bargains,
there's no better value. Price it out for him.
MYTH #7: I can't use my computer. I'd be out-of-touch. REALITY:
Most ships have computer rooms; most docks have Internet cafes.
You can always be reached on the ship, and cell phones work from
most of the ports.
MYTH #8: It's boring. REALITY: There are casinos,
entertainment,
people to talk to, games, and antics around the pool that keep
the men captivated, shore excursions, movies, and crew maneuvers
to watch such as docking and tendering.
MYTH #9: It's all girl stuff. REALITY: Really? How about
gambling and drinking, risqué poolside contests, and shore
excursions, some of which are rated "strenuous," such as: All
terrain eco adventure; snorkeling and SCUBA; Atlantis submarine;
ATV and horseback riding on the beach; certified 2-tank dive;
cave adventure by jeep; cavern dive; kayaking; climbing park;
golf at country club; deep sea fishing; dolphin swim; rent a
powerboat and escape to private beach; Hobie catamaran
challenge; and motorbikes?
MYTH #10: It's dangerous. There are hurricanes. REALITY: Rather
than give statistics, I'm going to share a personal experience,
the best testimony there is. I was speaking on a cruise ship
during Isabelle, and here's what happens. They aren't going to
risk lives or that multi-million dollar ship. Hurricanes only go
about 5 miles an hour, and you're not a stationary object like
the state of Florida, you're on a moving vessel that can easily
outrun it. It's exciting, but not scary. You may get re-routed,
but you're safe on a ship, and will have a great story to tell
back home.
MYTH #11: What if we get sick? REALITY: Think of a cruise ship
as a small city; after all there can be thousands of passengers
and crew on board. They have a doctor, a nurse, and protocol for
emergencies. (Do buy the special health insurance they offer;
most policies don't cover you in international water or outside
the US.) That ship where everyone got sick? What about that flu
that went through your office last year? Those things happen,
but if you're immune system is up (take an Arbonne
neutraceutical like Defense Builder to keep it built up) you
should be okay. The first thing that will happen once everyone's
on board is muster, where you learn what you'd do if there were
a fire. There's a safe in your room. They think of everything,
and the crew isn't there, highly-trained and in uniform, just to
look pretty.
MYTH #11: I'd miss the kids. REALITY: Being them along. The
"camps" for kids have the latest toys, games and computers and
are well-supervised. Babysitters are available at night.
MYTH #12: I get seasick. REALITY: Read about the stabilizers on
these ships. In fact the equipment and technology on a cruise
ship are always fascinating to men, and one of the draws.
Watching from the top deck when the ship docks, is a great
favorite, as is tendering. Probably the biggest thrill of all is
a lock. On the Russian river cruise we must've gone through 15
locks, and the men never tired of it. A cruise has something to
offer everyone, and to accommodate to all lifestyles and ages. I
hope you can get him to give it a try. Go lightly, and stress
the things you know he'd love about a cruise. Be sure and point
out a tux need never occur. If you can get him to go on one,
chances are he'll be hooked because it will bring out the best
in you, right?
About the author:
Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach, http://www.susandunn.cc,
mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc. Individual coaching, internet courses
and ebooks for your personal and professional development. EQ
Alive!, #1 rated EQ coach certification program - simple, fast,
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information and/or for free EQ ezine.
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