Dancer Bob

I can't out-think the algorithm but maybe I can out-think other people. I looked at a flight to DXB as soon as it opened, it was the same price I paid last year, I booked. I figure the algorithm knows people look but don't book, so it offers some cheap seats now to bring people back later. That does rely on having experience with that exact flight.

Just got off Sky Princess. Unsatisfactory, not recommended.

Just got off Sky Princess. Unhosted meeting posted every day for 6.30 PM. Missed the first one, the second was a bunch of old people sitting around complaining how sick they were. Not interested in meeting them. I always assume people I'm interested in meeting will be going to the same activities as me. I also liked the WFM. I do not use alcohol so I'm not interested in bar service, but I was usually able to order a cappuchino quickly.

I can't recall ever seeing the term before. I'm assuming somebody used AI to do a machine translation.

I've been on Holland America and the old Crystal. HAL I rate as a floating mausoleum compared to Costa. Crystal I remember thinking at 11 PM one night "Could I literally hear a pin drop?" If you like those ships, you probably won't like Costa. Cunard, maybe. Hard to predict the future, everybody is cutting back. My last trip on Costa there were cutbacks in entertainment, which is what I choose Costa for, although it was still far superior to HAL or Crystal. My next cruise was a re-positioing through the Red Sea, just got cancelled, so I won't have reccent experience.

Scroll wheel, got it. Got review down to 150 words, had to leave out a lot of detail (especially to justify "poor" ratings), tips, and things I'd tell friends. But it stays highlighted as "Field Required", won't let me submit.

Trying to write a review for Sky Princess using Firefox. No scroll bar on the Select Cruiseline, can't get past "A". With Edge, now can select ship, but 150 word limit on text. Any workarounds?

Its MSP. Details matter when you' book on your own. Otherwise I agree. I found TAP to be quite acceptable, although ORD has been a nightmare for Intl Arrivals, DUB I believe has Pre-Clearamce.

Is there some reason the entire party has to travel together? Are there adults who can look after themselves?

Several years ago I saw some management bios that seemed to emphasise drink-til-you-drop bar experience. I have no idea what turnover has been since, but the philosophy doesn't seem to have changed. I see this thread is up to 5.6k views. Although I suspect that dancers of all kinds, don't add a whole lot of dollars to the bottom line.

Most have been OK. Last trip YYZ-CDG, one hour delay, and I know some people (transit to ZAG) were on tight connections. Passport Control looked to be at least a one-hour line for all passports. US/Can are now being sent to automated gates. Except only one gate was working, and it was so finicky that an airport employee was posted there to actually handle the passports. Only about 40 people, and it still took over 1/2 hour. If this is how ETIAS/EES is going to work, it's going to be a shambles.

On the Cunard board, Sdancer has posted that after getting information from experienced dancers, she has cancelled her 2024 bookings on Cunard.

I describe myself as bronze in Standard, silver in Latin, ISTD syllabus. I use DVIDA for Rhythm, there is considerable overlap. I don't do Smooth for a number of reasons, especially floorcraft on a crowded floor (which Cunard can be). As a general rule, the more expensive the ship, the bigger the disappointment. Several ships have decent facilities but little interest from passengers, so not much is scheduled.. Organising your own group can get tricky, especially booking a room with an adequate floor. The ship can also get picky over music licensing issues.

An even bigger laugh- Embassies are to governments, you're going to Mexico City, CDMX. Consular sections/consulates handle emergency travel documents and repatriation of remains. Good luck finding their service hours and getting an appointment this week- best be very, very polite to the port agent.

Cunard would certainly be a better choice than a fully American cruise line. (It's disputed how authentically British Cunard is.) But for a dance cruise, don't get your hopes up. The Orchestras are mediocre at best, with a limited playlist (a lot of Quickstep). If you're used to an American dance studio, the floors are not large at all, Cunard stopped advertising that a decade ago. Strict tempo is a toss-up, sometimes not much scheduled and conflicting with meals. A few months ago somebody posted a picture of dancing on board. One couple seemed to be doing Argentine Tango- I've never heard AT on Cunard. The rest looked to be just stumbling around and drunken flailing. Pretty pathetic. Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne is still months away from sailing, but the speculation about dancing isn't hopeful.

To develop further what many have said, especially Hlitner (and I completely agree), knowing the location of the nearest consulate is a factor in an informed decision, and applies to all travel, not just cruises. If you don't know why, you need to do more research than can be covered in one post. I recall seeing a while ago about a port stop in Mexico “I'll just take a taxi to the Embassy”. On the Saving Money board, poutanen has summarised a thread by klrhgr about missing the boat in Nassau which ran to 27 pages, well worth reading.

Last February, there was a 1-hour lineup to get into the terminal (21) for everyone. I found a bench in the shade and took out my e-reader. Once I got inside, it took at most two minutes to pick it up. For 15 USD- nope. Are they being shipped from outside Canada and with have to clear Customs? The functionality is pretty much that of a thinly disguised ankle monitor that tracks you through the ship. It wouldn't surprise me if the intention is to charge admission fees as you enter someplace.

The OP wasn't precise so we can't offer specific advice. But “quaint” and “historic” translate as “not wheelchair accessible”. How high a curb can you cross? How many flights of stairs can you carry your luggage? Most of the rail stations I use don't have elevators. I can think of quite a few options for the visa problem for a physically fit person, but Europe in summer is crowded and expensive, especially if your options are limited. Having to stay out of the country for 30 days to be considered as having left, is a US rule.

The Port has a free shuttle service, from the area of Joliette Metro. Not easy to find, runs 1/2 hourly, very crowded. RTM 35T runs from Joliette to Port. Both end at the port gate for document check on entry, then a long walk to the terminals. Taxi isn't cheap, I'm thinking maybe 40 euros or more, but a lot more convenient. Walking is not practical.

I have personally experienced a 1-hour queue, just for Schengen exit. From the wording of the OP, I suspect he's also in error about the boarding time. I agree with VMax1700. If you're not familiar with an airport, 3 hours is "cautious", it certainly isn't nonsense.

My cruise this spring, there was a TWO day flight delay. Admittedly unusual, and I was arriving three days early, no panic. But I estimate 25% of my flights have had enough delay that same-day arrival would have been stressful even if possible. You're going to Southampton anyway, there's a choice of hotels there, National Express runs from Heathrow, not too expensive. As someone mentioned, if money is a factor, have you costed a Plan B for missing the ship?

Thanks CDNPolar. Helpful, but it sure does sound like they're trying to sneak in a loophole. No mention of paying the deductible, also suspicious. I'm surprised at so little response, I would have thought this scenario happens several times a year.

If you're a newbie, do not underestimate the effect of jet lag. I aim for three days early, if not a week (it helps to be retired). I've found the only good way is to pick the flight that arrives as late as possible. I agree the multi-city option is probably simplest for you. Note that the airline flight number may not indicate the airline you will actually be on (and I agree it's much easier to deal with the actual airline if worst comes to worst). Airline pricing algorithms are pretty opaque, but recently, I've found booking as soon as flights open offers reasonable prices.

The Sunpass Mini was readily available in those stores, but I wasn't able to find a Pro, it's much bulkier and takes up too much shelf space. I eventually found them to be available in vending machines at the first rest stop entering FL (Florida Welcome Center). This was on I-75, I don't have current knowledge for I-95.

Dance cruises offered by cruise lines are mediocre at best and don't go to interesting places. There are various organisers who do more interesting itineraries, but you pay a considerable premium. Is that what you're objecting to?