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I'm very late in the game for rewards. I'm 53yr olds Since I'm Canadian, RC credit Card is no go. I've been told there's better cards out there and been looking into a Credit Card (for the best travel rewards). Also Is it best to stick with one Hotel and Flight brand for rewards? or stick with the cheapest Hotel and flight? Need seasoned Travel Vets' input.. lol
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I have been seriously considering living in Florida for 6 months(retirement). yes.. Snowbird (I'm aware some Floridians don't like Canadians temporarily moving on their turf).. Lots of my family avoided the Canadian winters to enjoy amazing weather in Florida. They enjoyed it, loved the people, made lots of friends. I do have family that live in Florida "Gulf side" and they're encouraging me to do it. (lol mind you ex Trauma nurse now real estate agent)
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Flight cost to Europe - summer 2024
Rene Desmarais replied to therealbigredrules's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I guess my future mediterranean & european cruises are on hold till flight prices come down.. hope.. -
I booked at Pinnacle "Harbourfront" Hotel for our Oct 2nd cruise on Quantum.. If they offer a shuttle service, awesome, if not then cab it.
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Join the Insiders and help support Royal Caribbean Blog
Rene Desmarais replied to Matt's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Became an insider just now. Matt, your blogs are invaluable to future and existing cruisers. -
I have been on Freedom of the Seas twice and absolutely love that ship. Great size ship, not too big. Now I'm ready for a bigger class for this fall "20th wedding anniversary"
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Self-service buffets are officially back
Rene Desmarais replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
hmmm that's great news. hmm let me touch most of the food in front of me until I make a decision on which one I pick to eat.... ughhhh -
When our lovely Federal Health Dept announced revised testing requirements to come back to Canada(dropping the PCR), they did mention the federal Transport Minister was to announce the guidelines & protocols for the cruising industry in the following weeks. (March time frame) I assume they are ready to open the Ports in Canada..
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CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Canadian Government will provide details for Cruise lines in the coming weeks -
"Date of Final Dose"- 2nd Vax or Booster?
Rene Desmarais replied to cruisinnewbie's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Thanks for the confirmation. It confirms that both of my nieces were allowed to fly home (Testing negative with RT-PCR tests) -
"Date of Final Dose"- 2nd Vax or Booster?
Rene Desmarais replied to cruisinnewbie's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
It certainly not a Canadian rule. -
"Date of Final Dose"- 2nd Vax or Booster?
Rene Desmarais replied to cruisinnewbie's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
question Is there such a thing if you didn't get the booster shot and 6 months have past since your 2nd dose, you don't qualify as being vaccinated? Reason why I ask is because my niece was denied to fly back home to Canada according the Florida Health dept (via CDC rules/guidelines). -
CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I guess you will be scheduling your appointment with Switch Health on disembarkation day or using voom service before disembarkation day? -
CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
sorry -
CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
My understanding is the Antigen test must be administered by a lab, health care unit. Quote" As of Feb. 28, a negative rapid antigen or PCR test results will be accepted to meet entry requirements. These tests will need to be administered by a laboratory or health care entity, meaning doing a test at home won’t work." from this link https://globalnews.ca/news/8619015/new-border-rules-covid/ I think this excludes the switch health test kits -
CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Honestly, no clue.... but under the travel advisory, the Canadian Gov still said to avoid Cruise ships.. Still preaching Doom and Gloom Travel on cruise ships outside of Canada You should continue to avoid all cruise ship travel outside of Canada. If you decide to take a cruise outside of Canada despite this advisory, there are some important facts you should consider. If an outbreak of COVID-19 or another contagious illness were to occur: you could be subject to quarantine procedures onboard the ship or in a foreign country the range of consular services available on cruise ships may be significantly restricted by local authorities, especially in situations of quarantine the cost of medical care could be very expensive if required, and you may need to pay for your medical bills immediately in cash The Government of Canada won’t pay your medical bills, including COVID-related expenses or medical evacuation. If you’re infected with COVID-19, you won’t be able to return to Canada on a public flight until 10 days have passed. You shouldn’t depend on the Government of Canada for assistance to change your travel plans. The Government of Canada will continue to evaluate the situation and make changes as necessary to ensure the health and safety of all Canadians. -
CANADA> NO MORE PCR TESTS ! BREAKING NEWS
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
https://globalnews.ca/news/8619015/new-border-rules-covid/ via this link Quote: When it comes to travelling on cruise ships, the government also says they will have a plan. “I can assure you that we will have more to say very soon about how testing for cruise ship travellers arriving at Canadian ports in time for cruise ship season this spring,” Alghabra said. -
Best place for cruisers to live in Florida?
Rene Desmarais replied to Censored's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
my parents were Snow birds for a couple of years in a gated retirement community(Springhill) and enjoyed it. We have family in Springhill and Lake Placid when I think about retirement plans, my mind brings me in a journey of places I visited and reminders of my Parents experiences. Had a recent chat with my wife concerning this and she had a smile on her face. She said "We could rent our current house for additional income and buy something in Florida" hmmmm -
Curious, So how does RCL stop healthy asymptomatic cruisers from boarding the ship so to avoid Covid spread?