rednancy1 Posted June 24, 2013 #51 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Okay. I'm in. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserRD Posted June 24, 2013 #52 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wonderful review, will be on Allure in 55 days....can't wait! Love all the pictures:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyebrd Posted June 25, 2013 #53 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am so enjoying your review and will be going on the Allure of the Seas in August. Can you tell me how to subscribe so I can see all the cruise compasses, menus, etc.? If you have the cruise compasses, direct me to the correct spot or if you a link to them. Thanks. Can't wait to read all of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 25, 2013 #54 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am so enjoying your review and will be going on the Allure of the Seas in August. Can you tell me how to subscribe so I can see all the cruise compasses, menus, etc.? If you have the cruise compasses, direct me to the correct spot or if you a link to them. Thanks. Can't wait to read all of your review. At the top of the thread, click Thread Tools, then Subscribe to this Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted June 26, 2013 #55 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can't wait to read more. I love all your carnival reviews, especially the food pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofygal531 Posted June 28, 2013 #56 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Nicole, I'm so happy you're back! I've enjoyed your blog for years!! Once you're done with this amazing review, would you mind doing a post on your blog on how you and Stephanie use Priceline and Hotwire for your hotels and rental cars. I know NOTHING about those sites! It would be greatly appreciated! Again, so happy you're back to your blog!! I've miss you and your family!! Mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrum Posted June 29, 2013 #57 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Loving the review. Just a quick priceline question for you. I know from reading your other reviews that you always priceline your pre-cruise hotel and that you used to travel with 4 people when your grandmother was still alive. After you received the hotel name through priceline, did you then call to verify the room would sleep 4? The last several times I've used priceline I've been given a room with only 1 bed, even when traveling with my teenage son. I'd love to have 2 beds in the room and I just wondered if this is something you confirm with the hotel ahead of time. Thanks so much. I love all of your reviews and your blog!! As a Floridian who lives in Orlando, it's nice to get others' views on the Disney thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted June 29, 2013 #58 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Going on the Allure in February. Loving your photos. You're reminding me of the food we had on the Oasis, and what we have to look forward to on the Allure. I'm so hungry now! If you show a picture of my fave RCI treat, the Promenade Café's sunflower seed granola bars, I'm going to take a bite of my laptop!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 29, 2013 #59 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Sorry to hear about your credit card fiasco. Did you notify your cc company prior to leaving that you would be out of your spending zone? Giving them a detailed itinerary of when you are leaving, where you are going to be and when you will be returning home can save you hours of frustration...............and a canceled credit card.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #60 Share Posted June 30, 2013 great review so far! I can't wait to see the pics you took of the Allure...loved that ship :) Thanks! We kind of loved it, too :) Have to ask as a fellow Plantation (aka 1/2 way between my 2 favorite things... Port Everglades & Sawgrass Mills!) girl myself what's your usual PL rate for the hotel and for some reason I can't place it... Is it behind the Kohl's by the Courtyard Marriott and Hampton Inn? We always go with 3.5* & get Sheraton Suites since we're always guaranteed places for 3 to sleep with their sofa beds... Always for under $80 :) Sent from my Speak & Spell using Tapatalk When we stay in Plantation, we always stay at the Renaissance (4*) and it's never more than $100. It's an easy guarantee, too, since it's the only 4* in Plantation on Priceline's list. Re: location, it's not too far from the Courtyard or Hampton Inn. It's right off the highway, actually. Easy access to Fort Lauderdale/Boca/Miami/Sawgrass Mills...and free parking :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #61 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Love these pics..Especially the Park Cafe menu! Thanks! Okay. I'm in. :) Welcome! