Want To Cruise More Often? Tricks That Work For Me

I look at how I manage to cruise so often, and although mine is an unusual situation, all the tips and tricks I discovered and use that any cruiser can use to cruise more or get more cruise out of their budget
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00:00 Start
00:56 Get Flexible?
01:34 Cruise Line?
02:46 Season?
03:12 Availability?
03:42 Cabin?
05:58 Promotions?
07:30 Short Notice?
08:00 Further Out?
08:44 Price Changes?
09:36 On-Board Spending?
10:38 Future Sales?

[@wendysilhavy8278]

I started watching your videos when I was going through chemotherapy last summer, as a way to escape when I couldn’t go anywhere. I’m in partial remission with my cancer, enjoying every day I get, and planning on a cruise later this year. Knowing this part of your story makes watching your travels even more inspirational, thank you!

[@dangnguyen9137]

Time heals everything... travel in peace Wendy✌️

[@AudreyMealiff]

Wishing you good health.

[@sto9135]

I hope you could go on many cruises in future in good health.

[@AC-SlaUkr]

Shocked to hear what lead you on your cruise journey, but so grateful that you’re sharing it. We’re novice cruisers and love watching your productions. 🛳🏖❤️

[@Jacksbox11]

I'm so sorry to hear of your bout with illness, Gary. Many blessings from Ottawa ( and many, MANY more happy voyages, as well! ) ☺

[@macboy19]

Gary - I wish I learned about your illness and passions earlier. You are simply a cruise jem! I’ve learned so much from you over the years. I have a whole new appreciation for you.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

my travelling life also started after i survived cancer in 2018, (i also hAD it return a few months ago, but im again back in remission yay :)) but after having an illness that could have taken my life, it really made me realise how precious life was and how easily this gift of life that we have all been given can be taken from us. we lost my 26 year old nephew to the same cancer i had, we both had it at the same time and sadly he lost his fight....... i used to be about physical possesions, but after cancer i realised owning this or that was no longer important to be, but making memories was and thats when my travelling life took off fully. we now travel at least 5 times a year, some are cruises, some land based holidays and a lot are local overnight stays in a hotel..... my friends dont understand why i travel so much, but i love my new life exploring australia :) and hopefully one day i will get to travel overseas :) life is too short, get out, feel the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and live life to the fullest :) as you only get one chance at life.

[@BillPeschel]

Gary, I'm very happy to know you resist taking comped cruises. I've worked in the media world and know from experience how easy it is to be influenced by what in essence are bribes. It's very easy to shade your critique when someone else is paying your bills. Refusing comped cruises (unless in unique situations, like the Virgin Voyages) frees you to be honest. It also helps that you provide context for your commentary and recognize that other people may not care in the same way about your concerns.

[@FraserAtSea]

I completely agree on your flexibility points. I often get ‘told’ (not asked) that the only reason I can cruise multiple times a year is because I don’t have kids, when in fact it’s using tricks like you run through here that save enough money to go on multiple!

[@petehall1985]

I have found the fare itself to be around twice as much in school holidays. Very frustrating as my wife is a teacher and so we don't have flexibility but nor does she get a holiday discount code for being a teacher. I think that the teachers should get say 25% off the mark up. I chose to marry her and holiday together and people choose to have kids but we need teachers and whatever dates the school sets as term will be reflected in the price

[@careym3901]

I'm retired too & a solo traveler. I have some health issues that may keep me from traveling in the future. I Intended to travel for a few years before transitioning into something part time for work. Covid shut things down of course but now they have reopened I'm making up for lost time. I've been on 14 cruises since last September & have 10 more booked in the future. Many of those are back to back though. I have stuck mainly to 2 lines. Casino loyalty programs for Princess & Holland America allow me to cruise for free or at a much reduced rate. I'm not a high roller, but if I win I keep playing & I have a daily limit on spending. Sometimes I'll catch a last minute fare too where you can find good deals! I will likely slow it down next year to maybe 4/year but if I keep getting the free fare offers, who knows. I wouldn't be able to cruise as much as I do without these offers, I wouldn't be able to afford it. I've saved 10's of thousands of $$$ & am seeing some exotic locations. Happy travels!

