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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Neesa in Freedom to be 39!! A B3B 5/13/24-5/24/24   
    What about news today with Southwest cutting flights and pulling out from some airports 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from mashley1021 in Odyssey 5/5/24 - The Holy Lands Cruise that was not meant to be (Greece, Italy, and Turkey instead)   
    Walks of Italy and Spain Day Tour company are also very reliable as well.
    It will be a great trip alone just with all the food and wine 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from SebagoSue in Santorini, Greece   
    It is a tender port.  Ship excursions do get 1st priority off the ship with diamond and above members(must get ticket from in the lounge)
    All other passengers not on ship excursions will have to get ticket from designated location.
    Depending on weather conditions, ship excursions are tendered over and buses are lined up at different area AWAY from the cable car platform.
    It is very feasible to book independent excursions and much cheaper.  Tour operators are waiting at top of platform. We did independent and thoroughly enjoyed.  Much smaller group only 10, price cheaper and had quality experience.
    We were 1st group off ship and at top of platform within 20 minutes.  Be prepared for long lines for cable car back at end of day.  We ended up taking steps back to ship but be cautious of being slippery and donkeys.
    It doesn't matter whether a ship excursions or not, everyone takes Cable car back ad no priority line for ship excursions.
    You can't buy tickets ahead nor round trip 
    Enjoy Santorini
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from mashley1021 in Odyssey 5/5/24 - The Holy Lands Cruise that was not meant to be (Greece, Italy, and Turkey instead)   
    I researched different tour operators to what i was looking to do, reputable, guarantee back to ship and booked ahead of time.  
    I prefer a more small group setting so usually won't book ship excursion.  You will find the right tour operator that meets your desire.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from mashley1021 in Odyssey 5/5/24 - The Holy Lands Cruise that was not meant to be (Greece, Italy, and Turkey instead)   
    There are plenty of tour companies that offer excursions to the winery.  We did it thru non ship excursion and it was so easy.
    Tour operators were all waiting at top of cable car at platform.  
    It was a small group under 10 with more intimate enjoyable experience and much cheaper.  There are plenty of reputable tour operators.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from TessFromFlorida in Santorini, Greece   
    It is quite feasible to do on your own.  Only difference with ship excursion is those groups get on tenders 1st.
    Every time we go, night before we get a tender ticket for non ship excursion.  We have gotten off ship in no time and explored on our own.  There will be many tender boats operating.  Public transportation is very easy to use there.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from EmmaA in Santorini, Greece   
    It is quite feasible to do on your own.  Only difference with ship excursion is those groups get on tenders 1st.
    Every time we go, night before we get a tender ticket for non ship excursion.  We have gotten off ship in no time and explored on our own.  There will be many tender boats operating.  Public transportation is very easy to use there.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Neesa in App Issues on Android   
    That's Royal IT for you, same issue as well. Now if there was a glitch on the cruise planner with some excellent prices that would be great when we can all get logged back in.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Sweety in Need Some Help With Pre-Cruise Accommodations in New Orleans   
    I have stayed at the same Hilton and the Harrah's there.  Both times, never had issues with safety.  Traffic can be the hurdle so that's why i stayed at both those properties and it's also across street from the passport office.  Just park the car and forget about it.
    Both are literally right there by the Riverwalk and in prime location to all the restaurants, cafes, upscale shopping and cable car is right there to get around.
    You can't beat the location at all.  I would stay at either location.  You can literally walk to Riverwalk(port) area.
    Check with Harrah's because i have been able to get reasonable rates for stays with gambling from cruise lines.
     
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Sweety in How Much Independence is Too Much? (with a Radiance prelude)   
    I can't even imagine your mom ever staying in the drenches for any cruise.   
    Is the ship crowded?  This will be another awesome blog for sure.
    The valet parking at Tampa you just can't beat for the price.
     
     
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from AshleyDillo in How Much Independence is Too Much? (with a Radiance prelude)   
    I can't even imagine your mom ever staying in the drenches for any cruise.   
    Is the ship crowded?  This will be another awesome blog for sure.
    The valet parking at Tampa you just can't beat for the price.
     
