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DH and I have sailed with Viking (Australia/NZ and Adriatic) and their dress code isn't too significantly different than DCL's although at dinner you won't see t-shirts or shorts but not nearly as dressy as Cunard's. However, it's a lovely line and our favorite although we tend to sail DCL more...

The last time we took transport from the MCO Hyatt to the port I *thought* we were on the Hyatt-Port manifest but weren't...there was some confusion at check in (and the front desk clerk was sort of snippy) but I was handed a card (which I've kept) that had a phone number to a delightful CM who...

I can't speak to the groups themselves since I've not done tour groups with any of them (except to say if you win on Wheel of Fortune they send people on Collette tours :laughing: ). I would compare how much time you get in each place v time in transit and the lodging with each company (*unless...

I'm all for an inside cabin and did that for my DD on my parents' 50th over NYE for the entire family. She had her own inside cabin, while the rest of us were scattered around the ship. She's a vampire and at 18, her hours were different than the rest of the family so it worked out best for...

I was going to mention this charming B&B/Inn-I stayed here with DD years ago (it was one of Rick Steves' favorites more than a decade ago although I suspect it's gotten a bit more bougie!) and it was a gem then and when I was looking at M&MS was happy to see this is in their portfolio. Sadly...

I too, am retired and am quite adept in travel planning. However, my TA can award me OBC and since I almost always travel concierge the 5% OBC her travel agency (Dreams Unlimited, the sponsor of these boards) awards is quite helpful underwriting gratuities, extra Palo meals, and excursions (if...

I wasn't trying to be classist, just pointing out that even DCL has some cabins with two room attendants. On our Viking cruises, the two stewards assigned to my area seem to work well together and laugh and joke when they were making up rooms and it reminded me of my grandmother would say "many...

If you're being serious, DCL does in suites (host and assistant host). Also, I've had 2 in Viking.

Not to derail the post, but I knew by the second sentence where you lived 🤣 . I'm all about Rosie's Taqueria for breakfast and Cantina for lunch or dinner...because why choose? Yummm....(my parents have lived there for 20+ years). @brentm77 ...DH and I were military+medical and we're the poster...

@ray3127, thank you for your honest and balanced opinion! I completely relate, having just tried a new line last month and regretted almost every minute of it. While I did try to have an open mind and there were some (very few, but some) pros, it was definitely not enough to sway me away from...

We did this itinerary in 2018 and while it was shorter than ideal, it worked with DH's short vacation dates that year. What worked best for us was private tours in ports and having very specific goals for those private tours, as well as an extra couple of days in Barcelona after the cruise...

Fingers crossed your experience is better than mine! I think it will help A LOT that it's one of the newer ships and it's out of Europe (v Miami, cough cough). Regardless, you're going to have the amazing ports and scenery so there's that💕. Like everything, not all cruise lines fit all, and I...

I had read these boards too much before my 2 (back to back) cruises on the Wish and seriously was second guessing myself. Fortunately, I decided to keep them and surprised myself by loving the ship! It's actually my favorite after the Magic💕. The only thing I don't like is the short 3 and 4...

Hyatts are available to book 13 months out --I just looked and rooms were bookable up until Feb 26th.

I've been on two Viking ocean cruises with Viking (early 50s). In some ways their more elderly population does get slightly frustrating after 10-15 days (we've done Australia/NZ and Adriatic) since they do things like SPEAK LOUDLY IN PUBLIC AREAS ON IPADS TO THEIR GRANDCHILDREN (a self admitted...

From what the bloggers say (is that like WDW bus drivers?:laughing:)...1/18 is the official date 90k ends but I'm thinking applying earlier (if you're able) might be better since who knows, really...

We just went on a 10 night Adriatic cruise with Viking in Oct/Nov. While I'm glad Venice is being environmentally responsible, I didn't want to deal with the headache of getting to a port (in our case Chioggia), so we did a pre-cruise tour, so I'm no help with the Ravenna logistics. Have you...

Amex is taking longer and longer for reimbursements, SUB/AU and offer postings--right now I'm expecting 10-12 days for airline, Dell, and phone credits (business Platinum or personal Plat for airline), so don't give up hope yet 😃 I always check out the TSA precheck, Clear and Clear/TSA pre...

@elgerber @wisconsinmom --I've done both the ABD Christmas Market river cruises and while wildly overpriced they were so well done---I did the Danube the first year (it was the only year they were able to do the Vienna Boys' Choir) as well as the Rhine (the first year also...now that I think...

It took 3 or 4 days, I believe-made the spend on a Saturday and I saw the points on Tues or Weds.