Cshgrand

Hi,

We arrive in MCO on Friday 1st Dec at 16:15 and currently planning to take the 20:15 Greyhound bus from Orlando to Tampa booked (no suitable direct flights from UK to Tampa on that day). If we clear immigration quicker than anticipated, we are considering taking a Lyft or Uber to Tampa. I have downloaded both apps and added payment methods but where would the collection point be to pick one up ant MCO and does anyone have an idea about the rough cost to Tampa? Or is there a shuttle that runs regularly from the airport.

We board Enchantement of the Seas in Tampa on the next morning, 2nd December and are planning to walk from the Barrymore Hotel along the Riverwalk to get to the port that morning. Jet lag and a very habitual 6am UK time wake up mean this is a better idea than it might sound…

I can see a Publix Super Market on Bayshore, but is there anywhere directly on route to purchase a couple bottles of wine and some cans of coke to take on board?

Thanks,

Catherine 

Happy to help with some suggestions for Dover as I live in that area but depends on what you are into. London is easily doable by train for the day or otherwise the castle in Dover is good. Nearby towns of Canterbury (again, train is easy here) or Sandwich are steeped in history. There is a stunning cliff top walk too to the South Foreland Light House and St Margaret-at-Cliff. 
Again all accessible by train, you have seaside towns of Broadstairs and Margate or in the other direction a big designer shopping outlet in Ashford. 
If I was going to pick one it would be the walk along the white cliffs. Breathtaking views and a lovely tea room at the lighthouse! 
 

Only serum in the boxes buy eye cream listed.

Nothing in the eye cream range at all. They had a few bits on special but that I’d never seen before like B.B. cream.

Greetings from the UK. Aldi still stock it although the luxury bits are usually when there is a ‘special buy’ on. I use their facial moisturiser which is always available but can’t recall seeing eye cream all the time.

I’m off there to do my shopping tomorrow so will report back!

I’m in just the same position. We have continued to cruise on Royal Caribbean. My son (10) loves the smaller ships as much as the big ones, he might visit adventure ocean a couple of times if they are doing science or something but I’m happy if not. We do lots of the free stuff on board like napkin folding as well as one or two $$ bits like the sushi class or cupcake decorating.

We take travel games for evenings or bad weather and spend lots of time in the pool. Scavenger hunt is always good fun and adventure ocean usually have a family activity during the day at some point.

Thanks all for the advice. After lots of research on your suggestions I have booked Plunge Beach Hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea which came in at $160 per night including resort fee for a partial ocean view.

Check out the lodging in Lauderdale by the Sea. All of the hotels / motels are independently run, and a car is not needed to get around, as everything is within walking distance.

 

http://www.lbts.com/list/category/hotels-resorts-10

 

The newest hotel is Plunge Beach hotel. For your dates, a room in the beach building is $165/night. Lots of amenities are included in their resort fee as well.

 

https://www.plungebeachhotel.com/about-plunge-beach-hotel

This is exactly what we are looking for, thank you so much.

I’d be grateful for some help with my research into a hotel for 3 nights (18th to 21st October 2018) in Fort Lauderdale. Don’t know the area at all and Internet research doesn’t always give best picture of the feel of the area.

It will be my son (9) and I spending three holiday days before boarding a cruise. The pool area and proximity to beach is important, as is the ability to walk to restaurants etc as we won’t have a car. We’d love somewhere where we can see the port too.

I have a max of $170 ish a night but if I can the right thing for less, all the better.

You will find the Harmony of the Seas in Europe this summer though!

Just back from the Allure Transatlantic with a 7yr old and we ate in Chops, Giovanni's, sabor, samba and Izumi.

Sabor was the only one he had issue with as found most of the food (except tuna tacos) to be too spicy. We shared two taster menus between the three of us but really only needed one, there was so much food!

In samba grill there is a 1 meat children's menu option too (chicken or steak). He had Hibachi at Izumi so no child's price there but loved it...so much we went twice. The cooking show was as good as the food.

We had a 5.30/6pm table most nights. The only night we had an issue with behaviour was the penultimate night of the cruise, we had a 6.30pm table is chops but 'jet lag' had started to kick in because of the time change on the crossing. Poor thing didn't have it in him to stay awake. The staff were kind enough to give us our dessert to go and we took it back to the cabin.

