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Forum: France Ports May 15th, 2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 179
Posted By Hlitner
We have usually seen a few taxis waiting near the...

We have usually seen a few taxis waiting near the pier.

Hank
Forum: France Ports May 14th, 2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 179
Posted By Hlitner
Yes, it is possible but expensive. A taxi will...

Yes, it is possible but expensive. A taxi will cost you at least 50 Euros each way and there are seldom taxis waiting at Eze. Having your taxi wait for over an hour will add lots more Euros.... ...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 5th, 2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,342
Posted By Hlitner
It has already happened. One reason why so many...

It has already happened. One reason why so many Alaskan cruises depart from Vancouver, instead of Seattle, is that the cruise lines use the Canadian port to avoid the PVSA restrictions (and fines)...
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports April 4th, 2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,738
Posted By Hlitner
Its tough to answer this type of question for...

Its tough to answer this type of question for another person. Personally, we would probably opt for the half day tour and skip the Basilica of St John and the Virgin Mary House. If you taking a...
Forum: Italy Ports April 4th, 2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,608
Posted By Hlitner
I am scratching my head trying to remember which...

I am scratching my head trying to remember which rules were at which airport. But I believe that if you purchase booze at a duty-free shop inside FCO (in the secure part of the airport) they just...
Forum: France Ports April 4th, 2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By Hlitner
In Marseille, just about all the major rental car...

In Marseille, just about all the major rental car companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, etc) have offices located near the main St Charles Train Station. The best way would be to book a car in advance...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,342
Posted By Hlitner
Well, we can make a few statements with absolute...

Well, we can make a few statements with absolute certainty. Any involvement of the US Government will increase the cost to everyone! Any involvement of the US government will also probably increase...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 986
Posted By Hlitner
That is a bit strange. As far as we know, all...

That is a bit strange. As far as we know, all the major credit cards use the same international wholesale rate of exchange and then adjust their rate with their own fees. AMEX adds 2.7%. MC and...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 477
Posted By Hlitner
Rick Steves advice is exactly what we have...

Rick Steves advice is exactly what we have advised here for many years (even before Rick Steves). It you are going to ruminate about the subject, then by all means buy some Euros (or other currency)...
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports April 4th, 2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By Hlitner
I agree with everything posted by Margbem...

I agree with everything posted by Margbem (above). But we would add that there is an awful lot more to Malta then Valletta and the Mdna (love this place). And in Valetta there are lots of places...
Forum: Italy Ports April 4th, 2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By Hlitner
We actually saw a couple of this new vaporetto...

We actually saw a couple of this new vaporetto line (Vaporetto dell Arte) when we were in Venice a few months ago. The boats were pretty empty. They have their pros and their cons. The pro is that...
Forum: Italy Ports April 4th, 2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,115
Posted By Hlitner
The ruins at Pompeii are quite extensive and a...

The ruins at Pompeii are quite extensive and a first time visitor should have some kind of guidance (note I did not say guide). The Audio Tours (you get this near the entrance) is certainly a good...
Forum: France Ports April 4th, 2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By Hlitner
Well, its easy to accomplish if you simply rent a...

Well, its easy to accomplish if you simply rent a car and drive. Otherwise you will have to find some kind of private tour that is within your budget. When it comes to Les Baux and/or the Carrieres...
Forum: St. Martin April 4th, 2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,423
Posted By Hlitner
There is only one port on St Maarten (which can...

There is only one port on St Maarten (which can easily handle 4 large cruise ships at a time) and that is where you will be. The port has its own large shopping area, or you can take the inexpensive...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 986
Posted By Hlitner
Am wondering how much experience you have using...

Am wondering how much experience you have using Discover in Europe. Personally, we have not noticed much use (or acceptance ) of that card. And I should add, after receiving multiple marketing...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Hlitner
A majority of cruise passengers try to get to the...

A majority of cruise passengers try to get to the port by 1 pm. Personally, having taken an awful lot of cruises, we like to be at the port a little before noon with the hope that we can get on...
Forum: Spain Ports April 4th, 2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By Hlitner
Well that does limit your options. There is a...

Well that does limit your options. There is a luggage storage facility at the main train station, but that is simply a very inconvenient location when leaving on a cruise. So we would probably head...
Forum: Italy Ports April 4th, 2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By Hlitner
The train is fine if you simply want to go to the...

The train is fine if you simply want to go to the center of Verona although we do think that best thing in Verona is the amazing operas that are performed in the old Arena (the largest opera venue in...
Forum: France Ports April 4th, 2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 548
Posted By Hlitner
Villefranche is a tender port (there are no...

Villefranche is a tender port (there are no cruise ship docking facilities) and along with tendering comes delays. When your excursion brings you back to the port (at about 12:30) they will drop you...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,069
Posted By Hlitner
I think the OP is reflecting a bad trend we see...

I think the OP is reflecting a bad trend we see these days which is when folks decide to mind everyone else's business. Not good at all. This is not about being a "snob" but more about being just...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 986
Posted By Hlitner
We are also long time Amex users but avoid using...

We are also long time Amex users but avoid using the card whenever we are out of the USA. There are 2 reasons. There are many restaurants, B&Bs, and merchants that do not accept Amex because the...
Forum: Italy Ports April 3rd, 2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,092
Posted By Hlitner
Well, we were in Naples last October (twice) and...

Well, we were in Naples last October (twice) and in November. Does that count? lol
That being said not sure what it means either

Hank
Forum: Italy Ports April 3rd, 2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By Hlitner
We have witnessed taxis refusing the short fares...

We have witnessed taxis refusing the short fares to the P. Roma so it does happen. When we have lots of luggage (its always my fault as DW does a better job taking less) we do practice what we...
Forum: Italy Ports April 3rd, 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By Hlitner
Sometimes the best decisions can be left to the...

Sometimes the best decisions can be left to the last second. We were in Ravenna last fall on the Celebrity Silhouette and had a delightful day which we never bothered to plan :). We walked off the...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 3rd, 2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hlitner
DW and I started talking about this thread and...

DW and I started talking about this thread and wish we had kept records on our cruises so we had some statistics. But we can safely say we have been on over 60 cruises and spent somewhere near 3...
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