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Forum: New England September 10th, 2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,445
Posted By Oahucruiser
From where you are docked in Halifax it is a...

From where you are docked in Halifax it is a short walk along the boardwalk, which is right outside the terminal, to the heart of town. You can see everything there by foot. Perhaps a half day tour...
Forum: Spain Ports March 9th, 2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By Oahucruiser
Just a little warning. Barcelona is one of the...

Just a little warning. Barcelona is one of the most notorious cities, along with Naples and Rome, for pickpockets. Leave valuable watches, necklaces, credit cards, etc. in the hotel safe and only...
Forum: Australia & New Zealand Cruisers December 10th, 2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By Oahucruiser
Great and comprehensive photos. Thanks! She...

Great and comprehensive photos. Thanks! She looks great!
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe October 5th, 2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,932
Posted By Oahucruiser
In Barcelona we loved the Hotel Colon directly...

In Barcelona we loved the Hotel Colon directly across from the cathedral and on a quiet plaza. A block to La Rambla. Beautiful rooms and service. The rooms facing the cathedral have a small balcony...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe September 8th, 2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,177
Posted By Oahucruiser
The Dolphin is a good hotel, as Jim mentioned,...

The Dolphin is a good hotel, as Jim mentioned, and also the Holiday Inn is right across the street from the DeVere Grand. Both are in central locations.
Forum: Italy Ports July 8th, 2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By Oahucruiser
Be aware that nearly all of the fast trains (that...

Be aware that nearly all of the fast trains (that don't stop at many stations) between major cities require a reservation. Rail Europe can do this for you once you decide (via their web site or via...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 7th, 2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,317
Posted By Oahucruiser
As mentioned above, the train from London's...

As mentioned above, the train from London's Waterloo Station is easy and they are frequent - - about 3-4 per hour. Lots of taxis at Southampton Central to the pier which is not far away. All the taxi...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe September 29th, 2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,228
Posted By Oahucruiser
If you love mussels or dover sole, they are on...

If you love mussels or dover sole, they are on every menu at every outdoor cafe or restaurant and just delicious - a great lunch!
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports September 29th, 2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,670
Posted By Oahucruiser
We did the trip that is shown on the youtube...

We did the trip that is shown on the youtube video in a 42 passenger tour bus and had to back up at one point with the rear of the bus hanging slightly over the edge of the cliff. I think that was...
Forum: Pacific Islands, All September 26th, 2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Oahucruiser
Thank you, Mipps!! That is a lot more than the...

Thank you, Mipps!! That is a lot more than the rest of us found. We appreciate your time!

Patti
Forum: Pacific Islands, All September 25th, 2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Oahucruiser
Easter Island

Has anyone ever booked a private tour on Easter Island? A bunch of us from the QE2 would like to do an all day tour rather than the 4 hour excursions offered by the ship. We have googled private...
Forum: Hawaii September 24th, 2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Oahucruiser
Wyland (above post) is a great suggestion. You...

Wyland (above post) is a great suggestion. You could also try the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. It's very central, in the middle of Waikiki, across from the beach and sometimes has good rates. Always...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe September 24th, 2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By Oahucruiser
We used Battlebus for two all-day trips when we...

We used Battlebus for two all-day trips when we stayed in Bayeux. They were excellent, knew the history extremely well, told stories to make the history come alive and we were in a mini bus that held...
Forum: Hawaii September 21st, 2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,295
Posted By Oahucruiser
Vodka is available at the ABC stores as well as...

Vodka is available at the ABC stores as well as anything else you can think of. Not only are they on every corner, but occasionally there are two in one long block.

Aloha!!!
Forum: Hawaii September 14th, 2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Oahucruiser
The Aloha Tower is part of Aloha Tower...

The Aloha Tower is part of Aloha Tower Marketplace and is located on the harbor and is across from the central business district, the main downtown area about 15 minutes from the major hotel/tourist...
Forum: Hawaii September 9th, 2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By Oahucruiser
Ski Ninja ~ ~ I believe it should be comcast.com-...

Ski Ninja ~ ~ I believe it should be comcast.com- - - she had put comast.com Put the "c" in comcast and it should go through.

Aloha, Patti
Forum: Hawaii September 9th, 2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By Oahucruiser
Ski Ninja ~ ~ I believe it should be comcast.com-...

Ski Ninja ~ ~ I believe it should be comcast.com- - - she had put comast.com Put the "c" in comcast and it should go through.

Aloha, Patti
Forum: Hawaii May 20th, 2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Oahucruiser
The 3 NCL ships dock at pier 2 now and all other...

The 3 NCL ships dock at pier 2 now and all other ships from other cruise lines dock at pier 10 where Aloha Market Place is.

Aloha, Patti
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 17th, 2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By Oahucruiser
What happened to the Holiday Inn? I thought that...

What happened to the Holiday Inn? I thought that was available for booking and you had decided on it or was that full too? It's so convenient to be in the city on the day that you board the ship. I...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,424
Posted By Oahucruiser
Just a warning . . . the exchange rate on a ship...

Just a warning . . . the exchange rate on a ship is awful, very poor. Save some of your euros for Ireland and maybe change the rest of the euros to pounds while you are at home.
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 15th, 2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By Oahucruiser
Hi back to you, I'm glad that you made up...

Hi back to you,

I'm glad that you made up your mind and decided to stay in town for the one night. How about asking the DeVere Grand hotel if you can be put on a waitlist? If you really want a...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 14th, 2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By Oahucruiser
Chantal, I would guess that it depends on...

Chantal,

I would guess that it depends on how much you are willing to spend and how many nights you are going to be there. I have no idea what there is to do or what is near to the Holiday Inn...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 14th, 2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By Oahucruiser
I'm surprised that those 2 hotels are sold out....

I'm surprised that those 2 hotels are sold out. Don't know your dates but perhaps you are trying to book during the Southampton Boat Show when most everything is sold out. I went into a Holiday Inn...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 13th, 2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By Oahucruiser
I stayed there three years ago before a...

I stayed there three years ago before a transatlantic and have reservations to stay there again in July. It's a basic 3 star hotel, very clean and good sized rooms, friendly and helpful people...
Forum: Hawaii May 12th, 2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By Oahucruiser
There are no shuttle buses at the airport that go...

There are no shuttle buses at the airport that go to the pier. Taxis are plentiful and it takes about 20 minutes, depending on time of day and traffic. It's not that far.
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