VACATION - CRUISE??

Is anyone else from work going to be there?

Read my article-"Trip With the Stripper" http://www.tuscl.net/b.php?AID=276

Lot's of very helpful information there.

Dudester, as usual, gives us straight talk and sound advice. I would just add that if your ATF starts getting bored, difficult or restless, it could be a very long 4 days and 3 nights. Can she relax and enjoy a cruise when there is no planned activity or does she have to be entertained every minute? What about her spending money for shopping, casinos, trips ashore? Some people cannot relax and must be on the cell phone or Blackberry every second. What if there is no available connection on this cruise and she can't connect with her friends? If she decides to shut down sexually because she doesn't like where she is, acting like a spoiled brat, can you handle that or will you feed her to the sharks?

would you pay her for her time to come with you or just pay for her essentials/a few gifts?
She will be taking off from work and losing out on potential income.

Also just be careful because there is also the potential for her to ruin your reputation on the cruise or steal from you.

Know that once you get her on the boat or at the resort there is absolutely no way to enforce any kind of agreement you might have made with her. Make her get her own passport. :)

Ask her is she wants to go, 10".
If she says "yes," then you must further discern whether the arrangement is truly going to suit you.
I would not reject the idea outright, but obviously, the others here have given you sage advice on things to consider...