[@richardg8651]

Flexibility is crucial . Missing is a discussion of non cruise expenses . The air fare , insurance , pre and post arrangements can easily exceed the cost of the cruise itself unless you live near the cruise ports . My last few cruises, the cabin cost was a third of the total cost .

[@stevebartley628]

Watching the airfare to/from the ports can save a bundle. We had a cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti ( unfortunately cancelled due to covid ). Looking at the fare to Hawaii, United Air offered a credit card deal - $500 plus 50,000 miles for a $3000 spend. I also discovered that by staying to Tuesday to fly back, the airfare was about half what a Saturday to Monday flight would have been. I also see this with frequent flyer deals. Another cancelled deal - flying First/business class Denver to Frankfurt varied from 56,000 to 120,000 miles just 1 day apart.

[@cruisingforone]

How did KZbin know I just wrote a blogpost on saving money to cruise more? Lol. Nice seeing this again. Your personal story is inspiring. Reminds me that it’s more than just a cruise

[@LonaEngle]

Super helpful! I worked as a travel agent for 30 years, I am now retired. I love your support of travel agents! Thank you for all you share about cruising :-)

[@BlizzardSeeker]

This site is the quintessential site for all that is cruise related.

[@richshaffer985]

I have found that money saved on "last minute cruises" is frequently offset by a higher cost of last minute airfares.

[@garybrittan8648]

Gary, I enjoy your videos and watch them frequently but have never commented on one of them before. I've never even been on a cruise - I just really enjoy your fun, entertaining, informative videos and your pleasant nature. I just felt compelled to comment and offer support after learning that you are a cancer survivor. Your story is very inspirational and I sincerely hope you are able to enjoy cruising for many more years and decades! Many prayers and kind wishes from Michigan! :)

[@cherifurr3935]

So glad you’ve been in remission from your bout with cancer and wish you many more years!

[@pterrypower5140]

Thank you Gary for all of your amazing videos and tips. You are my PINK brother / I am cancer survivor also. I appreciate your words when you say that having your time is extremely important even more so than money. This is so true. Cancer woke me up to realizing the rat race “ all work and no play “ is for the birds. Not ready for leaving the job just yet but I decided to retire early so got my game plan in place. For me, just cruising is my happy place. I took the initiative after pandemic to book 2 cruises per year through 2024 to the places we want to see. I seriously felt like I had stolen the candy from the candy jar! 😊☺️ We all appreciate your hard work! Stay safe and healthy.

[@geoffreystone1598]

One way I am trying to cruise more often is to beat the prejudice Princess and others have against Australians. An upcoming cruise in Australia is much cheaper for Americans. Why you ask? Australian travel agents are a protected species. If I book through a well known US agent they tell me that the cruise lines makes them impose a USD100 fee per passenger. Even then then they are hundreds of dollars cheaper. If you use an American address you may get away with the fee. One challenge is that you get a different loyalty number. That is soon sorted out on board at customer service where they have the ability to combine all loyalty numbers. Princess USA, UK and Australia operate as separate companies.

[@luvtravel6207]

What a fantastic video with great tips!! I always travel off season. I choose my cabins and if I’m going solo I do an inside cabin if my daughter comes I do a balcony. Traveling is important to me so shopping and eating out isn’t as important, I make traveling a priority 🥰

[@TheThisisliving]

Great info, thanks. I had though I was missing something by not being loyal to any one cruise line.

[@pattyb8705]

"my weakness is the casino"...me too Gary, me too

[@zenkakuji3776]

I've had great success with booking guaranteed inside cabins to save on cost. Since I'm not a big drinker, I find that it's cheaper overall to purchase drinks individually on board as well as at the port areas where drinks are often much cheaper. But this is not a priority issue. For the one time my cabin was above the theater area, I changed my nightly habit and had dinner during the first show and attended the second evening show. Or, if I thought I would enjoy it, I attended the same show twice in one evening. Thus, I was able to avoid being annoyed by the background bass sounds from the music in my cabin.

[@anitas5817]

I’m with you on a balcony cabin in a quiet location. I also like to relax in my cabin and avoid the party atmosphere. I’m pretty much flexible on all the other things so this is really helpful! Thanks for the great tips, as always.

