I am in the same boat as you and wanted to go on the canada trip myself next yr,but like you not had the courage to book it.

It looks like a great trip and i am very tempted to go.

I see you live in ireland i am in england so even if we both decided to we wouldnt be able to meet up before hand, i am 43 by the way so similar age range.

Let me know what you decide and maybe wecan meet there

Jackie

I have been on Two trips Boston,New England and New York Sept 2006 and Krakow and the Tatra Mountains May 2007. There is nothing to be scared of the two holidays I have been on were fantastic and I look forward to booking again. I am 48 and age is just a number really, last trip age range was 44-82 ish but we all got on so well. The oldies could sometimes be fitter than the younger ones !!! Ladies do tend to out number the man but both times the men have been made to feel most welcome by the ladies and you just get on with people for the time your away, you dont have to make life long friends just enjoy the week or two.

So please if its a holiday that your interested in make that phone call, I am sure you will have a great time ...ENJOY

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, have not been online recently so was thrilled to see your posts tonight. I had to re register as I could not get signed in. I still have not booked anything. Have you, Jackie? Although I live in Northern Ireland, I would have to leave from Heathrow as well. If I pluck up the courage to book I'd consider the pre holiday get together. What part of England are you from? Hope to hear from you soon.

Just to let you know I have taken the plunge and booked the Rocky Mountaineer trip with Alaskan Cruise add on for May 2008. I hope you too will pluck up the courage, perhaps we could meet up at Heathrow before the flight to Calgary.

The lady who I booked through (Vicky) was very helpful and took time to answer all my queries no matter how trivial.

By the way, seems to be some problem with signing into this site, this is the 3rd time I have had to register.

Hope to hear from you soon....go on, you can do it!!

Sorry its taken me so long to reply but i have had such hastle logging in on here !!

Anyway i havent yet booked the trip but i think i will and yes it would be great to meet up at heathrow before hand and perhaps we could stay in touch untill we go.

I am a bit apprehensive but i need to take the plunge other wise i wont go away and i havent had a holiday since 2004

I look forward to hearing from you and anyone else who is booking the trip

Jackie

Which holiday have you booked as there are quite a few to choose from and i dont want to book a different one!!

Jackie

This is now the 4th time I have had to register. Logging in is starting to dement me a bit! The trip I have booked is on page 53 of the 2007/2008 JY book. " Canadian Rocky Mountaineer" Holiday Ref SVCRWR flying from Heathrow 15/5/08 (£2099) The Alaskan add on is page 51, cruise ship is "Statendam"

Go for it Jackie! I will be flying from Belfast and I have been told that there is no pre holiday get together as the flight to Canada is an evening flight.

Keep me posted....good luck!

Thanks for the reply!! i did think that was the one you had booked but thought i had better check.

I have a few days off work so will try and sort out booking it, it looks like it will be a great holiday.

I am still aprehensive but need to so it or i will regret it.

I will keep you up dated

Jackie

Thanks for your message. I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Next time I read this post I am hoping to read that you have booked your trip!

Janice how are you? i havent managed to book the trip yet i am now taking all the details you left in your last message so i book the right trip .

will let you know

bye for now

jackie

I'm awaiting your decision with baited breath!!! Hurry up woman...hahaha. It's nice to have something to look forward to. I keep looking at the itinary and the photographs and thinking how wonderful it all sounds.

Just do it!