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Baked Alaska reacted to a post in a topic: Got a GTY ocean view. But I choose to select my room and pay more. What happened
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why are disability rooms 70% more than standard room?
ChessE4 replied to Deano77's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We sailed in an accessible ocean view room once (it had been released for anyone to book), and it was over 200 sq feet. So the sheer size of the room on some ships may also be a pricing factor. It was more expensive than a normal OV at the time. The price for 3 was 4000 for a Christmas cruise vs perhaps 2700 the previous cruise circa 2013. -
Southwest Airlines to Drop “Open Seating” Policy
ChessE4 replied to WAAAYTOOO's topic in Other travel
I think the challenge is the erosion in service, not the seating. My airport doesn't have SWA yet. -
ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Main Dining Room Breakfast Menu
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ScottB reacted to a post in a topic: Vision of the Seas, Sep 5 - Sep 14 2024, 9 Night Canada & New England
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ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Earliest arrival time 12 noon?
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We did Thanksgiving and Christmas cruises from Baltimore two years in a row because my son enjoyed the youth group. He met friends that enriched the experience. Now there was nothing fancy about the vision class ships, and Nassau wasn't the greatest, but the family vacation was worth it. As seniors, however, we are tired of going to the same Caribbean ports. Some ports are able to vary itinerary if you shift your calendar a week or two. That is almost "same time next year".
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new2cruzing reacted to a post in a topic: Pesos in Mexico
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Climbers exit at the top. I don't remember all the staircases, but I should think you could get to the falls. The excursion ticket should give access. But standby forcomments from recent visitors.
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ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Taking the same cruise next year?
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ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Taking the same cruise next year?
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The reason for having local currency in any country is for emergencies. Not disagreeing with other posts, but I feel naked in foreign countries if I only have US dollars. Foreign currency or coinage leftover from a trip can be nice souvenirs. I do believe Jason Bourne had more than dollars....My last Starbucks in Mexico didn't have change for a US 20 and wanted exact change.
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Richard M reacted to a post in a topic: Dunn's River Falls and Park, Jamaica
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WesKinetic reacted to a post in a topic: Pesos in Mexico
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I did the climb with my son 10 years ago and loved it. However, it is a bit of a tourist trap, it is risky, vendors are aggressive, and Matt has it on his list of places Not to Go (see his video). You can view the falls without climbing. But honestly, what else gives you bragging rights? Matt suggests visiting a less crowded venue.
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ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Set sail passes
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I found that some shops gave a better rate for dollars and some for pesos, but you need to do the math. I wouldn't take more than 100 in pesos. I still have some from last trip I will use on next. Also there is a difference between fixed price gift shops and those which negotiate. I use dollars for the latter.(When you negotiate, you set your own exchange rate by knowing your target price for an item.)
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Santorini royal carribean excursion help ??
ChessE4 replied to Southsider's topic in Shore Excursions
We took a tour not listed which was a visit to a black sand beach followed by drop off in Fira for cable car return. The beach was nice with chairs and umbrellas, a restaurant across the street, etc. The bus ride to and from was also interesting, and narrated by the guide. PS. You can walk down the steps but not recommended. -
Baked Alaska reacted to a post in a topic: Serenade of the Seas calling on Prince Rupert, BC - Cancels Haines, AK.
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This is a fan site, bot Royal. When I do choose their partner (Aon), I look up the policy, emergency numbers, and claims process. I call before taking drastic action or filing a claim. I am sorry to hear about your friend.
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RCIfan1912 reacted to a post in a topic: Please explain the kids sail free
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Please explain the kids sail free
ChessE4 replied to Wheeler1992's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
While I understand your point, the total price for four seems reasonable when you consider all factors. -
ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: How has the food quality been recently?
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tingtang reacted to a post in a topic: Minimum age to dine in restaurant alone
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Robert M reacted to a post in a topic: Minimum age to dine in restaurant alone
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PPPJJ-GCVAB reacted to a post in a topic: SPAIN Ports…Malaga/ Cartagena/ Barcelona Which is/are easy DIY…?
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When I book a Royal excursion I select times. That's a start. The description should mention travel time or free time until meeting for return. You can query Internet for travel time to Florence from your port if description doesn't mention it. The length of the tour is another guide. A 6 hour tour that starts at 9 will be back at 3 pm, etc.
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SPAIN Ports…Malaga/ Cartagena/ Barcelona Which is/are easy DIY…?
ChessE4 replied to PPPJJ-GCVAB's topic in Shore Excursions
I'd take some Euros just in case, but our pastry shop in Barcelona took CC, as an example.