What a wonderful first time experience! There were 14 other couples from Iowa that were with us. We enjoyed the flight to Miami, boarding the ship took no time at all, and the departure was perfect! The ship held so many people, but we often wondered where everyone was, as it was never crowded. The room, service, and dining experience were also great. A BIG thank you to Josh, Eddie, Sabby, and Pavla for all their hard work at making our vacation so memorable. The photographers took great pictures to bring home with us, which were especially nice since this year will be our 30th anniversary and on formal nights, we took advantage of having our pictures taken in several different settings.

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Would I like to do this again, YES, and would I choose Valor again, YES---I was just getting good at finding my way around when we had to go home. Excursions were wonderful, with lots of relaxation, and sights to see, along with the shopping! One problem, It is true, you don't really need to pack much clothing--I down-sized twice before we left home and still had way too much. I would like to know the best way to get great tickets for the least amount of money for a cruise-------any suggestions?