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #62 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wonderful review, will be on Allure in 55 days....can't wait! Love all the pictures:) You'll love it! We did! :) Can't wait to read more. I love all your carnival reviews, especially the food pics! Glad to hear it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #63 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Nicole, I'm so happy you're back! I've enjoyed your blog for years!! Once you're done with this amazing review, would you mind doing a post on your blog on how you and Stephanie use Priceline and Hotwire for your hotels and rental cars. I know NOTHING about those sites! It would be greatly appreciated! Again, so happy you're back to your blog!! I've miss you and your family!! Mare Awww thanks Mare!! And I'd be happy to do a post about Priceline/Hotwire tips. I've actually been kicking around the idea of doing one for awhile :) Loving the review. Just a quick priceline question for you. I know from reading your other reviews that you always priceline your pre-cruise hotel and that you used to travel with 4 people when your grandmother was still alive. After you received the hotel name through priceline, did you then call to verify the room would sleep 4? The last several times I've used priceline I've been given a room with only 1 bed, even when traveling with my teenage son. I'd love to have 2 beds in the room and I just wondered if this is something you confirm with the hotel ahead of time. Thanks so much. I love all of your reviews and your blog!! As a Floridian who lives in Orlando, it's nice to get others' views on the Disney thing!! Hey pcrum! So when we use Priceline (which is pretty much for every stay less than three or four days), we always call them right after we book to verify the reservation and request two beds. Usually, they'll give us the textbook spiel of "Well, you've booked through Priceline so we can't guarantee you two beds, but we'll make a note of the request," but for all except the hotel we stayed in after we got off the Allure, we've had our request fulfilled. Many times, too, I can get points put on my loyalty cards at check-in (the Westin in Buckhead always gives me points on my Starwood Preferred Guest card and tries to put us on a preferred floor even when I book through Priceline. Intercontinental hotels usually give me points for my stays even when I use Priceline). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #64 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Going on the Allure in February. Loving your photos. You're reminding me of the food we had on the Oasis, and what we have to look forward to on the Allure. I'm so hungry now! If you show a picture of my fave RCI treat, the Promenade Café's sunflower seed granola bars, I'm going to take a bite of my laptop!!! :eek: I'll have to see if I have a pic of those amongst my Promenade Cafe pics ;) Sorry to hear about your credit card fiasco. Did you notify your cc company prior to leaving that you would be out of your spending zone? Giving them a detailed itinerary of when you are leaving, where you are going to be and when you will be returning home can save you hours of frustration...............and a canceled credit card.:D I didn't, but only because I've traveled numerous times within and outside the country with this card for years without incident. What it came down to on this trip was an overzealous rep and a bank error, which was really just some awful luck but, you know, now we know better for next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalacruizin Posted June 30, 2013 #65 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I went ahead and checked out the blog. I'm sailing in 2 weeks, not on the Allure, but still RC. I really appreciated the pics of the drink menu :D I've been on a mimosa kick for about a month and I was so happy to see that page. Love the pictures and great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweettamicka Posted June 30, 2013 #66 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi, Nicole me and family are going on the Allure Aug 4th, I was wondering where did you print out you daily planner for your binder, there is so much to do with two kids I want to.have a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrum Posted June 30, 2013 #67 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hey pcrum! So when we use Priceline (which is pretty much for every stay less than three or four days), we always call them right after we book to verify the reservation and request two beds. Usually, they'll give us the textbook spiel of "Well, you've booked through Priceline so we can't guarantee you two beds, but we'll make a note of the request," but for all except the hotel we stayed in after we got off the Allure, we've had our request fulfilled. Many times, too, I can get points put on my loyalty cards at check-in (the Westin in Buckhead always gives me points on my Starwood Preferred Guest card and tries to put us on a preferred floor even when I book through Priceline. Intercontinental hotels usually give me points for my stays even when I use Priceline). Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking of giving that a try with Priceline for our next trip. We will be traveling with 4 people, so will definitely need the 2 beds!! That's great that you get loyalty points when booking with priceline. Unfortunately Hilton Honors have not been so accommodating to me when booking through priceline. I've stayed at the Doubletree numerous times and when I've asked for the points to be added to my Hilton Honors account, I was told that rooms booked by 3rd party vendors do not count towards Hilton Honors points. I think Hilton needs to take a look at what other hotel chains are doing!! Thanks again. Looking forward to the rest of the review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted June 30, 2013 #68 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Great review and pics. 3 months to go and we are on her ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted June 30, 2013 #69 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Great review and pics! I especially appreciated seeing the Boca Raton exit sign and hearing about the time you spent in Florida. We live in Boca! