Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2020 Author #1951 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said: John you did not rate the free laundry with Star Class, or as a Pinnacle do you already get this? The 'good' free laundry is STAR.👍 I won't do the Pinnacle bag anymore unless desperation sets in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary&Jim Posted April 1, 2020 #1952 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Thank you for inviting us along with you on your vacation. Enjoyed your review very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly1922 Posted April 1, 2020 #1953 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, John&LaLa said: March 31, 2020 - 34 days later, time to go. I've put this off long enough, need to finish before the month ends. Pros Laura's birthday party Weather Mama Mia Johnny Rockets Cabin Steward - Ronaldo Beer Selection Laundry Service Cup Cake Class Aqua Theater Aqua Suite and balcony Malaga/Cordoba Air2Sea getting us home Dazzles Boleros Neutral Genie - Jay Specialty Restaurants Coastal Kitchen Lunch Cons Pre cruise STAR experience Boarding Sail away Room Service Cost Suite location COVID 19 - I don't blame Royal Departure Summary In hindsight, STAR just wasn't a good fit or value. Plus the service just wasn't there, and that is supposed to be the big draw. We would have been totally fine with just enjoying our Pinnacle perks in two balcony cabins, three if Pat had come Buying food and drink ala carte would have been thousands less We just could not eat and drink 24/7 to get our moneys worth. Even if we had gone pkg's, we probably would have spent under 7 grand for 3 cabins So at the end of the day, we spent around 5 grand for a Genie and a awesome balcony Plus we probably spent $1200 extra in tips between deliveries, Genie, and cabin steward Jay did get Pat a crystal block, but I could have given him the one we got (Allure was our 140 pt milestone) And before M8 jumps in, the Genies always give some sort of gift to their passengers. Jay also got us a 10% FCC for the disaster that was room service. Other than the letter, I haven't heard anything from Royal yet. So honestly, we really didn't need a Genie for much So in the future, which honestly seems totally up in the air, we'll stick to JS's or two cabins and pay for services as we use them. It was fun entertaining you all for a month. Damn, missed deadline by 5 minutes Thanks for an entertaining review. Very professional and extremely informative. Polly Edited April 1, 2020 by Polly1922 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groucho Posted April 1, 2020 #1954 Share Posted April 1, 2020 John, I met you and Laura a few years ago in the suite lounge on either Oasis or Allure. Very nice people. We were in Star Class on Anthem two years ago on a 12 day S. Caribbean cruise and I completely agree with your Star Class review. We are frequent cruisers and I think Star Class is set for larger families who are not frequent cruisers. We were booked in a G Owners Suite and were assigned the Star Class cabin so it was not the typical cost hit. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 1, 2020 #1955 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 6:04 PM, bobmacliberty said: In my experience, business class on regional jets in Europe has always been the same coach class seats with the middle seat left open. I prefer the wider US first class seats. LHR has one of the best lounges that I've ever been in...Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class Wing in Terminal 3. Separate entrance where they meet you when your car pulls up (chauffer service included with business class). An agent greets you and takes your info while someone takes your luggage from the car and checks it in. Excellent lounge area with great food and drink. Separate security lanes when you're ready to head to the gate. If you ever get a chance to fly Virgin out of LHR, business class is worth the experience. The experience is amazing! Check in was basically sitting comfortably while the staff did the work. Then we had waiter service in the lounge for a wonderful breakfast before the flight. Separate cubicles on the plane meant my DH wrapped up in his sheet and blanket like a burrito and slept for three hours. Way better than any other business class experiences and even first class in the past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 1, 2020 #1956 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 6:08 PM, dani negreanu said: The upper deck on 747 was also nice 😁 Cozy! i like the deep cubbies between seat and window for stuffing blankets out of the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 1, 2020 #1957 Share Posted April 1, 2020 It’s been fun, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it I clicked on the link for the CC app and SURPRISE, it was in the Cloud! I had forgotten we had one, it’s been so long! Thanks again for sharing with us, and I know why Laura didn’t get the salmon on the flight home. Who wants a semi dried tomato? We left a tomato on the counter once, went away for a weekend and came home to an ugly wrinkled one. See you in the Floataway Lounge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted April 1, 2020 #1958 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Thank you John and Laura. Your opinion of Star class was just as we would anticipate our own would be. I'm glad you did it first so we didn't have to!! Sorry for all the $$$ you had to spend though to find out.. That all being said I'm sure a big group of infrequent cruisers with lots of kids would find it very helpful in coordinating their activities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseMama2 Posted April 1, 2020 #1959 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Thanks for the terrific review, especially your Star Class experience. I’ve been bugging/nagging DH to book us in a Star suite, but now I’m pretty sure we would have the same reaction as you. Perhaps when (& if) we are able to treat our boys and their families to a cruise we will try it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2020 Author #1960 Share Posted April 1, 2020 4 hours ago, marci22 said: Probably best bang for your