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    MelKaps got a reaction from Zipitidoda in Port Everglades Hotel Options   
    I stayed at the Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port a couple of times. It has a free shuttle to the hotel from the airport and free continental breakfast. There is a shopping center across the street with a Winn Dixie, liquor store, restaurants, and a few other stores (perfect for last minute things).
    It's about a 12 minute drive to the port. However, they charge approx $15 per person for a shuttle to the port that doesn't leave until after 10AM. We never had a problem with lyft taking us to the port.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from DublinFC in Port Everglades Hotel Options   
    I stayed at the Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port a couple of times. It has a free shuttle to the hotel from the airport and free continental breakfast. There is a shopping center across the street with a Winn Dixie, liquor store, restaurants, and a few other stores (perfect for last minute things).
    It's about a 12 minute drive to the port. However, they charge approx $15 per person for a shuttle to the port that doesn't leave until after 10AM. We never had a problem with lyft taking us to the port.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Release date for Odyssey 2021 Rome port itineraries?   
    Update: My sailing still exists and I paid my deposit. However, apparently it sold out in 2 days because I have not seen it listed on the website since I placed a hold. It just seems odd to me.
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    MelKaps reacted to Srp431 in Celebrity Increasing Daily Gratuities ..... Will Royal be Next?   
    Airlines do the same thing
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    MelKaps reacted to Balsam in Last minute questions before cruise   
    Hang around the pier and watch the Carnival ships? 
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    MelKaps got a reaction from J_Keeble in Release date for Odyssey 2021 Rome port itineraries?   
    I noticed this about my sailing on October 10, 2021 (TA has hold so didn’t pay deposit yet). I reached out to Royal via social media and they said nothing has been changed. And when I mentioned it is no longer on the website, they said give it a day or 2...
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    MelKaps got a reaction from monctonguy in When is your next cruise?   
    Odyssey of the Seas on October 10, 2021 for my honeymoon!
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    MelKaps reacted to JLMoran in When is your next cruise?   
    Congratulations, @MelKaps!
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    MelKaps got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in When is your next cruise?   
    Odyssey of the Seas on October 10, 2021 for my honeymoon!
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    MelKaps got a reaction from JLMoran in When is your next cruise?   
    Odyssey of the Seas on October 10, 2021 for my honeymoon!
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    MelKaps got a reaction from JohnK6404 in When is your next cruise?   
    Odyssey of the Seas on October 10, 2021 for my honeymoon!
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    MelKaps got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Release date for Odyssey 2021 Rome port itineraries?   
    Just booked Odyssey on October 10, 2021. And now I have a year and a half to price check.
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    MelKaps reacted to Matt in Europe Phase Two?   
    Got re-arranged.
    New schedule:

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    MelKaps reacted to FManke in Standard don't do this or get thrown off rumor, with a twist.   
    He locked his cigarettes in the safe? I  guess if you are a smoker, they would be considered "valuables."
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    MelKaps reacted to tdcackler in Royal Caribbean Vlogs: Harmony of the Seas   
    We are watching your videos now. They are a lot of fun. Anthony is a riot! ? Already subscribed!
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    MelKaps reacted to JohnK6404 in MDR Menu   
    Hi @hsweat22 !
    Here are all of the MDR (dinner) menus from my cruise last week on Allure (5/19/19-5/26/19)... Western Caribbean itinerary w/ formal evenings on MON and THU...
     
    Day 1 (SUN)...
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    Day 2 (MON)... 1st Formal Evening...

     
    Day 3 (TUE)...

     
    Day 4 (WED)...

     
    Day 5 (THU)... Second Formal Evening... Lobster night...

     
    Day 6 (FRI)...

     
    Day 7 (SAT)... final evening...

