What happens when you put a newly-married geek on a cruise ship with 699 other people for approximately two weeks? Controlled chaos. The honeymoon is on, and I intend on bringing technology with me every step of the way! Yes, I realize the moneymoon isn’t supposed to be about all the latest gadgets and gizmos, but that won’t keep me from checking my GPS when I’m… oh wait. I think Ponzi took it out of the suitcase to make room for more shoes.

I still have my laptop with me, which is all that I really need - considering our cruise ship has free Wi-Fi in the library! Yeah, I’ll probably be there at least twice a day. Check it out:

Regent Seven Seas cruise fares include all onboard gratuities; complimentary beverages including select wines and spirits served throughout the ship; complimentary 24-hour room service menu; complimentary in-suite dining including selections from the main dining room during dinner hours; in-suite refrigerator stocked with soft drinks and bottled water replenished on a daily basis; butler service in Category B suites and above; in-suite bar setup in butler suites; choice of multiple open-seating dining venues; iPod music system in all butler suites (Bose, speakers in top three suite categories); Wi-Fi hotspots; in-suite movie channels and DVDs; 1:16 crew per guest ratio- among the highest at sea; spacious, all oceanview suites and staterooms, most with balconies; space ratios from 60 to 71.5- among the highest at sea; self-service launderettes.

Of course, we’re cruising in the Caribbean this time around - visiting several sites in Central America. I’m not sure if it’s the most romantic of honeymoons, but it’s certainly warmer in this region than it is in Seattle this time of year. Tonight, we’re staying in Fort Lauderdale - boarding the cruise liner at some point tomorrow afternoon. I think I’ll have the only copy of Windows Vista on the entire ship. The honeymoon isn’t over - it’s just beginning.

Tags: honeymoon, caribbean cruise, cruise ship, tropical cruise, romance, romantic