gunnywife

We stayed at Premier Inn, as well. Nothing fancy, but clean and convenient for shopping, restaurants and cruise port. We were just there for one night. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. It was very good. Others traveling with us ate at nearby restaurants and enjoyed their meals. Would recommend the hotel with one problem. They do not have a toll free line so it's hard to contact them.

I started this topic a year ago and I just wanted to tell you we returned in July from a wonderful cruise to the British Isles. I had a great time. Granted there were things I didn't do or I did differently than on previous cruises but things turned out just fine. I had lots of help from family which made things a lot easier. My main problems were at Heathrow airport. If you have any disabilities at all please keep in mind it is a hard airport to navigate. Help is minimal. And using wheelchair assistance or using your own walker is very difficult. The crew were very helpful when getting on and off the ship. And I must say the crew on the Regal Princess were the very best. In all my 38 cruises this crew was totally the best. I'm thinking seriously of taking another cruise. This one to the Med - Greece and Rome. I can only hope these airports will be better for the disabled, But who knows. It is what it is and I'll cope with it. Just wanted you to know everything went fine for this old lady and i wouldn't be hesitant to do it again.

Please suggest the best person to send a letter of praise to about a recent cruise. i would appreciate 2 or 3 names

Both of you have been a big help and I truly appreciate it.

I have requested wheelchair assistance at airport. I am also taking a collapsible walker on this trip. My question -- is there some way the walker can be attached to the wheelchair or would I be better off just using the walker to navigate through Heathrow? I'm sure others have dealt with this issue and would appreciate your suggestions. I've been on many cruises but this is the first time I feel I might need a walker at the ports. Another question - will I have help getting off and on the ship with the walker. and how do I deal with the walker on a tender? I just want to be prepared for any problems that might arise.

Master Card or Visa? Are both ok to use in the British Isles? I know American Express isn't as popular due to the charges.

Trying to decide on how much euros and pounds to take on this cruise. I realize Europe is practically a cashless society and mostly credit cards are used.. But I might need money for incidentals such as a beer or coke. And also if I want to tip the bartenders, room service people and room stewards can I tip them in US dollars or would it be better to tip them in pounds?

We've booked Blackberry Cars. I've done all our communications by text and they get right back to me. I've checked several private transportations and they seem comparable in price. We won't be using them until June and we're flying in the day prior to the cruise so they will drop us off at our hotel. Hope all goes well.

Is there a problem getting a cab to and from the port to Edinburgh?

Benthayer: I wish we were going on the same cruise. You sound like a lot of fun and ready " to go with the flow" no matter what.

I have definitely decided to take the collapsible rollator. My carry-on fits right on the seat when I am using it. And if I get a wheelchair at the airport I'll do as you suggested and hold it on my lap. I'm not the only one doing this. Thank you all for your suggestions. Much appreciated.

If you use a rollator when you de-plane at the airport and you have a roll-on carry-on, a c-pap machine and a purse, how do you handle it all. That's my dilemma. right now I'm considering taking a rollator so I would have it on the cruise. But It would probably be easier to get a wheelchair at the airport. Please tell me about any experiences you might have had.

Sorry. Used the wrong words. Not invitation only. Tickets are needed. We took our grandkids and they loved it. With things being canceled during and after Covid I'm glad they still do the Ceremony. If I were to be spending any time in London I would definitely want to go again.

Several years ago we went to the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. It's held at night, around 9 pm by invitation only. You usually have to make your reservations well in advance. It is a wonderful experience and not to be missed. I would definitely recommend it.

I've decided to ignore the offer. I'm happy where I am. But thanks for the input. I appreciate it.