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Just be warned, especially if you wait to do it on the ship, they made it as difficult as possible for my daughter. She and her boyfriend moved in together last summer. She called and asked to status match.... no problem. She noticed his set sail pass didn't say D+, so she called again. They decided they needed proof, but didn't tell her. Since he hasn't changed his driver's license (from a different state), she offered up a copy of their lease. They said that wouldn't prove that they live together.... that was a battle she was willing to fight. Much time spent on the phone, and they finally accepted the lease as proof. But also told her to let them know if the time comes and she wants his status removed...
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Driving from Maryland to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to dewb5359's topic in Florida Departures
I had forgotten about this, but on one of our drives to florida, a no name gas station placed a $300 hold on my credit card. Freaked me out, because when I saw it, we were already long gone from that location. Didn't know for sure if it was a temporary hold, or a charge. So, yes, be careful where you stop! -
Driving from Maryland to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to dewb5359's topic in Florida Departures
Last time we made the drive it was still there. The billboard are fun to watch for, but the actual stop is kind of seedy -
Transportation from Amtrak Orlando to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to Susan in Maine's topic in Florida Departures
I don't know if it has changed, but when we did this, we rented a car - Hertz one way. There was a Hertz counter at the train station. Was super convenient, and decently priced. Having said that, I know rental car prices at times go through the roof, so might not be worth it. -
Driving from Maryland to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to dewb5359's topic in Florida Departures
Thanks for the heads up. Will try to avoid getting gas in NC -
Driving from Maryland to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to dewb5359's topic in Florida Departures
You don't mention which part of MD, but keep in mind you will probably hit traffic around DC. Florence is only a 6 hour drive for me (Alexandria), so it could be too early for you guys to stop. Leaving at the time you are, you could easily have 10-11 hours of daylight driving. If it were me, and you don't hit any major traffic that slows you down, I would aim for Savannah. Ideally just before (Port Wentworth area) or just after (Richmond Hill). The hotels closer to Savannah (airport area) are more expensive, and tend to fill up faster. -
Driving from Maryland to Port Canaveral
Candleonwater replied to dewb5359's topic in Florida Departures
Have driven from NOVA to PC MANY times. A word of warning... don't wait until you're dead tired to stop to try to find a hotel, everyone else has already stopped and you might find it tough to find a room. Depending on what time of day, and what day of the week, there can be a big difference on where you probably want to stop. For us, PC is 13 hours, door to door, and depending the time of day we leave, we have stopped anywhere from Florence, SC to Kingsland, GA. We are actually driving down to Miami in less than 2 weeks and I've just started looking at hotel options. We aren't leaving until 2pm, but are going to try to push to Savannah, so that we can take a little more time in FL the next day. When we first started making the drive to PC, I would plug in a hotel address of where I thought I'd like to stay (we're Hilton peeps) and see what time it said I would get there. Then, based on traffic, I would adjust location of hotel as needed. Then around 6-8pm, when I was fairly certain on what time we would arrive at stopover point, I would call and make a reservation. -
Mafia style baggaging in Miami RCI terminal?
Candleonwater replied to Kbonner's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I'm sure someone else has mentioned this, but DECLARED tips are taxed... big difference. -
Schedule looks like this: pick up DD's boyfriend at the airport at 7pm, drop them off in South Beach, head to hotel, pick them up in the morning and head to port. Is driving back to the airport area just a headache, only to have to return in the morning? I don't know why I'm stressing so much, it's not like me (at least not when it comes to hotels).
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Miami South Beach hotel on March 31 - am I crazy?
Candleonwater replied to BfloBills's topic in Florida Departures
Wow, I used to live in South Beach and never felt unsafe there, and this was just as it was starting to turn around (when the models started showing up). -
Enchantment of the Seas cabin anticipation
Candleonwater replied to roupa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We leave in 2 weeks and still waiting for "Gty" to be replaced with a number. I'm going with they don't want us to know what room in case we try to change within the category. Jokes on them, with the apple wallet trick, I can see the room number, and it's fine. -
?? re Crown & Anchor Points
Candleonwater replied to klfrodo's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Keep in mind EVERY phone call I've made has provided me a completely different answer, but what I was just told is non-D+ cruiser gets status, but not the points. Therefore, if they cruise without you, they don't get the status for that sailing. -
You are where we were about 5 years ago. After getting to D+, we were just over everything about cruising. Can't even really say just what it was about cruising that caused us to be done, but overall, it no longer felt special. We have since focused on doing destination trips and with the right planning, these trips have been tremendously fulfilling. I suggest giving cruising a break, then you can give it another try and see if you've missed it. That's what we're doing in 2 weeks.
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Based on the sheer quantity of rooms available, I would have to disagree. I wasn't familiar with the Blue Lagoon area, so I will check that out. Thanks
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I have a similar situation, but I'm more curious about suggestions for hotels. Didn't think about the fact that I'm sailing during spring break and some of the hotels are ridiculously priced. Can anyone chime in on good places to stay? Is the airport area okay? Just staying the night before our cruise. Had already decided to suck it up and park at the port.
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Freedom of the Seas questions
Candleonwater replied to Shula22's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I will be on Freedom in 2 weeks, so if there's anything you'd like me to find out for you, just let me know. -
Anyone enjoying the new menu selections?
Candleonwater replied to dleahy4444's topic in Royal Caribbean International
LMAO, I can just see it now, my health freak daughter surviving on cookies 🙂 Guess I'll make sure she knows to bring a stash of bars, in case of emergency -
Mariner of the Seas April 1 cancelled
Candleonwater replied to SECdawg's topic in Royal Caribbean International
So true! We did one sailing just prior to drydock and they started working during our cruise. It wasn't as relaxing as it could be. -
Anyone enjoying the new menu selections?
Candleonwater replied to dleahy4444's topic in Royal Caribbean International
This is worrisome. Before we booked, we were assured there's a selection of vegan options each night. -
Crown and Anchor Toiletry Bag
Candleonwater replied to knittinggirl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Stupid question time. Getting ready to call to set my amenity... I'm not much of a drinker, so the 5 drinks I already get is more than enough. Any idea if the fruit plate is just made from fruit I can pick up in WJ? -
Anyone know what vegan options they might offer in WJ for breakfast? Also, any idea if they still offer wheatgrass shots? We're on Freedom in a couple weeks.