[@kathyd1010]

We booked a cruise on a Thursday, out of NY to Bahamas, left on Sunday! OH WHAT A DEAL!!! ( hubby and I , my brother and and sis in law) Beautiful cabin with balcony!

[@alexeitsch647]

Thanks Gary for another outstanding video! Sorry to hear about your health issues and I wish you all the best and many wonderful experiences in the future. By the way, I am in my 30s but you are my role model with regards to how my travelling future should look like once my professional and financial situations should allow this kind of lifestyle.

[@EdwardTravels]

Thanks for the tips. Being flexible is a key to more cruising. We’ve discovered that sometimes if you get a last minute deal that you can save huge. Keep sailing and keep posting videos 🚢

[@Rantsfromacar]

Gary as a cancer survivor also I did the same thing after treatments ended I also went cruise crazy. People don't understand how they take life for granted until it's almost snatched away from them.

[@tipsfortravellers]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 congratulations on your survival and long may you stay free too

[@AndyCColeman]

Gary, thank you so much for your wonderful videos. We look forward to every one you produce. They are so informative and professionally done. Hoping one day to thank you in person, but for now know that you have friends in North Texas that look forward to your amazing posts!

[@craigmollins8057]

Great video as always!! I’m off on my next adventure tomorrow!! Your tips are invaluable

[@reginaobrien8983]

Love your videos. It’s sad that you faced those circumstances, but great that you’ve made so much out of the situation. Stay well!🌞

[@RinaValan]

Great tips and advice! Love your videos!

[@BreeOlson9]

Oh my, I’m so sorry, I’ve been binge watching your videos. I’m so glad you’re here and doing well 💖🙏🏼

[@raananh]

Remember: if you book way in advance for a cruise one, two or 3 years from now, you lock the price. And with today's inflation....

[@fmcanene]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. I'm obviously not a doctor but I follow one on You tube (not to make light of your illness at at all) but he advises eating broccoli sprouts for people who had or have cancer. Apparently it contains 100 x the sulforaphane than regular broccoli. Apparently, sulforaphane goes through the body seeking out cancer cells. When it finds them, it causes apoptosis of those cancer cells but leaves the healthy cells alone. You can get it at any grocery store, pretty much anywhere I'd imagine. It's basically just baby broccoli and it is apparently seriously good for you whether you have cancer or not. Hope you stay healthy and happily cruising for many years to come. I just love your videos!

[@junehamer5880]

Hi Gary, Thank you so very much for all that you do. We watch a lot of You Tube videos on cruising and you are unquestionably the most helpful. Your desire to help your viewers get the best possible cruise experience is so very clear. We have learned so much from you and you have also confirmed some things we have figured out on our own. Again, thank you so much for all that you do.

[@mccalleng8747]

Cheers to your good health!

[@samueldixie26]

"my weakness is the casino" lol I felt that!!!

[@fredacuneo5180]

Of the multitude of ways available on to spend money one cruises (Specialty Dining, Shopping, Excursions, Alcohol, the Spa, Photos, and lastly, the Casino) the casino is the one that can get you a discounted or even a free cruise for just playing. MSC and NCL particularly,

[@lailaatallah1857]

Insanely helpful info! Your life and cruise story is so inspiring and I wish you many more years of delightful adventuring!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@ximenezb]

What a wonderful person you are, Gary.

[@markakira8988]

This is the most helpful cruise video I've seen on KZbin. I've watched hundreds throughout the years. I appreciate this effort.

[@ton_of_youtube1831]

Great video, Gary! I’d like to see a video on how you track cruise fares and use that ‘dummy’ account you mentioned in the video. That would be very helpful! Cheers!

[@DanetteSWhite]

Very helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@magacuellarmonraz1956]

I wish you lots of health (and wealth) FOR EVER. I am happy to see that you are enjoying life and living from your pension now. Also I am grateful that you share your experiences with hundreds of people that, like me, always enjoy your videos and wish could be traveling in the same way and frequency as you. My warmest regards for you, a professional traveler now! Kisses and hugs from Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico!!!

[@lilbatz]

Those little penguins on your Antarctica trip gives me life! I love all the vids you did for that trip.

