My wife and I sailed on the Pride of America on November 10 - 17th. We found the reviews from Cruise Critic entertaining and educational as we planned and then did our trip. Part of the fun of a trip is experiencing something new and being surprised. Too much planning for us spoils the surprises along the way.

We loved our vacation. We flew on United Airlines that we booked through Travelocity. Our flight was very late, but we still arrived plenty early. We used VIP Transportation for our shuttle from the airport to the pier. It was $9 per person, and I booked through their website.

The true star of the show is Hawaii. Each island is unique and offers a completely different experience. Here's what we did in each location: Read more