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Forum: Florida Departures February 7th, 2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 370
Posted By hawaiilvr
We rented a car from Budget - they met us at the...

We rented a car from Budget - they met us at the pier - and went to Sea World. Had plenty of time and had a lot of fun.

Having been there also while not on a cruise, I spent an afternoon at...
Forum: Alaska February 6th, 2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By hawaiilvr
I find it pretty disturbing that the very thing...

I find it pretty disturbing that the very thing the cruise ships want to highlight is the same thing they want to harm.
Forum: Alaska February 5th, 2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By hawaiilvr
Loosening of Discharge Rules

Found this article in the Anchorage Daily News:

http://www.adn.com/2013/02/04/2777212/alaska-house-passes-bill-loosening.html

Very interesting. Doesn't seem like a good idea to me at all.
Forum: West Coast Departures January 31st, 2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,150
Posted By hawaiilvr
Yes, that price is for coach tickets. That...

Yes, that price is for coach tickets. That Marriott Courtyard is a great hotel. We have stayed there several times. If you're at all interested in baseball, the Mariners stadium is close by - a...
Forum: West Coast Departures January 30th, 2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,150
Posted By hawaiilvr
I'll let you know in May. Here's what we've got...

I'll let you know in May. Here's what we've got planned (and have already paid for):

Fly to Seattle on Saturday - take light rail to Pioneer Square station and stay at Marriott Courtyard on 2nd...
Forum: Alaska January 9th, 2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,505
Posted By hawaiilvr
Thanks for this info! I reserved a car in...

Thanks for this info! I reserved a car in Skagway through Avis and it was $89. I'm glad I did this in advance. It would be quite disappointing to show up and be turned away.

Your pictures are...
Forum: West Coast Departures January 2nd, 2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By hawaiilvr
Thanks for the quick replies! Looks like a good...

Thanks for the quick replies! Looks like a good way to go. If only May would get here more quickly!
Forum: West Coast Departures January 2nd, 2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By hawaiilvr
Seattle LINK Light Rail Question

Good afternoon everyone. We are cruising on the NCL Sun out of Vancouver on May 20. We are flying to Seattle two days prior, meeting up with the rest of our group, and taking the Amtrak Cascade to...
Forum: East Coast Departures December 20th, 2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,033
Posted By hawaiilvr
We have flown to all three and have only two...

We have flown to all three and have only two words for you - LA GUARDIA
Forum: Bermuda September 4th, 2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,638
Posted By hawaiilvr
My DW is a power-shopper and even we came back...

My DW is a power-shopper and even we came back with little from Bermuda. There are some nice little shops in St. George's, the Dockyard, and in Hamilton. We bought some nick-nacks in each...
Forum: Bermuda June 4th, 2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By hawaiilvr
We used buses and ferries and had no trouble. ...

We used buses and ferries and had no trouble. One thing to remember, it is a small island, but it takes a long time to get from point a to point b on the bus. The speed limits are very slow. My...
Forum: Bermuda May 16th, 2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By hawaiilvr
Not to hog my own thread, but it looks like I may...

Not to hog my own thread, but it looks like I may have spoken too soon!

My wife and I had no problems getting around using public transportation. We used the "Special" bus from the Dockyard,...
Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By hawaiilvr
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Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,114
Posted By hawaiilvr
No Harbour Nights in Hamilton last Wednesday. As...

No Harbour Nights in Hamilton last Wednesday. As was stated above, it starts on the 18th.

Don't let taking a ferry discourage you from coming from the Dockyard. The ferries are efficient and...
Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By hawaiilvr
We bought three-day passes, just to have the...

We bought three-day passes, just to have the flexibility to change our itinerary as we saw fit. They were selling one-day and two-day passes, as well. Most people were just buying the three-day...
Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By hawaiilvr
We went to Crystal Cave and it was $20 each. We...

We went to Crystal Cave and it was $20 each. We thought it was pretty cool. The neighborhook is really nice and it is a quick bus ride from St. George. We stopped at Bailey's for some ice cream...
Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By hawaiilvr
Just got back today. No transportation problems...

Just got back today. No transportation problems using public transportation. If you really want a taxi, you don't need to book in advance. There are many at the Dockyard when you disembark.
Forum: Bermuda May 15th, 2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By hawaiilvr
Just back - transportation information

We just got off the NCL Gem from our fabulous week cruise to Bermuda. I'll write a whole review later, but I want to let people know about the transportation issues there.

We got off the ship...
Forum: Bermuda May 6th, 2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,197
Posted By hawaiilvr
One of the reasons we booked Bermuda was for the...

One of the reasons we booked Bermuda was for the availability and frequency of affordable and safe public transportation. We are not big into organized tours, preferring to study the destination and...
Forum: Bermuda May 2nd, 2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,917
Posted By hawaiilvr
We are going to spend some time on the Railway...

We are going to spend some time on the Railway Trail on the 3rd day. I was talking to my boss, whose wife was raised in Bermuda, and he told me it was essential to do at least a mile on the trail in...
Forum: Bermuda April 29th, 2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,917
Posted By hawaiilvr
Our plans are pretty simple: Day 1...

Our plans are pretty simple:

Day 1 (Wednesday) - Horseshoe Bay/Gibbs Hill Lighthouse/Hamilton Harbor Nights

Day 2 (Thursday) - St. George's area

Day 3 (Friday) Dockyard

Day 5 (Sunday)...
Forum: Bermuda April 29th, 2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By hawaiilvr
You can PM your email address to me and I'll...

You can PM your email address to me and I'll gladly send it to you as an attachment.
Forum: Bermuda April 29th, 2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,197
Posted By hawaiilvr
I'll be there on the Gem's first sailing next...

I'll be there on the Gem's first sailing next week. I'll post back and let everyone know how the bus situation is. I can't wait to get there!

I think that raising the fare a little would be a...
Forum: Hawaii November 10th, 2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By hawaiilvr
We rented a car in every port and did our own...

We rented a car in every port and did our own touring. I recommend the "Revealed" books (Kauai Revealed, Maui Revealed, etc) at your local library and plan your own excursions. Hawaii is an easy...
Forum: Bermuda September 27th, 2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,472
Posted By hawaiilvr
I realize this is two years later, but I want to...

I realize this is two years later, but I want to thank you for the slideshows. We are planning our cruise to Bermuda in May, 2011, and these slideshows put us over the edge from looking forward to...
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