manonreal

My cruise is on the 25 from Miami but I'm actually leaving Calgary on the 22nd...I won't have time in Toronto...I know costco offers a good price on the antigen but not sure if the 22nd is to early to take

Flying to Miami from Toronto...any locations for testing in Miami close to port

We are not big drinkers, but we feel in love with the Shake Spot on deck 5. We had several "adult" milkshakes which were very good!

 

Activities: Our days and most evenings consisted of a whole bunch of "nothingness" every couple of cruises we book at the last minute for the purpose of going on vacation to just relax! I was diagnosed with RA several years ago, I don't experience a lot of joint pain, however, fatigue is a whole other story. Mr. J and I have found cruising to be one of the easiest vacations ever, someone else is driving, cooking and cleaning! So the J's take this as our opportunity to do what we love the most, being with each other, sleep, watching movies, sleep, eating, sleep, going to comedy shows, sleep, listening to karaoke, sleep, and avoiding the sun, (cause it just makes us sleepy) Out of the 8 movies I had on my laptop, we were able to watch 7 of them, sometimes they would get interrupted by Jamie the cruise director, rambling on about some cruise activities that were taking place, who knew! Lol. We went to 3 comedy shows and they were all funny, and yes the Limelight Lounge is the wrecked train that everyone says it is. They need to have someone controlling the line to get into the show, and better yet, have it in a bigger venue. Superstar Live which is karaoke with a live band was held one time only, and was very entertaining.

 

Areas of the ship: We enjoyed the Serenity deck at least 3 mornings, it was nice and quiet until that pesky sun started to come out, that's also when most of the people would show up. I don't know how it was later in the day because that's when we would be hiding out in our cabin! Can you be allergic to the sun, maybe I am, I'm going to ask my Dr., lol. We didn't use the pools or the waterslide, it was too hot, so no comment on those. Sometimes we did enjoy some people watching on deck 3, and twice we went to the library to read our books and magazines, one of the times however, Mr. J woke me up and said my snoring was bothering the 2 other people in there.....nobody in there proved to me that I was snoring, nice try Mr. J, so I went back to the cabin for a nap. Lol.

 

Ports: Nassau & Grand Turk. We didn't get off the ship in Nassau, I pulled the curtain back on our ocean view window and it looked like it did a few months ago, and it also looked HOT! Since I'm allergic to the sun we decided against it. Lol. I love Grand Turk, it was a short walk to the beach, and guess what, it was kind of cloudy (haha) we got in the water and there was even some lightning in the distance!! Ok I probably would rather be in the sun than to get struck by lightning, just so y'all don't think I'm totally crazy! This was a special day, it was my "surgery-versary" six years ago this day I had open heart surgery, and every year Mr. J treats me to something special! We swam for what seemed like hours, but really wasn't that long, but at least we got off the ship, right? We sat out in the port area to dry off and then headed back to the ship, it was a perfect day for us!

 

Debarkation: We did self-assist debarkation and was off the ship at 7:30. When we went through customs the agent looked at the $0 on our form and said to me "so you didn't buy any diamonds this trip" I said no, so he looked at Mr. J and then looked down at my birthdate on my passport and said "then I guess she'll be getting those diamonds on this date!!!! Yesssss, first the check in lady reminded him I'm a keeper, and now a government official was telling him to buy me diamonds, I see a Tiffany Blue box in my future!!! We were on a $25 per person shuttle at 7:30 that only had 2 other people on it, and we were at Orlando International at 8:20 for our 11 am flight ( book a early flight at your own risk:))

 

Hope you enjoyed the review, now off to take my nap!!!

Which shuttle did u use????

Would like a copy please. crbarnett (at) gmail

 

 

Fist-pumping gleeful rum runner!!!

I have the fun times for our 8 day Southern itinerary that I will be scanning. If anyone wants them I'd be happy to email them to you.

Would love to get a copy of the fun times at manon_sk@hotmail.com

I'm leaving on October 17th...YAY!!!

Has anyone used Cortrans..gave me a good rate from Orlando airport to Port Caneveral!!!!

I just booked the Sheraton old San Juan for 100.00 plus fees for February 26th post cruise for one night on price line.

