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Live from the Allure of the Seas - August 21-28, 2011

Daghis

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Daghis

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Have they changed your itin due to the tropical storm?

We just found out that in order to skirt Irene and have good weather on our way to St. Thomas, we're going to skip Nassau tomorrow and head straight to St. Thomas. We may head to Nassau on Saturday, on our way back. We'll find out more about that later on.

 

Anyway, we're heading out now! The Broward County Sherriff has been scooting other boats out of our way.

 

I tried to find my Roll Call group's gathering spot to wave at the Port Everglades Web Cam, but I couldn't figure out where they were, so I'm hanging out with our friend on his balcony.

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Thanks for the "Live Review". I just watched Allure leave port. Enjoy the week.

 

Can you post some pictures of the connecting Promenade and Interior room? The Boss and I are taking our 2 girls on Oasis in May with that same setup. I am looking at 3 girls and 2 bathrooms. It sounds like I am at least one short. :D

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We just found out that in order to skirt Irene and have good weather on our way to St. Thomas, we're going to skip Nassau tomorrow and head straight to St. Thomas. We may head to Nassau on Saturday, on our way back. We'll find out more about that later on.

 

Anyway, we're heading out now! The Broward County Sherriff has been scooting other boats out of our way.

 

I tried to find my Roll Call group's gathering spot to wave at the Port Everglades Web Cam, but I couldn't figure out where they were, so I'm hanging out with our friend on his balcony.

There was a group on the back of the running track (deck 5 aft) with a large portevergladeswebcam sign.

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There was a group on the back of the running track (deck 5 aft) with a large portevergladeswebcam sign.

 

That was some of the cruise critic group from the roll call. I watched and they were carrying the PEW banner. Looked like they were having fun:)

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Enjoy your cruise. Hope it doesn't turn into too much of a mystery cruise. We will be gettin on the Allure when you are getting off! I'm curious to know if we will need to bring sweatshirts or pants or if the weather on deck and the islands is scorching hot!? Have a great time wherever you may go!

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I'm sailing next week! So am looking forward to your posts.

 

Any chance that you could ask the spa if they take SPAFINDER GIFT CARDS? My husband is celebration his Birthday on our cruise and I would love to buy a gift card if I knew they accepted it.

 

Thanks, and have great trip! One more week!

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Daghis

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Do you have Captain Zini or Captain Johnny? Who is your cruise director? I sail in two weeks and I think we will have Zini and Allan Brooks but not sure.

We have Captain Zini and Allan Brooks, indeed.

 

Thanks for the "Live Review". I just watched Allure leave port. Enjoy the week.

 

Can you post some pictures of the connecting Promenade and Interior room? The Boss and I are taking our 2 girls on Oasis in May with that same setup. I am looking at 3 girls and 2 bathrooms. It sounds like I am at least one short. :D

 

Thanks! I'll try to get some pictures for you.

 

I'm sailing next week! So am looking forward to your posts.

 

Any chance that you could ask the spa if they take SPAFINDER GIFT CARDS? My husband is celebration his Birthday on our cruise and I would love to buy a gift card if I knew they accepted it.

 

Thanks, and have great trip! One more week!

I'll try to remember to stop by and ask. I think the answer is going to be "no" though, but we'll see!

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What a busy day it's been! Earlier, I felt rather exhausted and thought I'd need a nap, but as the evening went on, I perked up. (I'm a night person.)

 

We had dinner in the Main Dining Room (My Time Dining) tonight. The food was quite decent and we all left satisfied. Part of me thought about going somewhere for a "second dinner", just because I could, but I refrained. :)

 

After that, we spent some time wandering the ship. I stopped by the casino and spoke with J. J., the Casino Host, to talk about Club Royale. She told me that I'd need to earn 2,000 points on the card in order to qualify. We'll see whether that happens.

 

We saw Chicago tonight. I have to say that I was disappointed... not in the quality of the show and the cast, but in the production itself. After seeing Hairspray last year with upbeat music, beautiful sets, and a lot of smiling actors, Chicago was kind of a let down. I'm glad I got a chance to see it, but I know that other shows I see later on this week will easily surpass it, in my opinion, of course.

 

I spent a bit of time in Jazz on 4, as is my usual custom. The music was pleasant enough, but I didn't stick around for too long.

 

More wandering around the ship, and now it's time for bed. Tomorrow we're going to try having breakfast in the MDR after seeing many positive recommendations here.

 

Oh, and for the person that asked about the caramel frappuccino, I've tasked DH to check the Starbucks menu to find out. They do seem to have a fairly complete menu.

 

Anyway, good night, everyone! See y'all tomorrow!

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Hi Daghis!!!

 

Am sailing along with you while awaiting my very first cruise in March.

 

The one thing I have yet to see is a picture of the 12 in X 12 in Allure scrapbook, apparently on sale in the photo shop (not sure about that one).

 

If you can find the time, I would love to see a picture.

 

Thanks for taking the time for taking us along with you :D

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So glad to find this thread! Looking forward to reading your posts to re-live our own adventure on Allure a few months ago, and the anticipation of our upcoming Allure cruise is 25 weeks. :)

 

Have a wonderful journey!

 

I remember reading your review helping me make it till my cruise came up. We haven't decided on our next cruise yet. So your back to Allure? Same Itinerary or the other one?

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I remember reading your review helping me make it till my cruise came up. We haven't decided on our next cruise yet. So your back to Allure? Same Itinerary or the other one?

 

We're going on the "other one." I'm really looking forward to getting to Labadee again - there have been so many changes since I was there in 2007 (to give perspective, they were just completing the zip line). We'll also be in Falmouth and Cozumel. My sister is getting married while we're in Jamaica - we're very excited for that too. :)

 

Any thoughts about your next cruise? (timeframe, location, ship...) February 12, 2012 on Allure seems to be a GREAT one. :)

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Just wandering around the ship some this morning after having chocolate breakfast in the MDR. That was a surprise, especially since they gave me the wrong menu and I didn't realize they were featuring chocolate items!

 

Anyway, here are a few random pictures I took this morning.

 

I was used to seeing the alligator popping his head up out of the manhole by the Comedy Club on the Oasis of the Seas. These guys were in his place here on the Allure of the Seas.

 

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This dragon was part of the Dreamworks decorations for the upcoming "Move it! Move it!" parade.

 

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We've been hanging out a bit here... I like the sign, although I thought it was just called the "Champagne Bar". I didn't remember the "& Martini" part.

 

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Lastly, for those who may be interested in one of those sweet coffee drinks, this may be of interest:

 

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