Jim_Iain Live!!! - B2B Summit New England and Bermuda Jun 5 & 16th

FlorenceItaly · June 9, 2019

1 minute ago, LorraineP said:

Have you noticed any Happy Hours at bars?

In the Daily I notice a Sip and Savor from 5pm-6pm in Cellar Masters. It consist of a glass of featured wine and appetizers. I have not seen this previously, and is a good deal.

Occasionally at lunch they in the oceanview cafe(buffet) they feature wine by the bottle sales.

Jim, is there still a "Drink of the Day" daily special? It typically is on the top of one of the Daily Planner pages.

Don't forget you may carry on one bottle of wine per person.

Are you by chance Diamond on Royal Caribbean? If so, you would qualify for Elite benefits which consist of a happy hour 5-7 for no charge on certain drinks? You would need to call Celebrity and give them your RCI information.

Von & John · June 9, 2019

3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Sunday - Bar Harbor

when I opened drapes this morning I felt like we were in Alaska.

No chair hogs. Temps a comfortable 70f

Sunny & 70's... My kind of weather!!!

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos!

We had similar weather in Alaska this past week 🙂

Edited June 9, 2019 by Von & John

LorraineP · June 9, 2019

7 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said:

In the Daily I notice a Sip and Savor from 5pm-6pm in Cellar Masters. It consist of a glass of featured wine and appetizers. I have not seen this previously, and is a good deal.

Occasionally at lunch they in the oceanview cafe(buffet) they feature wine by the bottle sales.

Jim, is there still a "Drink of the Day" daily special? It typically is on the top of one of the Daily Planner pages.

Don't forget you may carry on one bottle of wine per person.

Are you by chance Diamond on Royal Caribbean? If so, you would qualify for Elite benefits which consist of a happy hour 5-7 for no charge on certain drinks? You would need to call Celebrity and give them your RCI information.

Thank you. We are Elite (Diamond Plus on RCL) & qualify for happy hour 5-7. Was just curious. Read somewhere that Celebrity has a dual happy hour, first 4:00-6:00 and again 10:00 until midnight. Didn’t know if the Summit had the same. I know there’s no happy hour 1st night. Don’t like wine just martinis. We were on the Edge in April but on that cruise we had the drink package perk, on this cruise we have no perks. So other then during Elite happy hours will pay for drinks including my specialty coffees at Cafe a Bacio every morning.

FlorenceItaly · June 9, 2019

1 minute ago, LorraineP said:

Thank you. We are Elite (Diamond Plus on RCL) & qualify for happy hour 5-7. Was just curious. Read somewhere that Celebrity has a dual happy hour, first 4:00-6:00 and again 10:00 until midnight. Didn’t know if the Summit had the same. I know there’s no happy hour 1st night. Don’t like wine just martinis. We were on the Edge in April but on that cruise we had the drink package perk, on this cruise we have no perks. So other then during Elite happy hours will pay for drinks including my specialty coffees at Cafe a Bacio every morning.

Unfortunately, no dual happy hour on the Summit that I have ever seen. Remember, one of the Elite perks is breakfast in the Tuscan Grill, typically 8-10(but check your paperwork for times). You may order complimentary specialty coffee, mimosas and bloody marys.

Fogfog · June 9, 2019

40 minutes ago, LorraineP said:

Have you noticed any Happy Hours at bars?

Post 329 has a Daily -- you can see the various items like the Sip/Wine event

LorraineP · June 9, 2019

12 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said:

Unfortunately, no dual happy hour on the Summit that I have ever seen. Remember, one of the Elite perks is breakfast in the Tuscan Grill, typically 8-10(but check your paperwork for times). You may order complimentary specialty coffee, mimosas and bloody marys.

