I took a cruise with my mom and aunt. I loved it, but I made 3 mistakes.
I took a seven-night cruise around Spain with my mom and aunt. The trip was unforgettable, but I'd change how we handled rooms, transportation, and planning.
The author took a seven-night Royal Caribbean cruise around northern Spain with her mom and aunt. The cruise departed from Southampton, England, and docked in Bilbao, La Coruña, Vigo, and Gijon. The author had been to Spain before but hadn't visited these specific cities. The author's mom made an itinerary using ChatGPT, which accidentally mixed up Balboa in Spain with Balboa in Panama.
The author, her mom, and aunt shared a good laugh over the blunder. The author found it easy to be in charge of directions, but it was challenging due to their different fitness levels and travel habits. The author decided to walk rather than use public transport, which turned out to be a mistake because her aunt had recently had back surgery and couldn't handle long walks.
The author felt the cramped stateroom with a shared bed was reminiscent of a teenage slumber party but enjoyed the late-night conversations and activities like walking, shopping, and wine tasting. The author concluded that traveling with family, especially older relatives, is a rewarding experience and suggested booking an extra room for herself next time.
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