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    misslottie reacted to ChessE4 in Crown & Anchor   
    The NextCruise staff on the ship can help you with that, and they typically offer on board credit with your booking on the ship.
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    misslottie reacted to Traveler in Crown & Anchor   
    Usually the C&A will be activated after your first cruise. You can call them and ask to join before , anyway it will not change your reservation as you can always add the number after  
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    misslottie reacted to princevaliantus in Crown & Anchor   
    Q&A:  How do I enroll in the Crown & Anchor Society? If you are a new guest, there is no need to sign up for Crown & Anchor Society. You will be automatically enrolled after you complete your first sailing with Royal Caribbean International (applies to US Residents). Membership benefits begin after you have completed at least one Royal Caribbean International cruise. 
    If you have sailed with us but are not yet enrolled, you can contact Crown & Anchor Society at (800) 526-9723 to sign up before your next cruise. If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, call (541) 285-9723. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 AM-10 PM EST and Saturday through Sunday 9 AM-8 PM EST. Please be sure to have information about your previous cruise(s) on hand: ship name(s), sail date(s), and booking number(s).
    You can also visit the Loyalty Ambassador onboard to sign-up for the program. Benefits begin after you have completed at least one Royal Caribbean International cruise. If your email address is given, we will use this to only communicate your Program benefits unless you opt-in to other solicitations.
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    misslottie reacted to Ralph in Less than 24 hours and we will be on our first cruise!   
    We are beyond excited! I think I read this blog every day for the last two months! Thanks @Matt !! The information here is priceless and the people are amazing! 
    Tomorrow we board the Navigator of the Seas!! 
    As Bart Scott said years ago... “Can’t Wait!!”
     
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    misslottie reacted to FManke in Dinner dress code for men   
    Final thought on this.
    There's a James Bay song that says, "Why don't you be you, and I'll be me."
    I like that.
    Happy Cruising everyone.  Whatever you are wearing in the MDR.
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    misslottie reacted to Atlantix2000 in Dinner dress code for men   
    So, just to check.  Sometime in the future, you walk into the MDR wearing pants and you realize that 75% of people are in shorts.  Do you immediately turn around, return to your cabin, and change into shorts in order to be sensitive to the social convention?  If not, you can't expect that of those that want to wear shorts now.
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    misslottie reacted to Curt From Canada in Dinner dress code for men   
    +1 to dressing for only one person (my soulmate).  Each night I ask her what she wants me to wear.  It takes me less than 15 minutes.  Making her happy makes me happy.
    With respect to what others wear, I like to apply the old French Proverb:
    "Praise the god of all, drink the wine, and let the world be the world."
    Wear whatever you want ... we are not watching.
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    misslottie reacted to Yo2slick in Dinner dress code for men   
    The only person I dress to impress is my wife...if she thinks dressing formal is appropriate and she is going to "get dolled up" for dinner then youre damn right Im going to dress nice.  Otherwise I would rather be comfortable and I quit caring about what others think about me a LONG time ago.  Life is so much better when you mind your own business and just live your own life.  If everyone would worry about them, get a job and mind their own business well.....that would fix 90% of the world today.
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    misslottie got a reaction from levy1980 in Dinner dress code for men   
    A couple of things having read through this post.
    Europe is not always more “formal” - wearing smart, tailored shorts is acceptable at work nowadays. I work for a large multinational company who do not bat an eyelid at tailored shorts. As does my partner at another large company who don’t mind that he (and others) wear shorts to work as long.
    As a poster above said, if I am on holiday or eating out at a restaurant at home, I’m more focussed on enjoying time with those I am with than other people’s legs.
    People are on holiday in a hot country (countries in this case) and don’t want to overheat in trousers, just in case their calves might offend someone.
    If calves and knees put people off their meal, should women not be covering up their legs in their entirety too? Sounds like the Victorian times when flashing an ankle was considered a scandal! 
    All the above aside, I am thoroughly looking forward to dressing up on formal nights! On one of which I am wearing a knee length dress. More scandal or is that allowed I wonder...
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    misslottie got a reaction from FManke in Dinner dress code for men   
    Last thought from me in this topic; if someone wearing shorts is ruining your life/holiday then (a) you’re lucky that’s all you have to worry about and (b) maybe you need to get a hobby.
     
