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Forum: Italy Ports January 13th, 2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Jim Avery
We recommend a water taxi for airport/hotel trip....

We recommend a water taxi for airport/hotel trip. A bit pricey but worth it as it takes about 15 minutes as opposed to about an hour on the Vaporetto (water bus). Follow the signs to the docks. A...
Forum: Italy Ports December 6th, 2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By Jim Avery
We highly recommend Stefano with RomeCabs. Very...

We highly recommend Stefano with RomeCabs. Very dependable, knowledgeable, etc. Picked us up at Civitivecchia, transfer to hotel. Next day, Rome tour. He has all the permits and parks literally...
Forum: East Coast Departures November 25th, 2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,448
Posted By Jim Avery
I will second that Boston is an expensive city. ...

I will second that Boston is an expensive city. Even cheap hotels cost quite a bit. We always stay at the Marriott Long Wharf. Basically across the street from Faneuil Hall and easy walk to the...
Forum: Florida Departures October 20th, 2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By Jim Avery
Taxis right at the exit to the terminal. Short...

Taxis right at the exit to the terminal. Short cab ride to the airport rental area. Usually very efficient (in my exp.) and all the majors are there with lots of cars. We have gotten good rates...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe July 14th, 2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,113
Posted By Jim Avery
Depends on what you want to do. London is one of...

Depends on what you want to do. London is one of the world's great cities. If you have been to London a number of times, you might want to head down closer to Southampton. There are lots of nice...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe September 2nd, 2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,330
Posted By Jim Avery
On a recent trip to the UK, I was a bit surprised...

On a recent trip to the UK, I was a bit surprised to find out that banks no longer will change dollars for pounds. I had to change currency at money changers in train stations or at Marks & Spencers...
Forum: Italy Ports July 18th, 2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By Jim Avery
Stefano at Rome Cabs has done a fabulous job for...

Stefano at Rome Cabs has done a fabulous job for us. Nice vehicles, very dependable and knowledgeable. Search romecabs.com.
J.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 1st, 2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,440
Posted By Jim Avery
It does happen though. I was aboard QE2...

It does happen though. I was aboard QE2 Eastbound and in a very violent storm, the thick plate glass windows on the starboard side by the theatre entrance were broken in by the seas. We arrived in...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 1st, 2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,440
Posted By Jim Avery
That actually has been known to work on...

That actually has been known to work on occasion.:D
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 23rd, 2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,440
Posted By Jim Avery
Yes, that is exactly what was told to me when I...

Yes, that is exactly what was told to me when I was a very young, very green seaman.:eek:
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 23rd, 2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,440
Posted By Jim Avery
In response to the injection question, yes, it...

In response to the injection question, yes, it works very well. A short nap and you will be right the rest of the voyage. Well worth the cost to feel well. As a former Merchant ship Master, I too...
Forum: What Ever Happened To........??? January 24th, 2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,818
Views: 448,375
Posted By Jim Avery
Queen Mary, (The first one) Transatlantic. 1950....

Queen Mary, (The first one) Transatlantic. 1950. 27 cruises since.
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports March 31st, 2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,299
Posted By Jim Avery
If you go to the SeaDream Yacht Club board and...

If you go to the SeaDream Yacht Club board and scroll down to my October SeaDream I Italy review, this subject is addressed in some detail.
Jim.
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports March 19th, 2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,299
Posted By Jim Avery
We too used Rome In Limo for Florence/Pisa from...

We too used Rome In Limo for Florence/Pisa from Livorno. The service was flawless and we learned much local lore from the driver. Fully recommend them.
Jim.
Forum: Cruise Air March 18th, 2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By Jim Avery
We tend to avoid Delta at all costs. IMO they...

We tend to avoid Delta at all costs. IMO they are the worst of the worst.
Jim.
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