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| What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?: Tales from the Cruise Adventure of a Lifetime | 
 enlarge | Author: Chesterh
Publisher: iUniverse Star
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 61000
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 0
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 120
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 1583484884
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781583484883
ASIN: 1583484884
Publication Date: April 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Despite the careful research done by author Richard T. Holleran and his wife Kris, nothing could have prepared the couple for both the debacles and delights of their first cruise. What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?: Tales from the Cruise Adventure of a Lifetime chronicles the adventures they experience on that fateful trip?a ten-day Caribbean jaunt in celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Potential first-time cruisers will absorb a wealth of useful information while laughing at Holleran?s humorous tales of maritime mayhem. Veteran cruisers will find themselves back on board, vividly reliving wonderful memories of adventure on the high seas. Even those who will never get close to a ship will enjoy a fantastic vicarious voyage to Key West, Mexico, and the jungles of Belize?all from the comfort of their favorite chair. Let Holleran?s What Time Is the Midnight Buffet? teach you how to make the most of your next cruise ship vacation.
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 A Great Laugh and Easy Read... October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very well written and easy to read...you feel like you are sitting down with "chesterh" and he's just casually telling you how his vacation went. It's even like you are visiting the ports right along side him ~ well minus the sunscreen of course. This is definetly the kind of book that you won't want to put down. The author does an excellent job of communicating the insecurity and anticipation that we all have before we set sail for the first time. I highly recommend this book for cruise junkies... and for the those who dream of becoming one.
 Almost like being there! September 19, 2008
It's fun and informative! An easy read that takes you step by step through the cruising experience. We cruise about 3 times a year. Crystal, Regent, Seabourn and most often Holland America. Now we want to try Celebrity!
Good Read August 9, 2008
Fun read. This book can be polished off in a night or two. Good for the beginner cruiser with lots of fun detail. Enjoy!
Cruise information June 19, 2008
This was an enjoyable documentation of what a cruise is about. It was interesting to hear of their experience and comparing what we encountered on our cruises. Especially good reading for first time cruisers.
A great guide for anyone wanting to take a cruise January 17, 2008
Reviewed by Deb Shunamon for Reader Views (1/08)
If you are planning a cruise vacation, this is exactly the type of book you would be wise to read. Duct tape-using, Jimmy Buffet-loving, Richard Holleran has written a fun account of his first cruise trip with his wife, and filled it with an incredible amount of practical information.
Although Holleran states that they were usually quite careful with their money, no expense was spared this time with a Sky Suite, and its unexpected perks, booked for their trip. The top-notch service and physical space associated with this type of reservation was surprising to learn about, as I had assumed that all cruise packages were automatically like theirs, and readers will be able to learn a lot from what was not included in the Holleran's vacation package and be able to plan their own trips more effectively. In addition, I was surprised at the amount of money that was required to be spent each and every day onboard; cruises are not inexpensive holidays to take. From the hazards of clean windows, to how to dress and tip; from the clock-work functioning of the ship and its crew to the abundant places and times to eat, drink, and entertain yourself onboard; to exploring on and off the ship by yourself or in groups, and how to avoid the lineups; there are very few questions a vacationer might have that Holleran does not answer.
Even though the author and wife traveled alone, this book is suitable for all travelers planning a cruise vacation, including families, as a very thorough account seems to be given. Richard Holleran's descriptions of daily activities, the other travelers you might meet online or onboard, and how quickly the delightful pampering seems to come to an end (so get as much in as you can) were a lot of fun to read. At a short 108 pages, "What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?" is a great starting place for anyone hoping to take a cruise, or an armchair, vacation.
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