    Also, funny that no one has still commented on why they find shorts offensive but not women in knee length skirts or dresses - why are men’s legs more worrisome than women’s?
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    misslottie got a reaction from RWDW1204 in Dinner dress code for men   
    Last thought from me in this topic; if someone wearing shorts is ruining your life/holiday then (a) you’re lucky that’s all you have to worry about and (b) maybe you need to get a hobby.
     
    Also, funny that no one has still commented on why they find shorts offensive but not women in knee length skirts or dresses - why are men’s legs more worrisome than women’s?
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    misslottie got a reaction from twangster in Dinner dress code for men   
    Last thought from me in this topic; if someone wearing shorts is ruining your life/holiday then (a) you’re lucky that’s all you have to worry about and (b) maybe you need to get a hobby.
     
    Also, funny that no one has still commented on why they find shorts offensive but not women in knee length skirts or dresses - why are men’s legs more worrisome than women’s?
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    misslottie reacted to twangster in Dinner dress code for men   
    It is always best to think about others which is why I often give up a prime spot on a railing at a glacier when I've taken a few pictures - let someone else enjoy it.  Being courteous to others when boarding elevators or waiting to order a drink at a bar comes naturally. 
    However I draw the line at dressing up for others so some of them might feel better, maybe?  I don't notice what other folks wear in dining rooms.  It has zero impact on the taste of my meal or the company I am sharing.   This applies in land restaurants and on ships.  That's not to say I wear crappy clothes with a "just off the beach" look but I haven't packed a jacket or tie for a cruise in a while now.  I wear long pants and on formal nights a long sleeve short with a collar when I eat in the MDR.  
    If I sailed a luxury line or a different line that stated a dress code I would follow it.  Royal does not have a dress code.  Period.  I paid as much or more than my fellow guests and I'm not dressing up for any of them.  I have no issue with folks that choose to dress up, that is their choice.  I do not consider this to be self centered or damaging to other guests in any way just as someone who wears a tuxedo hasn't damaged me or my experience in any way.
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    misslottie reacted to FManke in Dinner dress code for men   
    I don't dress for others. I dress for myself. Self-centered? So be it.
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    misslottie reacted to whitsmom in Dinner dress code for men   
    We always do smart casual and then nicer/fancier stuff for formal nights.  We do "dress up" fancy as a rule so we make it fun for us and get some good family pictures in the process.  That being said, what everyone else wears has no baring on my experience at dinner and once they sit down - no one will know that they have shorts or pants on at that point. 
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    misslottie got a reaction from AGSLC5 in Dinner dress code for men   
    A couple of things having read through this post.
    Europe is not always more “formal” - wearing smart, tailored shorts is acceptable at work nowadays. I work for a large multinational company who do not bat an eyelid at tailored shorts. As does my partner at another large company who don’t mind that he (and others) wear shorts to work as long.
    As a poster above said, if I am on holiday or eating out at a restaurant at home, I’m more focussed on enjoying time with those I am with than other people’s legs.
    People are on holiday in a hot country (countries in this case) and don’t want to overheat in trousers, just in case their calves might offend someone.
    If calves and knees put people off their meal, should women not be covering up their legs in their entirety too? Sounds like the Victorian times when flashing an ankle was considered a scandal! 
    All the above aside, I am thoroughly looking forward to dressing up on formal nights! On one of which I am wearing a knee length dress. More scandal or is that allowed I wonder...
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    misslottie got a reaction from RWDW1204 in Dinner dress code for men   
    A couple of things having read through this post.
    Europe is not always more “formal” - wearing smart, tailored shorts is acceptable at work nowadays. I work for a large multinational company who do not bat an eyelid at tailored shorts. As does my partner at another large company who don’t mind that he (and others) wear shorts to work as long.
    As a poster above said, if I am on holiday or eating out at a restaurant at home, I’m more focussed on enjoying time with those I am with than other people’s legs.
