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Forum: Europe Port Chat 01-22-2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By Kathryn Smith
When cruising Europe -- my selection is based on:...

When cruising Europe -- my selection is based on: PORT OF CALLS and then CITY I FLY INTO/DEPART. If I can get a cruise that uses the same port (depart/return) the airfare cost is usually a lot less...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions 01-22-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,009
Posted By Kathryn Smith
We went from the Port to the Airport with no...

We went from the Port to the Airport with no problems.

Lesson learned. Taxi from Airport wouldn't take us to the hotel only 6 miles away. They wanted the high fares and trips to the city only....
Forum: Europe Port Chat 01-22-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 20,441
Posted By Kathryn Smith
We went from the Port to the Airport with no...

We went from the Port to the Airport with no problems.

Lesson learned. Taxi from Airport wouldn't take us to the hotel only 6 miles away. They wanted the high fares and trips to the city only....
Forum: Princess Cruises 06-10-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I always tell my travel agent that we are...

I always tell my travel agent that we are celebrating our xxx Anniversary and she notifies the cruise line.
Forum: Princess Cruises 06-10-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I bring my own hangers -- this way I don't have...

I bring my own hangers -- this way I don't have to worry if there are enough hangers. I bring a lot of clothes and there are never enough hangers.

The thought of spending your vacation ironing...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 12-05-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,948
Posted By Kathryn Smith
In 2002 I bought a really good last minute cruise...

In 2002 I bought a really good last minute cruise deal -- leaving in two weeks. on the Amsterdam, Holland America. (12/11/2002 - 12/21/2002)

With in a day or two I found out about the Norovirus...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 12-03-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I want to thank everyone for their replies. We...

I want to thank everyone for their replies. We are driving and with 3 adults -- we will buy alot of alcohol.

We have found St Thomas has been the best place to buy and the prices are so much...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 11-11-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Navigator of the Seas 1/13/2007 stops in PR, and...

Navigator of the Seas 1/13/2007 stops in PR, and being frugal I love getting the best buy. Since, Bacardi Rum is produced in PR is it cheaper there than the VI's? We have always bought our liquor...
Forum: Caribbean Port Chat 11-04-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Kathryn Smith
January 2006 I did the Whale watching tour while...

January 2006 I did the Whale watching tour while staying at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

From what I observed, there was no snorkeling or diving allowed in the area. First of all the...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 10-14-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,195
Posted By Kathryn Smith
You do pay for bottled water. I bring a few...

You do pay for bottled water. I bring a few bottles of bottle water and refill them with the water from the Buffet area when I run out of bottled water.

In 1991 I brought in 3 cases of diet soft...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 10-14-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,300
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I have done several Guarantees and have always...

I have done several Guarantees and have always been upgraded. I book an inside and usually get upgraded to an outside with balcony.

I love getting the upgrades, but the location is usually one...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 10-14-2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,103
Posted By Kathryn Smith
As a light sleeper I want to add my 2 cents...

As a light sleeper I want to add my 2 cents worth, bring ear plugs. I have had to use them twice because our room was close to the engine room. Ron slept like a baby but I wouldn't of been able to...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 10-14-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 936
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I always take hangers when I go cruising/all...

I always take hangers when I go cruising/all inclusive resorts, etc. They never provide enough and I don't like to keep my clothes folded in drawers.

The drycleaning wire hangers are perfect to...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 09-17-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 671
Posted By Kathryn Smith
We travel light, one roll on suitcase per person....

We travel light, one roll on suitcase per person. So it was easy for us to take the luggage from our room and get off of the boat. When we boarded in Galveston in December 2006 we did not have an...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 09-17-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,752
Posted By Kathryn Smith
My next cruise is with RCCL "Navigator Of The...

My next cruise is with RCCL "Navigator Of The Seas" 1/13/2007 -- though Princess is my favorite cruise line our Red Hat Group liked this itenary better. (I did a RCCL cuise out of Galveston last...
Forum: Europe Port Chat 09-17-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,167
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Ron and I took the train all the way to the Rome...

Ron and I took the train all the way to the Rome Airport, our hotel was only a few miles away.

Lesson learned: If we are in the same situation again. Find a hotel in the city versus close to the...
Forum: Princess Cruises 09-09-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I do buy travel insurance, but I will never buy...

I do buy travel insurance, but I will never buy it from the Cruise line. Had a bad experience when NCL cancelled a repositioning cruise and I had bought my own airfare.

That experience taught...
Forum: Princess Cruises 09-09-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I am so sorry you had a bad experience. I have...

I am so sorry you had a bad experience. I have done 8 Princess cruises and many of them after Carnival purchased Princess. Princess is still our favorite cruise line.

I like being able to go...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 09-09-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Dave56 did an outstanding reply. Since I travel...

Dave56 did an outstanding reply. Since I travel in the off-season, I can tell you the cruise ships are booked heavily in off season too.

My favorite time to cruise is the first two weeks in...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Line 09-09-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Even if I lived in Florida I wouldn't like to do...

Even if I lived in Florida I wouldn't like to do a three day cruise. The checking in, unpacking, fire drill and packing -- your three days are gone. Five nights are fantastic and worth taking the...
Forum: Holland America Line 09-04-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By Kathryn Smith
I have been on Celebrity and Holland America,...

I have been on Celebrity and Holland America, both of them are two formal for me and the crowd seems much older and there is not as many activies.

I don't like the first seating or second...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 09-03-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,450
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Asking what is my favorite ship would be like...

Asking what is my favorite ship would be like asking which child is your favorite? I have liked all but one of the cruise ships I have been on. (Norway is no longer in commission.)

When...
Forum: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 08-31-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By Kathryn Smith
Ron loves staying at the all-incluseive resort. ...

Ron loves staying at the all-incluseive resort. I prefer cruising, so we do both.

Ron prefers the land because he doesn't have to get dressed up for dinner, spends all day reading or playing...
Forum: All Other Cruise Lines 08-29-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By Kathryn Smith
My husband has a problem with motion sickness and...

My husband has a problem with motion sickness and we have done 17 cruises. This is what we have learned:

1. The bigger the ship (he refuses to go in anything under 70,000 Tons in the Caribbean)...
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