Rare cruisetonowhere10 Posted April 9 #101 Share Posted April 9 4 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said: Packing Notes When checking more than one bag I distribute everything evenly between the two so I don't have all, say shorts in one bag and all shirts in the other. Why? In case one is delayed. I'm not a packing cube person. I know people love them and I can see how they are helpful but when you bring what I do and need to get it all in, I have become very creative with a combination of rolling, folding, you name it. 😂 My carry-on has 'Must Have' items. There are clothes that will be shifted to the checked bags for going home which in turn gives some room for souvenirs. If I buy any type of liquor (from islands) that of course goes in a checked bag. Since staying at a hotel pre-cruise, I make sure what I need is easily accessible but with 2 nights, I'm going to have to dig a little deeper in my suitcases. Hehe Why do I have so much? I honestly would love to bring more. Clothes. I need multiple outfits for each day. Not being able to wash clothes and being in a hot climate, I don't wear shorts twice. Plus, I like the way they fit and feel from just being washed/dried (hung or dryer). A skirt for dinner? That's easy to wear twice. I normally wouldn't but on a cruise I only have it on for a few hours. I will send at least one bag of laundry out and there are items I'll wash in the sink. One item I have cut back on: Shoes. My first cruise, I brought 10 different pairs. 10! ...for a 4-night cruise. 😂 I learned. I don't bring that many now, even for a 10-night cruise. Toiletries. I have many. I'll leave it at that. 🤣 🍹 I’ve worked to reduce shoes as well. I’m with you on the multiple outfits but I can usually make it happen in a carry on sized suitcase if we are talking a few days (7 plus is hard.) It’s also way easier if it’s a bathing suit vaca… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtampagirl Posted April 9 #102 Share Posted April 9 On 4/5/2024 at 6:34 PM, PinkSandGirl said: Yes. That's what we're thinking. Her 90 days will fall during our sailing. Thank You! =). Nice, you were did the same itinerary. 🍹 Yes, it's her last sailing before her vacation. We were on the March 22nd sailing, same itinerary. Make sure you attend Captain Kate's question and answer session in the theater. Ours was on the last sea day and lasted an hour. The place was packed! Our friends will be on your cruise. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasd4430 Posted April 9 #103 Share Posted April 9 5 minutes ago, newtampagirl said: Yes, it's her last sailing before her vacation. We were on the March 22nd sailing, same itinerary. Make sure you attend Captain Kate's question and answer session in the theater. Ours was on the last sea day and lasted an hour. The place was packed! Our friends will be on your cruise. Enjoy! Day 81 on you tube, says she extended her contract for another couple of weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtampagirl Posted April 9 #104 Share Posted April 9 3 minutes ago, Vegasd4430 said: Day 81 on you tube, says she extended her contract for another couple of weeks. LOL I just watched that and was going to make an update! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoe38 Posted April 9 #105 Share Posted April 9 7 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said: Packing Notes When checking more than one bag I distribute everything evenly between the two so I don't have all, say shorts in one bag and all shirts in the other. Why? In case one is delayed. I'm not a packing cube person. I know people love them and I can see how they are helpful but when you bring what I do and need to get it all in, I have become very creative with a combination of rolling, folding, you name it. 😂 My carry-on has 'Must Have' items. There are clothes that will be shifted to the checked bags for going home which in turn gives some room for souvenirs. If I buy any type of liquor (from islands) that of course goes in a checked bag. Since staying at a hotel pre-cruise, I make sure what I need is easily accessible but with 2 nights, I'm going to have to dig a little deeper in my suitcases. Hehe Why do I have so much? I honestly would love to bring more. Clothes. I need multiple outfits for each day. Not being able to wash clothes and being in a hot climate, I don't wear shorts twice. Plus, I like the way they fit and feel from just being washed/dried (hung or dryer). A skirt for dinner? That's easy to wear twice. I normally wouldn't but on a cruise I only have it on for a few hours. I will send at least one bag of laundry out and there are items I'll wash in the sink. One item I have cut back on: Shoes. My first cruise, I brought 10 different pairs. 10! ...for a 4-night cruise. 