Carole: Why we chose this trip

I have read a lot of English novels and have always wanted to visit England. A trans-Atlantic crossing to London on a luxury ocean liner seems like the best possible way to get there. It strikes me as a very civilized way to travel—especially when contrasted with hassling with airports, being trapped in a small airplane seat for endless hours,  and being dumped unceremoniously into an entirely different time zone. All this was an impossible dream until about a year ago when David's mom gave us a generous gift of cash and suggested we do some traveling. I came across an intriguing tour: "An Insider's Perspective of London Theater." It's a trip that appeals to both of us. I get my dream ocean-liner trip and David gets to deepen his knowledge of theatrical history with a series on-board lectures. We also get to enjoy some plays and other theater-related activities in London. Unfortunately, we still have to endure a couple of long flights—one to New York and one back home from London. But the time in between should be quite wonderful!