LIVE ALLURE OFTHE C’s. August 6-14, 2022 STORY TIME. Third edition.............DON'T ASK

[jimbri]

Looking forward to your review.  Enjoy!

[tampadee]

Following!

[cruisingpeople]

6 hours ago, Lionesss said:

And for now a quick heads up to anyone staying at the Embassy. We will be at the manager’s reception for the free drinks later. And when you see a classy lady that looks like Princess Kate. I’ll be the one sitting next to her.

😂🤣😀

[jmh2006]

Sorry to be late to the thread, but I am all caught up now after several good chuckles!!  Have a wonderful cruise on Allure Sue and a very happy anniversary to you and your DH!  I look forward to hearing all about your adventures! 😆

 

 

[BLiles1961]

What a fun report! We will be on Allure in November, so I'm eager to follow along. Have a great cruise!

[Lionesss]

So after all was said and done and the captain turned on the seatbelt sign mid flight it was just a couple bumps hand clenching the spouses hand. I knew I was ok because I did not have a repeat performance on the  breakfast.  

By the way the spouse got a Denver omelet fruit,  yogurt and he said it was good 

 

 

 

I got a  copycat version of banana waffles foster.fruit yogurt.  Since we ate before boarding it was mostly a sampling for us 

 

 

 

We opted not to start prepping our  livers till we land. 
 

Now after a 2 hour and 40 min flight and I am one of those girls with a shy bladder ( can’t P on a plane) thank god we were in the second row and the restrooms in the terminal were very close, and not crowded. Did my never ending watering act and off we went. 
 

Luggage arrived at carousel 1 in about 15 min. Walked to cab stand and off we went 

 

A $14.75 cab ride ( before tip). We arrived at the Embassy Suites and our room was ready.
 

 

Yes the Embassy is showing its age but the room is very clean. 
 

With Embassy loyalty

We received our 2 bottles of water.
And 8 drink coupons for managers social from 5-6:30 pm

 

In May the drink selections were acceptable.
 

I’ll check it out when we use our tickets. 
 

I did notice more homeless people on 17th street than before. And I guess I should have mentioned earlier. NO TRAFFIC!!!

 

More updated to come. 
 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

So we did our traditional shopping at Publix with our $5 off coupon. 
After our May cruise we signed up for their store membership. 
Got our suntan lotion hair spay…………..

 

Hiked over. 
Stopped at TJ Max to purchase some expensive quality shirts as souvenirs. I bit the bullet and got them anywhere from

$3.99-$6.99. Great sale. 
 

Made dinner reservations and I’ll post about that later. 
 

Oh there is a bunch of young kids running through the hotel like idiots. Could  get interesting 

Organizing suitcases now,  only want to lug around a purse backpack and one carryon tomorrow. 
 

 

 

[Lionesss]

Just a couple random pictures in /out of Embassy. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

 

 

Sorry to interrupt, but this pic reminded me to check on the progress of the new RCG HQ construction.

 

Nope, they have not restarted any work on that - kinda wondering if a good section of RCI staff will ever move back into an office envrionment or has remote work become permanent for some.

 

Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.

[Sea Dog]

Galveston right? Embassy Suites looks great as always I don’t know if we tried to book there or not. I like ES. Did you get a decent rate?

[Lionesss]

Oh. 
 

Forgot to share the Embassy amenities. 

[Lionesss]

1 minute ago, Sea Dog said:

Galveston right? Embassy Suites looks great as always I don’t know if we tried to book there or not. I like ES. Did you get a decent rate?

 

Fort Lauderdale 17th street. 
Well kinda sorta. 
We booked in February of this year for this visit. 

 

$215.00 tax included. 
 

 

Cleveland Hampton was more expensive $253.00. tax included 

[TravelGirlinDallas]

11 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

$215.00 tax included. 

And still no daily housekeeping!! I don't like this part of the "new normal". I guess it doesn't matter if people are just staying one night before a cruise.

[Sea Dog]

18 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

Fort Lauderdale 17th street. 
Well kinda sorta. 
We booked in February of this year for this visit. 

 

$215.00 tax included. 
 

 

Cleveland Hampton was more expensive $253.00. tax included 

 

Ok sorry my mistake. I can't keep track of everyone's cruises and where they originate. Good price I would take that.

