Short Version: Cheap and easy getaway from Manhattan hustles and bustles. Would do another 4-5 day cruise on the Glory.

Long Version:

Background I will be honest. I had very low expectations and I think that helped. A lot. My husband and I are in our late 30s. He's a teacher, I'm a writer and we are stereotypical thinkers. We are more museum and culture travelers than relaxing vacation types, but after spending a few weeks figuring out the logistics of where to go on our summer getaway, what to eat, activities to do, renting a car, securing lodging, etc., I gave up and said, "Let's just go on a cruise." Read more