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So write a letter to the Bahama authorities as they set the port fees.

This is a great suggestion that I would have never thought of. I can definitely tell the difference with your photographs against other peoples, it adds a little extra something to the photograph.

I am also with you on lighting esp. outdoors in the Caribbean. My wife will sometimes complain to me about "fussing with the camera" during the trip, when she see some of the results she usually realizes it was worth it. The fussing I was doing was usually getting the exposure correct.

Definitely love both the review and the photographs.

The black borders are to draw the eye into the photo. Since the web browser is white, it makes it more difficult for the eye to focus on the image. The borders are helpful for that and help the eye to see the true brilliance in the color detail as well. :-) Cheers!

From personal experience it will fit. You may need to lift the bed a bit to get it under the frame. Once placed under the bed you won't know it is there

One word of warning, ask that your spouse don't sit on the bed while doing this procedure.

Thanks for your write up on the Cloud 9 spa.

You mentioned that it cost $149 for a singles pass. Was there a couple's pass and if so how much?

Paul great job.

Quick someone call the Today show,or GMA.

Thanks for the directions.

You should see me out there sometime. Just need to pay attention to her schedule.

apdmom, is the beach you go to, open to the public? I have only been to the city park under the Dames Point bridge to watch the ship leave/take pictures

And kind of an irrelevant question. Between cameras, laptops, ipods, cell phones etc. we bring on several thousands dollars worth of electronics when we cruise. We don't lock them up but don't leave them in open sight to the door.

With this set up, have never had a problem on cruises or hotels.

Ok, finally I got the answer I was looking for. I had asked before if anyone has used the Park Cafe to load up on sandwiches and snacks for land excursions. I was told the Park Cafe was also a green market. Thats how it is described! You can load up on supplies such as sandwiches, drinks and snacks to either take back to your cabin or take with you on a land excursion.

Did you take advantage of this?

 

Thanks!

Most ports technically do not allow you to bring food on-shore. Your mileage may vary.

I remember this thread from when it was first posted, neat thing.

One reason why graves are above ground, is because of high water tables, think of the old cemetaries in New Orleans or in St Augustine.

We loved the Coral. The great thing about Princess cruise ships is the amount of storage available in cabin, although I couldn't compare it to Celebrity having never sailed Celebrity.

There is laundromat and they do have change machines in them but they sometimes run out of quarters, so I recommend you bring your own. They also sale detergent etc, but I usually visit a local laundromat and buy the little boxes there and bring them along.

Princess also has the Scholarship at Sea program. They offer things that go beyond the typical cooking demo or wine tasting. Things like photoshop classes. Note there extra charges for some of the classes. Can't remember if the Coral has the ceramic thing though.

Also another nice feature is the Horizon court (buffet) has a bar in it. I like a glass of wine with my meals, on other cruise ships, it could be a pain to flag down a server or walk out to the pool bar to get a drink

Although I have been on the Brilliance, whenever I have been in cabin that far forward they have been the standard rectangle modular.

Just curious, if the dishes you are voting for the worse ever are the types of dishes you have had before either at home or on other cruises.

For example, I regularly eat sushi at home but have not found a good rendition on Princess, RCCL, or Disney. So that is my choice for worst food item on a cruise.

However I see a couple of people mentioning game hen/squab as being bony and because of that being bad. However, in my experience in cooking game hen at home it is not as meaty as a chicken breast. So in general I find most game hen dishes on a cruise acceptable.

The other factor is how "authentic" a dish is to its roots. For example, I find most "jerk" dishes okay, but not really like the jerk you can get in Jamaica. Where-as curry dishes on some cruiselines are much better in their overall flavor profile.

On Disney anytime during the cruise you can got to guest services and put tips on your room account. They then give you vouchers to present to the various staff members.

I usually bring some extra 20's or 10's to do extra tipping or if I make a special request.

Definitely keep in mind that the servers, and busboys do not only work one shift per day i.e. they do not just work the main dining rooms at dinner. They also work the main dining rooms at breakfast and lunch. They will also work the buffets in the casual dining area. So if you are eating a meal anywhere onboard the ship at anytime of the day, those servers or busboys that you only think you see at dinner are also working at the same times you are eating the other meals of the day.

I almost always book a gurantee at the level I am willing to accept and the price I am willing to pay, if I get upgraded fine, but if I don't, I don't get upset. Sometimes I have gotten "upgraded" but it is usually the same type of cabin ie I guranteed a balcony cabin on deck x but was "upgraded" to a balcony on deck y.

I don't normally eat breakfast at home, but on a cruise, I get some lox, sprinkle some capers on them, top with a couple of slices of onions and top it will a litely squezed lemon wedge. On the side, I grab a few slices of cheese. I always eat in the buffet restaurant so this isn't always possible.

On the side I have a glass of grapefruit juice. This is ussually available, but the Princess Grand cruise I took a few years ago they didn't have any on the buffet line. It just so happened on the first morning that one of the "floor" managers asked if I found everything. By her reaction, when I replied that I couldn't find any grapefruit juice, this surprised her. Anyway, about 10 minutes later she returned with a couple glasses of the juice. From then on, when I entered the room and got my food and sat down she automatically brought over the juice. I was really impressed.

On the disembarkation day, I usually do a lox and cream cheese on a bagel.

Princess Coral

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