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  1. edspec
    We arrived around 11 am, at Hilton Garden Inn watching the flights take off. Really wished we’d have gone to Southampton today but didn’t know how DS would be after the 10 hour flight. For anyone wondering about Virgin Premium Economy we were impressed, not much of a difference between AA first class.
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    Yes! I hate whipped butter. That is an excellent change.
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    Totally agree, thanks all 🙂
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    I've always used the outdoor parking and never had an issue. I will not drive in San Francisco or pay the crazy parking so bart is my goto.
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    We're in Sacramento and drive to the Dublin-Pleasanton light rail station and take bart to Embarcadero station. From there either a short Uber or walk, depending on the amount of luggage. Leaving Thursday for Sky Princess out of Southhampton and taking bart to SFO. DH wasn't for it until I showed him the difference in parking-$433 at SFO vs. $66 at bart station.
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    @TxTeach79 and @HelloItsMeB Thank-you for a wonderful review. I very much enjoyed reading about your adventures. Right now envying you for your upcoming dinner, the menu looked amazing!
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    I can relate to this. There are a few land trips I'd like to take, walking the Southwest Coast Path and the Camino, and time in Germany, and I'd also like to do some river cruising but to get even a glimpse of all the places I'd like to see I think mainstream cruising is the way for my family as well.
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    I have a disabled adult DS. We cannot have hiccups when we travel as a family. I've always been adventurous, am actually an inspiration for co-workers on taking trips solo. Sorry, I'm old enough to remember when you could count on a plane ticket, we aren't there anymore.
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    I did solo Chef’s Table on Panorama and met the nicest people. I ended up eating at JiJi’s with one of the couples a few nights later and @TxTeach79 is right, the atmosphere lends itself to camaraderie. I was solo on that trip but would have to go by myself even if DH was on the cruise. He doesn’t go for three hour meals. A must do for me going forward.
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    Fingers crossed @MeganGC1983 I am seriously thinking about never flying long distance again after what I've read this week on CC. We'll just do cruises we can drive to, or where there are many, many flights per day. That is so not me 😞
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    I've never understood this. When I'm on/off the ship I have my phone in my pocket. The phone case has enough room for ship card, credit cards, I.D. and some cash. I do the same at Disney, so much easier to get through the gate. Also, I HATE carrying things or having to watch out for them at a restaurant, in a tour bus, etc...
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    Can you ask to change your Chef's Table day? On Panorama they seemed pretty flexible.
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    My Chef’s Table info was in the room when I boarded.
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    Yay!!!
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    I'm feeling positive about both yours and B's bag. At the very least BA has realized they need to move them. BTW, hotel looks amazing. The one time we were in Barcelona we stayed downtown in an elegant old style hotel. It was great, close to things, lots of amenities, but your hotel looks more interesting.
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    Okay, we are definitely going carry on for our flight in three weeks. While I wouldn't mind shopping in Europe I'm 5"11, DH is 6'4" and DS is 6'3". While I could probably find things for them I cannot skip into a store and find jeans/slacks etc... to fit my 35" inseam. I will make good use of the Princess laundry rooms.
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    Thanks CineGraphic. I have a long day in Brooklyn in September and wanted to make the most of it. Thanks to your link a plan is taking shape 🙂
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    I am so sorry you're dealing with this, hope the bags arrive soon.
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    So glad I was working during the last bit, I would have been stressed reading in real time. This is sounding more and more like a spin on your last trip.
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    I totally agree. Our family of three generates a lot of laundry, so it is an everyday thing for me at home. When I generally do laundry at least 2 times on a 7 day cruise since I cannot stand to have dirty clothes in the cabin.
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    Okay, really want to go to Cozumel for a stay. In the past we’ve stayed for a week at a time, need to do that again. Or, at the very least do a cruise with a stop there.
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    @sid_9169The fish tacos look amazing! I've been wanting to try Diego's for years, but we always get lazy and just head to Ernesto's...can't beat the location.
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    Yep. Unfortunately skin sags and fashion changes.
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    @Nicole&Pete I'm on the same cruise as you and I'm not seeing it in Journeyview. Naturally, since by chande I cobbled together an outfit 😞 Oh well, it wasn't formal, just a long white skirt and shirt and gold sandals.
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    @Hogladyrider I'm with you. VV seems gimmicky to me, and I've yet to read a review or seen pics that change my mind. Good thing we don't all like/dislike the same thing 🙂
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