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Hi Jim, loving your comparison post! I just got an Apple Watch 9, after using a Fitbit for many years. I wear it overnight as I use it as an alarm so I don't wake up my better half. I charge it while I take a shower in the morning, and it's fully charged when I'm ready to wear it for the day. I'm enjoying the additional health extras (sleep, heart rate, etc.). I recommend!

Loving your posts! We will be going to A and C next March on the Reflection, can't wait to hear about your experiences at those ports. Admittedly, we love the Edge class ships, but Beyond is the only one we haven't been on! Hope you had a great time. Jack

We just hit Elite and need to purchase WiFi and drink package. Do we get a discount on the sale price, or the regular price? Should we book directly with Celebrity? Thanks in advance!

We are off the ship and in London! Enjoy your Scandinavian cruise! Safe travels!

The train was great fun!

Looking forward to seeing you and Glen! We are in Somerset with friends and will see you in Southampton on Friday!

Great review! I am thoroughly enjoying your writing. We are on a best of Japan cruise on the Millie in March of 2026!

Happy Birthday Charla! Have a wonderful trip and thanks for taking us along!

Great photos, bringing back memories of doing the jigsaw puzzle speed challenge! Hope you are enjoying yourself!

After a week on the Valiant Lady in March, I never got the hang of the tablet and the room controls (I'm a pro on Celebrity!). I actually had to take it out of the holder and place it face down on the desk to keep the screen from lighting up the room. DOH!

Thanks for the review, and see you in a couple of weeks on the Apex! Jack

Thank you for postings and photos! You always include great tips and pointers for those of us who follow along! Until next time, safe travels. Jack

Looking forward to reading about your trip! Have a wonderful time!

It is! See you there!

Charla, loving this review and post! Another option for Key West is the Casa Marina, which is a Waldorf Astoria property. Gorgeous venue which I got to experience on a work/conference trip. Not cheap, but a stunning hotel. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=EYWCMQQ&arrivalDate=2024-06-27&departureDate=2024-06-28&room1NumAdults=2&ta_refid=d868b06e-eae0-4024-854c-a3e9a5a474f5&WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1QQ2PSH3TA4SEMTABL5HWB6EYWCMQQ7_310602136&dclid=CjkKEQjwm_SzBhCgtL2Dwrme38cBEiQAfidAgryHvc5_3-Orat7BuToBUR-frozYohfKxtDXC-TISDjw_wcB

Following along as we will be on the Apex in August going to Norway. Would love to cruise this itinerary! Have a wonderful time.

Enjoy your cruises! And safe travels.

I thought the same thing, but I had a terrible cab experience at FLL airport. The driver refused to turn on the meter as we were driving, and then wanted to charge us too much for the short ride to the Riverside Hotel. We got into an argument while he was driving us. I then vowed to not use cabs! It seems like you can't win!

What about Royal Caribbean?? Any non-smoking casinos? Rooms?

Thanks so much!

Gotcha, thanks!

You have me in total suspense! Give, give, give! Which ships/cruise line???

@Stem to Stern You better book a cruise between now and April 2026!

Hello fellow gambling and cruise enthusiasts! I was wondering about how different cruise lines handle the smoking/non-smoking policies. Perhaps we can share here what the current situation is on board cruise lines. Let's use this forum to share facts and not conjecture or desires. I know that both Celebrity and Virgin both have non-smoking casinos across all ships. Anyone else? Thanks all for your input and expertise!

Thank you for a great review and chronicle! We are on the Apex to the fjords in August so this was extremely helpful and getting us very excited!