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The Essential Little Cruise Book, 2nd: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation
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List Price:
$7.95
Special Price:
$4.61
Your Savings: $ 3.34 ( 42% )
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Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Globe Pequot
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.202
EAN: 9780762705085
ISBN: 0762705086
Label: Globe Pequot
Manufacturer: Globe Pequot
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 1999-08-01
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Studio: Globe Pequot
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Editorial Reviews:
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This smart little book offers helpful advice both for those embarking on their first cruise as well as salty veterans. The Essential Little Cruise Book covers everything form how to choose a cruise that's right for you, picking a travel agent and cabin, what to bring, cruise etiquette, and how to cure sea sickness: "Old-fashioned cures that sailors have sworn by: If you do begin to feel sick, go outside, look at the horizon, and stay in the middle section of the ship. Also, eat some dry crackers or bread sticks, and stay away form liquids." With more than 500 cruises under his belt as a cruise director, author Jim West provides insight and tips that can greatly improve a cruise vacation.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Not Particularly Useful
Comment: The gist of this book is: "Have a good time, no matter what. Avoid bugging the staff, your problem's not that big." Very little in the way of stuff which could enhance your cruise or keep you out of trouble.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Essential little Cruise Book
Comment: I am returning this item.
Its a small little book with just general information nothing specific or insightfull.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Essential Little Cruise Book, 3rd.
Comment: Having never taken a cruise, I found this book very imformative, answered many questions I had. Would recomend this book to any first time cruiser.
Customer Rating:
Summary: over-hyped, under-delivered
Comment: A waste of money and a big disappointment. There were no "insider" tips offered. A very general overview of cruising. There is far more good information available from internet cruising blogs. Anyone want to buy a slightly used book?
Customer Rating:
Summary: Neat little book, especially for first-timers -- But not incredibly informative!
Comment: I've never been on a cruise but am going on my first next month! I decided to get this book because of the decent reviews and reasonable price. I must say, it definitely has several tips that I think will be useful: the best cabin is in the center of the ship both horizontally and vertically, bring Dramamine just in case, and don't think because you feel the cool breeze from the ship moving that you're not getting sunburned! It also has some interesting tips on cruise etiquette (like never decline an invitation to sit at the Captain's Table at dinner)...Some of the items are pretty obvious (don't go into a door that says "Crew Only") and seem to be there to just to lengthen the book.
Overall, it's a fun read, and even if you've been on a cruise before I guarantee you will learn something new from this book. One thing to note is that the book is really just a big bulleted list of hints and suggestions from a former Cruise Director. No real details or war stories from the "inside." The tips are helpful but I wouldn't call them "essential." It would definitely make a thoughtful Bon Voyage gift for someone going on a cruise, though!
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