     
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    MelKaps reacted to tiny blonde in Who would ever let go of your child, even if there was no glass there?   
    Excellent point! That explains why the attorney for the grandfather is not Mr. Winkelman. Defense attorneys will (hopefully) call witnesses to ask if anyone heard the grandfather yell, "I thought there was glass!" There were other people there, they would have heard it. If no one heard it, the defense's case will be weakened.
    I think Grandpa goofed, and I'm sure he's suffering. I've known two parents who in separate incidents accidentally backed the car over their child and killed them, and were forever afterward known for that, and I'm sure seldom knew a happy day for the rest of their lives. When my daughter was killed by a drunk driver, the driver was charged by the state for homicide, and frankly it didn't matter to me at all. All that mattered was that my daughter was gone, and over thirty years later that's still all that matters.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from ChrisK2793 in Turtle Bay Sail & Snorkel Adventure - Charlotte Amelie   
    I did this excursion last month. To be honest, we didn't enjoy it and I would pass on this one.
    Once in the water, we felt very crowded and didn't have room to swim. Everyone was kicking each other and I felt unsafe. Plus, there were 3 other boats filled with passengers entering the water as well. There also wasn't much to see in the water, very few fish and dead coral. They provided noodles if you wanted extra flotation in the water, but quickly ran out.
    Even the boat ride wasn't too exciting. We thought it would have more of a pirate ship feel, but it was just men operating a boat with a sail. You also couldn't walk around since the boat was stuffed with people and the snorkeling equipment took up a lot of space.
    I am typically not a negative person when it comes to cruising and excursions, but we have done other snorkeling and catamaran excursions in the past, and they were all far superior to this one. We left this one rather disappointed and wish we chose something else.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Turtle Bay Sail & Snorkel Adventure - Charlotte Amelie   
    I did this excursion last month. To be honest, we didn't enjoy it and I would pass on this one.
    Once in the water, we felt very crowded and didn't have room to swim. Everyone was kicking each other and I felt unsafe. Plus, there were 3 other boats filled with passengers entering the water as well. There also wasn't much to see in the water, very few fish and dead coral. They provided noodles if you wanted extra flotation in the water, but quickly ran out.
    Even the boat ride wasn't too exciting. We thought it would have more of a pirate ship feel, but it was just men operating a boat with a sail. You also couldn't walk around since the boat was stuffed with people and the snorkeling equipment took up a lot of space.
    I am typically not a negative person when it comes to cruising and excursions, but we have done other snorkeling and catamaran excursions in the past, and they were all far superior to this one. We left this one rather disappointed and wish we chose something else.
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    MelKaps reacted to Oliver in Sunday Mass?   
    RCCL usually has Challah and Wine on Friday night for Shabbat on Fridays for Jewish people. I have attended these myself. They are always self-led. I’m pretty sure the same would be true of any Sunday Mass services as well.
     
     
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    MelKaps got a reaction from JLMoran in When is your next cruise?   
    Just booked Brilliance of the Seas 12 night Baltic cruise on June 22, 2020.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from JohnK6404 in When is your next cruise?   
    Just booked Brilliance of the Seas 12 night Baltic cruise on June 22, 2020.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in When is your next cruise?   
    Just booked Brilliance of the Seas 12 night Baltic cruise on June 22, 2020.
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    MelKaps got a reaction from Zipitidoda in What's one tip or trick you use/love the most?   
    1. Arrive to the port early. You are paying for your day 1 and the sooner you get on the ship, the sooner you can start your vacation.
    2. Bring a USB port outlet for more charging space. Do not confuse this with a surge protector, since it most likely will be confiscated.
    3. Be friendly to the crew and chat with them. Room stewards, for instance, enjoy when we have conversations with them because their jobs are very repetitive and have to clean up after us. It can really make someone's day.
     
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    MelKaps reacted to Bebella in 2021 Europe Itineraries   
    The new Odyssey of the Seas will most likely be the ship sailing out of Rome to the Greek Isles ...I'm looking for the same cruise as you I think! I'm guessing the dates are going to be phase 2 and released the second week of December. 
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