buck. Most I've done is OS and will probably never do STAR, but enjoy reading about others' experiences. I do not think I would appreciate the extras that are STAR. Maybe I'll find STAR glitch pricing one day. Look for it on an eastbound TA. We pretty much paid $1000 per day for 3 people I've never done an OS, it's on my list for someday. Also a CL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted April 1, 2020 #1961 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: I've never done an OS, it's on my list for someday. Also a CL. Maybe we will see some more of those deals like that had last summer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2020 Author #1962 Share Posted April 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, torpeedo said: Thank you John and Laura. Your opinion of Star class was just as we would anticipate our own would be. I'm glad you did it first so we didn't have to!! Sorry for all the $$$ you had to spend though to find out.. That all being said I'm sure a big group of infrequent cruisers with lots of kids would find it very helpful in coordinating their activities. I think you hit the nail on the head. Also a group of 6 young at heart folk still able to eat and party the night away. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2020 Author #1963 Share Posted April 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, MalteseMama2 said: Thanks for the terrific review, especially your Star Class experience. I’ve been bugging/nagging DH to book us in a Star suite, but now I’m pretty sure we would have the same reaction as you. Perhaps when (& if) we are able to treat our boys and their families to a cruise we will try it. That would work well with the Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2020 Author #1964 Share Posted April 1, 2020 56 minutes ago, jagsfan said: Cozy! i like the deep cubbies between seat and window for stuffing blankets out of the way. Lufthansa 747-400 coming home from Copenhagen via Frankfurt Not very lady like Once again, no Beringer🤣 It almost feels like a private jet I had a bulkhead like this in front of my seat. They had a tray of snacks on it. 👍 Better electronics on the 777 What I thought would be cool, turned out to be a PIA Now I need to try an A380 and a Dreamliner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 1, 2020 #1965 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I don’t remember which ad I saw where each pax had a separate room, not just a pod or cubicle. The only drawback to our Upper Class was that our backs were to the windows as we were in a herringbone pattern. Can’t see anything on most of an over the water flight, but I enjoy seeing the airport coming closer and closer and I always loved seeing the hedgerows coming into Heathrow. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 7, 2020 Author #1966 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Update Pulled the trigger. Bought a place in Central Florida, but keeping the condo as our summer beach house.🏖 Edited April 7, 2020 by John&LaLa 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted April 7, 2020 #1967 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Wow. Sight unseen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 7, 2020 Author #1968 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Coralc said: Wow. Sight unseen? Pretty much. Last home in a finished section. Fit our needs. We visited in late February 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted April 7, 2020 #1969 Share Posted April 7, 2020 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Update Pulled the trigger. Bought a place in Central Florida, but keeping the condo as our summer beach house.🏖 Did the same thing 10 years ago when we purchased our house, had to sell the condo last year because the taxes doubled, insurance company required that the sliding glass doors and windows be replaced to comply with the new hurricane requirements. Also, the elevators had to be replaced which resulted in a hefty special assessment, then the A/C went out and the POA's kept going up every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted April 7, 2020 #1970 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 7, 2020 #1971 Share Posted April 7, 2020 9 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Update Pulled the trigger. Bought a place in Central Florida, but keeping the condo as our summer beach house.🏖 Wow, congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 7, 2020 Author #1972 Share Posted April 7, 2020 6 hours ago, JamesEM said: Did the same thing 10 years ago when we purchased our house, had to sell the condo last year because the taxes doubled, insurance company required that the sliding glass doors and windows be replaced to comply with the new hurricane requirements. Also, the elevators had to be replaced which resulted in a hefty special assessment, then the A/C went out and the POA's kept going up every year. Thanks, we're doing the assessment thing now. I'm sure another isn't far away. Last item to fix that's my responsibility is the water heater. Should have done that during the remodel in 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted April 7, 2020 #1973 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 9:51 PM, John&LaLa said: An owner has to match the contract. Some buyers try and use wording in the contract that is difficult to match. They have ten days to assume it. The HOA president will post an anouncement as soon as someone submits a valid contract. What does this mean, 'owner has to match the contract'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted April 7, 2020 #1974 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Congratulations John. I like the idea of keeping the condo. If nothing else a pre-stop for a couple of days before you cruise out of PC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 7, 2020 #1975 Share Posted April 7, 2020 14 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Update Pulled the trigger. Bought a place in Central Florida, but keeping the condo as our summer beach house.🏖 How far a commute to PC for your cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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