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The Elms hotel, Abberley, England; courtesy of von Essen hotels
The Elms hotel, Abberley, England; courtesy of von Essen hotels

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From Ann Cochran, Maryland

My husband and I are just back from a three-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Wonder, April 10-13. It was a treat for our godson, Matthew, who just turned ten, but it turned out to be a treat for us, too. Although a Disney cruise is obviously custom-made for families, I was impressed by the care and attention given to kids of all ages, from nursery babies through teenagers. It was a sulk-free zone.

The nightly shows included the captivating Toy Story, the animated movie has just been made into a musical by Disney—it debuted very recently. All the entertainment was first-rate: Broadway-level talent, lots of audio and visual special effects, gorgeous costuming…and a little pixie dust. Don’t miss any of the shows, or the fireworks at the Pirates of the Caribbean party on the pool deck.

On a cruise you expect to gain weight but I was able to lose a few pounds thanks to all the delicious healthy choices, for meals and snacks: grilled vegetables in whole wheat tortillas, plain Greek yogurt with fruit,...

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