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The BBC over the past 10 tears has become a shadow of what it used to be for factual journalism, they have become a puppet of the government and the rich / influential. their political team have a free reign to say whatever their government sources leak them, with no traditional checks and balances ie. obtaining credible confirmation before publishing.

I drove that last year {Hire car Avis) flew into Orlando from UK spent a week with the kids - kids flew back, me and wife drove down to Miami for cruise. I was a bit worried about the drive but it was quite simple and even enjoyable. Kids were 21 & 25 at the time.

Call me a cynic, I wonder now that the financial markets and the virus has possibly reached the US will we see the media all of a sudden down play the seriousness of the virus, it played into many hand financial & political to create a panic especially as it was centred in Asia.

The Word is we should know about our sailing out of Singapore on the 30th by 4th March ? We're in the same position, didn't use a travel agent and all elements booked separately including hotels. Credit card and insurance should cover all eventualities I hope. My view is no point in worrying about it, whatever will be will be its only a holiday. I ours is sailing I going.

Any idea if this applies in the UK also.

Oh yes, its a worrying trend all around the world and yes we should be very afraid.

We've just gone through a General Election in the UK and the {Rich} Media agenda and miss information / bias against the Socialist candidate over the past 3 years was relentless. I think you Americans will see similar over the next 18 months.

That looks more professional but not much commentary explaining the data.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ this site looks to have accurate info - like you my feeling is the media is over hyping the situation. Looking at the figures the rate total of new suspect cases world wide is on the decline {when I checked yesterday}. In my opinion the web based news media are using the virus as click bate and TV media and Newspapers are not much better.

Interesting site for updates on countries and numbers affected. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm?fbclid=IwAR3UbSxYcfowcOnR1af9oQip6LhOEPX3LEdVWcHBvU50xLoqsqv8WSg2_s0

Sorry to be picky "Multiple stops in Norway, the polar ice cap (Svalbard), Iceland, Scotland, Great Britain, and Ireland." Scotland is part of Great Britain - Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & England are the 4 nations that form "Great Britain" at the moment, for how long post Brexit is any ones guess. Northern Ireland & Wales are amazing countries to visit and you are more than welcome. ??

It is what it is and wasn't meant as a criticism of RC as such more of a observation.

No arguments here, I was not having a go at RC per-say, comments on the board said that it was consumer law in the UK that prevented it, so was just making the point that it seems that consumer law forces re-price in the US and it was RC {and probably others} policy not to apply it universally. Its was just disappointing to realise this when I was watching out for a price drop and finding its application refused, It wont stop me enjoying my trip or stop me booking again.

Not very impressed with the cracking in the plate either.

Hi, I'm not sure its law in the UK that stops them applying a reprice policy. I cant find any reference to any law that prevents repricing after a reservation is booked, in fact have done exactly that for hotel reservations in the UK previously. I think its more that US consumer law actually forces companies to apply an adjustment when requested buy the client. I don't think they do it out of the goodness of their hearts. PS. Something I've noticed though is that US prices{via a US VPN} are slightly higher than UK prices which is very unusual for most commodities. Perhaps this is how RC compensate for repricing in the US.

Excellent news, many thanks. Just hoping the 30th April trip goes ahead.

Many thanks all, I think I got it. Just not sure if its worth it if we're not guarantied entree fro dinner!! decisions decisions, the MDR usually does for me but we've been allocated 5:30.

Right guys one last question {I hope} will Coastal Kitchen be available out of Singapore or has the Quantum been reconfigured for the Asia area and now offers junior suit customers access to the Silver level benefits.

Thanks for the reply not been on RC before whats "Silver"

Thanks for the reply, never sailed RC before now I'm more confused than ever.

Hi, I'm thinking of upgrading to a Junior suit basically I fancy the use of Coastal Kitchen for dinner. We are due to sail out of Singapore on the 30th April and terminate at Beijing therefore does the exception stated below apply to this sailing {I know we might not end in Beijing with all thats going on}. "Sea Class Exclusives* (not applicable for China and Hong Kong sailings) Dinner at Coastal Kitchen Royal Caribbean Classic Bathrobes for Use On Board Luxury Pillowtop Mattress Luxury Bathroom Facilities by L'Occitane And more" Also if the use of Coastal Kitchen applies is that any time during dinner or is their an allocated time.

They don't seem to offer the 3 night package on the 12 day trip on the Quantum, is that normal or am I missing something? All can see in the planner is the Ultimate!

Thanks, i've looked and it not showing on our planner for 12 day cruise the only package available is the ultimate.

Chops+1? very interesting where is this advertised cant see it on my planner

Quick question is there waiter service in the bars or is it all at the bar counter only.