[@tomellison-newton7130]

Great channel. So glad you’re in the clear. Tom

[@HeKissedMe]

Thank you for making these videos Gary 💙💜💕❤️ your info is invaluable. May you continued to be blessed with more good health 🙏🏻😘

[@badgerattoadhall]

how i save money: 1. mainline brands (NCL) 2. Inside cabins 3. guaranteed cabin 4. off season

[@auntlynnonline6206]

Gary, thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos! I have a similar story - I had a very serious bout with cancer and now wish nothing more than to see the world. I am trying to figure out how to make it all work... I'm even considering becoming a KZbinr, myself. I really appreciate all of your hard work. Thanks, again.

[@stevenhershman2660]

I am a Cancer Survivor like you and appreciate your videos. My Dad retired to West palm Beach Florida. He and his partner were retired and flexible. West palm Beach is located near the departures so he would get on a "LAST Second" list. My dad found that if you were willing to have your Bags packed all the time that he could "Wait it out for the BEST deals". That is using your Flexibility to your advantage !

[@mymentorjane6705]

We are like you. Thank you for the great ideas.

[@vortega472]

Congrats on being Cancer Free! Many more years of good health and cruising. Oh and F*** Cancer.

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Good to hear you survived. And found something it motivated you to do. I was diagnosed just a little bit over 24 years ago. You never know when your sell by date will come up.

[@toothybj]

Totally agree with the aspect of flexibility. We’d like to cruise (or simply vacation) more, but with 2 kids in school and a wife who teaches (teachers really only have 1 or 2 personal/vacation days per school year), so our only options are spring break, summer, Christmas/holiday break (i.e., when it’s busier and more expensive).

[@AlexandreLopesMuc]

Awesome, big thanks... Maybe retire in 2 or 3 years time. But kid still minor, so flexibility still low for the next years. But knowing these things allow me to plan... Once more, thank you.

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

Great tips!

[@billhennessee7571]

I've found great prices by frequently doing "dummy" books, one time the cost on a Celebrity cruise dropped substantially within a few minutes.

[@gman9525]

You rock Gary

[@marilynndavid622]

Thank you Gary, I'm researching Cruises and because of your videos, I'm now in touch with my Travel Agent, Hays Travel and hoping to find some winter warmth. Going solo is a bit scary but it's not going to stop me. I too have been in the shackles of illness and although I'm not very mobile at times, at nearly 72 years, I've decided that I'm not going to get old. I appreciate your expertise and the time you give. Keep well and keep cruising. xx

[@kris5949]

very helpful, thank you

[@utubewillyman]

I live 20 minutes from a cruise port. My wife and I have this crazy idea that we could pack our suitcases, drive over to the port, and check various departing cruises for no-shows, last-minute cancellations, etc., and pay some heavily-discounted fare to get onto any cruise that might be available. Sort of like flying stand-by on an airline. Does this kind of thing even happen?

[@roberthamilton1301]

Thanks Mate

[@cruisingmimi9319]

God Bless you Gary for your great videos and sound advice! I pray God grants you continued health and happiness as you share!

[@littleglimmer2325]

My wife and I had the very great pleasure to make the acquaintance of Gary and Mark on our QM2 trip to New York a couple of weeks ago. You couldn't hope to meet a more aimiable, gracious and charming couple. A definite added highlight to such a must-do voyage. Thank you again for the sheer delight of sharing some time with you. All the best to you both, Mike and Judith.

[@tipsfortravellers]

It was great to meet you. It was definitely a fantastic trip !

[@katem4365]

Fabulous tips Gary. Glad to hear your health has been clear and you were able to make a transition to a new career you enjoy.

[@BTimmer]

Great advice Gary! We depart tomorrow on a last minute RCCL booking at a terrific price for a balcony cabin. Later this year we booked a private sale price for a 51 day cruise to NZ and Australia for less than $100 per day per person including port charges and taxes. A few years back we sailed and flew around the world for $5k/person. The deals are there.

[@nelson6236]

Care to share more info on how you got the 51 day deal? Links?

[@sandrabenjamin7280]

hope your health continues to permit sailing and i look forward to meeting you one day, probably on the QM2. we also book our cruises while on the ship and gotten great discounts. Cunard even allowed us to book additional cabins for family members to join us for the following year. Happy sailing.

