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Etoile - Vegas is the best! I'm not a huge gambler at all, but I love Vegas. Zumanity is terrific. I think what I love the most about it is that is celebrates sexuality in all forms and not just the perfectly shaped, "beautiful" people we see on TV. I also love the french restuarant at Paris (the one on the ground, not in the Eifel Tower). I think it's called Mon Ami Gabi. Delicious.

Grand Cayman is one of my most favorite places on earth. Another option besides the Sting Rays is to visit Rum Point Beach. It's across the island from the pier, but well worth the journey. The beach is the most perfect I've seen. There's an old weather beaten bar called "The Wreck Bar" and I had a Mahi sandwich that was most likely caught while I waited. It was that good.

Here's a link to a few photos from our last cruise on the Radiance. There are a couple from a formal night. I never wear dresses, so I just wear suits to dinner.

http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=71491171076951546/l=242925414/g=36166025/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

What a great thread! We too like to cruise, but don't care to pay 2-3 times the fare for Olivia.

My partner and I are both 32 and will be going on our second cruise (first on Princess) in a couple of weeks. We're freezing in New England and can't wait for some warm weather!

Sarah - To me, the dining experience is one of the best parts of a cruise. We were on RC last year and had no problems with anyone. I lean toward the masculine side (would never wear a dress) and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. I also noticed that people seemed to be seated in similiar age groups. If your tablemates don't seem cool, just ask the head waiter to be moved the next night...it's no big deal. btw - how are things in Knoxville? I'm from TN...UT c/o 97.

What a great thread! We too like to cruise, but don't care to pay 2-3 times the fare for Olivia.

My partner and I are both 32 and will be going on our second cruise (first on Princess) in a couple of weeks. We're freezing in New England and can't wait for some warm weather!

Sarah - To me, the dining experience is one of the best parts of a cruise. We were on RC last year and had no problems with anyone. I lean toward the masculine side (would never wear a dress) and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. I also noticed that people seemed to be seated in similiar age groups. If your tablemates don't seem cool, just ask the head waiter to be moved the next night...it's no big deal. btw - how are things in Knoxville? I'm from TN...UT c/o 97.