     
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from JLMoran in Who is everyone's favorite guy to tour St. Maarten with?   
    You are looking for the famous Leo Brown.  You won't be disappointed.  Makes each visit more rewarding every time go there booking him for the day.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Who is everyone's favorite guy to tour St. Maarten with?   
    You are looking for the famous Leo Brown.  You won't be disappointed.  Makes each visit more rewarding every time go there booking him for the day.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Baked Alaska in Who is everyone's favorite guy to tour St. Maarten with?   
    You are looking for the famous Leo Brown.  You won't be disappointed.  Makes each visit more rewarding every time go there booking him for the day.
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Cactus527 in WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024   
    Oh my all that food and it's only just begun 
    He will be in food coma before sail away
    Don't forget grab a lava flow and those delicious Ranger Cookies 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Need Some Help With Pre-Cruise Accommodations in New Orleans   
    I have stayed at the same Hilton and the Harrah's there.  Both times, never had issues with safety.  Traffic can be the hurdle so that's why i stayed at both those properties and it's also across street from the passport office.  Just park the car and forget about it.
    Both are literally right there by the Riverwalk and in prime location to all the restaurants, cafes, upscale shopping and cable car is right there to get around.
    You can't beat the location at all.  I would stay at either location.  You can literally walk to Riverwalk(port) area.
    Check with Harrah's because i have been able to get reasonable rates for stays with gambling from cruise lines.
     
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from MaryS in WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024   
    Oh my all that food and it's only just begun 
    He will be in food coma before sail away
    Don't forget grab a lava flow and those delicious Ranger Cookies 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Neesa in WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024   
    Oh my all that food and it's only just begun 
    He will be in food coma before sail away
    Don't forget grab a lava flow and those delicious Ranger Cookies 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Sweety in WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024   
    Oh my all that food and it's only just begun 
    He will be in food coma before sail away
    Don't forget grab a lava flow and those delicious Ranger Cookies 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from OCSC Mike in WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024   
    Oh my all that food and it's only just begun 
    He will be in food coma before sail away
    Don't forget grab a lava flow and those delicious Ranger Cookies 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Sweety in "Cruise Big, or Go Home" – OA 3/10/2024-3/17/2024   
    Safe travels home to your own oasis... Hubby might get flowrider withdrawals being in dry dock.
    It's been so enjoyable that you have brought us along with the blogs as your family as evolved.  
    Your cabin this week was definitely beyond magical.  How you seriously go back to booking any other cabin ever again would be way too hard.  My theory you only live once so.....the next endeavor would be owning your own yacht sailing the seas in retirement.
    We can't wait to see prom and graduation pictures 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Neesa in "Cruise Big, or Go Home" – OA 3/10/2024-3/17/2024   
    Safe travels home to your own oasis... Hubby might get flowrider withdrawals being in dry dock.
    It's been so enjoyable that you have brought us along with the blogs as your family as evolved.  
    Your cabin this week was definitely beyond magical.  How you seriously go back to booking any other cabin ever again would be way too hard.  My theory you only live once so.....the next endeavor would be owning your own yacht sailing the seas in retirement.
    We can't wait to see prom and graduation pictures 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in "Cruise Big, or Go Home" – OA 3/10/2024-3/17/2024   
    Safe travels home to your own oasis... Hubby might get flowrider withdrawals being in dry dock.
    It's been so enjoyable that you have brought us along with the blogs as your family as evolved.  
    Your cabin this week was definitely beyond magical.  How you seriously go back to booking any other cabin ever again would be way too hard.  My theory you only live once so.....the next endeavor would be owning your own yacht sailing the seas in retirement.
    We can't wait to see prom and graduation pictures 
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in "Cruise Big, or Go Home" – OA 3/10/2024-3/17/2024   
    How the week just flew by so fast and as usual another great blog filled with great memories and surprises
    A week in this type of suite how could you ever think of booking anything else but this type of suite all the time.  It's pure heaven and no need to leave cabin at all.
    Any word on how many kids and capacity this week?  
     
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    SMOKEY0202 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in "Cruise Big, or Go Home" – OA 3/10/2024-3/17/2024   
    How the week just flew by so fast and as usual another great blog filled with great memories and surprises
    A week in this type of suite how could you ever think of booking anything else but this type of suite all the time.  It's pure heaven and no need to leave cabin at all.
    Any word on how many kids and capacity this week?  
     
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