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Post #267 mentions a box for storing deck cushions on the balcony of PHs.

According to Google Maps it a bit of a walk...3.1km.

Thank you, @mrlevin... We haven't visited either, so we'll likely do one if offered.

We're booked on a B2B in September onboard Splendor around the UK then down to Barcelona. Our only turnaround day experience with Regent has been in Miami where limited excursions were offered. Has anyone experienced a B2B in Southampton where excursions were offered to in-transit cruisers? If so, what was offered? Thanks...

We're booked on a B2B in September onboard Splendor around the UK then down to Barcelona. Our only turnaround day experience with Regent has been in Miami where limited excursions were offered. Has anyone experienced a B2B in Southampton where excursions were offered to in-transit cruisers? If so, what was offered? Thanks...

We've cruised out of the Port of Civitavecchia many times and have never noticed a place to purchase wine or snacks on its grounds. There are plenty of places in Rome to make your purchase. We've found the Coop stores offer a good selection at reasonable prices. Be sure you are up to date on your cruise line's policy regarding bringing wine onboard.

On Splendor and Grandeur cruises, lounge cushions were placed inside between the slider and curtain every evening regardless of weather conditions.

We haven't cruised on Oceania, but from what I have read and heard first-hand your suspicions are well founded. Fellow cruisers on Regent who have also cruised on Oceania feel Regent's food is better. We enjoy the entertainment on Regent, but it's closer to what you describe on Oceania than what might be available on lines such at Celebrity. There are lounges with entertainment as well as a main stage with well done shows. Our second cruise experience on Celebrity was 55 days on the Edge in the Med and a TA. We enjoyed an excellent time in the Retreat. The food was mostly excellent and the entertainment was top notch. As mentioned above, we're on the Ascent for a TA in October. If you haven't reached final payment for your Oceania cruise, I strongly suggest you give one of Celebrity's Edge class ships a close look. There are some good videos on YouTube you might want to check out.

Very interesting... We visited Napa Valley a number of years ago, but didn't get over to Russian River, and more recently Paso Robles in 2019. I'll have to look for some Russian River Pinot Noir to try. We always book winery tours and tastings when we travel in Europe. We're looking forward to an overnight in Bordeaux in October. We have a full schedule threre with the highlight being dinner at Château du Tertre.

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@marne-c... Thank you for relating your experience sailing on Ascent. Like you, we're Regent cruisers who will be catching a ride home on the Ascent TA this fall after 27 days on Splendor out of Southampton around the UK then down the coast to Barcelona. See you onboard Ascent...

We've enjoyed lunch at La Cisterna del Moro, Via Bonifacio, 1, 98039 Taormina a number of times and have never been disappointed. Follow this link to their website. Google Translate does a good job with the site.

Believe it or not, it's kinda' late in the game for finding a hotel priced less than $200 (~€187) per night in October. I would be happy to check my usual sources if you provide your exact dates.

The lounges in the photo do not appear to be located in the covered, shaded area.

You're correct...see below. Here's a link to the Chase Sapphire Guide to Benefits.