Interestingly, Joe was far too scared to post it himself, in case it damaged his respectability.(He obviously thinks that I don't have any?)

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A recent survey found that Americans really do get more action on vacation. According to the survey commissioned by Expedia.com, more than 70 percent of Americans agree that romance is important on vacation, with approximately 44 percent admitting they experience more intimacy with their partners when away from home.

Interestingly, the survey reveals some significant differences between the sexes. More men than women, for example, agree that romance is important (78 percent of men compared to 64 percent of women) and they have more physical intimacy (nearly 52 percent of men compared to 37 percent of women) while on vacation.

('The men are having more intimacy than women'? We will all have to form our own theories about that one! - Malcolm)

The survey also reveals that parents are engaging in more amorous activity while on a getaway - more than half (52%) are consummating their love compared to those without children at home (38%).

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So CruiseTalkers, without going into too much detail, are the findings of this survey correct?

(Please notice that I avoided the obvious pun by not posting this in 'ShipMates')

[ 02-16-2002: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

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Originally posted by Katie O'Girl:
HHHHHhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm..............I don't know what to say, Malcolm.

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Katie, according to the survey you are supposed to say "Yes".

"TAKE YOUR HORMONES TO SEA, NOT YOUR KIDS"

Looks like with those figures you posted above a lot of men must be all talk and no action hmmmm typical

Hang on Mary, there is another possibility other than the "men are all talk" theory.

Wonder why less women are interested on cruises????

You'd think that being away from a regular routine with no cooking or household worries, etc women would be really INTERESTED.

Well, hate to be crude but even with my recent heart problems, I've packed my candles and music CDs, some lovely silky things to wear when we're alone, and his favourite perfume.

Hey, your name is Peter. You're supposed to be in the 78% with all the intimacy going on here.

Katie
- forget the blue shades - cold colour

Destination plays a large role in planning a romantic vacation. A beach or tropical island vacation is preferred most among men and women for a romantic or sexy getaway, with a cruise the second most popular choice. Active adventures and outdoor vacations are third, followed by excursions to popular European and U.S. cities.

So, where would Americans go if they could take a romantic trip anywhere in the world? Nearly a third (32%) prefer a domestic location, with Hawaii being the most popular destination, followed by Florida. Europe is the second most popular region (26%), with cities in Italy and Greece tying for first place, followed by London and Paris.

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I sure hope you're right about Hawaii So far, going to Florida hasn't helped
I'm still ROTFLMAO about men (52%) versus women's stats (37%) regarding lovemaking. I guess the "extra" lovemaking occurs when the spouse is shopping LOL!. Can't wait to tell a "fish" story when we return from Hawaii

Regards...Bob
Caribbean Blue-Enya

[ 02-19-2002: Message edited by: cruznut6 ]

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Originally posted by gohaze:
Katie...ships move unexpectedly. Candles are a FIRE HAZARD regardless of where your parade is on board!!
...peter

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Katie - I have to loudly second 'gohaze' - candles are a NO NO and for heaven's sake please don't tie your balcony doors open with the bunge cord - screws up the air conditioning for your neighbours! Turn out the lights - with luck, you'll have moonlight! With a balcony cabin you'll have a CD player - pack your favourites!

"Romance and a healthy sex life play a very important role in relationships," said "Often a romantic getaway provides an opportunity to reconnect and block out the distractions that
can keep couples from being intimate as often as they would like at home.

A romantic jaunt can often times help recharge those emotions and get couples back on track if they've fallen off."

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So there you have it, medical science has now proved that it is essential for you to book that next cruise.