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Forum: East Coast Departures September 18th, 2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Hi Austcruiser. As far as I know, there is no...

Hi Austcruiser. As far as I know, there is no tipping expected at retail stores in the US - unless, for example, you are having your hair done in the salon or lunch in the restaurants at department...
Forum: East Coast Departures September 18th, 2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Edited to add: Despite that the law requires NYC...

Edited to add: Despite that the law requires NYC taxi drivers to take you to your destion within the City limits, I wouldn't press it if a driver said he/she didn't know the way and didn't want to...
Forum: East Coast Departures September 18th, 2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Many taxis in NYC also have GPS Navigational...

Many taxis in NYC also have GPS Navigational Systems. By law, taxi drivers are required to take passengers to any destination within the five boroughs. However to taxi drivers, some destinations are...
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Just to mention so no one is taken aback by the...

Just to mention so no one is taken aback by the fare: NYC taxi fare prices have increased, as mentioned previously on another thread.

This website might be helpful http://www.taxifarefinder.com/
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Yes, that would also be my suggestion from those...

Yes, that would also be my suggestion from those destinations, but I wasn't talking about Fort Green or Boreum Hill; I mentioned taking a cab from Court Street to the Pier. Very different.
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
partial quote LOL, great line Pepper! ...

partial quote

LOL, great line Pepper!

Allowing an hour and half sounds reasonable; I understand what you mean about some drivers not knowing the way to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. That's...
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Happy to have given you a good laugh . Note that...

Happy to have given you a good laugh . Note that I suggested the possibility of taking the subway to Court Street & getting a taxi there. The Court Street subway station is in an area that is very...
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,872
Posted By Salacia
Yes, I'd say about 25-30 minutes as Underwatr...

Yes, I'd say about 25-30 minutes as Underwatr indicated is about average. But it depends on several factors: weather, the day of the week, possible parades, street fairs, demonstrations, security...
Forum: New England August 2nd, 2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,221
Posted By Salacia
PARTIAL QUOTE Hi Bob. Here's a recent...

PARTIAL QUOTE

Hi Bob. Here's a recent thread regarding transport from Red Hook to Manhattan http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1667437

Wishing you a wonderful voyage,
Salacia
Forum: Cruise Critic News & Feature Articles June 9th, 2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By Salacia
...and I can hear the dropping of coins! That...

...and I can hear the dropping of coins! That product placement during the Tony Awards must have cost RC a pretty penny.

And Actor's Equity certainly isn't happy about it since the performers on...
Forum: East Coast Departures May 9th, 2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Salacia
Boytjie, great photos! What was your vantage...

Boytjie, great photos! What was your vantage point? A chopper? Nicely done, and thanks for sharing. Regards, -S
Forum: East Coast Departures April 30th, 2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By Salacia
Hi Keuka Lake Sailor. Yes, your dinnermate will...

Hi Keuka Lake Sailor. Yes, your dinnermate will have not a problem getting a taxi from the Redhook pier to The South Street Museum (not Southview Seaport, or he/she might wind up in Staten Island!)....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 22nd, 2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,321
Posted By Salacia
Scrapnana, no, I haven't tried them, but last...

Scrapnana, no, I haven't tried them, but last December on QM2, I saw crew members in uniform purchasing Sea-bands in the shop. On a previous QM2, there was a large group of Chinese people, many of...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 22nd, 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,321
Posted By Salacia
Leucothea, looking forward to reading your...

Leucothea, looking forward to reading your article :) I sip Ginger Ale whenever I start to feel queezy, and it works for me. Also, when the sea is acting up, fixing my eyes on the horizon also helps....
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance January 20th, 2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,293
Posted By Salacia
Underwatr, I think that's safe bet. From...

Underwatr, I think that's safe bet.

From what I've been reading, it's the Passenger Contract that is the document most deserving of focus. -After that, it is the travel insurance policy. Also, if...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance January 18th, 2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,293
Posted By Salacia
I've purchased several different travel insurance...

I've purchased several different travel insurance policies for several different cruises. The details for each policy were different. Various riders include medical coverage, repatriation of remains...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance January 17th, 2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,293
Posted By Salacia
Hi ednria. I agree that it will be an an...

Hi ednria. I agree that it will be an an interesting trial to observe, and I hope all of us who enjoy ocean voyages will follow the trial and show cruise lines (and insurance companies) that we are...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance January 17th, 2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,293
Posted By Salacia
Barry, you're right, it really is important to...

Barry, you're right, it really is important to read the fine print of travel insurance policies. Also, if it becomes necessary to litigate to recover losses, the laws of the country in which the ship...
Forum: Cruise News December 7th, 2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,187
Posted By Salacia
Pushka, I think you hit a note ... a happy medium...

Pushka, I think you hit a note ... a happy medium is what I have experienced on my QM2 voyages. Yes. I didn't recognize that until you mentioned it. Thanks. - S.
Forum: Cruise News December 7th, 2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,187
Posted By Salacia
Cruachan, yes, that is very sad. Has the world...

Cruachan, yes, that is very sad. Has the world gone mad once again - like a virus that grows and gets really nasty?
In both news accounts, people reacted, for no benefit to themselves - and at...
Forum: Cruise News December 6th, 2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,187
Posted By Salacia
PARTIAL QUOTE ...or unless somebody...

PARTIAL QUOTE


...or unless somebody wants you to!

Anyway, whether she fell accidentialy, intentionally or was pushed, it's a tragic story, especially considering she was only 26 years old....
Forum: East Coast Departures August 14th, 2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Posted By Salacia
self edited.

self edited.
Forum: East Coast Departures August 14th, 2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Posted By Salacia
Mysticalmother, I'm sorry if my previous post was...

Mysticalmother, I'm sorry if my previous post was not clear: you can achieve your goal as stated that you are "very keen not to miss the opportunity of paying our respects to those who perished on...
Forum: East Coast Departures August 13th, 2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Posted By Salacia
Hi Mysticalmother. As others previously wrote, if...

Hi Mysticalmother. As others previously wrote, if all aboard is 5pm, you likely will not have time to visit the new Memorial. (Just to mention that a quick subway ride will get you from Manhattan to...
Forum: Italy Ports June 6th, 2011, 12:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,797
Posted By Salacia
cruisngnut, I would also recommend the ship's...

cruisngnut, I would also recommend the ship's tour because the hydrofoil will not make the voyage Capri/Naples if the sea is rough. I learned that in 2005 when the hydrofoilil cancelled and we had to...
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