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Description

The Perfect Vacation traces Suzy and Ewald Wiberg through a series of 13 vacations 12 of which were cruises over a period of 20 years. These include cruises with their two boys and as empty nesters. The book looks at the trips with a great sense of humor as it describes the good, the bad and the just okay parts of each trip. Destinations include the Caribbean, Central America, trans Atlantic and Europe. The trips occurred on Cunard, Princess, Holland America, Costa, Oceania, Radisson/Regent, Celebrity and Sitmar cruise lines. Although they have cruised on some of the lines multiple time, they have never been on the same ship twice. The book is filled with their unique experiences, useful tidbits of knowledge about cruising that will be of assistance to anyone planning a cruise, insight into many of the cruise lines, ports and traditions of the sea. Without a doubt the highlight of their cruise experiences came in 2004 when they were lucky enough to be on the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary 2. You can share in this historic voyage by reading the chapter entitled `Rock Stars!"

Reviews

THIS IS A FUN READ

by Nan who loves fiction from West Palm Beach, FL on 2009-05-27
Having cruised a few times in the past I really didn't think this book would be of use to me, but I must say how pleasantly surprised I was to read this book from cover to cover. I enjoyed reading about their experiences from really, really good to awful. So now we all know that not every vacation is perfect!

Wonderful overview of cruising with humor and heart!

by L A C from Orlando, Fl United States on 2009-05-22
This is a delightful book from a guy with a good sense of humor and a warm heart.Mr Wiberg provides a good overview of what cruising is like on many different itineraries with helpful information about what to see and do and how to get around.It is written by someone who loves cruises and his enthusiasm will definitely spill over on the reader. You will be able to get a very good idea about the pro's and con's involved with cruising and enjoy some chuckles along the way.As someone who was born in the Canal Zone, and also traveled on the Panama Canal Line ships, I got tears in my eyes when I read Mr. Wiberg's account of his return to his homeland.I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning more about cruising and about the value of seeing the world. On a personal note, I also hope any one from the now defunct Canal Zone will also pick up this easy-read book to bring back some wonderful memories of times long past.Bravo to Mr Wiberg for writing something new and meaningful.

Cruising inspiration

by Bruce R. Harrison from on 2009-05-22
I think this books will inspire families to start cruising. It talks about how you can see the world with out having to back and up pack. I enjoyed the stories along with the perspective of traveling to unique places. I loved the humor and the personal touch.

Ewald's Cruise Stories are Fun to Read

by Alberto A. Arcia from on 2009-05-15
My wife, Betsy and I had a good time reading Ewald's cruise adventures. We had a bad time during our last cruise and had toyed with the idea of leaving sea vacations behind, but after reading his adventures, we're back on. The book is not only informative, but it is also a cruise guide, Kuddos to Ewald for writing such an entertaining book. Alberto y Betsy Arcia - Plantersville, TexasThe Perfect Vacation: One Couple's Adventures at Sea With and Without the Kids

Excellent intorduction to traveling on cruise ships

by N. H. Booth from Hampton, VA,United States on 2009-05-11
This book was a real eye-opener. It should be required reading for a first time cruiser. Unlike most travel books, it gives you information about what to expect from everything connected to cruising, such as boarding and disembarking information, travel to and from ports that are points of departure for cruise ships and about hotels. The author advises you on things you should know ahead of time about all these things -- what to pack and what to leave home, about cabins aboard ship and seatings for meals, etc. -- and much more as it concerns being on board a cruise ship. Even veteran cruisers will enjoy some of the author's "inside baseball" suggestions and anecdotes from another fan of cruise traveling. There is also the excellent recounting of the Wibergs' adventures on the maiden voyage of the new Queen Mary 2. (And there are photos!) I was also very touched by the author's recounting of his return to the Panama Canal where he grew up. It was a story well told. I highly recommend this book.