Ocean Mouse

We did Pre-Clearance through Dublin in early March this year. The whole process took little more than 30 minutes although we were probably just lucky to hit a sweet spot. Be aware however that there is very few facilities in the lounge after Pre-Clearance. Arriving in Miami was a dream, just walked off the flight and straight to baggage claim.

If you are a serious tea drinker then loose leaf is the only way to go. My current favourite is a silver tip jasmine tea, very delicate and fragrant

Elizabeth line to Whitechapel then District line to Tower Hill

I'm fine with liquid shower gel but hate scented products. And chance of getting unscented?

Thinking about a transatlantic next year and wondering if the ship carries a full complement of passengers. Do the ships feel crowded?

Exactly

Nope

Had an email from P&O this morning giving us until this Thursday to pay. I expected them to immediately flog off our cabin, and for a lot more money than we contracted for two years ago as it is fully booked. Fascinating

I suppose like a lot of British people we sailed P&O because it was very convenient to sail from Southampton but for us they are moving too far "down market". Definitely continue to cruise. Recently tried Oceania, fabulous cabin, service and ship but eyewateringly expensive. Next up Princess. Have previously sailed with MSC (wonderful transatlantic, dreadful within Europe), Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. We are going to expand our horizons 😁

Our 5 week roundtrip cruise to the Caribbean was due for final payment today. After our experience on our last cruise we have decided we will not be going. This means losing our deposit but as we booked this cruise nearly two years ago the money is long gone and its loss is not regretted. Far less painful than forking out another £8k+ for something we would not enjoy So an aft facing balcony cabin on deck D should be available shortly. I hope it finds a good home

Premier inn hotels usually have a desk of sorts with the tea/coffee supplies and kettle and a chair to sit at the desk, upright generally rather than armchair. Should have a hairdryer attached to a wall near a mirror but if this proves not to be the case they will have one at reception you can borrow.

If you have a credit card with a chip you don't need a lot of cash. Most stores, restaurants and even street vendors will take payment by card

Unless you plan to explore outside the city centre I would definitely recommend the train. Liverpool city centre is a nightmare to drive around even if you are used to UK roads. For your return journey it is then a direct train to London with easy journeys onward to Heathrow or Gatwick

When we used APB we were directed to a drop off lane next to the luggage "hole", as soon as we pulled the cases out of the car they were whisked away and we were directed to the car park. On our return we walked off with our luggage for a quick getaway, wheeled them to the car And were away very quickly

As there are three dining rooms which one has the embarkation day lunch?