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daetchief

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  • Location
    Honolulu HI
  • Interests
    Cabinet Making, Golf, History
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Regent Seven Seas
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Saint Petersberg RS

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  1. You gain an interesting perspective when you step away from the Regent Seven Seas, cruise / airfare scenario, and look at bulk purchasing of flights from a different angle. I am making a business trip from my home in Honolulu to a mainline city for a conference. It’ll be the company that is paying for the air transportation. Their concern, of course, is that I get to my conference and that I get back. My company is not in the business of employee airline satisfaction. My airline tickets are costing a mere $430 each way – two and from Honolulu - which is unheard of. The flights that are available to me are not on my preferred airline; are not when I was hoping to fly and the seat choices [a month out] are limited. My main choices were: 'Do I want to spend time in airports or arrive at an ungodly hour?' But, I will make the conference... ‘Regent’ is in a similar commerce. They’re selling you a CRUISE and they’re providing you the MEANS to get to and from it. They’re not selling an airline experience. [Although I get it - the Cruise starts at the airport in many people's minds] I think that it is always best to do your own flight arrangements or pay the deviation/up sale [if necessary] to ensure a satisfactory airline experience. Rely on Regent to ensure you're on the bus to the ship... For the record, 5 out of 6 Regent cruises we’ve taken we used Regent Air and we’re satisfied. Not Emirates Air satisfied, but commercial air satisfied. The other cruise we did the air ourselves - ran into problems in a connecting airport and ended up in front of airline ticket agents for hours ensuring we could arrive in Miami before the ship sailed; had to spend the pre-cruise night at Dulles, not the Mandarin - I got what I paid for that time too.
  2. It'll cause envy and jealousy - but you DO have a WiFi hotspot inside your phone [I'm assuming). You'll be pierside and should have a good cell signal [I'm assuming]. Find the most comfortable, quiet place on deck and run your meeting. Use your phone as your WAP. I don't know which ship you'll be on but I suggest something like the Horizon Lounge on Mariner and Voyager or Pool Grill should do. Neither should be in full operation that morning [I'm assuming] but it should give you the connectivity/privacy/atmosphere necessary for your meeting. If your Husband is running the meeting - he gets to call the shots? [I'm assuming...😊]
  3. I can truly relate to your story and my emotions are in line with what was expressed. I know ‘of’ the USS Grayling - might have seen it in SanFrancisco or Pearl Harbor (Subic Bay?) My levity for the complexities of the Submarine Service are based on a foundation of true respect and the knowledge that I wouldn’t have passed muster within their ranks.
  4. My first Regent voyage on Mariner was the BEST Regent cruise I ever went on. Nancy, my first girlfriend was the MOST PERFECT woman [girl?] I've ever met. My first experience with a girl [but not Nancy] I had will always rank in the HIGHEST realms of my memory. I try not to compare recent experiences with those of the past . . .
  5. And pay attention to the 'Up to...' wording. The "Up to $10,000.00" savings could apply to the Regent Suite, not necessarily the Veranda Suite...
  6. If you haven't been on a Regent Cruise before and if fact, you haven't been on any cruises in the last two decades, I would suggest, before committing the $1000.00 a day for a Concierge Suite, you go on a mainstream cruise on a mainstream line. Otherwise you will assume that either what is on Regent is similar to the $100 per day charged by or you might think it should be like the Bravo Series 'Below Decks' where a preference sheet is guiding each server prior to your boarding. Sadly, I disappointed some very close friends with my 'hype' of what Regent was, and it turns out they had no idea of what Carnival was... And didn't see the value...
  7. Arrived in Stockholm at 0630 from Honolulu [NOT direct] three days before the cruise. We were the only Regent guests on the flight. We were greeted by two Regent Reps who asked to carry our bags to an awaiting car, wisked to our Regent Hotel and the by 0930 we were in our room. Your results could differ, but it is possible for all the dominoes to align.
  8. Another pleasing aspect to sending out hanging items is that they come back in nice Regent Garment Bags. I hope Regent doesn't mind but I still have mine... And the bags that my shoes were in when I left them outside my door at night... They're beautiful, and they make Great Gifts! 😉
  9. Inappropriate Dress falls into same category to me as Pornography... I cannot describe it; but I know it when I see it...
  10. I empathize and agree with you. All the compassion in the world won't substitute for knowing one's limitations - and never go it alone - always have a spotter. But, never say die! I once took an elderly friend <back> to the golf course because he wished he could play once more. I said "We'll go! It doesn't matter if you complete the round or not; what's the worst thing that could happen?" He said "He could Die!"; to which I agreed with him but told him "You would die on a Golf Course..." He smiled... He played 5 holes - rode the last 4 holes out on the cart...
  11. I would like to thank everyone who have shown understanding of mobility challenged travelers on Regent ships. I also apologize if you were ever impacted negatively while someone was doing their best to keep things moving. My wife is slow but capable. I stay close to her constantly to assist her as much as I can. She is usually on the pier trying to get aboard the tour buses and settled before everyone comes down - and stays aboard until everyone else is disembarked. Fortunately, I'm still blessed with good mobility, but I am reminded daily that each day of mobility is a gift that could be taken in an instant. Lament not about how someone else's limitations impact you. Find it in your heart to thank 'Him' for your freedom and assist as you can - or need to.
  12. The bottle was purchased at a quality bottle store. I then took it to an awards / engraving store [with a 250ml JW Blue test bottle] and asked them to verify their laser equipment would work before going after the big bottle. The results were impressive. Cost $65.00 over the cost of the spirits.
  13. Maybe a few degrees off the subject line, but it was interesting to note that on a Splendor cruise this fall I gifted my BFF a 750ml bottle of JW Blue [appropriately laser engraved bottle] and although I thought the F&B Manager might take issue with it coming aboard, he didn't bat an eye. Two notes: There wasn't a rush to open the bottle as the included offerings were more than adequate. And, Drink what you like - and bring your elixir if you need to - to ensure YOUR happiness.
  14. I wouldn't trade my "Included Excursions" Regent experiences for a Million Dollars! But, There a few though, that I wouldn't pay a nickel to repeat...😎
  15. Mark Twain once opined: It is opinions that keeps the horserace interesting... I agree. The sundae was good. Won't replace champagne sorbet as a overall winner. My LW would say, "You don't know what's Good! I'll take your sundae!" For me: Foie Gras is a head scratcher. LOVE Caviar!
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