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Clay, I couldn't agree with this more. There's literally nothing they could do on the ship that I can think of that would be a good enough reason to miss the Taj. It's impossible to put into words what makes it so special, but you guys have to go.
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Many insurance companies will usually refill your prescription every 25 days. If you faithfully pick up your new prescription at 25 days, by the end of the year you will have a 60-day back up supply of your medications. You may not have enough time to accumulate the extra 60 day supply this way, depending on when your cruise departs. I second @LHT28 recommendation to talk to your doctor and whichever pharmacy you normally use to help sort this out. And, the private pay option mentioned by @mom says is generally a pretty straightforward solution, if that's a viable option for you.
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Whoo Hoo!! This is so terrific. I was waiting all week to see if you had pulled the trigger. Happy dance all around!
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Couldn't agree with this more! If you're able to be there overnight, and have the chance to do this, it's one of the best experiences ever.
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If your niece is anything like you and Mike, she would not only completely understand, she'd be the first to encourage you to celebrate with her when you're back!
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This is so exciting! Really glad to see that you guys are about to pull the trigger on this. I know it's been on the bucket list for awhile now. Good luck with your cabin selection.
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Would you cruise the Caribbean in August?
aungrl replied to emeraldaine's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
I had no idea. I've always heard it used in relation to hurricane season. thanks for clarifying. -
Would you cruise the Caribbean in August?
aungrl replied to emeraldaine's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
So what does the "September remember" part mean, in that case? That it's important to remember that September is the worst month for hurricanes? -
This just breaks my heart. That was a special tree. (Along with everything else that has been lost, of course.)
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Would you cruise the Caribbean in August?
aungrl replied to emeraldaine's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
I like that explanation! -
Would you cruise the Caribbean in August?
aungrl replied to emeraldaine's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
What does the "September remember" mean? I've been meaning to ask this every time I see it pop up in a thread! -
On World cruises, I've read other posters who have noted that there are optional events on shore at some of the ports that require sports coats. I think the suggested packing list might have been developed with that in mind, but without clarifying why the jackets were being suggested.
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We've sailed Viking and it's worth you checking into further, I think. There are so many useful threads over on the Viking board that would help you determine more specifically if this is the right line for you. From this thread, I think you'd be very happy with it, but because it does command a premium price, I'd recommend investigating further. It has no casinos, no kids under 18, no formal nights, and a very spacious passenger to space ratio. There are some downsides; you'll see that many people are unhappy with the paid-in-full requirement, which is generally 12 months in advance and sometimes longer unless you have another cruise booked. Things like food and entertainment are so subjective that my opinion on these doesn't matter at all; that said, we've found the food in all venues to be anywhere from very good to outstanding. There have been some post-Covid hiccups, but that's true of all lines, it seems. Good luck in finding the right line!
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I use Babyganics SPF 50 mineral sunscreen. It goes on like a treat - not 'tacky' or hard to rub in - and it has never stained anything I've worn over it so far. Note: It DOES leave a residue on leather car seats, which can be removed with some effort, but it's better not to wear it on your legs and then get into the car in shorts.
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Couldn't agree with this more! Some of my favorite photographs are from the Sound, although I don't have anything that is this spectacular.
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We were very lucky, it seems, on our In the Wake of the Vikings cruise on Sept. 4, 2018. We made all the ports, including Faroes, Shetland Islands, Iceland, and the Greenland ports. And it was sunny and warm for two days in Bergen.
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Question for those who have done Northern Lights voyage
aungrl replied to notjaded's topic in Viking Ocean
You just need to find a way to keep posting this photo periodically, since it's the best photo ever! 😊 -
Saturn's Iceland and Norway's Arctic Explorer-July 19-August 2 LIVEish
aungrl replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Viking Ocean
Yes, my mental picture of Norse Air was much more "lean cuisine" - or bag of chips - than what you guys experienced. Doesn't sound like you got lucky, either; sounds to me more like this is standard operations for them. Of course every flight can vary, and maybe this WAS one-off, but I'm glad that it was so positive for you both to end your trip on a high note. -
Saturn's Iceland and Norway's Arctic Explorer-July 19-August 2 LIVEish
aungrl replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Viking Ocean
Very glad to hear this detail on your flight. Much more positive than I would have expected, given other reviews, etc. I agree, those prices across the Atlantic to Europe in old-style business class seats are very reasonable! -
All of the above. And you would be great at this! I hope you pursue it.
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Whose Responsibility Is It to Notify Us of Payment Deadline?
aungrl replied to CorFour's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
Which cruise line was it? I've never heard of any cruise line requiring the use of a Travel Agent. -
Saturn's Iceland and Norway's Arctic Explorer-July 19-August 2 LIVEish
aungrl replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Viking Ocean
Loved all the photos of Greig's estate. It brought back lots of memories of our visit there a few years ago. At that time, the concert hall was undergoing some minor renovations, so our concert was held inside the house, on the piano in the living room. It was early September and the weather was gorgeous, but warm. By the time everyone crowded into the room, even with the windows open, it was pretty uncomfortable. But the pianist was amazing, and made it easy to (almost) ignore the temperature. Thanks again for posting so many pictures and doing such detailed posts of your trip so far. Looking forward to hearing more about Oslo! -
I haven't been on RC or Celebrity in many years, but we cruised with both of them several times, several years ago, so take my comments with a large grain of salt. I don't think I'm qualified to comment in real detail, given how long it's been, but I'm happy to give you my overall impressions. The first thing I think is different between those two and Regent is the overall size, as well as the passenger-to-space ratio. The Regent ships have far less passengers than the other two lines, and they also allocate more space/passenger overall. To me, this makes the Regent ships seem very open and uncrowded, even at popular times in popular venues (restaurants/lounges). Regent is also pretty much entirely all-inclusive. There are a few optional excursions for which you can pay extra, but most of the excursions are included in the cruise fare. Regent also includes airfare, but will give you a credit if you elect to book your own air - which we've always done, so far. The food - and this is highly subjective - is of much higher quality on Regent vs. the other two lines. We've rarely experienced any lines for anything on a Regent ship, were always able to find a lounger by the pool, and found other passengers to be warm and welcoming. Another major difference was in the type and variety of entertainment on board. Regent tends towards quieter, less splashy entertainment in the evenings, whereas my memory of the other two lines is of big production-type shows on most evenings, with lots of cast members, costume changes, and a full light/sound system. In addition to differences in the evening entertainment, the larger ships of both RC and Celebrity have a wider variety of things to do, i.e., multiple pools, rock climbing walls, and - on the newer and bigger ships - many more choices. This is a generalization, but my experience with Regent is that the demographics skew older, with (far) fewer children, than on either RC or Celebrity. Something you might want to do is read several posts on the Regent board, which will likely give you a pretty good feel for what a cruise on that line would be like. We've really enjoyed all our cruises over the years, and would still sail on any of these lines as well as others, depending on itinerary, if friends asked us to take a cruise with them. That said, as we've gotten older, we've sailed primarily with Oceania and Viking - as well as Regent. All three of these lines have their pluses and minuses, with 'smaller ship size/better passenger to space ratios' being the most common denominator across them, in my view.
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Yes, I have, although not in the Caribbean. Happy to answer any general questions if that would be useful.
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Almost live Iceland’s Majestic Landscapes, July 28th 2023
aungrl replied to WanderingBrit's topic in Viking Ocean
Gorgeous photos, especially that first one! Thanks for taking the time to post.