We have been full time living (and traveling) in an RV since 1997. We also enjoy cruising. We have been to Alaska twice, Tahiti once (really small cruise) and some Caribbean cruises. While we love getting pampered, we still love seeing this Country's beauty more than anything. The Pacific NW in the Summer, Las Vegas, the UP of Michigan (in the Summer!), the SW in the Winter, ALL the National parks, the Large Array telescopes in Socorro, NM, the particle accelerator in Aurora, IL, ME, Nova Scotia, Canada (have yet to explore nearly enough).....Geeze, I could go on forever. I love what this Country has to offer more than any other place I have visited or lived (including Belgium and Japan).
It's certainly not for everyone and Alex and Tee did what is exactly right for them. My wife and I just have different wants and needs and have enjoyed every minute of living in an RV for the last 23 years.