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted June 30, 2013 #70 Share Posted June 30, 2013 after the obligatory we're-in-Florida-OMG-a-palm-tree picture [/url] Stephanie and I spent all of our pre-elementary school winters with Mom and grandma in Boca and it holds some great memories for us. Mom and I's first stop? Breakfast at the Boca Raton social hub: Einstein Bagel. We spotted an Old Navy nearby and I wanted to get a pair of leggings so we headed in...and a half hour later we walked out with...winter coats for next year. They were on clearance for $8.97! Why they had winter coats in south Florida at all is beyond me but we're set for next winter. Enjoying your review! We're also from Chicago, and always take the "OMG it's a palm tree!" picture too. Something about seeing that first palm tree of the trip! Also, spent 6 weeks of every summer of my childhood shipped to my grandparent's house in Boynton Beach, Florida! We always shopped in Boca! Good find on the winter coats, and that TJ Maxx sounds fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted June 30, 2013 #71 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Enjoying your review! I'm also fascinated by all this Priceline stuff! There's like an art to it!:D Looking forward to exploring your bog a bit more too! Love the unlimited photos thing;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #72 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I went ahead and checked out the blog. I'm sailing in 2 weeks, not on the Allure, but still RC. I really appreciated the pics of the drink menu :D I've been on a mimosa kick for about a month and I was so happy to see that page. Love the pictures and great review. Glad you found it helpful! :) Hi, Nicole me and family are going on the Allure Aug 4th, I was wondering where did you print out you daily planner for your binder, there is so much to do with two kids I want to.have a plan I found it here on CC. I know someone from my sailing posted the Compasses the day after we disembarked. A few quick searches should yield something around here. I found all my stuff on this board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #73 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking of giving that a try with Priceline for our next trip. We will be traveling with 4 people, so will definitely need the 2 beds!! That's great that you get loyalty points when booking with priceline. Unfortunately Hilton Honors have not been so accommodating to me when booking through priceline. I've stayed at the Doubletree numerous times and when I've asked for the points to be added to my Hilton Honors account, I was told that rooms booked by 3rd party vendors do not count towards Hilton Honors points. I think Hilton needs to take a look at what other hotel chains are doing!! Thanks again. Looking forward to the rest of the review!! Yeah, we've had some mixed Hilton/Hilton brand experiences through Priceline. Starwood has generally been top notch for us, regardless of how we book. Great review and pics. 3 months to go and we are on her ! Thank you! And have a fantastic voyage! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #74 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Great review and pics! I especially appreciated seeing the Boca Raton exit sign and hearing about the time you spent in Florida. We live in Boca! :D Thank you! And I'm all about sharing in the Boca Raton love. Every time we head down Glades, it feels like we're coming home :) Enjoying your review! We're also from Chicago, and always take the "OMG it's a palm tree!" picture too. Something about seeing that first palm tree of the trip! Also, spent 6 weeks of every summer of my childhood shipped to my grandparent's house in Boynton Beach, Florida! We always shopped in Boca! Good find on the winter coats, and that TJ Maxx sounds fab! No matter how many times I go to Florida, I can never get enough palm trees. I think all my friends must groan when I travel and spam my Facebook and Instagram with pics of palm trees ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole721 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #75 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Enjoying your review! I'm also fascinated by all this Priceline stuff! There's like an art to it!:DLooking forward to exploring your bog a bit more too! Love the unlimited photos thing;) There kind of is an art to it, I suppose. It's taken me awhile to figure out how to play the system to get what I want but we've definitely benefited from years of playing around with it :) I'll post some tips when I'm done with this review (speaking of which...I'm off to write! Hopefully I'll be back with some more review in a couple hours!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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