😂 I learned. I don't bring that many now, even for a 10-night cruise. Toiletries. I have many. I'll leave it at that. 🤣 🍹 Kelly Travel Safely 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare love2crews. Posted April 9 #106 Share Posted April 9 (edited) Looking forward to following along. Thanks for taking us with you! Edited April 9 by love2crews. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 9 Author #107 Share Posted April 9 Flight ✈️ Checked ✔️ In. Have Boarding Passes. Crazy is an understatement for how I feel right now. 🤣 🍹 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 10 Author #108 Share Posted April 10 Hi! On our way to the airport! ✈️ Craziness always to get ready but it always gets done. 🥳 🍹 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisetonowhere10 Posted April 10 #109 Share Posted April 10 21 minutes ago, PinkSandGirl said: Hi! On our way to the airport! ✈️ Craziness always to get ready but it always gets done. 🥳 🍹 You go!!! Can’t wait to read your posts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 10 Author #110 Share Posted April 10 Just boarded. Oh boy... 🍹 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 10 Author #111 Share Posted April 10 Current view. 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 10 Author #112 Share Posted April 10 Pre-boarding Woodford & Ginger 🍹 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 10 Author #113 Share Posted April 10 Just pushed back. Did I say I get nervous when flying? Especially take-off. Used to love it when I was little. I pray, make the sign of the cross ✝️ 🙏 and hope all is well. Here we go! Next stop...Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🍹 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 10 #114 Share Posted April 10 Safe travels ! Beyond awaits ! mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 11 Author #115 Share Posted April 11 Hello from 34,000 feet +- above. Some turbulence along the way. Have to stay seated. Friendly flight crew. I feel us descenting already. The pilot is getting us in way early. We ate. Have had some cocktails. They are out of Woodford now between my dad and I and another guy in the cabin. 😂 A rainbow. Saw multiple ones. Did you know they are circles from above? I learned that when I was in Maui. 🍹 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICANTWAITTOCRUISE Posted April 11 #116 Share Posted April 11 So excited for you. We met you on our October 22 beyond cruise when I recognized you from your postings! I said are you pink sand girl!? We met you and your parents and bf! We are sailing on the 27th on the Apex and then the Apex trans with future cruise credit as well! I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 11 Author #117 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Landed safe! Have all of our baggage! Waiting for shuttle. 🍹 Edited April 11 by PinkSandGirl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 11 Author #118 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Hotel All checked in. Nice like the last time we stayed. Very accommodating and friendly. Le Meridien Dania Beach. It may be by the airport but you wouldn't know it/think so. I'll post room pics that I took but wanted something to snack on so came to the lobby bar for a snack and cocktail. 🍹 Espresso Martini - for me Ocho Old Fashioned - for my dad Grilled Chicken Panini Bar Hotel Sign Edited April 11 by PinkSandGirl 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 11 Author #119 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Good morning from sunny, breezy Fort Lauderdale! Some clouds come and go. It was morning when I started typing this. 😉 I fell asleep before setting my alarm but woke up when my mom called. Slept well. They were getting ready and then going to check out the Club Breakfast. I quickly got ready - an achievement for me 😆. Didn't know if the options would be enough but it was. Friendly service. After we sat for a bit and talked we came to the lobby to check in for tonight's stay. Same rooms. (When I originally booked, it was just for tonight). Since then we have been hanging out in the lobby talking and enjoying some drinks. It is surprisingly not crazy hot or humid. It wasn't last night either. Update: I have tried typing this up a few times now. 😉 Our wonderful family friend was picked up at 2:00pm and she is on her way to Naples. We'll meet back up on the 22nd. My mom and dad have some luggage rearranging they are doing. I have some computer work and then want some pool time. My boyfriend is en route. I didn't tell that story yesterday. I will. 😉 Palm Trees when I opened the curtains this morning! 🌴 ❤️ Will post more pics and also give travel day details. 