TootyJane

What about the dedicated concierge service?:eek::confused::eek:

Sorry. I didn't even know there was "dedicated concierge service." Seabourn and its personnel have always been so accomodating that I'm not even sure I would need to use this service. Of course, that could change when we cruise this September. Last time we cruised with Seabourn was early last year and the Seabourn Club had not yet expanded its Loyalty Benefits. I found this on Seabourn's website -- "Upper level members also enjoy the services of a dedicated Seabourn Club Concierge to assist with their onboard arrangements."

It might be helpful if you post what exactly you're looking for.

Lisa :)

I have booked shore excursions for our upcoming cruise in September and received the 15 percent savings. I will use the 4 hours complimentary internet, although Seabourn really should include internet use for everyone -- at no charge. However, that's JMHO.

Lisa :)

I have done Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse (fka Radiance). Everyone will react differently - some swelling, lots of swelling, bruising, heavy bruising, little to no bruising - you get what I mean. In other words, do NOT decide to do this a few days and even just a week before your trip!

If you are considering fillers do your homework and find an experienced doctor or esthetician who has been trained for injecting fillers. Ask a friend about her experience. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a reputable doctor/esthetician.

I have gone to a local and well-known doctor here and he has a nurse who has been doing injectables for years. I was very happy with the results the first time and the second time as well. However, my Mom just found an esthetician who is closer to home and work and she was extremely happy with her results that I decided to try her. This woman is an esthetician trained to do fillers. She took time by asking me what it was I expected, what I wanted done, etc. She only uses three products: Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse. She has used other fillers as well but she decided to follow her mentor/trainer and just do the three that she felt gave the best results. Now, what she did was a little different. She does a different procedure that she recently learned where you can add the Lidocaine to the filler (it's a transfer between the syringes to mix them together). She then ices the area to numb it a bit and OMG, it was so much better than doing the block which the first gal did for me (I have a low threshhold for pain) so I opted for the block the first two times I did fillers.

This is what I had done: She used Radiesse (which, if you don't know, promotes collagen) to fill in the hollows under my eyes (what a difference THAT made!). The shadows are gone that made me look so tired. She then used Juvederm for my lower lip (unfortunately, I do NOT have lips!), just enough so I now have a lower lip. She then did Botox on my upper lip: 3 spots (the middle of the cupid's bow, and then just each side). Her explanation was that the Botox would help the muscle there contract just enough so it would "lift" the upper lip in about 3 days. By golly, she was right!!! I have lips that look just right for me and I am now wearing lipglosses and lipsticks which I never did, EVER, in the past.

I have found that from the first two times having fillers that they lasted about 6-8 months. Yes, it is pricey, but definitely cheaper than a facelift.

Oh, one last thing. She sells also Latisse. I was complaining about my eyebrows and how they were starting to thin out. She said Latisse will also work for eyebrows. Now, I was blessed with long eyelashes BUT I decided to try the Latisse and she sold me one for cost. I have been using it for about 1-1/2 months now. Yes, my eyelashes are now even longer (why not use it, right ;) ) but wholly cow, my eyebrows are filling in!! I am so happy about that!! I haven't plucked them since I started using the Latisse but I'm making an appointment to wax them just before my cruise.

Ladies, if you are considering fillers, as I said: DO YOUR HOMEWORK. If you have a friend who has had fillers ask them about the experience. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a reputable doctor/esthetician. Remember, it is not permanent. It is only temporary.

HTH ~ Lisa :)

I sailed on the Southward in 1988 for my honeymoon, a 10 day trip from Miami to San Juan....loved the ship, had a great time. Great crew!

Dh and I cruised on the Southward for our honeymoon too back in 1984.

Lisa :)

I've never experienced this when cruising. However, I'm flying to Europe in August and know that flying can create havoc with your feet and ankles. I don't want to arrive in Venice with "cankles" so I'll wear comfortable shoes for flying (and won't remove them), drink plenty of water, and will be sure to get up and walk around as much as I am able on that loooonnnngggg flight over.

Lisa :)

I did a load of laundry on the Legend in February. I brought my own detergent and was glad since other passengers warned me about the detergent's harshness. However, next time I cruise, I'll be sending my laundry out since several articles of clothing came out with grease spots that, unfortunately, couldn't be removed :(