MamaShark

I’m crying over your mom’s onion aversion.  My mom (rip) used the “A” word and you know the chefs do back flips for guests with “allergies”… In case you don’t already know, your Mom’s Teppanyaki can happen separately in the back so her food won’t even have a whiff of onion-y things!.  Fun Blog —the bonding, reproducing Bloody Mary’s the AC; so familiar!   Keep em coming! 

I’m glad you said “try“.  Small price to pay for wellness, but could be a little awkward when deliveries come fast and furious:-).  We decided  “hot” meals temps were best when served in the restaurant when staying in 8730/9730.

There’s a lot to sort out with crew,  illnesses, vacations and the unexpected suspension of sailings. There may be crew members who are apprehensive to resume for their health also.  It’s not just RCCL calling the shots.  The CDC called the No Sail Order and It probably will take a bit more time before cruise lines are cleared to sail.  

@Lovetocruise2002 I think so and there’s a library to change them out if you have SC library card

@amanuel2992 our family will have the RLS and the Owners Pan on Allure in 350 days!  I love the way you think!  It will be our first time in a RLS.  I’m addicted to the Utubes but would love to hear your view of similarities between the RLS on Harmony and Allure. 
About specialty alcohol,  On our most recent SC sailings Harmony has been less liberal with requests for bottles, but I know Genies have ways to make it happen. You can get as many shots or pours as you want, which doesn’t makes sense, but there’s no guarantee of bottle service in your room:-(   
Keep us posted and take lots of pics of royal stuff.  If you need a piano player, I can get a flight in a heartbeat

I haven’t decided whether to reserve CB Cabana or keep another cabana I reserved earlier. Thinking I might do a trial run with the CB full day pass and pocket the change. The price of the Beach Cabana is a lot for 2 people on our 2020 cruise.
I’m not devastated yet, because when I compared the highlights of the Cabanas with the highlights of the Full Day Pass, it seems the Pass appears to have the almost the same  privileges MINUS the cabana of course.  A real fire grill on the Beach would be awesome, but so far not even a stock picture of a real grill:-(

Full Day Pass includes 
Coco Beach Club’s private infinity pool, private beach at Coco Beach Club, with complimentary chairs, umbrellas and towels.
Coco Beach Club’s private infinity pool, the private beach at Coco Beach Club, with complimentary chairs, umbrellas and towels., poolside attendant service to bring you food and drinks..
Complimentary upgraded restaurant at Coco Beach Club featuring lobster, snapper, and steak, buffet w/soups, salads, and starters.
Pre-purchased Beverage Packages can be used anywhere on the island. For guests without pre-purchased Beverage Packages — not to worry — alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. 

Last email I have says Beach Club is scheduled to be completed in January and open in February.

December 22nd on the Harmony.
Good bye Uggs; Hello Flip Flops!

We use Intercontinental Hotel on Chopin Blvd. Rooms with Bayview windows are great for watching the ships! 

@Tiffeven
Day 3 sounds about right when the need to sleep-in and not answer the doorbell outweighs the need for Starbucks and breakfast delivered. The food hangover is real! 

On 8/1/2019 at 8:03 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Ugh...this showed up after dinner. No luggage valet in Miami as of yet.

On 8/1/2019 at 8:04 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Tonight’s agenda...

We had luggage valet in May, unless I’m confusing trips or terms.  I’m really counting on it for later this month on Symphony.  

On 7/29/2019 at 1:56 PM, tiny260 said:

So did you order it as room service I’m guessing DW 

Did you ask nicely? Asking for a friend

1 hour ago, rjac said:

You are going to spoil him rotten! 

Tooo funny!  My DH would still be in the terminal waiting for a Genie

2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Pre-cruise dinner:

No La Bamba?  No problem!  Find another substitute just like in NYC

After searching long and hard through TripAdvisor and Yelp, we ended up a a little place near South Beach. About $11 for Lyft there and $15 on the way back. 

Tequiztlán Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar

What can I say?  Great drinks, tasty food, tequila choices like you would not believe! We still give La Bamba the slight edge but this place is very close.  I have come to the conclusion that this should be our pre-cruise meet up for our “Super Unofficial Allure GC 03/14/21”

Tequila anyone?

Food menu:

Dessert menu:

Polanco Margarita:

Already stuffed from the Club Lounge, we opted to share an appetizer and an entree. 

Guacamole and Chips made table side.  So fresh and flavourful! 

Chicken Fajitas 

Fried Ice Cream. One each, of course

I believe that @CGTLH wanted a shot of Clase Azul Ultra. I was not willing to do it for research purposes, even with claims of being “the greatest experience” so I suppose that @CGTLH or maybe @Matt can try it when they YOLO and book Allure and we will be there to witness the life changing experience

Calling it a night as I have been up since 3am

 

 

The Intercontinental and Azul set the mood.  Let the Symphony and celebrations of 17(s) begin! More, more, more!

22 minutes ago, Skid said:

Oh, c'mon. With all the money you saved by not bringing the kids, you can't do the research?

The top  of the bottle is a functional bell...yes?  no?

23 minutes ago, Skid said:

Oh, c'mon. With all the money you saved by not bringing the kids, you can't do the research?

There is a small menu for Cabanas - chicken sandwiches, burgers, salads, cheese sticks etc.  You fill out the menu and give it to the attendant. It takes a bit longer than the 45 minutes regular room service on the ship. The attendants were doing their best, just not enough attendants in May. 

@Lovetocruise2002 We Loved watching the Fine Line Practices from ATS w/lunch in the room. Your Suite and food pictures got me misty eyed Don’t forget the seafood Tower and the kids will have fun with staff antics at hibachi! 

Guilty of repeat sailings with Royal Caribbean: Allure 3 times, Harmony 3 times and an upcoming b2b on Harmony in May 2019.  Love the ship, itinerary and staff. We follow  Concierge like they’re family.  We never get anxious about doing everything on one sailing, but we’d love to have a perfect day st  CoCo Cay in May!   Some of our best travels are  from our Suite to the Suite Lounge/Coastal Kitchen, sunning and sipping on the balcony.  Our land travels take us to other places. Our cruises are to relax in familiar retreats, sometimes with family but more often just the 2 of us.  If loving the Caribbean is wrong...I don’t wanna be right!