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Yup, I just checked cruise planner and prices have gone up to $319.99 on HM too. Nuts!! As someone who always pays for the photo package this annoys me. I have gradually become a bit disappointed with the lack of creativity with poses especially the evening photos. I am considering booking a session with flytographer for a private land photo session pre cruise but these prices will definitely cause me to rethink my onboard pictures too.

I finally heard from Private Journey and they recommended Paradise Beach as it has the wave runners, parasailing and other water activities our group is interested in. Plus full menu/beverages are included and daybeds are available for rent. The quote from Private Journeys was nuts, way more than I expected. And when I mean way more, I mean $1800 more. So we ended up booking it ourselves and saved $$. We booked 4 of the ocean front day beds so at least we have a space to call our own that offers shade. The reviews seem consistently good and the resort was quick to reply to questions so I hope it turns out to be a great day.

I booked the 1 bedroom suite and it shows as having a mini fridge

We have booked the Tremont House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Galveston for our upcoming cruise. It has been recently renovated and is now part of the Bonvoy Marriott program. Reviews since the renovation are good.

There was popcorn on Harmony Christmas 2022. We had it delivered to our suite 2 or 3 nights so I don’t know where you purchase it. Our genie mentioned that it was generally available on nights that the Aqua show runs.

It isn’t offered in my cruise planner either It isn’t offered in my cruise planner either. I have reached out to Private Journeys (about other options, not Mr Sanchos) but so far that’s been a disappointment.

This was our take away as well over Christmas and we too had a full ship with many large groups. Like you, we had a fantastic genie who did what he could to work around some of the “rules”. The restrictions can be challenging for the genies when star class guests bring their expectations and experiences from other ships that are less strict. It’s just another reason I wish the star class program was consistent fleet wide.

So annoying and petty given the limited monetary cost to this perk.

Haha Story of my life in Vegas this week. This is Hubby and Sons idea of celebrating St Patrick’s Day. They have to go during “hot donut times”. They aren’t available in Canada so it’s a real treat for them.

I love your assessment! Haha We are not adventurous eaters so it’s a hard pass but I said we would eat dessert there next cruise on HM. We had the dessert delivered to our suite last time but I think it will be better to eat in restaurant and take in the experience. The menu paint brush sounds neat. I kinda wish I had not mentioned Wonderland to my guys because it would be a hoot to take them there just for shock value. Lol

…and miss out on all those room service trays littering the hallways on decks other than 17. If you have followed my blogs you know how I feel about that. Lol

Our genie on HM had Hawaiian pizza delivered but we later found out it was because he made a special request for it. Otherwise it is not available. The backstory was our non star class friends kept saying they couldn’t get Hawaiian pizza onboard and we kept saying we could. We later found out our genie used his genie powers to make this happen.

At least your times have improved. Over Xmas the start time was either 8 or 8:30, I can’t remember. It’s funny how some details fade.

I had the same issue uploading pics at Xmas. Especially if uploading more than one pic per post.

I received this toiletry bag along with several other matching pieces (tote, back pack and some zippered pouches) over our Xmas sailing. Our toiletry bag had an assortment of shower/bath products in it. It arrived Xmas eve but I never knew who it came from. I chalked it up to a secret Santa gift. I agree with your review, but we used the back pack on our excursions.

Looks pretty good. Menu selection is way better than Westjet …. I have not been impressed with Westjet’s in flight menu for some time.

And Teens just in case

I have all 7 days of the cruise compass from HM over Christmas 2022. No idea if they change every cruise but here is Day 1. Let me know if you would like me to upload any of the other days.

FWIW, we received paper copies of the cruise compass on HM in December.

We like Miami Intercontinental.

Hopefully the temps aren’t too cold and it will be a wet snow that melts quickly. This is so stressful; I hope you all get to Florida tomorrow. What’s up with this March weather; we are under a full winter storm/ snowfall warning here starting tomorrow with up to 20cm expected and lows of -22. Ugh I am ready for spring

Just catching up now. I can’t believe your annual “my birthday week cruise” is almost here. Haha One day soon I am going to be onboard with you . This year I will be following along from Vegas so it’s not so bad.

Right! It was way closer to shore than I would have imagined possible. I just love this picture of the guys watching Harmony. One of my favs Haha, so true! The excitement at boarding never gets old does it. I agree, it was my worst nightmare too. And I went in with very reasonable expectations having been there the Christmas prior knowing amenities were basic and the experience is watching the planes. It’s really too bad they have let the beach conditions deteriorate so much and the overselling was awful. Haha. I hear ya. Not surprising, we didn’t spend a dime at the casino. Are you sure this wasn’t me! I was the same with the added challenge of refusing to touch the handrails.

It’s about 45 minutes each way; possibly longer depending on traffic. (Which can be bad)

I am just catching up! Harmony had a slightly different policy…no food unless requested but like you, we were ok with that. I’m not a fan of random food being left in our suite.