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Good advice..  don't think I'll spend a whole lot of time trying to find vanilla.  as always thanks for educating us on even the small items such as vanilla!  

We have learned so much from you and we are grateful!

Again, we thank you for such an extensive description about things to do and see in PV..we are excited to see the Mexican Riviera!  We will definitely keep in mind all that you have posted.

Sounds like your dinner friends enjoyed where you took them.  If I buy vanilla (and you may not know this answer), where can I find authentic vanilla (not laced with a bunch of other ingredients).  Many thanks.

Great information Hank..thanks so much!  If not high on your list..what other highlights would you recommend seeing in PV?

Should we take a taxi to Casa Kimberly from the cruise port - can we get inside the hotel if we aren't staying there?

Also, what is the taxi fare from port to Malecon in Puerto Vallarta?  If we want to see both..go to Casa Kimberly first, then PV?

We used Rome in Limo Tours for the Amalfi Coast..Diago (sp?) was our guide..he's phenomenal..ate at a restaurant overlooking the coast with breathtaking views and fresh, wonderful food..believe me..you will not regret using Rome in Limo..they are first class in every respect. Enjoy..just remembered - the name of the restaurant is Costantino

Has anyone used Almiza Tours in Colon, Panama for Expansion/Beach tour?

Other recommendations for Colon. We will be there November 2016.

Thanks CruiserBruce..I'll take that under advisement...I'm not a frequent user of Cruise Critic..not the end of the world if we don't find out before we get on.

Gotcha..thanks for the info.

Anyone know who's performing entertainment wise on Westerdam cruise October 31, 2015? I know BBKing but is Adagio still on board?

They are fabulous!

Hubby and I will be cruising out of Barcelona late this summer. Is it possible to purchase wine to take on the ship from the port? If so, how much can you take on Celebrity? Is there a security check point to go thru once you make purchases?

Several cruisers on our Sept. cruise have been told the Civitavecchia port will change in the summer months. When were you there last?

Has Celebrity's port in Rome been changed - if so to where. Is it a longer distance to get into the City of Rome?

Class of people - not a lot of children - food much better for most part - management of the ship. Where are you going? We will be cruising Sept. 20th to the Med - can't wait even though this will be our 17th cruise - we never tire of them.

First time cruising the Med - departing from Barcelona - can wine be purchased and taken on board ship - if so, how many bottles? :)