Yes I’m aware of that but I need my caffeine fix as soon as I get up, can’t wait for Tuscan to open. I bring coffee back for me & my DH maybe a danish sit on balcony & wake up. Then sometimes we’ll go to Tuscan for their breakfast buffet or just skip breakfast completely. I’m sure I will run into you.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

On 6/7/2019 at 5:51 PM, swigso said:

Hi

can you please offer some advice, we are arriving in San Francisco in May 2020

can you recommend a great hotel, we are being directed to the Marriott in union square but also the W in Nob Hill

what are your thoughts

many thanks

Marriott at Union Square and the W are both beautiful hotels but can be a bit pricey especially if there is a big event on. We had a house up on Russian Hill (the next hill over from Nob Hill) at the top of Lombard Street that Iain would use during the week so even when up on business I would just stay at our place.

A little different but well worth it are the many little boutique hotels around Union Square.

A couple I have visited and thought were charming are:

Inn At Union Square

Taj Campton Place

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Huntington Hotel

Remember, San Francisco is really a small physical city - 7 Miles x 7 Miles and is really easy to get around. I usually use Uber even when I have the car it the city as parking can be really high. For best rate try the "Share", where you get 2 places and they may or may not pick someone up along your journey. If two are traveling it is cheaper than the bus or metro.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

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Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

I bring our table in from veranda to use as a cocktail table.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

1 hour ago, FlorenceItaly said:

In the Daily I notice a Sip and Savor from 5pm-6pm in Cellar Masters. It consist of a glass of featured wine and appetizers. I have not seen this previously, and is a good deal.

Occasionally at lunch they in the oceanview cafe(buffet) they feature wine by the bottle sales.

Jim, is there still a "Drink of the Day" daily special? It typically is on the top of one of the Daily Planner pages.

Don't forget you may carry on one bottle of wine per person.

Are you by chance Diamond on Royal Caribbean? If so, you would qualify for Elite benefits which consist of a happy hour 5-7 for no charge on certain drinks? You would need to call Celebrity and give them your RCI information.

Yes they do have daily specials which may be listed as recommended drink of the day. I believe they are listed on the dining room menus.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

1 hour ago, bhughey said:

Is there an "infusions" bar on the summit? Next to the geletaria?

Yes. Yes m sitting in Al Bacio now and can see. Not currently open as we are in port.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

1 hour ago, LorraineP said:

Have you noticed any Happy Hours at bars?

Have not seen any of the happy hour specials like two for one from years past. Maybe others can update if they know otherwise. We have a Premium Package so never really see a bill.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

1 hour ago, Von & John said:

Sunny & 70's... My kind of weather!!!

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos!

We had similar weather in Alaska this past week 🙂

I have really enjoyed. Perfect for sightseeing and on the ship little to no wind in port and the pool deck is a natural sun catch.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

44 minutes ago, LorraineP said:

Yes I’m aware of that but I need my caffeine fix as soon as I get up, can’t wait for Tuscan to open. I bring coffee back for me & my DH maybe a danish sit on balcony & wake up. Then sometimes we’ll go to Tuscan for their breakfast buffet or just skip breakfast completely. I’m sure I will run into you.

I also need two double cappuccinos to get my motor running. Al Bacio has two of the best baristas, Lisa and Maria. They will really spoil you.

LorraineP · June 9, 2019

3 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

I also need two double cappuccinos to get my motor running. Al Bacio has two of the best baristas, Lisa and Maria. They will really spoil you.

Wonderful! Just got suitcases out. Super excited. Our family will be on NCL Escape same days & times as the Summit, grandkids ages 21 & 18, don’t know that we will be in Bermuda with them. 1st morning in Bermuda will be surprising them at the coffee pastry shop by the pier @ 9:30.

Mike981 · June 9, 2019

23 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

With my hearing issues, I might actually like these chairs.

HAM · June 9, 2019

4 hours ago, realnice46 said:

FYI it’s called the West Coast!

Hello...also known (mostly politically) as the Left Coast.

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

We had a real treat yesterday. Trish, Karen and George invited us to a nice reception in their beautiful Penthouse.

It it is beautiful and in our opinion a huge upgrade from the old antiquated, dark decor of the past.

TeaBag · June 9, 2019

And, sometimes the "wet coast", although I think this year, we have fared much better than the east coast!

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

Jim_Iain · June 9, 2019

Last night at dinner a delightful couple from cc dropped by to say hello. I apologize I forgot their names except their user name is User 1234567. Really enjoyed meeting.