CruiseMinder Journal...Vacation Planner & Diary [Spiral-bound]

F. E. Wilkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

The CruiseMinder Journal is ideal for anyone planning to take a cruise. First, it offers pre-departure suggestions such as what to take, tips for packing, a packing checklist, an agenda for planning daily activities, pages for emergency information, addresses for writing home, and much more. Once underway, the roomy daily diary pages are just the right size to chronicle up to 31 days' adventures at sea or ashore. There are also pages for noting details about the ship, the crew, and new friends, too! In the back of the book is a nautical glossary and reference maps of the world. Of course, there are pages to attach photos and also a vinyl pocket for additional photos, cards, receipts, etc. Once home, the CruiseMinder will be a lasting and priceless souvenir of any ocean-going experience! This delightful journal sports a deep purple & gold cover with a spiral binding for ease of writing. Nautical graphics on most pages make it extra fun to use...and a great gift, too!

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: MemoryMinder Journals, Inc. (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963796852
• ISBN-13: 978-0963796851
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,020,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Tips

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winner, February 25, 2008

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Peregrina (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CruiseMinder Journal...Vacation Planner & Diary (Spiral-bound)

Before my last vacation, I bought three different travel planner/journals to try out; one was computer based (and I did use it for some data organizing but found that printing it out wasn't as handy or as easy to pack as a notebook) and two were notebooks. One of the notebooks is still buried at the bottom of some pile of papers while the CruiseMinder Journal became my constant companion. It took all my planning notes before the trip and became my journal during the trip.

Since I wasn't up to designing my own travel journal, CruiseMinder had the features I thought that I would want and use: places for organizing trip basics like emergency info, reservation numbers, phone numbers; a planner/agenda section for organizing day-by-day activities; packing lists; an addressbook; a place to keep track of expenses; a large section of formated journal pages with plenty of room for my own day-by-day notes.

The CruiseMinder is simple and practical. There are no avant-garde cutsey quotes or distracting artwork. The typefaces are simple and legible. There are ruled lines everywhere I need to write. The paper is heavy enough that 1)you can write in pen on both sides of the pages and 2) it doesn't pull out of the plastic coil binding. The fact that it is spiral bound made it a lot easier to stuff notes and receipts between the pages as the trip went on.

I am very disorganized so the CruiseMinder was very helpful for me to keep all the necessary information in one place. In fact, I'm here today buying another CruiseMinder for my next trip.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful organizational tool for your cruise, July 7, 2009

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Alice Berger "Bergers Book Reviews" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CruiseMinder Journal...Vacation Planner & Diary (Spiral-bound)

You've just booked the cruise of a lifetime, and although it may be months in the future, you know you've got a lot of planning to do before your big trip. The CruiseMinder Journal was created with all your needs in mind.

Divided into four sections, this journal is designed to make sure you stay organized. The first part is the anticipation section, which includes information on packing, planning your agenda, a mini address book for postcards you'll send, and anything you'll need to do once you get home again. The next section is your daily diary, where you can record any activities you participated in, along with general thoughts about the day. The third section allows you to record information about the ship, the crew, expenses incurred, and any new friends you've made while on the cruise. And the reference section has helpful nautical terms and maps.

The journal pages are of high-quality paper, with a spiral binding and sturdy cover. An introductory section explains how to use this journal for maximum effectiveness. This pretty and useful little book will record the details of your cruise for a lifetime of memories.

Reviewer: Alice Berger, Bergers Book Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not an up to date Journal, March 23, 2010

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willy "beyous" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CruiseMinder Journal...Vacation Planner & Diary (Spiral-bound)

The Journal is ok, but the calendars are out of date. Amazon found no error, and wants to charge me shipping to send it back.