[@gmcguire1980]

Spot on…

[@christophercompton7825]

been on 6 since august of 21 freebies such as casino package or tax only cruises are great also i live near Chicago so flights out of there a very cheap but flexibility is key also like he said off season is great also check your emails check rates weekly get a inside unless u have to have a balcony also if you traveling with a partner get separate rooms as u may not both need the amenities such as internet alcohol package because they are charged as 2 if your your staying together so my last cruise my girl doesn't drink much so i got the drink package on my room and shared it she got the internet package on here room because she works from home i didn't need it and on Carnival and Norwegian you get the single supplement you are not charged as double occupancy so if you really need a balcony only 1 of you have to get it and just stay in there don't spend money on board when you go on shore the further you leave from the port the cheaper stuff gets and a few blocks makes a big difference diamonds international avoid all the chains you see avoid from normal cruising avoid get up a lil earlier and take a cab rides in the Bahamas to any were are less then 15 dollars they will try to hit you rides in mexico are less than 20 round trip and an extra 5 they will wait a little bit of research goes along way

[@michaelh2716]

My wife and I will be on our First Cruise in June 2023. We will sail on the Crown Princess to Alaska. If all goes well, then we'll start planning on our next Cruise!!!

[@willyohohable]

Gary, you are simply the best when it comes to cruising information. I find myself on many occasions watching your videos one after the other. My wife and myself are retired and they provide a wealth of information when planning upcoming travel. Thank you and stay well!!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks ! Much appreciated. Great to hear you enjoy and watch so many 😀😀😀

[@punstress]

GREAT video! Questions: - Airfares and cruise fares rise and fall on opposite schedules. Cruises tend to go down and last-minute fares can be bargains, but for air the opposite is true. Do you find that saving on last-minute deals is lost due to high airfare? - For price drops, do you find it hard or even impossible once you've made your final payment? - Have you tried any all-inclusive resorts or tours like Trafalgar instead of cruising? - I've heard that gamblers get amazing deals on Royal Caribbean through the casino loyalty program. Have you looked into that?

[@moirasutherland7443]

You are my kind of cruiser, we only do excursions if they are difficult. We went to Christ the Redeemer in Rio, traffic is horrendous, a visit to Jerusalem, the road was washed away we were three hours late getting back. We do not shop, but we do like a drink so buy the bottom of the range beer and wine deal. Like you we also go for a balcony cabin, I-have asthma and need the fresh air.

[@roundandroundmyworld]

Flexibility for lower fares is true up to a point, but I've noticed that on most cruises I have considered sailing on, the inside and oceanview (non-balcony) cabins are often all booked up first, even before the suites. Sorry to hear about your brush with the big C but I'm glad that you've managed to be in remission for so much longer than expected.

[@gratefultube]

Dear Gary, Forwarding to you from The Source all graces for your continued good health.

[@tcmw779]

Good to hear you have beaten the cancer monster up to this point. Try American river cruises when you get the chance - would love to hear your review(s).

[@frank.bullitt]

Fellow Survivor. Keep on fighting

[@raybon7939]

Another tip is Panama costs Rica Nicaragua Colombia have public city buses , .10 to .50 cents.

[@nieceypiecey100]

Can you do a video on how to find a good travel agent to work with if you cruise regularly.

[@callioscope]

Here’s to staying in remission for many more years to come. 🥂

[@zzzland1]

We were just looking at our HAL’s site for a European cruise in July or August. We found some Private sale price of $250 CAD for a 10 day Copenhagen return cruise. Obstructed Verandah. Yes, you read that right: $250.00- cruise only. There was also a 10 day Barcelona to Venice cruise for the same $250.00. The Neptune suite was going for $2,200 CAD.. We had seen these special fares four or five months ago and thought they were a glitch. So there are deals out there…

[@triktrak_1451]

This video, Gary, is super rich with information. Excellent content! I will be re-watching it several times before booking my first cruise(s).

