It's so easy to get trapped in the mindset of doing "just a couple more things" before heading out on an extended cruise.

In ten years of cruising, Carolyn Shearlock has fought the urge to just keep getting ready many times . . . and had some great times as a result. Here, she gives you tips to get you out living the dream and not just preparing for it.

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig