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Columbia??? Let's hope your luggage is not delivered to you by 6 DEA agents.....

Originally from Montreal....but a life long Bruins fan. Still have good friends involved in the NHL....one is Conor Bedard's agent

HOLY!!

Ah....the joys of travel. That had to be an infuriating trip home. We always book our own airfare and take the credits. The Bride has Platinum status on Delta and when things go South, they do a great job of looking after us. Get yourself a nice Sunday morning Bloody Mary and just remember what a great cruise and anniversary you just had.

Originally from Montreal....but a life long Bruins fan. Still have good friends involved in the NHL....one is Conor Bedard's agent.

Good memory, Camillus112….lived in B’Ville for 12 years. Moved from Toronto and now enjoying the South in Savannah

Lived in Syracuse for 12years…..Caz is a very nice place

Don’t want to brag, but I once went 12 seconds with Ali. Well….actually only 2 seconds if you consider the referee counting 1-10.

Z…..looks like it may be possible you and I could be fighting for the pool bar chair, 4th from left, on Grandeur next August??

Always a favorite……

We stayed there for a Splendor cruise in March 2022…..definitely not the best hotel in that area. For our March 2023 Splendor TA we were assigned to the Intercontinental….a huge leap up from the AKA.

Great pics. Irina is a terrific bartender and Meridian was our favorite lounge also. While the Bride visited the casino (often) I would sit at Meridian bar, keep Irina company, and sway to the music. Unfortunately, I did that also when the band was on break.

Marko.....that's right.....not Max. He knew my drink(s) of choice and as soon as he saw me asked....."which one"? And like you, regardless of time.

We were on this sailing with you and thought daily activities were average for the most part. We did a Cruise Critic sail away from Miami that was a terrific way to meet people. Weather and seas were not great.

An improvement from our Splendor TA this past March/April

Just know that the Delta gate at YUL is the farthest point in the airport. Long walk…..then lines and wait at Customs. We fly to Montreal often (originally from there) and I doubt I would ever do a transfer flight on Delta with only an hour forty to an AC flight in Montreal.

Hockeyken. We're heading up top TO Friday for 4 nights. Originally from Montreal and lived in the Big Smoke for 18 years....lots of family and friends there still. With reference to "hockey"....bud of mine I grew up with in Verdun (Montreal) and have known since we were rugrats is Conor Bedard's agent....he will look good in a Hawks sweater.

Great seat. Max was the bartender on that TA. Our suite was on Deck 10....a short crawl back from pool bar.

I'll also be following along. Think you will very much enjoy Splendor...we have sailed on her twice with the last one being a TA this past March. Crew were terrific when we were onboard so hope they are still there for you. Pool bar.....4th seat from left.....can you advise if my imprint is still on it?

We recently did a TA on Splendor, in a Grand Suite, and we were able to make our 3 specialty dining reservations pre cruise. Whichever specialty restaurant we felt like eating at that particular evening, we advised our Butler and he arranged for us. We ate at Prime 7 5 nights of the 12 night cruise. Not sure if you can arrange to dine with friends if they are not also in a named suite. Lived in TO for 18 years....back mid June for a family event.

I’m mad at myself! I had meant to mention that once through=ugh the Duty Free area of Montreal airport, to go to the St. Viateur Bagel kiosk and pick up, what we believe to be, the best bagels anywhere to take home with you. We always go when in Montreal and order regularly on Goldbelly.

We did a hotel (Barrio Alto) to airport in mid April. Hotel arranged car for us but if your hotel can not do that, you may also want to look into Blacklane…..have used them fairly frequently and excellent service and vehicles.

Hope the weather cooperates today in QC. Beautiful city and Frontenac Hotel is gorgeous.

For anyone on this cruise who may be spending a few extra days in Montreal and would enjoy terrific Italian food, I would suggest Da Vinci's Ristorante on Bishop Street.