gwennypenney

I spent 23 days in 11022 a few years ago.Totally enjoyable and easy access to the glass enclosed elevators that run between 7 and 11.

It was almost like having a private elevator.:)

A friend and I did a RT that included Hamburg and Oslo. 23 days total and I was still sad to leave the ship.

I, too, read both blogs every day. Thanks to Roscoe and Safarigirl for my vicarious journey.

Like Pennbank I thought Todd English was kind of… meh. I've been to Lotus several times and really enjoyed it… but I like ethnic cuisines.

We've been in high deck cabins with balconies several times and loved them. But on the last trip I met people who had a sheltered balcony. They loved it… said it was almost like an extra room… they had breakfast there every morning.

(This was in late September.)

If you know when QM2 is in New York… and know that she usually sails about 5:30 pm… and if you have the time to keep tabs on this web site… it's great fun to watch her depart.

Sailing down the Hudson is memorable…. but unfortunately doesn't happen often these days.

http://www.nyharborwebcam.com

If you want to lunch in the Golden Lion get there early… it fills up fast.

Also, if you don't want a full breakfast in the main DR it's nice to have coffee and a pastry in Sir Samuels. Sir Samuels is also a nice place to have a glass of wine in the afternoon.

It's fun to ride the glass elevators that run between Decks 7 and 11. The elevator on the port side opens directly in to the Commodore Club on 9.

And don't forget to check out the Library.

we disembarked about a year ago from Deck 11 which gave us a little priority.

However, even with a bit of a head start there were only a few taxis and a huge line. A nice porter helped us grab a car service… which is what I would arrange if I do another trip.

I've been on the QM2 three times…. and the most raucous thing I've seen in the Champagne Bar is a needle work group.

P.S. If your partner's mother likes music and dancing… and if you have the time… she might like to see An American In Paris on Broadway. If you mean

SHE likes to dance…..I'm afraid I'm one of those with 2 left feet -:)

I was on the QM2 two years ago at about the same time as you are scheduled.

Weather on board was perfect for 23 days. Across the Atlantic… up the Chanel to the North Sea… up to Oslo… back to Hamburg.. down the Chanel… across the Atlantic… smooth as glass the whole time. On the other hand, we were on the QE2 in the late 80's in Sept. and couldn't go out on deck after NYC. Rotten weather. You just can't predict.

Also, I've lived in NYC for 50 years… and it's the same thing. Sept can be beautiful or hot as hades. Hope you get the beautiful!

Have been on the QM2 three times… and each time really enjoyed a meal at the Lotus restaurant.

It seems that in an earlier time French Restaurants in New York City

were very firm about serving coffee AFTER dessert. Craig Claiborne,

the late, great restaurant reviewer for The NY Times, said he used to hide

his dessert in his lap to fool the waiter.

Salacia.. I've noticed others, like you, have recommended those decks. Is the reasoning that it will be more stable? Just curious, I've been on the ship 3 times… on decks 9, 11 and 12…. and have never had any problems. (But

then I'm a Viking by heritage -:)

If you decide to go for it and don't mind paying a premium… try for a Britannia

Club booking. Cabins are on the 12th deck…. near the swimming pool. Club

passage also has its own restaurant (within the main Britannia restaurant) where you can dine at your leisure… no first or last seating.