['I have never been on a cruise before, but I am going on one next month with my best friend.', 'That sounds amazing!   What do you have planned?', 'We have so many activities planned; scuba diving, parasailing, and relaxing! I have been saving up for this for so long. I cannot wait!']
That sounds great!
I am going on a cruise next month with my friend. I have been saving up for this for so long. I have never been on a cruise before. I cannot wait!