‘We All Heard A Big Thump And The Ship Shook’

Not sure how your last cruise went, but when you start out your story with, "...we all heard a big thump and the ship shook!" You know it's not going to be good! The Mike & Carla Morning Show had Morty back in the studio telling his vacation story!

Morty, executive producer for The M&C Morning Show, got to take a vacation with his mom, so they booked a cruise. Going up and down the Mexican Riviera for 7 full days was the plan...Mazatlán, Puerta Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas. He's mom had flown in from Hawaii and it was going to be a great time.

The first day out to sea, as Morty explains it, they're eating breakfast at about 9am. All of a sudden they hear a big thump and the ship shook a little bit! Here's where it get a little interesting...Mike O'Brian or Carla Rea would have been freaking out! A THUMP and the ship SHOOK! Carla admits she would have been running up and down the deck screaming. But being who Morty is, they thought, "huh, that was weird", but kept eating breakfast.

Long story short, the ship had apparently lost their propulsion system. The captain comes on the speaker and says that because of this, we will be going at half speed. Oh, and we're not going to make any stops except for Cabo!

So, as others are getting upset, Morty is enjoying trivia, the buffets, and, with his Firestick, VGK hockey! Why not? The cruise line gave them extra bucks for the inconvenience and a little something extra at the end of the journey. All in all, it wasn't as bad for Morty or his mom!

On the other hand, M&C wanted to hear your vacation nightmare...and there were quite a few. From bad camping trips to a "mother-daughter" trip to New Orleans. Listen to the segment below and see if anything comes to mind for you. If so, go ahead and drops us a line!  Mike&CarlaMailbag@963kklz.com

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Christmas is a time to visit family and friends and get away from the daily grind. The holidays can be a wonderful time, but they can also be very expensive. From buying lots of Christmas gifts for family and friends to having to pay for plane tickets and travel, holiday expenses can really add up. But, the good news is that there are some affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S.

One good thing about traveling during the winter months is that it's often the off-season for popular vacation destinations. Of course, the holidays are a busy travel time. That makes late December a difficult time to find a deal for travel. But, if you don't mind the cold and snow, some northern areas of the U.S. offer very good deals. That's true even during the Christmas season.

Some tips for finding a good deal for holiday vacationing include searching a lot of booking websites, comparing different hotel dates to find the most reasonable ones and finding bundle deals. Also, keep your eyes open for special deals on resorts and hotels that are just opening. That's because sometimes, during those opening months, new vacation spots try to attract a loyal clientele by offering special deals. One more tip is to search for airfare rates individually even if you are traveling as a couple or a group. If you put in a search for a group of tickets, the algorithms will often leave out information on one or two cheaper tickets being available. They'll just send you a group of tickets, sitting together, all at the same price. So, you might get a deal if you search for one ticket, instead.

So, what are the best affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S.? Here are some popular spots that won't break the bank.

Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it's a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage's Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name "Little Bavaria." Frankenmuth is also home to the world's biggest Christmas store.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It's a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won't break the bank.

You might never guess, but Las Vegas, Nevada, is a great spot for an affordable holiday trip. Think about it. Most people wouldn't think to go to "Sin City" for Christmas. Of course, it's much less the "sin" part these days, as Las Vegas offers fun activities for the whole family.

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it's not as crowded as other times during the year. It's also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don't forget the many holiday markets.

Fort Myers, Florida, is a popular destination for snow birds. But, that's doesn't mean to skip it during the holidays. If you want to get away from the snow and ice, Fort Myers offers a great escape over Christmas and for prices that are more reasonable than in many other areas of Florida.

Boston, Massachusetts, gets cold in the winter, but it also has that classic Christmas charm. It's a big city with a smaller city feel during the holidays. What's more, it's a more affordable winter vacation destination than many other areas, and you won't have the fight the crowds.

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