🍹 Edited April 11 by PinkSandGirl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 11 Author #120 Share Posted April 11 Pre-Cruise Arrival We used to fly in the morning of. Never had a problem but can't imagine doing that now. Then started arriving the day/night before. I have to say, I like the 2 day before arrangement. Today isn't a crazy, frantic day. 🥳 🍹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 11 #121 Share Posted April 11 your Dania Beach hotel seems better than the Wyndhan, Dania Beach where we stayed.. It was on the main road.. traffic buzzed by as we walked to the only restaurant nearby (it was excllent) Hotel was not really worth $300/ night we paid in January. Not the greatest neighborhood.. old and seedy. The semi roof top pool was not appealing...so we just bided our time while waiting to check in and then left as soon as we could the next day We skipped the pricey bkfst buffet set out in a bar/ counter..ugh! At least they sold us a bagel with our coffee. Spirit Airline staff stays there so maybe that's why it was not very big on any luxuries or amenities. It was a convenient but winding, drive into the port, but we would not stay there again! We are booked near the Convention Center and 17th St. next! Hope your stay and boarding go well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaranaman Posted April 11 #122 Share Posted April 11 Palm trees 🌴 - I could sure use some of those in my view right now! Miserable rainy day, here in S. Ontario, and not much greenery to speak of yet. Enjoy your pre-cruise stay! ~Bernadette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkgriswold Posted April 11 #123 Share Posted April 11 👍 Traveling at a slower pace can add so much to a vacation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted April 12 #124 Share Posted April 12 Following along. We're on our first Celebrity cruise on Beyond in July. The wind has been non stop here since last October. No humidity yet, it's been so nice but I dread what is to come. Have a wonderful cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #125 Share Posted April 12 (edited) Back in Time - Travel Day. Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 There were supposed to be 5 of us flying but there were 4. My boyfriend, on Monday, decided he didn't want to fly so he took the train. He is still currently on it due to weather delays along the way. His ETA is now 9:12pm. Over the years he has become very NOT fond of flying and after our flight experience last year, he was way too nervous so decided he couldn't fly. He is currently still booked for the return flight though. Mercedes Sprinter picked us up. Nice driver. Huge vehicle! The driver said it was good we had that for the luggage. 😂 We have the same vehicle for when we go home. The limo/car service is one we've used before. Very happy with them. Nice drivers, safe and vehicles are clean and new. Traffic wasn't bad at all getting to the airport. PHL - Philadelphia International Airport We flew out of Terminal C. All of our luggage was unloaded. Thanked the driver and in we went. Question: Why do doorways into places, like an airport, have a lip to get in? The luggage does not wheel properly over the threshold...especially when you have 3 suitcases you are wheeling. 😆 The counters and kiosks were closed in C so we went to B (right next to it). It was SO busy. Looked for Priority. All the way at the other end. The kiosks weren't working properly in the Priority section. 2 people working at the counter. Once we got up there, the guy was very efficient and friendly. Our friend had a wheelchair assist noted in the reservation. A gentleman came right over. Verified where we were going and we were all able to go. He took us to an elevator. Asked if we needed to use the bathroom. He said it was nuts upstairs. Hehe. Little did we know for ourselves. The elevator opened right up to TSA. He took her and us to a separate line. It took awhile to get through because they were really looking at everything (via the scanner). I'm fine with that as long as they do that for everyone going through - want to be safe! We passed 😄 (except our friend had an expensive shower gel taken). I gave her baggage guidelines to follow. 😉 The bottle wasn't full so she thought that would be OK but the bottle size was larger than allowable so that's a no go. We arrived to Gate C22. The airport was SO busy yesterday. SO busy! We didn't go to the Admirals Club due to time and location. I went searching for evian. No where. The stores that previously had it, did not. Bought another brand. I then found a Starbucks to get an Iced Tea. My mom and dad each went to get a drink and snack. Boarding was on time. (The plane arrived just before we got to the gate). Group 1 boarding 6:16pm. This post is already a book 😄 so I'll start a new one that picks up with boarding. 😉 🍹 Edited April 12 by PinkSandGirl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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