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Yay! I'm excited for another Cheryl TR. I must say when I first saw the title, I was thinking "goodgrief she is being a bit dramatic", but now that I've read the reasoning about the Mayans, I find it quite clever . And I've even had a bit of learning this morning as I was unaware the world had already ended. That takes a bit of pressure off my long to-do list .[-
I love your calm reaction!
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I love how you are using in one vacation as much vacation time as I get for a whole year, plus some . Will you please talk America into some British vacation allowances? Thanks
... or you guys could come over here... 20 days is the basic entitlement, but usually it's 25 days or more. I started my new job in April with 25 days, which was fine, but a bit of a shame, as I was up to 30 at my previous place... just saying!
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I remember hearing about the Mayan Calendar a while ago, when they figured the world was supposed to end. Sure glad they were wrong, as I have a few things to cross off my bucket list yet! Your stateroom location sounds perfect and I can't wait to hear your descriptions of the Fantasy and see the photos. After this trip you will have sailed on all four of the DCL ships!
I know - another ambition realised. It'll be interesting to see which of the four is our favourite....
Yay!!! I think I was going slightly bonkers without a TR from you!
Hopefully with our plans for next year, it'll be a while before you're without a trip report from me again... I don't know if that's a threat or a promise though...
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I can't believe you are traveling for almost a month! I only wish we could get that much time off.
It would've been just a couple of weeks off, as when we booked this, we both had Christmas shutdowns from Christmas Day to New Year's Day, which helps, but in my new job, I don't, so I'm using up a lot more vacation now...
Such a trip! I'm going to love following along on this one! Your stateroom sounds like a good one, and what a coup for Heather to get so close!
So... where to spend your final week, then.........
Now there's a dilemma that you'll find out more about in the next instalment...
I am sooo looking forward to this TR because that is exactly what we plan on doing for my 40th too, in 2014. Seven night Fantasy and the same itinerary, but I don't remember Puerto Rico on the cruise we want.
ANyway, I think this is just an exciting trip and I can't wait for it to get here for you and Mark oh and us too
YAY! I've been waiting for this TR Your plans sound fabulous so far! Glad you were able to snag such a great room location and dining time! My DH and I are taking a cruise with Royal Caribbean next May but my dream is to save up to take my family on the Disney Dream or Fantasy! Can't wait for more. Sounds like the perfect birthday celebration to me!
it's begun ! Sounds like a fabulous LONG holiday. I can say from experience that a Disney vacation does take the sting out of being 40. Looking forward to more details.
Ok, I've been waiting and watching for this Pre-TR and wouldn't you know it, I missed the start and am already 2 pages behind! But, got caught up and now am ready to hear more! Hoping what Heather said doesn't mean sadness for any of you!
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. Will you please talk America into some British vacation allowances? Thanks 
20 days is the basic entitlement, but usually it's 25 days or more. I started my new job in April with 25 days, which was fine, but a bit of a shame, as I was up to 30 at my previous place... just saying! 
It'll be interesting to see which of the four is our favourite....
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