So satisfying getting back home?

[Amethyst]

We went on our first cruise ever, and it may be our last. There were fun things about the cruise, but they were awfully common-denominator ("formal night," shows, etc.) and we were mostly bored. The gym was too small and crowded. Food was very good, but too many people were there eating it with us, etc. and food/drink are not the be-all end-all for us.

[brett]

We have come home in mid March after a two or three month trip to warmer climates only to find cold weather, lots of snow.

It would have taken zero persuading to get us head out again.

[chris2008]

We love to leave and love to be back home. Always.
I think we have the best of it.

[97guns]

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Originally Posted by chris2008 We love to leave and love to be back home. Always. I think we have the best of it.

Yes, planning and going on new trips is very exciting but the anticipation of getting back home is usually agonizing. Even on our trip to Hawaii earlier this year we were getting a bit bored with it all, I’m in Vietnam right now, it’s only been 8 days so far but I’m actually fed up with the humidity and traffic of Ho Chi Minh, I’m counting the days to get on the airplane and get out of here. These people literally do not stop honking their horns, it’s 4am laying in bed at the hotel and I hear nothing but honking horns, all night long, don’t think I’ll ever be coming back.

[Elbata]

Landing back at LAX, driving through the smog and dense traffic, I can't help but take a deep breath, glad to be home.

[NW-Bound]

I would enjoy being able to stay in Alaska a bit longer. High of 70, low of 50. Beats 114/92 right now. Nice scenery, lots of outdoor opportunities.

PS. Oops. Just checked and saw that it is raining for 5 days straight in Valdez. Recall being cooped up inside the motorhome for a couple of days on the recent trip, and on more than one occasion.

[marko]

During my w*rk time, I was on the road 200 days a year for 30 years.

Always great to get home but sometimes I'd wake up at home in the middle of the night, not know where I was and say: "Gee, I have a lamp just like that one at home..."

Dorothy was right: "There's no place like home"

[MichaelB]

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Originally Posted by marko During my w*rk time, I was on the road 200 days a year for 30 years. Always great to get home but sometimes I'd wake up at home in the middle of the night, not know where I was and say: "Gee, I have a lamp just like that one at home..." Dorothy was right: "There's no place like home"

I can identify with that.

[Amethyst]

I almost never have any feeling of displacement during or after a trip. Always know exactly where I am. However, for a week after returning from the Alaska cruise, I woke up each night convinced I was still aboard the ship. It wasn't a bad feeling, like "Oh, gee, we're still at sea," just a disorienting one.

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Originally Posted by marko During my w*rk time, I was on the road 200 days a year for 30 years. Always great to get home but sometimes I'd wake up at home in the middle of the night, not know where I was and say: "Gee, I have a lamp just like that one at home..." Dorothy was right: "There's no place like home"

[street]

I'm not a traveler not one to be gone very long any where. I'm a homebody and nothing like home sweet home. LOL

[iloveyoga]

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Originally Posted by 97guns Whenever I travel it always feels so good to get back home, doesn’t matter if it’s s weekend getaway or a long trip, it just feels good sleeping in my own bed, taking a shower in my shower, using my toilet and cooking my own food, am I alone with this feeling?

I agree! When I am traveling I have to not think about my own bed, bath, etc. Always so good to get home, look around, and say ahhhh!

[The Cosmic Avenger]

I love to travel, but I agree, it feels so good to return home! We have our home set up where and the way we want it, so it feels like it takes more mental and emotional effort to stay anywhere else! Plus, maybe it's more than I'm used to it, but I don't feel as comfortable in any other bed, no matter how luxurious it is.

[mystang52]

As an ER, I enjoy being home. In my career days, I always wished the vacation could last longer. Last month DW and I were on an intense "vacation" sightseeing Israel. The every-day touring was very tiring and most definitely we were both looking forward to and glad to be home. Tomorrow, we are leaving for an 8 day beach vacation to unwind! We may have a different perspective when it's time to return from that vacation.

[athena53]

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Originally Posted by Amethyst We went on our first cruise ever, and it may be our last. There were fun things about the cruise, but they were awfully common-denominator ("formal night," shows, etc.) and we were mostly bored. The gym was too small and crowded. Food was very good, but too many people were there eating it with us, etc. and food/drink are not the be-all end-all for us.

Before you give up on cruises, try one of the lines with smaller ships. More expensive, but a totally different world.

[Souschef]

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Originally Posted by athena53 Before you give up on cruises, try one of the lines with smaller ships. More expensive, but a totally different world.

+1 I have been on ships with as few as 49 passengers and as many as 3500. The experiences are totally different.
Sicne this was your first cruise, your expectations may have been too high, and you were disappointed.
Try smaller ships, try higher end ships. The experience on Carnival is not the same as the experience on Oceania.

[happy2bretired]

Me too. I need to get away from my hum drumness and routine every once in awhile. My solo trips are usually about a week since any longer than that I get concerned about what’s happening at home. I board my dog so that concerns me. Also I really like to get away in the winter but then I’m concerned about what could go wrong regarding my travel arrangements or my house.

I love having a change of pace from my usual routine with maid/chef services when traveling, but I’m always ready to come home.

[Amethyst]

Oh, I would love to. We were considering a Tauck small ship cruise, but I'm prone to seasickness, so probably need to stick to larger vessels. I will say that due to good weather, and perhaps a good captain and crew, the Alaska cruise felt more like riding in a big car than being on the open sea.

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Originally Posted by athena53 Before you give up on cruises, try one of the lines with smaller ships. More expensive, but a totally different world.

[Amethyst]

This was the Princess line, and we also stayed at Princess resorts in Alaska, which I down-rated as slightly shabby and with poor service (service on the ship was much, much better, the staff were cruise ship professionals). Would Regency Seven Seas be better? We get their brochures now.

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Originally Posted by Souschef +1 I have been on ships with as few as 49 passengers and as many as 3500. The experiences are totally different. Sicne this was your first cruise, your expectations may have been too high, and you were disappointed. Try smaller ships, try higher end ships. The experience on Carnival is not the same as the experience on Oceania.

[Amethyst]

Tours feel almost like jobs. Do this now, be there then, be considerate of others and eat with them even if you wouldn't ordinarily choose those people as companions....Tours are jobs you *want* to do, but jobs nonetheless.

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Originally Posted by mystang52 As an ER, I enjoy being home. In my career days, I always wished the vacation could last longer. Last month DW and I were on an intense "vacation" sightseeing Israel. The every-day touring was very tiring and most definitely we were both looking forward to and glad to be home. Tomorrow, we are leaving for an 8 day beach vacation to unwind! We may have a different perspective when it's time to return from that vacation.

[happy2bretired]

When my daughter and I went on our first cruise we selected a three day cruise. We had no idea how it would affect us. I was fine but my daughter had to wear a motion patch. I really enjoyed the rocking motion on that cruise, it would rock me to sleep.