[truffles2]

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

So after all was said and done and the captain turned on the seatbelt sign mid flight it was just a couple bumps hand clenching the spouses hand. I knew I was ok because I did not have a repeat performance on the  breakfast.  

By the way the spouse got a Denver omelet fruit,  yogurt and he said it was good 

 

 

 

I got a  copycat version of banana waffles foster.fruit yogurt.  Since we ate before boarding it was mostly a sampling for us 

 

 

 

We opted not to start prepping our  livers till we land. 
 

Now after a 2 hour and 40 min flight and I am one of those girls with a shy bladder ( can’t P on a plane) thank god we were in the second row and the restrooms in the terminal were very close, and not crowded. Did my never ending watering act and off we went. 
 

Luggage arrived at carousel 1 in about 15 min. Walked to cab stand and off we went 

 

A $14.75 cab ride ( before tip). We arrived at the Embassy Suites and our room was ready.
 

 

 

With Embassy loyalty

We received our 2 bottles of water.
And 8 drink coupons for managers social from 5-6:30 pm

 

 

 

What is Embassy Loyalty?  Same as Hilton Honors?  We always stay at Embassy and I have not heard of Embassy Loyaly.

 

 

[truffles2]

What a mess!  That is not what I posted!  I asked what Embassy Loyalty was.  Same as Hilton honors?  We always stay there and I have not heard the term Embassy loyalty.

[Lionesss]

1 hour ago, truffles2 said:

What a mess!  That is not what I posted!  I asked what Embassy Loyalty was.  Same as Hilton honors?  We always stay there and I have not heard the term Embassy loyalty.

 

The lady that checked us in said “ your gold members” so here is your water. I wonder what we get when we’re Diamond?

 

She also knew we were just shy of being Diamond. 
 

You see if you stay at an Embassy / Hampton and rest of their hotels owned by Hilton you get HILTON points. 
 

I guess I should have bee more specific on what was recognized  when we travel and book hotels (1-2 x per month) that Hilton owns we get the points. We have been a member for quite awhile. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

Stopped by the manager’s reception at the Embassy. 
They had a small selection of wine. A large dispenser of the drink.                          “ sex on the beach” and beer from tap. ( bud light ) and some mixes for cocktails. 
2 lines. One very very long. The other short. 
I guess people should look around and utilize the shorter line. 
 

 

 

To go with you drinks.—-
Also chips salsa thousand island dressing cucumbers carrots and cauliflower. 

 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Lionesss

[coops]

4 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Stopped by the manager’s reception at the Embassy. 
They had a small selection of wine. A large dispenser of the drink.                          “ sex on the beach” and beer from tap. ( bud light ) and some mixes for cocktails. 
2 lines. One very very long. The other short. 
I guess people should look around and utilize the shorter line. 
 

 

 

To go with you drinks.—-
Also chips salsa thousand island dressing cucumbers carrots and cauliflower. 

 

How did you manage 8 drink coupons when it says in the paper 2 drinks per person?

[Lionesss]

I guess you can say I talk to much. When we checked in I just started talking away telling her how this is the 9 th time we are staying here. Love the place. People are so kind. Next thing she goes. Your so friendly. Here’s some extra drink coupons. 
You see they are double tickets   They only take one of these per drink. We have 4 drinks left. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

We usually UBER to COCONUTS  for dinner, but this year we decided to celebrate our anniversary at :

 

 

[Lionesss]

Fancy. Lighted menu on a stand. 
 

[Ocean Boy]

59 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We usually UBER to COCONUTS  for dinner, but this year we decided to celebrate our anniversary at :

 

 

I like the name. Hopefully the food did not disappoint.

[Sea Dog]

Sounds like a great place. Happy Anniversary! Need some food porn pics.

[Lionesss]

OMG 

 

Dinner was to DIE for. 

fresh hot rolls
 

Spouse had

lobster bisque 

filet

mash potatoes 

 

I had 

Caesar salad

chicken parmigiana 

pasta

Way too much food. 
I know I wasted 2/3 of it. 
 

Since we had pre dinner drinks at Embassy we just stayed with nature’s champagne ( H20).  
 

I am so stuffed. Did a short walk or should I say waddle back to hotel. 
 

Trying to get motivated to shower. 
 

Did I say I’m stuffed!