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Forum: Bahamas March 20th, 2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,997
Posted By beachnative
I'll take a sea day over Nassau anytime. We...

I'll take a sea day over Nassau anytime.

We usually don't get off the ship there. Unfortunately, lounging by the pool is problematic because smoke from the other ship's stacks often blows across...
Forum: Cozumel February 10th, 2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By beachnative
Yes, we have done S,S,M twice (different ports)...

Yes, we have done S,S,M twice (different ports) and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. It remains one of our favorite excursions.

In Cozumel they transported you the short distance to the resort...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 20th, 2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,984
Posted By beachnative
We are able to cruise often because we are...

We are able to cruise often because we are retired with NO debt. Debt is a killer of dreams. We made the choice at retirement to spend money on cruises rather than most other entertaining things...
Forum: Private Islands April 6th, 2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By beachnative
We have been several times when cruising on the...

We have been several times when cruising on the Monarch. It is my understanding that it is D+ and above.

Freedom doesn't offer it. However, the Freedom offers a nice lunch with officers on a...
Forum: Private Islands March 21st, 2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 691
Posted By beachnative
During the past year we have been on itineraries...

During the past year we have been on itineraries that scheduled Coco Cay 8 times and never had it cancelled. The closest that we came was on the Enchantment March 10 cruise when tender boarding was...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 21st, 2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 13,766
Posted By beachnative
I found a very dusty bathing suit top above the...

I found a very dusty bathing suit top above the closet. I gave it to the CD at the start of the Quest.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 26th, 2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 17,817
Posted By beachnative
I hesitated to post after reading the above, but...

I hesitated to post after reading the above, but here goes anyway:

We worked all our lives and took vacations when we could work them into our schedules and could afford them. When our son...
Forum: Italy Ports February 13th, 2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,682
Posted By beachnative
We have done both land and cruises in the Med. ...

We have done both land and cruises in the Med. They are completely different experiences.

Land: you are able to spend several days in one place and enjoy it during evening hours. We also like...
Forum: Private Islands February 9th, 2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By beachnative
We've been to Cocoa Cay 8 times during the past...

We've been to Cocoa Cay 8 times during the past year (as recent as late January this year. We've never been scheduled and had to miss it.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 2nd, 2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By beachnative
Sharon Sails: I forgot to tell you of the...

Sharon Sails:

I forgot to tell you of the shipboard "drunk" that stands out in my mind.

On a recent cruise we were invited to have dinner at the Captain's table (but with another officer). We...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 2nd, 2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By beachnative
We take land trips as well as cruises; they are...

We take land trips as well as cruises; they are so different. Cruising offers a "no brainer" atmosphere for relaxing. Taking organized tours in the ports also contributes to the relaxation. Landed...
Forum: Antigua February 1st, 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,618
Posted By beachnative
We took this tour last month (January) and LOVED...

We took this tour last month (January) and LOVED it. This is a "heart" and "culture" tour. It is not the typical cruise excursion. It is a very sweet visit in the home of a lovely lady followed by...
Forum: Need Help Using The Boards? Ask Here! December 4th, 2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,435
Posted By beachnative
Thanks for posting these instructions. I didn't...

Thanks for posting these instructions. I didn't realize that I had to be "out" of a thread to find the information I wanted. It makes good sense. Wow, no wonder I had difficulty at times.
...
Forum: Lose Before You Cruise September 29th, 2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By beachnative
Exercise, exercise, exercise...especially cardio...

Exercise, exercise, exercise...especially cardio to kick up the metabolism. Try to build some muscle to help burn fat. Exercising for 6 weeks while eating reasonably can often make a huge...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question July 25th, 2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,247
Posted By beachnative
The south end of Orient Beach.;)

The south end of Orient Beach.;)
Forum: Cozumel April 18th, 2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,950
Posted By beachnative
Cost: We're paying $88 per person on Royal...

Cost: We're paying $88 per person on Royal Caribbean.
Forum: Cozumel April 18th, 2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,950
Posted By beachnative
We did the "sister" tour when sailing the Mexican...

We did the "sister" tour when sailing the Mexican Rivera last October. This excursion was one of our absolute favorite of all cruises. If you take yourself too seriously or are uptight, this might...
Forum: Italy Ports June 25th, 2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By beachnative
We have stayed at the Hotel Monaco and Grand...

We have stayed at the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal twice; once in the main hotel and once in the "annex" which is equally as nice. We will stay there or the Hotel Rialto (have also stayed there) the...
Forum: St. Martin March 7th, 2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,421
Posted By beachnative
Any spot is fine however everything north of the...

Any spot is fine however everything north of the rock jetty feels like an American beach with a pretty backdrop. The best place to drop a towel and rent chairs on Orient Beach is Club Orient. The...
Forum: St. Martin March 7th, 2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By beachnative
We first visited the nude portion of Orient Beach...

We first visited the nude portion of Orient Beach about 10 years ago. We were on a shore excursion to the "clothed" portion but decided to "wander" down to the nude section (curious). One of the...
Forum: St. Martin March 7th, 2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By beachnative
In all the many times we've been to the bar at...

In all the many times we've been to the bar at Maho Beach I have yet to see a woman take advantage of the "topless" offer (darn). Watching the planes land is awesome.
Forum: Italy Ports February 4th, 2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,974
Posted By beachnative
Venice: we've stayed in Hotel Rialto (once)...

Venice: we've stayed in Hotel Rialto (once) which is at the foot of the Rialto Bridge and the Hotel Grand Canal (twice) which is very close to St.Mark's. Both are delightful hotels and both are on...
Forum: Florida Departures January 20th, 2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By beachnative
This is our first time driving to and parking at...

This is our first time driving to and parking at a Florida port. Is there plenty of parking? We are considering spending the day on the beach and arriving at the port at 3pm...1 1/2 hours before...
Forum: Italy Ports July 19th, 2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By beachnative
We are followers of Rick Steves......however, his...

We are followers of Rick Steves......however, his maps and directions for that walk are not that easy to follow. (My biggest complaint about Rick is his maps that are "not drawn to scale" and leave...
Forum: Italy Ports July 19th, 2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,686
Posted By beachnative
Allow plenty of time. We just returned. ...

Allow plenty of time. We just returned. Our train went underground and STOPPED. We were on a local train without AC and no English speaking people anywhere. Needless to say, the thought of...
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