smilealot1882

Thanks KK. Some of those martinis look great! I can't wait to try them.

We did an AI last year at the RIU Palace in Punta Cana. To me, this was very different than the two cruises that we have been on. The food at the RIU didn't even hold a candle to either cruise. There was no comparison. The room we had at the RIU was nicer than an interior cabin on the two cruise ships we have been on. Service was great at the RIU but RC cruise line still had better service on both of the cruises. I liked just relaxing on the beach and it was beautiful, the palms and the water. I just missed going to a different place each day and seeing four or five beaches instead of the one. I did like that drinks were part of the price, I never hesitated to order another one at the RIU while on a cruise we are more conservative with our drinking habits. I think we both liked a cruise more. We must, we booked Alaska with HAL for June/July this year!

We prefer to book interior cabins and use the savings for excursions. :) We like sitting in the common areas of the ship and seeing the views from there.