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2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Florida Departures May 12th, 2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 277
Posted By dinek1
Traffic can be very heavy and slow moving in...

Traffic can be very heavy and slow moving in Kissimmee area in the afternoon when you'd want to leave a game. Best, IMO, is to go to closest game of Nationals.
Forum: Italy Ports May 12th, 2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 262
Posted By dinek1
Thank you for the comment.

Thank you for the comment.
Forum: Italy Ports May 11th, 2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 262
Posted By dinek1
There's a Hop On Hop Off bus. I've been looking...

There's a Hop On Hop Off bus. I've been looking at it for a future cruise port stop.
Forum: Italy Ports April 29th, 2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By dinek1
Probably best not to pre-book anyway, just in...

Probably best not to pre-book anyway, just in case you decide not to go or are delayed in transit.
Forum: Italy Ports April 29th, 2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By dinek1
No need to pre-book entry. A guide book (or pages...

No need to pre-book entry. A guide book (or pages printed from internet) are good for both places. Buy your combo ticket at the Forum (not long lines), see the Forum, and then exit from Forum across...
Forum: Florida Departures April 28th, 2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By dinek1
Went to your link and it didn't work. I...

Went to your link and it didn't work. I copied/pasted it. Here's the link that works.

...
Forum: Photo & Camera Discussions April 28th, 2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,926
Posted By dinek1
My husband and I also have the vest.Was great...

My husband and I also have the vest.Was great when we took a flight to Europe with changing planes and when getting off the cruise each day. Kept everything needed n the vest. So much easier to have...
Forum: Need Help Using The Boards? Ask Here! April 21st, 2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By dinek1
Thumbs up Roll Calls are great!:) Get to "meet"...

Roll Calls are great!:)

Get to "meet" fellow cruisers in advance, sharing a lot of useful information.
Forum: Need Help Using The Boards? Ask Here! April 21st, 2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By dinek1
Go to the roll call for your cruise. ...

Go to the roll call for your cruise.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34

Once on that page, find cruise line and then the ship/departure
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 9th, 2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By dinek1
If you want to go on a cruise at that time, GRAB...

If you want to go on a cruise at that time, GRAB IT soon. Prices change constantly. Prices you mentioned are EXCELLENT!!
Forum: Greece Ports April 6th, 2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By dinek1
Once a Roll Call is set up for the cruise, there...

Once a Roll Call is set up for the cruise, there will be many people planning Small Group Tours.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,016
Posted By dinek1
DiscoverCard is now accepted in Europe. "You...

DiscoverCard is now accepted in Europe.

"You can use your card everywhere you see the Diners Club International acceptance mark in the following countries:
Austria
Bulgaria
Czech Republic...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 3rd, 2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,016
Posted By dinek1
It is not accepted everywhere. Also, good idea to...

It is not accepted everywhere. Also, good idea to have both VISA and Mastercard. Some places accept one only. Good idea to have some local currency, though they usually accept Euros and many places...
Forum: Italy Ports April 3rd, 2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,101
Posted By dinek1
We used Viator Tours http://www.viator.com/ ...

We used Viator Tours http://www.viator.com/
Excellent guide

Another good one with excellent reviews is Dark Rome Tours
http://www.darkrome.com/
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 19th, 2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By dinek1
So important to be careful no matter where you...

So important to be careful no matter where you are. I never carry a purse when leaving the ship.

Here's a link to CC article:
http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5271
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 7th, 2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,607
Posted By dinek1
We always travel that way, no matter how long a...

We always travel that way, no matter how long a trip. Does take some planning and willingness to follow through. As mentioned, shoes can be an issue but can be managed. On a plane, wear the bulkier...
Forum: First Time Cruisers January 1st, 2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,596
Posted By dinek1
I agree. Taking the cruise should be FUN and is a...

I agree. Taking the cruise should be FUN and is a vacation. :)

We always like the Garden Buffet so go there often. No special dress code other than must wear tops/bottoms and some kind of...
Forum: First Time Cruisers December 30th, 2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,596
Posted By dinek1
Simple works the best. I don't take a lot of...

Simple works the best. I don't take a lot of clothes when traveling. We took a Carnival cruise in September. Unlike some other cruise lines, I didn't like the buffet for dinner so we opted to go to...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance November 28th, 2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By dinek1
Some cruise travel agents include insurance if...

Some cruise travel agents include insurance if you book a 5+ day cruise with them. Insurance is booked for each person with the one reservation of all people cruising. Important, IMO, to have...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 24th, 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,662
Posted By dinek1
My niece's son, now 5, has been cruising since he...

My niece's son, now 5, has been cruising since he was 6 months old. He's been in kids programs on most of the 10 (!) cruises he's been on, including Norwegian. He loves the activities and is always...
Forum: G&L Roll Calls November 12th, 2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By dinek1
We've been to Egypt twice so when on a cruise...

We've been to Egypt twice so when on a cruise that stopped in Alexandria for 2 days, spent the time seeing that area. Spent a lot less money than people who went to Cairo on long bus trip.

I read...
Forum: G&L Roll Calls November 12th, 2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By dinek1
We booked the Jerusalem/Bethlehem tour. We're...

We booked the Jerusalem/Bethlehem tour. We're planning to spend the day in Haifa seeing sites we didn't see when there in the mid-80s. Also hoping my cousin (lives a couple of hours away) will be...
Forum: G&L Roll Calls November 12th, 2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By dinek1
What tours are you taking?

What tours are you taking?
Forum: G&L Roll Calls November 12th, 2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By dinek1
Another Posting for this cruise

There is a more active posting for this sailing at 12 Jan, 2013 JADE CRUISE. ANYBODY BOOKED?
Forum: G&L Roll Calls November 12th, 2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By dinek1
Yes, Rome can be chilly at that time of the year....

Yes, Rome can be chilly at that time of the year. We were there on another cruise January 2011. Most important is to wear layers. We took an umbrella with us which we needed for a short time. I...
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