I have been told this is right across from where we will get off the ship, is this correct? We will be on the victory, and it can't get here quick enough.

With which site did you book it????

Not a problem. My guess is $40-50 each way. This area is not like Orlando. It is much easier to drive in.

Thank you

It is the local bus and trolley company.

 

Renting the car is the only cheap option. It is an easy drive.

Then I guess, we won't visit the zoo since I didn't want to drive in the area....do you know how much would a cab cost to go there???? sorry too many questions!!!!

It is a long way away and may take forever by trolley and bus. Maybe you should call them.

 

http://www.ridescat.com/

That is the trolley business...do you have another way to suggest beside renting a car and a cheap way too?????

I'm planning on visiting the Brevard Zoo and I'm down there in March for my cruise. Since I'm staying at the Country Inn & Suites, I need to how far is it and I will be taking the trolley to go over there. Can someone give me the info on which trolley to take....

Hello there manonreal - here is a reply I received from Bud

 

Hello Shirley,

Don't know who this person is but I am here every day all day and get and answer all my e-mails. He or she must have the wrong e-mail address. Could you find out an e-mail or phone number. He or she might be e-mailing the main e-mail box which is answered by the front desk manager and they need to write me directly so that I can help them with any questions.

 

Thanks for everything you do

Sincerely

Bud

Hello Shirley,

Thank you for your help but yesterday I decided to call him with my reservations and got the answer I wanted....He probably didn't know me since you didn't have a confirmation number and it is for March 3rd....thanks again for everything you do on cc!!!!

Hello Shirley,

Is Bud still at the Country Inn & Suites cause I have sent him 2 email confirming my room in March and never got a reply from him????

I would like some reviews on them before I book since they have a very low price....

I found something with a little color this time. So no all black elegant night dresses for me. I got this little number:

 

That's a really nice dress...where did you buy it????

St-Thomas from Carnival Freedom March 2010

Thank you Manonreal. Got it on Ebay, for a total of $34- shipping included! It comes in about 6 different colors! I love Ebay!!!

I would love to get one...do you still have the link?????

Not convertible but the portion over the shoulder can be pulled down to cover one shoulder.

 

Where did you get this dress....wow, It's gorgeous!!!!

how do i get in touch with mike vip limo

Here is email address.... viplimo@screenstar.com

His website.... http://www.executiveviplimousine.com/

Hello Canada,

I am sorry that I misunderstood - look go to this link and see if it will help you in any way.

and if not just goggle hotels around airport and Universal.

If I can help further, just let me know

 

 

 

http://orlando.airporthotelguide.com/

Sorry Shirley to bother you with this again. But does Bud manage the one also in Orlando cause I have noticed there is also a Country Inn & Stes in Orlando too....

Hello Canada - look write Bud the GM a note and explain to him exactly what you have posted here and knowing Bud Burch, he will be more than happy to help or advise you.

Write him at bud.burch@countryinns.com

He will answer you back

If you have any more challenges, just drop me a note

Good luck and enjoy

Do you have another suggestions instead of Country Inn, cause i would like more to be in Orlando so i'm closed to Universal and Airport for the next morning.

Hello Shirley,

I have a pre-cruise hotel with Country Inn & Suites next March but I'm looking at a port-cruise in Orlando since we want to go to Universal Studios. When I look into hotels the check in is late in the afternoon and the ship docks very early is there a hotel that does the early check in or they have a place that we can store luggages while we are at the Studios...Please help!!!!

We are spending 1 night precruise at Ron Jons Resort - what is the best way for a party of 7 to get from the Orlando airport to the resort and then from the resort to the cruise terminal without renting a car???

Just by curiosity how much are you paying for the night at Ron Jon's resort???

You are most welcomed - I really believe that mom and pop business really try their darnest to take extra time to do everything possible to make their guest comfortable - I know that Michael charges $50.00 to pick up folks at the Melbourne Airport with uniform chauffeur driving a new Lincoln Town car and to the Orlando airport same thing but for $75.00 with no hidden fees - please post and let us all know how it goes ok?

 

Thanks and its really my pleasure to watch out for those that come here - its like a safe zone feeling - been wrong sometimes, but its common

take care and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

With sincere pleasure

Do they have a website or an email address so I can contact them for the limo service from the airport to the port....