Jealousy is a great Motivator / myLot

New Zealand

April 27, 2016 1:02am CST

Some of you may remember that about seventeen months ago my sister and I went on a cruise, from Sydney Australia down to Tasmania and return via Melbourne. It was my third cruising experience and my sister's first. She obviously enjoyed it as an hour and a half ago she and her husband left Auckland, New Zealand on a ten day South Pacific cruise. Right now she is probably sipping a cocktail, watching the lights of Auckland disappear as she sails out of the harbour, waiting for dinner. And I am madly jealous. I think my husband may be too. We've both been talking cruises now for the past few days. We probably know every Pacific and Australian cruise happening in the next fifteen months, and the cost of each one. Our passports need renewing and we'll be doing that as soon as we get home from our beach break in a couple of weeks time. Don't be surprised if you hear of our 2017 cruise booked some time before the year is over. For us, cruising is the ultimate holiday and the South Pacific islands are calling us.

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susan

@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

27 Apr 16

I'm sure you'll find the one that's just right for you....

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

Well, the one we can afford anyway

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

@sueznewz2 they are cheap compared to many other holidays, when you consider the cot of accommodation, food and entertainment is included. That's why we like them.

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susan

@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

27 Apr 16

@valmnz true ...lol's they're not cheap are they....

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minisam

@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

27 Apr 16

And im sure you`ll enjoy it.Where is Tasmania?never heard of that name before

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

It's the island at the bottom of Australia

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

@miniam we are a long way from the rest of the world! Which is why I've onl travelled in Australia, the South Pacific and South East Asia.

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minisam

@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

28 Apr 16

@valmnz Then i hope you can make it too as im so sure you`ll love it.Australia has always appeared too far away for me to vacation. l have 4 weeks holidays in a year and these must be divided into 3,and no way im flying miles and miles for a 1 week holiday, not worth it.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459629)

• Switzerland

27 Apr 16

I know you are going to book your cruise soon Val and I know how much you are going to enjoy it.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

@LadyDuck that sounds as if it will be a wonderful holiday.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

We've started saving Anna

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459629)

• Switzerland

28 Apr 16

@valmnz This is a great idea, we are planning a vacation in the north of France later this year. A friend will join us, we want to see the area around Strasbourgh.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

27 Apr 16

i'm so glad they got to go 'n hopefully they'll 've a grand time. 2017?? i'm shocked y'all aint lookin' to do such sooner :)

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

The bank account would be more than shocked if we did it any sooner

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

27 Apr 16

@valmnz i hear ya there, hon! mine'd plum faint :D

iamscribbler

@imravi (2337)

• India

27 Apr 16

Enjoy the cruise..... the thing I liked the most is the headline because I once modified the quote, for me jealousy can be the way to be on top.....lol

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

My jealousy doesn't last long, but it does make me start dreaming myself

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iamscribbler

@imravi (2337)

• India

28 Apr 16

@valmnz That's the power of jealousy. ....lol

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Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

28 Apr 16

Book a cruise and meet me on the islands of Tahiti. I'll be happy to show you the islands and take you around to some wonderful spots that aren't visited on tours. Have fun and enjoy the South Pacific.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

The cruises from New Zealand to Tahiti are very expensive! We've looked at them before. It's not on the more commercial routes.

Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

28 Apr 16

@valmnz Sorry to hear that. I know it's only a 5 hour fight from here to NZ. I thought it would be simple to find a cruise from there to here that wouldn't be too expensive.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16679)

• Boston, Massachusetts

27 Apr 16

I have always wanted to take a cruise, but I doubt I ever will. The time for me to do things like that was when I was young and then I never would have. So, there you are. I hope you do get to take your cruise and that you pick a good one.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

Thanks Anja. It will depend on my husband's health, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Dominique

@dodo19 (47121)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

27 Apr 16

I hope you guys are able to do it together soon. I also hope your sister and her husband enjoy. Enjoy!

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

Thanks Dominique

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

28 Apr 16

I love cruising too, but I've never done the South Pacific. I hope you manage to book a cruise there - good luck.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

It's a lot easier for us as it's right on our door step.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

27 Apr 16

I am also jealous, totally wanna go!

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

If we'd had the funds we'd have gone with them!

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (12638)

• Ireland

27 Apr 16

@valmnz So you've got your sister hooked!

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

It looks like it. As you know I'd love to do the Ghan railway from Darwin to Adelaide, but my husband doesn't want to. Still, I would never turn down the chance for a cruise

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (12638)

• Ireland

27 Apr 16

@valmnz Ah, the mighty Ghan! It doesn't speak of cocktails at sunset though .

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21854)

• Canada

28 Apr 16

I hope you get there and have a wonderful trip. I enjoy cruising but my husband is not fond of it. He prefers to drive or fly somewhere. I would love to sail by the South Pacific sights on a cruise.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Apr 16

It is interesting going ashore and seeing how different cultures live.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326373)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr 16

I would love to do another cruise but I guess we'll be saving for our next trip to Ireland. I do wish he'd come home to Australia to live but I know it's not going to happen.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

I must admit I'm pleased our son is only two hours away.

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