law1956

This just happened to me last week when I made the final payment. I called and they confirmed that I was paid in full and didn't know why this happened. I was e-mailed a statement with the correct numbers. :confused:

I usually check out snack prices on board before I bring something from a port stop. $5.98 for a bag of Gummy Bears convinced me to pick up some snacks on shore!:)

My brother and I gave our parents a cruise for their 50th- since they usually went South for the winter, we found a cruise out of Miami. If your parents are ok driving, I would look for the closest large port and look at the cruises leaving from there and try to find something you think they'll like!

Thanks all- I'll pass the info along to him!

Lynn

My brother (66) and I (58) live in different states and are planning on a trip combining some time in France and Italy before taking a TA from Rome next fall. We've been trying to figure our travel insurance options -when you fill out the quote info they want to know what state you are from so not sure what to put. He also will need more medical coverage since he is retired and on Medicare and VA which won't cover out of US claims while I work and have medical insurance coverage. I'm guessing we need separate policies since our circumstances vary. Any suggestions of how much medical insurance is prudent to get given no big health problems-he's talking 500K which I can't even find offered anywhere!-and seems a bit extreme. I've been looking at Insuremytrip and Squaremouth- any thoughts?

Thanks

Thanks so much for this- it was exactly the info I've been trying to find!:D

If you use the HOHO bus, can you still plan on being there for your appointed time? Is it better to use alternate transportation if get tickets ahead if time?

Lynn

lunch bread pudding...

I think I gained 10 pounds from this on my HAL cruise! I had always hated bread pudding (sorry, Mom!) but this stuff with the vanilla sauce was addicting..

My first solo (I had cruised with friends and family before) was a 15 day circle San Diego-Hawaii cruise and it was heaven! Nobody to answer to but myself, no being responsible for whether anyone else was enjoying themselves, sleeping (or not!), eating where and when I wanted to- I could go on- I still enjoy going with friends and family but don't regret the solo experience one bit and would do it again if that's what I needed to do to go on vacation!

Glad you had a good experience-

PS- envious that you got out of the snow and cold here!

Lynn

I've always brought travelers checks to cash on board for casino use. Are there any problems still using these dinosaurs at the pursers desk on Celebrity?

I'm really excited- I just booked my first solo cruise on the Inspiration for Oct 5 and I have an 1A single cabin on the Empire deck. I'm guessing most of these rooms are pretty much the same and judging from the photos shared, they seem to look good. :)