The author vowed to provide affordable modes of enjoyment to his wife who is fighting the diseases of strokes, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. Her struggle with the diseases started in 2003.

Her preferred mode of enjoyment is traveling and visiting places farther away from home. The author decided that cruising is best for her because it is safe and less strenuous compared to other vacation packages. She has had a number of cruises since the first stroke in 2003.

The Allure of the Seas did not disappoint the author and his wife. In fact, cruising on the largest cruise ship in the world,...