Tree_skier

We got the sesame deal. I just realized though that we’re March not Feb.

We're on Feb 2025 as well B2B with a 4 and 7 day. What dates do you have?

I'd argue the Cabanas a little. I loved ours at Labadee... But you're definitely right about the food. Cococay was vastly superior.

In my fantasy I'm on a cruise ship.

Right now it feels like I have an Oceanview cabin looking out at the water... I shall christian her trailer of the seas. I have to make my own bed but otherwise... Life is good

So the first afternoon at the Lake is washed out. Thunder storm is rolling in. It should be clear by about 8 tonight sunny and warm for the rest of the week. However, tonight I've got a front row seat to watch the storm roll across the lake.

My suspicion is that that is possible but if you were caught I think you might be subject to having your package cancelled and on the hook for al a carte pricing.

Again, all I can say is that that is bizarre when viewed through my experience. Every time I have called on this, which was every cruise before diamond status, I have had no problem. The biggest challenge I received from an agent was "so your spouse doesn't drink" to which I responded correct. Usually I didn't even get this, they just place my order for one DBP and one RP. It would be a total shock to me to have to provide doctors notes or any other documentation. I have one to purchase for an upcoming cruise. If there was an ongoing sale I would I'd test it out again right now. When the Memorial Day sale pricing kicks in I'll book it and report back.

That's bizarre, I have done this on almost every cruise I have ever been on until we turned diamond and stopped buying the package.

I had the same thought until I went the first time. I quite enjoyed it and have taken Sharron to a few over the years now. I'd gladly go back.

very funny 🙂 The Empress is part of the Fairmont Family of hotels and quite uppity... I'm sure seagull were not appreciated

So this is the problem with having to much time on your hands... I booked another cruise. I just turned my Dec 10/23 Harmony cruise into a B2B... I was shopping for property and struck out so now I'm just roaming aimless through the NW. I guess a cruise is cheaper than what I was going to spend. 🤡

I was thinner 🙂

What @firefly333 said is right. However, other major holidays will have a lower price on some things than what you see now.

Correct.

I was there in March on a full Oasis with a full freedom on the same day. It was just fine. We had a really great time.

We did all the usual tourist things you see in London as well. It was part of a 22 day trip that included Glasgow, Oslo, Aalesund (my Dad's hometown), Paris and Courseulles-sur-Mer (Normandy). It was a bit of a world wind tour. Included in that was a short Hurtigruten cruise that included the Gerainger Fjord.

We have cruised several times during that week or the week following. It tends to be more affordable and have few kids. the only down side is flight costs can be high on the inbound leg

If we ever meet IRL you better not wear that... DW will steal it right off your body. I showed her the picture and her response was, "I need that"

My favorite was at the Ritz in London as well... It was a out 20th anniversary 10 years ago. After that we went to the Globe theater for "Les Miserables". It was the best of evenings.

Another great evening walk along the Columbia river. We're on the Oregon side of the river. One more night after tonight and then we head to a lake in WA. near Mt St Helens.

Yeah, you sort of accept the occupational hazard after a while. There is so much need and so little being done that this sort of thing is just something you have to accept if you want to make a difference.

They try... I had a lot of involvement back in the 90's and up until 2010 but they're all fighting a losing battle. What used to be confined to about two blocks on Hastings stretches much further now and has encroached right up into Chinatown. Chinatown sort of self polices and it has stopped there and the VPD keeps Gastown reasonable but anywhere outside of that along the Hasting corridor has gotten really bad. What was 2 blocks is now really a lot longer. I have very strong opinions on all this and why its happening and what needs to be done but this isn't the appropriate forum for that. I'm stopped along the Columbia river in Northern Oregon enjoying a beautiful sunset.

Only at a table not at a machine. I have done this on each of my last 4 cruises and not been charged anything.