Dr. Pam

OK.... so I will add my $.02 Cdn.....Oops $0.05 🤪 my bad! I also research and book my cruises on my own through the cruiseline and then shop around with the US big cruise agencies. THe OBC that they offer is amazing! However, I do not need hand holding onboard. Pam

Hi 🙂 If you are Aeroplan member (Star Alliance) then EVA Air might be a good choice coming from Eastern Canada. We are flying from YYC-YVR-HKG for a cruise on Celebrity Solstice. We are returning from SIN-TPE-YVR-YYC. Possibly the advantage is that all of the flights are with *Alliance. Singagpore Airlines, EVA airlines and Air Canada. I also think the idea of not having to clear customs 2x (once in US and then in Canada) is appealing......well it was to me!

I have reserved transfers for this weekend prior to starting on our cruise. A168 Limousine Hong Kong <a168hklimo@gmail.com> i have reserved a good size van to carry 3 adults and 5 large suitcases.

I believe TayTay is performing all week starting Saturday, March 2? Busy gal 🙂

You might want to update your thoughts on this thread after reading your new post........

Thank you for posting this info. I am sure other cruisers will take note. Pam

Hi there! Last minute questions for transportation off of the Celebrity Solstice to the JW Marriott in Singapore. We are 3 adults with possibly 5 large suitcases that would like to be off the ship by 8 AM. What is the general time spent going through immigration/passport control if we have completed the arrival info for Singapore. Any recommendations for private transportation as I am not sure if GRAB has a large enough vehicle. (Also, this is the weekend/week of the Taylor Swift concerts in Singapore.....probs more busy.) Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Pam

We are doing the above with private guides but using the ship's transportation to CentralWorld? where I believe we can take a quick taxi to the ST. REGIS. I was a bit nervous about traffic with a private driver. It is our first time to Thailand and Vietnam. Pam

OOPs, My bad!🙃I meant the Signature Suite, not the Reflection Suite. Sorry.

Hi Georgia, Also to note according to your copied snap, the Reflection Suite does not receive the real "bubbles" upon embarkation, does not receive daily bottled water, sodas and beer. We loved the Reflection when we cruised in a RS for the Mardi Gras in Feb 2020. We had debated between the Reflection and Royal Suite, as the amenities were the same. We just decided on the Royal Suite for the extra space. Certainly, cruising with Celebrity is changing as noted in their fine print. We have an upcoming sailing on the Solstice in a Royal Suite and this will give us a first hand indication on the direction/cutbacks on this line. After this, we will go forward with our "wallets" to determine future cruises. I hope things work out for the best. According to these boards, I am sensing a "bait and switch" category. Happy and Safe travels🙂 Pam

LOL🤪I do not think that us Canucks love our taxes. As you have noted, we do not have pennies in our currency anymore it is incorporated in our taxes. Always!🤣 As an aside, on your drive from Vancouver to Calgary, you will probably have to schedule your visit to Lake Louise as they are limiting the parking spots and tourist numbers. If you are looking to stay at the Chateau Lake Louise(stunning Fairmont style castle) you will have access to the hikes around the lake and the teahouse. If you are planning on a smaller more intimate stay in Lake Louise, I would most certainly recommend THE POST HOTEL (Boutique, European feel.)) Their dining room cannot be beat. And as always, the grande dame of mountain castle hotels, the Fairmont Banff Springs. You will be appreciative of the US $ having an advantage for vacations in Canada. (I know, because we have another home in MT, and we cringe at the exchange rate!🤑

Thank you to both of you for the info. I already have reserved 2 days in Vietnam with www.tourwithxuan.com. His company's reviews were great..... we shall see 🙂 We are getting excited! Pam

uMMMMH....So why does she not apply for a passport ASAP? PASSPORT>>WILL TRAVEL

I DID do this...thanks to one of your earlier posts and saved a considerable amount of points! YAY!😁Thank you! CC is a great forum to learn from others who have gone before us.