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Still looking forward to reading more and seeing pictures as well. Unfortunately for me, a dear friend that was planning to go found out she has leukemia, and is to start treatments. I was really in a bind, but I found a dear friend that I just reconnected with after 20 some years, and she is going, and has NEVER cruised before. 🙂

This is good to know.

I just "discovered" your review on the Regal, and the 8 of us are to take it the 25th of February. Since it is after 9:00PM, I am going to try to catch up on the rest of this before long. I try to READ everything on the cruise that I plan to take. 🙂

I just found out about the clip, and I was thinking of ordering the bracelet, but I'm thinking the clip might be better. If any of you have used the clip, can you give me your pros/cons on this?

Thanks for your input. We will be leaving on Sunday, and will not be in any port until Wednesday.

I'm sorry to read of the BAD ordeal with the luggage, and it "reminded" me 😞 😞 of what my friend and I went through several years go. We DID have our luggage with us when we got off the airplane, but the Taxi's, etc. that pick us up at the airport and take us to the ship, some way or another, they LOST (our luggage in one cab, and we in another one, etc.) all of our luggage other than what we were carrying with us. It did NOT arrive back until 2 days before we got off the ship. To say the least, there were a LOT of tears, buying clothes, etc. I hope the rest of your trip (we are to do the Regal the 25th of February) goes more smoothly. That grilled cheese sandwich sounds right up my alley! 🙂

Crookshanks, I'll be looking forward in reading your information in regard to the photo package. Also the medallion clip even looks (for me) better than the bracelet. If you had the bracelet before, which one would you suggest?

Thanks for your input. At this point, it looks like I will be purchasing the Premier package, and it looks like it comes with "unlimited" minutes, if I decide to use the internet cafe.

I'll be looking forward to reading your review, as there are 8 of us that are planning on doing the Regal on the 25th of February.

I like the different comments about the necklace/bracelet medallion. Although this will be new for me, I had already thought about the bracelet before I read these comments. My question. Is there a difference in price between the necklace and bracelet?

Good question.

I don't know if I will be wanting to hook up to the computer, but here is my question. I am planning on purchasing the Premier Package, or the most expensive one. I believe that includes the use of the Internet Cafe. Is there a limit on how long you use the computer, or an extra cost once you hook up to it, and if so, how much and for how many minutes?

As some have mention, I always bring extra CASH. Even though I will have the major package and it covers ALL the tips, I always try to tip with CASH for those I generally see quite often who takes care of me.

Thank you for letting me know the lighthouse is not available to go inside.

Thank you. That should be helpful.

I liked your report on the Ocean Now delivery, as this will be something new to me. That was a good suggestion. When ordering something and knowing it might take about 20 minutes, just be looking for one of the delivery people, as it will make it easier on them as well. Now you didn't tip, did you? I know before this was started, normally we would tip, but if we have the main package, that should cover tips, or that is what I was told.

Thank you ALL for your suggestions, and I'm sure I will find something to do, but it is just that I have always had someone else to be with. Yes I had already planned on taking a book or two, as well as someone suggested, "people watch." Actually that is what I like to do at the airport, while waiting for my flights. As suggested, am planning on taking a marker, so I can mark the things that I might like to check out. Yes, I'm sure my sons/wives will be a the pool. while not at port. Living in MO, and I just came in from outside, CLEANING off two vehicles of snow/ice of around 4- 5". Naturally it didn't all come off, but at least the vehicles are where I can see to drive now.

C-Boy yes I remember my mother always trying to have Mrs. Dash on hand when I was growing up, and now that I'm an adult with family, I have bought it a few times too.

TheMichael, I agree with what you said. 8 of us are to be on the Regal next month. I guess we will find out about the food as well. As there are MANY choices to eat on the ship, I'm sure we will FIND something we will like to eat. I agree, the waiters/waitress cannot be blamed if the food doesn't taste the way the customer wants it to taste. After all, not all of us have the SAME taste buds. 🙂

I agree with Dog, we are doing our cruise in February, and would like your input as well.

The Medallion is all NEW to me, and I have not used it as yet. I had read that if we wanted to order something to our room or anywhere else we might be, we could do it through the medallion. My question, how can I find out what is on the MENU for me to order?

I don't know if this will happen, but the closer it gets to our February cruise day, I'm thinking it might. I have done many cruises down through the years,and have always had someone to hang around with if I wanted to. I am to go with my 3 sons/d-i-l's, as well as another friend, but she may not go because of health issues that have started. I am OVER 70 years old, although most people think I look/act younger. I know my family has no problem with me hanging around with them during the daytime (providing my friend does not go), but what would you suggest that I check out to see/do on the Regal on sea days?

Wally and Exploring, thank you both for your suggestions, as they both sounded very good to me.

Chrysalis, thank you for your answer. This will help too.

Wallyj, thank you for your information. Yes I felt that since I really do very little alcohol, that I really didn't need the Premier package. After my son started naming everything that was including, and what might not be included, I figured it would be for the best. Another reason, since there will be 7 others, and they are eating at the specialty restaurant, I "don't" want to be left out, if you get my drift? 🙂 There are a couple things that are included, but I don't plan to use them, but I think it will be fine.