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A sense of entitlement is common place in everyday life not just on cruiseships. Some more mature people complain non stop about how the younger generation behave and have no manners, then go out and behave even worse due to their belief that the world owes them or that they are above everyone else simply because of where they stay or how much money they have in the bank. But it's not just the more mature that behave this way, younger generations follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents, how they are raised at home will have an impact on how they behave when older.

For anyone traveling to Singapore Orchard Towers which is located on Orchard Rd right in the main shopping area is one to be avoided if you are not open minded. World famous for the "Four floors of whores" I have stayed at the Pan Pacific near Marina Bay and even just the Elevator Ride up to our room near the top floor was an experience! Elevator starts in hotel lobby inside building for about first 6 floors then all of a sudden you are outside for the rest

Singapore English is the main language spoken along with Malay. This is probably due to the fact that Singapore was under British rule until the 1960's when it then became part of Malaysia for a few years before becoming an independent country. Any English speaking visitors travelling to Singapore will have no problem communicating.

Rewards needed have skyrocketed!

The Decanter Hotel

Definitely wasn't a Scotsman as we would have that necked by lunchtime!

Virgin are that desperate they will actually match your RC tier level in their new rewards being launched next year! Virgin Voyages, the adults only cruise line that offers cruises from Miami, is adding a new loyalty program. The new loyalty program will not only reward those who sailed during the cruise line’s first year of operation, but they will also match your loyalty status from other cruise lines. Virgin Voyages plans on rolling out the most lucrative rewards program at sea in 2023. However, the cruise line is offering VIP perks right now for those who sailed in 2021 and also those who have sailed twice in 2022. Sea Blazers, those who sailed with Virgin during the cruise line’s first year of operation in 2021, will have access to Deep Blue Extras as well as Red Hot Booking Bonus months. (perks at listed farther down in this article) In addition, they will receive additional perks including a $125 bar tab bonus for life. Those who sailed with Virgin twice in 2022, will be coined Sea-Rovers and receive Deep Blue Extras and access to Red Hot Booking Bonus Months. On top of that, they’ll get a $100 Bar Tab Bonus through 2024. With the cruise line’s Match and Sea More Program, they will match (and give you more) than your current loyalty status.

Even Freedom class

My love of water is that bad that i was on a small boat in Perth Australia when someone spotted a Dolphin, my wife went to take a photo of it and got a shot of me instead diving into the water to swim with the Dolphin. Must admit didn't stay in the water long...well not after someone said " hope there's no sharks as well"

Thats a shame for anyone who wanted to cruise on Icon, but its life and things change, just have to accept it. Being honest just read Matts article on Icon and its not for me! Love anything water related including water parks but i just look at the photos and think WTF is that!!

Does this mean they have changed their original plans to sail out of Southampton first before heading stateside? Or is that date the 1st US sailings after ones in the UK?

I didn't say Europe required booster, i said the part quoted was for European cruises which was correct.

Pretty sure this was for European cruises only, as in mentioned in the post you copied and pasted this part from

What 1 person would do may differ from the next as everyone is different so answers will vary. Me!! I would get off at every port and walk about aimlessly for hours. I Don't have to go into museums, castles or Palaces to enjoy somewhere.

They serve coffee onboard? Tbh only liquids im concerned about on vacation come in a pint glass Quite happily have a beer with my breakfast

No its for Cyprus next spring/ summer! Well thats what it says on the photo of the email on 1st post.

If you Drink it all on the 1st day then you can take it easy rest of the week

Thats definitely where i would start. 1 . Dates you can travel, no point looking at 100s of cruises you cant go on. 2 . I would then look where cruises head to from ports i can cruise from and get a list of the ones i would like, you could have 2 ports with just 3 potential cruises each. Again this reduces the amount of cruises you are searching through. 3 . You are then left with maybe only 2,3 or 4 potential ships you have to choose from. Thats when you look at costs, size, things for kids to do etc.

Worst ship ever is definitely the model of the HMS Ark Royal i made when i was 8 years old

A lot of big multi national companies have their call centres or IT departments located in Asia as it costs less is wages etc

Here is 1 option, you would have to get from airport to railway in bologna

The only thing that is required is the ESTA which is for entry to US. As long as you have that then you are OK.

Travel to Puerto Rico Passengers arriving on international flights must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within one day prior to departure to the United States (including Puerto Rico as a territory). Foreign citizens must also present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Unvaccinated passengers arriving on international flights will only be allowed in entry to Puerto Rico if they are US citizens or permanent lawful residents. Anyone visiting Puerto Rico should familiarise themselves with the local public health measures currently in place.