[@bludelphinium994]

Congratulations on ur remission 🎉

[@yuckyool]

Thanks for this very personal and very helpful guidance Gary. We too save $$$'s by not drinking, minimal excursions and no gambling (understanding math & probability just ruins it).. Our treats: My wife buys a few T-shirts/hoodies and specialty coffes, and I truly appreciate the (lowest-priced) balcony. I can't imagine keeping up with the prices & deals of a half-dozen cruise lines, but prioritizing via a "Wish List" sounds like a great idea (e.g., I want a NY/Boston => Quebec/Montreal cruise). Finally, I can see why you were successful in advertising as your channel is filled with empathetic promotion and clear communication. Let's hope for many more good years for you & Mark!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks :-) That trip is also one I really want to do. I had it booked then 2020 came along and not got it rescheduled yet

[@LOrealHardly]

Wow Gary, hope all remains well with you. Sounds a little like an Every Cloud situation.

[@lizhoward9754]

More great and valuable advice. Absolutely love this channel. But, Gary, most importantly you MUST stay healthy. No getting sick, please!

[@dianastacey919]

Hubby decided on a cheaper cruise with Holland. One of those last minute types we didn't plan long before. The reason it was cheap was because the ship was being sent to refurbish it and it was on it's final trip. This turned out to mean the plumbing and who knows what else didn't work. I ended up bailing my bathroom one night. (I finally told the desk that I was going to stop and didn't care what flooded) Also the staff knew it was the last cruise before leaving and didn't give a hoot. So make sure to avoid this. No passengers got anything for inconvenience and I thought some guy complaining was funny because he didn't spend hours trying to get the water turned off in the middle of the night.

[@arokh72]

I'd say one tip to cruise more often is to live in a part of the world where cruising is more competitive. Though we Aussies do tend to love our cruises, we are a small market, with limited itineraries, and limited options of lines for those trips. Pricewise there isn't much difference between fares for the resort style lines, and even some premium lines can be close in pricing to those resort style lines. To take advantage of a more competitive market, such as the Caribbean for example, we'd need to consider an expensive airfare as well, which could make the difference between a suite and a balcony, for example, on a locally sailing cruise.

[@robertdavis6593]

Best wishes

[@raymullen3583]

Gary , I m also a Cancel Patient in Remission ....30 Year Fire Man ... We want to Thank You for all the Great advice and HINTS ..... Cruise on and ENJOY .... Praying one Day We are on the same Ship to meet ... Thank You ....

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

I have to have a balcony too.

[@neilsaunders5284]

One of your best videos yet Gary, so honest and straight to the point. Great tips, inspirational and well presented. Love watching your tips. Stay healthy - Here's to many more years of cruising!

[@AC-SlaUkr]

Here here to that. Many more years.

[@sassyt1545]

I admire your methods to get the best cruise prices and extras, Gary, but that's as much effort as a full-time job. I just have no desire to do all that legwork, which is why I haven't cruised since 1985. 😄

[@laetitiavanblaeren6062]

If I may, for poor solo cruisers like me: some line offer solo cabins, the anthem even has solo cabins with balconies, so you don’t pay double. Yes, having a balcony is alright, but I have done cruises in an inside cabin and just avoided being in it and it was great. My weakness is also the casino. I make a budget and don’t go over it, you can also set an amount of time there to avoid loosing too much.Also, for fellow Eastern Canadians, there is Cape Liberty, so you save on time and money compared to Florida.

[@punstress]

> avoided being in i[my inside cabin] and it was great Pretty weak praise, lol

[@laetitiavanblaeren6062]

@@punstress I don’t think you need to stay in your cabin to cruise. Juste like I don’t go to Disney to waste time in a resort, but, to each his own

[@ColoRadio6996]

Hello Gary: How about a vlog sometime on how to choose a good travel agent. TIA, Cheers J

[@sdega315]

Thanks, Gary! Love your tips! I hate to travel but I love cruising. I'm retiring as of July 1, 2022. Hoping to cruise again soon.

[@lizdyson3627]

Thank you for sharing and being so honest Gary

[@karenjensen2345]

I wish we could book last minute! I have 28 vacation days a year but I have to bid for those day for the entire year about 6 months before the year starts, therefore I need to know when the ships are sailing. I can’t wait until we can go on last minute deals.

[@RandomTorok]

The problem we have is we are close ro Vancouver BC which mean an Alaskan cruise is a rather inexpensive option. But all other require extensive air travel