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lilybug

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  1. Well, lots of good tips here but bags are packed and once again, unsuccessful at packing light. We will be gone 19 days and cool weather, then perhaps hot weather. I admire those that can pull this off, but unless I get a special wardrobe for travel, so many things are not easily washed and worn. Also husband is famous for wearing his food on his shirts creating laundry problems! So for now, we will be lugging our bags around🙂
  2. This could be due to staff being very busy, but I sometimes think they just don't bother if you have the package that includes wine with lunch and dinner, after all, money has already been collected (along with gratuity). This may be viewed as cynical by some.
  3. I will buy bottles in port for cabin consumption and I will purchase bottles of Chianti from O because it is much less expensive than by the glass. Their corkage fee is way more than I normally spend for a bottle.
  4. Thank you for all the great ideas, very concise and to the point. We have a day before embarking, and a week in London/Stansted, total of 19 days abroad. We were each going to take two full size 25 or 26" suitcase, but now I'm hoping to get it down to one 25" and one carry on. I am so tired of lugging it around and we are not getting any younger. If I manage this, I'll be happy.
  5. I think one lightweight rain jacket will do. Right before we fly, I'll check the 10 day forecast and adjust if necessary!
  6. Yes, we are doing Belfast-Southampton the end of this month. Our daughter lives outside London and right now, they are having summer weather but I think I'll prepare for both chilly and warm.
  7. Thank you for all the drink information, prices about the same as nice restaurants. I only drink red wine and of course, my wine of choice is Chianti and I see it's one of the highest priced by the glass🙄. I'm hoping to bring some on board if I can purchase it in Belfast before boarding. I'll have my first glass in our cabin and purchase by the bottle for consumption around the ship.
  8. What is your best tip for packing light? I can't believe people can take a 7-10 day cruise (some even longer) with only a carry-on bag. Bring on your ideas! Thank you.
  9. Thanks for the idea, I'm going to check into Donegal Town.
  10. We will be getting off the ship in Southampton and need transportation to our hotel in London. What do you recommend?
  11. We will disembark on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Southampton. Do you recommend flying home to Miami from Gatwick or Heathrow and best way to get there from ship. Depending on flight time, we may stay near airport until the 10th. First time in this part of the world so all advice is welcome. Thank you!
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