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year we have tipped them extra and told them “I just want to relax,” I told Carl as we
how much we appreciated their hard work. Al- boarded the ship and headed to our balcony
though some confided to us how difficult it is cabin. Noting that there was a welcoming tour
to be away from their children for several of the nearby spa, we participated in a drawing
months—especially during the holidays. for spa treatments and each ended up with a
We have been on 30 cruises (the longest 29 $50 discount coupon. Normally during a cruise
nights)--and during our earlier cruising days I might have one massage and facial. This time I
we would book most shore excursions and try splurged and had three massage sessions—
to cram in as much as we could. This latest from 75 to 120 minutes each--which were
cruise was different: we opted just to play heavenly.
things by ear on a daily basis. The ports of call—most of which we had vis-
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