EllaBee

Hi, jsn55, I feel really good in the black maxi dress/skirt in the evening. Bonus - I now do not have to worry about finding a sunless tan cream!

aungrl, thank you for your observations! I am pretty much decided I will pack the skirt and dress!

Hello, everyone. After three years of no cruising, I am starting my packing list for an August cruise . I have read a number of fashion articles that indicate “maxi dresses and maxi skirts are really in this year”. Has anyone been on a cruise lately where ladies were wearing maxi dresses? Mine are black and I love them but have not worn them for years because I was a little afraid of looking old fashioned. Any and all comments are most welcome! EllaBee

rsverdier, We have added these restaurant names to our Travel notebook for this trip. Regardless of where we ultimately end up staying, I am sure we will make our way to both restaurants. A personal recommendation is gold! Once again, thanks!

Thank you, rsverdier, for the information. We have been to Amsterdam a number of times on land trips but this time, we are going to be there just two days before our cruise. We have been going "to and fro", deciding about which hotel to choose; closer to the port for embarkation day? or closer to some sightseeing action? You have given us more food for thought. Much appreciated. EllaBee

Hello. We are embarking on an ocean cruise in August and plan to stay in Amsterdam for two days before embarkation. I have researched many hotels and narrowed it down to two; Room Mate and Hotel Jakarta. It looks like there are quite a few restaurants close to the Room Mate but Hotel Jakarta looks like it may be a little nicer property. I would be very appreciative to hear from anyone who has stayed at either one of these hotels or indeed, anyone who may have local knowledge about them. Thanks very much.