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My husband and I are staying in an IV right now -- in short, we're huge fans of the IV's innovative use of space.  We either get to enjoy an oversized balcony -- or when the glass is closed, a cabin that feels much more spacious than that in the M and S class verandahs.   We also appreciate all the storage space throughout the cabin -- both bathroom and the main cabin.  Believe it or not, we had drawers we didn't need.

Tomorrow we move to an S3 and, of course, are looking forward to experiencing the suite.  But after our 3 days in our IV cabin, I can only say my husband and I believe Celebrity has a winner with the IV.  Time will tell, of course.   But we would be happy to book another IV on a future sailing.

Janell

Just a quick thanks to everyone at Azamara for making the naming ceremony available.

Don and I were lucky enough to experience the Pursuit's maiden voyage to Norway -- so it was very special, indeed, to be able to "attend" this event, via live-stream.

Thanks, Bonnie -- for both the reminder and the link!

Janell

During our August 2015 Bermuda trip, my husband and I took a small group tour with a local company called Hidden Gems; It was a full day of activities, taking us to gorgeous, out-of-way spots. The tour operator was actually recommended to us by a Celebrity Future Cruise Agent!

Here's a link if you'd like to check it out: http://bermudahiddengems.com/Summer_Excursion.html

It wasn't inexpensive... but for all we experienced that day, we both felt it was money well spent!

So pleased about this temporary policy! Thanks, Bonnie.

Larry,

I do have that travel app you mentioned -- it looks great and I'm looking forward to trying it out this summer.

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my questions.

Janell

Good morning, Larry:

I ran across this intriguing ad in my latest AFAR magazine a few days ago...

AFAR has long been my favorite travel magazine. And, interestingly enough, it was the reading of an AFAR article -- written two years ago by AFAR's co-founder, Greg Sullivan, highlighting his great experience on an Azamara sailing to Sicily -- that led my husband and I to book our first Azamara cruise... now... just six, short weeks away from embarkation. Yes. We're excited!

But back to that ad... which upon reflection... was not surprising at all... as Azamara's "Destination Immersion" and AFAR's "Experiential Travel" seem made for one another. I'm certain that many wonderful possibilities could arise from the combination of your joint efforts, but for starters... can I just say.... that it would be a real plus to see AFAR's excellent port guides adapted to all of Azamara's various itineraries?

Now for my questions: In following the link at the bottom of this ad, I noticed that the selection of cruises on AFAR's website include two that my husband and I have booked for this summer: July 14h & 22nd on the Quest.

So I ask:

1. What impact, in any, will AFAR have on these two July cruises -- especially with respect to Land Discoveries?

2. How will this joining of forces with AFAR, in general, benefit the "destination immersion" experience of travelers on your ships?

With kind regards,

Janell

Good morning, Larry:

I ran across this intriguing ad in my latest AFAR magazine a few days ago...

AFAR has long been my favorite travel magazine. And, interestingly enough, it was the reading of an AFAR article -- written two years ago by AFAR's co-founder, Greg Sullivan, highlighting his great experience on an Azamara sailing to Sicily -- that led my husband and I to book our first Azamara cruise... now... just six, short weeks away from embarkation.

But back to that ad... which upon reflection... was not surprising at all to see... as Azamara's "Destination Immersion" and AFAR's "Experiential Travel" seem made for one another. I'm certain that many wonderful possibilities could arise from the combination of your joint efforts, but for starters... can I just say.... that it would be a real plus to see AFAR's excellent port guides adapted to all of Azamara's various itineraries?

Now for my questions: In following the link at the bottom of this ad, I noticed that the selection of cruises on AFAR's website include two that my husband and I have booked for this summer: July 14h & 22nd on the Quest.

So I ask:

1. What impact, in any, will AFAR have on these two July cruises -- especially with respect to Land Discoveries?

2. How will this joining of forces with AFAR, in general, benefit the "destination immersion" experience of travelers on your ships?

With kind regards,

Janell

Hi,

I, too, eat gluten-free -- and have had excellent experience in Luminae -- once I let my waiter aware of my gluten-sensitivity, I was home-free. I was given special gf dinner breads (at no request) and many dishes offered on the lunch/evening menu were altered to accommodate my gluten-sensitivity.

I can't speak for Blu but I think you'll be quite pleased with Luminae.

Janell