Antmadmanda
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So many judgemental people. Relax, it's a holiday! ;-0
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No offence to our American cousins, but in my opinion, the recommended gratuity is usually for the benefit of the USA tourists. They know the Americans will pay it, because tipping is part of their culture. The tour was fantastic, but the whole party agreed that a £365 tip would have been way over the top!
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No mention of a tip for the P&O trip, but wouldn't they expect one also? Surely they use local (St Petersburg) companies!
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At today's business rate, $300 US is approximately £202! The 15% tip is recommended not compulsory. We discussed it with our fellow tourers, and we unanimously decided that 10% was adequate! Still a sizeable amount (£240 approx)!
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We went with Alla last year. Absolutely first class!
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http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/cheap-parking-rental#justpark
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I doubt it would be so popular if there was a problem! You'd be surprised how may business men use them!
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Sorry, if it's for a week then it may not be cheaper! However, I do not trust some of the parking companies after seeing the problems faced by many!
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We used it last year, and my husband has used it for work purposes. In my opinion it's safer than a car park, as the owners live there, and many are very secure. You're on a driveway, not on a road. Just read the reviews! We had a taxi to the port, £11 each way, so much cheaper, even after the taxi fare.
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They're at sea until tomorrow. Maybe the Internet connection is poor!
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Sorry, couldn't see the link on the I pad app. It's on the full website! :)
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I can't see a link! Would like to read the blog, as I have a friend on board! Enjoy!
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We didn't find that in Copenhagen (Denmark) or Kristiansand (Norway) in the summer - pretty much everywhere was only taking the local currency.
We got money from ATMs in both those ports.
Well, admittedly, we didn't shop everywhere. I only used a card in Kristiansand, but I certainly made two purchases in Copenhagen with Euros. Depends where you shop I suppose!
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Most places take Euros also!
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My hubby, who is not a big dresser upper, was happy to wear smart every night, particularly as he likes to be different! Hahaha! Wear what you like, and be confident!
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Having been on B deck this year, I'm not sure I would want to be on C deck! We were treated to the, not very pretty, sight of a young couple in their bath robes one afternoon. Let me just say he certainly let it all hang out! I don't think they were aware of just how much we could see while he had one leg up on the rail! 😱
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I'm not sure if any if you are aware, but many of the staff have more than one role. My husband (very observant by nature) drew my attention to the fact that some of the bar waiters had actually served us in the restaurants on previous nights!
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We enjoyed after dinner drinks in the glasshouse, but weren't particularly drawn to eating there! Sindhu, on the other hand, we visited 3 times, fabulous!
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Silver Service has no bearing on how good the food is. Outdated and pretentious. Why would you want your food hanging around in serving dishes? More chance if contamination!
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We did Alla 2 day tour in July. No worries about getting back to the ship. They do the furthest away sights the first day, and do the nearest attractions to the ship the second day. They guarantee to get you back. We were 12 on the tour, all from the same ship. Excellent driver and guide. Saw so much more, jumped queues, and learnt so much! Nothing to worry about!
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Well worth to cover charge. There is a steak, and it's not particularly spicy!
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There hare hairdryers, but not ver powerful!
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Table for two sir?
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Some people are sociable and enjoy mixing and meeting new people. Nothing wrong with group tables if you're a sociable person. We're a sociable couple, but are quite happy if it's just the two of us too! You know the score with the group tables. If you don't like it, then that's fine, but no point moaning about it, when you know that that is how it works!