My son wore smart chino type shorts at that age with a polo shirt. In my view as long as your child is cleaned up from the beach and obviously in smarter than daytime clothes, no one will turn a head. Better to have a child who is relaxed and well behaved at dinner than have a huge paddy in the cabin or even the dining room because they are in hot and unfamiliar clothes.

My son who is just 7 now, loves dressing for dinner and picking his outfits but all comes with time and understanding of the environment.

My favourite...

Hose = long tube used to water garden or put out fires. As opposed to ladies undergarment garment which are tights.

Spa JS on Anthem

My son is now nearly 7. Last May we did splendour from Venice (very similar itinerary) and had a fabulous time. He says his favourites were visiting Olympia and a ship's excision we took on Santorini which was a geological hike up a volcanic island and a chance to swim into some mud baths.

We are on Rhapsody this July as we had such a good time last year! Doing the same Santorini excursion at his request.

Yes we visit the lighthouse often. There are lovely tea rooms there and it's a very beautiful walk. The view itself from the top of the lighthouse is magnificent.

LOL! Thanks! That camera does so much stuff that I don't even know about. I just accidentally find out about stuff because of that sensitive touch screen!

Really enjoying your review.

That camera looks like a lot of fun! What make and model is it please?

We parked up at 10am last time and there were maybe 30-40 cars already parked. We only had carry on so left out bags in the car while we walked into town but they were collecting luggage at this point. I would head straight down from the airport and don't think you'll wait too long.

We visited the Halvemaan brewery for lunch and a tour. Very interesting and a nice way to pass the time.

Canterbury would give you shopping plus culture or in the other direction Ashford has a designer outlet village five mins walk from ashford international station - search ashford designer outlet kent for details. Both are easy to get to by train from Dover Priory station. Standard journey time is around half hour for either destination.

Having said that, while it takes 15 mins longer the bus toCanterbury (operated by Stagecoach) brings you into town at the bus station at the top of town which is the perfect location to start and finish your exploration. It's also a double decker bus so upstairs would give you very scenic views of the countryside. It's the number 15 (also known as the diamond).

Canterbury has a couple of decent department stores plus the UK high street staples like next, Zara, h and m, primark and river island also Jack Wills, Cath Kidston and some other smaller shops. The town is laid out very well and easy to navigate.

Likewise, however reading CC for the last day or so I think they are rather occupied fire fighting the new Taste of Anthem menu launch. I think there are more people likely to complain about their dinner arrangements than those concerned about the Dreamworks experience.

Yes I think they will. It was pants. Especially as regular menus were out in diamond lounge and changed daily. We were very disappointed when we sat down at Silk for a curry (having pre-chosen our food over drinks before dinner) and were offered

a very weird mix of food indeed.

One observation though regarding dream works; there is a large section of the logo gift shop dedicated to dream works merchandise - t shirts, soft toys etc.

We left Jamie's (booked as only restaurant left available when we saw the menu for Wonderland and cancelled our reservation) feeling it wasn't the best value for money. Food was ok (salmon for me, lamb for my husband) and service a bit slow.

Canterbury is also very easy to visit from Dover using public transport and I think an easy city to explore. Lots of good quality information around the city to explain attractions. Dover castle and the South Foreland light house are also worth your time. The lighthouse mostly for the amazing natural beauty of the area and the view from the top. I live locally if you want any specific information, pleased to help if I can.

I agree with the poster who said consider alternate stations in London for tourist areas. Getting to the underground from St Pancras station takes ages and actually the 'fast' train can be a false economy. I'd use Cannon Street. We only use St Pancras if we are travelling onward or for North London (Regent's Park, London Zoo etc).

There is a Spar Supermarket near the team stop opposite the church and you can buy tickets in here or from the driver (euro notes/coins only).

If anyone has time to spend on London soon I would recommend a visit to the roof garden of 20 Fenchurch Street.

Tickets are free but must be prebooked online and you need to have photo ID. It's just a short walk from Monument Tube station.

The views are amazing.