    People are on holiday in a hot country (countries in this case) and don’t want to overheat in trousers, just in case their calves might offend someone.
    If calves and knees put people off their meal, should women not be covering up their legs in their entirety too? Sounds like the Victorian times when flashing an ankle was considered a scandal! 
    All the above aside, I am thoroughly looking forward to dressing up on formal nights! On one of which I am wearing a knee length dress. More scandal or is that allowed I wonder...
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    misslottie reacted to FloridaCruiseGirl1210 in Newbie 7+ night cruise   
    haha I love my packing cubes! I also have packing folders for my BF's dress clothes and some of my dresses (they DEF helped us). The sweating is what will probably do me in. I'm the girl who has to order an Iced Coffee in the middle of winter (in the North) because otherwise I will be drenched in sweat haha. If you want the brands just let me know and I will see if I can dig them out from storage
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    misslottie reacted to AGSLC5 in Dinner dress code for men   
    I respectfully disagree with you. I agree with Atlantix it is now very socially acceptable to wear shorts to a nice restaurant. I do this all the time and see many others in the restaurant doing this.. I highly doubt the ones not dressed in shorts are thinking gee I am here with my friends or family and I am really upset people are wearing shorts.. I just really don't think thats the case. And if its the case for you I don't really understand it. Why focus on me and what I am wearing I always sit at a private table so I am not bothering anyone. I just personally on casual nights don't feel the need to take my shorts off. I don't understand why that would effect your experience. At a nice restaurant if someone is wearing shorts does that really bother you? Do you really notice? I honestly care more about the people I am with and talking, laughing, and having a good time with than strangers wearing shorts.. Again not trying to attack you and you are of course entitled to your opinion but I just really don't get it.. Plus everyone has different circumstances.. I have a disability and it causes me to have sensory issues and honestly shorts are the most comfortable thing for me to wear. Now I know on formal nights I have to bite the bullet and be uncomfortable for 2 hours and I do it.. But on casual nights why should I sit and suffer just because it offends some random stranger that I am wearing shorts? I guess I will never really understand this but oh well like I said you are of course entitled to your opinion and I respect that I just respectfully disagree. 
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    misslottie reacted to spiralqueen in Power strips   
    Another thing about needing plugs and not understanding people who use electronics is that everyone's idea of a great vacation is different. I personally love to read with my kindle by the pool or listen to a podcast with bluetooth headphones while relaxing. I also enjoy the ability to share my vacation in real time with friends and family. All of these things need charging and it's amazing how quickly the plugs get full, especially once you factor in cabin mates. I understand that some people enjoy disconnecting or using very few electronics on a cruise but it's a pet peeve of mine when someone uses their personal preference to look down upon other's choices in how they choose to spend their vacation. I'm not saying anyone here is doing that, but I HAVE seen that condescension elsewhere and it's incredibly uncalled for, in my opinion. 
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    misslottie reacted to twangster in Power strips   
    People use their phones as their camera and bring more cameras like Go Pros for underwater or other active excursions or a DSLR or mirrorless camera for better photography.
    Any one with medical equipment lose an outlet to it.  If both adults had CPAP machines there are no outlets left.  A toothbrush charger consumes an outlet.  
    There are lots of ways to consume your available outlets.  
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    misslottie reacted to CDunninTX in Allure and Prohibition Party   
    We are signed up to go to the Prohibition event on the Allure in September 22nd. There is a group of 10 of us going. Very excited. I hope it's all it's promoted to be.

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    misslottie got a reaction from Skid in Best price on deluxe drink package   
    I managed to get the deluxe package for £39.46 / $49.70 for the Jewel in September. That was in a Memorial Day sale a couple of weeks ago. 
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    misslottie reacted to Skid in Best price on deluxe drink package   
    I know that at any price, the drinks do make me rounder.?
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