Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would return to Europe on a Mediterranean small ship cruise. My husband, Kurt and I had the wonderful luxury of exploring Spain, France and Italy on this Europe cruise as part of our Babymoon before child number 2. Read on for my survival travel tips to help you explore the Mediterranean.
View from our room. (Marissa Jensen)I can't believe this is finally happening. When I was approached with the opportunity to take a cruise in the Mediterranean, I didn't think it would ever be a reality. Through much contemplation, calculating and re-calculating the travel budget, amazing parents and a teary eyed good-bye to our three year old son, we are finally on the plane to Italy.
This is our first trip in 2 years and with another one on the way, we know the babymoon is a needed break! When we wake up tomorrow, we will be in another country. I can't wrap my head around it! We have a lot of flying and maneuvering airports before we will get there however.
We make our connections on time and then get stuck in New York for an hour on the plane. My first thought it ''fix the luggage compartment below us so the door doesn't fly open when we are over the Atlantic Ocean and sink us''. My second thought ''Are you really going to make us sit on the plane when we will already be on here for the next 8 hours?''.
Finally, with the luggage compartment fixed (hopefully), we are flying over the Ocean. I know this is going to be a long flight and being 5 months pregnant is not going to make it easier. I hope there is a good movie. . .
Travel tip: Expect Delays
All of our travel arrangements were done as a custom package - personalized specifically for us. Neth and Kassandra feel like family because they take care of all of our needs and special requests.
Kathryn Jones
6 hours ago
Jessica Roberts is amazing. I told her the adventure I desired, my budget, and my desired dates. After searching exhaustively on my own, I found nothing. Jessica performed magic and found exactly what I was looking for, even though I gave her relatively short notice. I will seek her advice for all of my future travel needs. Thank you, Jessica!!
James Vickers
2 days ago
Jane was very attentive and was able to come up with a vacation that met all of our needs and wants
Carol Kelly
5 days ago
From the start, I felt extremely well treated, rapid answers to my questions, easy to book, al in all an exelent experience.
Miguel Roth
5 days ago
Mary Curry was extremely patient and diligent with our planning.
We have dealt with Mary in the past and plan to in the future.
mark Malzberg
6 days ago
All of our travel arrangements were done as a custom package - personalized specifically for us. Neth and Kassandra feel like family because they take care of all of our needs and special requests.
Kathryn Jones
6 hours ago
Jessica Roberts is amazing. I told her the adventure I desired, my budget, and my desired dates. After searching exhaustively on my own, I found nothing. Jessica performed magic and found exactly what I was looking for, even though I gave her relatively short notice. I will seek her advice for all of my future travel needs. Thank you, Jessica!!
James Vickers
2 days ago
Jane was very attentive and was able to come up with a vacation that met all of our needs and wants
Carol Kelly
5 days ago
From the start, I felt extremely well treated, rapid answers to my questions, easy to book, al in all an exelent experience.
Miguel Roth
5 days ago
Mary Curry was extremely patient and diligent with our planning.
We have dealt with Mary in the past and plan to in the future.
mark Malzberg
6 days ago
All of our travel arrangements were done as a custom package - personalized specifically for us. Neth and Kassandra feel like family because they take care of all of our needs and special requests.
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