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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By Omega1
Never heard of Infinity, but if your instincts...

Never heard of Infinity, but if your instincts aren’t good, then you are probably right…… steer clear.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Apr 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By Omega1
I was going to say Cruise.co.uk as we have been...

I was going to say Cruise.co.uk as we have been thinking about South America again and got package quotes as well as diy (Princess and HAL). Some of the HAL itineraries look interesting but really...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,563
Posted By Omega1
I don’t have an issue with the £15k spend but the...

I don’t have an issue with the £15k spend but the timing is rotten for us. We were planning to trigger the CV in January. Rethink of our plans now.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 9 Apr 24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By Omega1
Is ‘famous’ a euphemism for grossly overpriced?😂...

Is ‘famous’ a euphemism for grossly overpriced?😂 The view from the deck is spectacular, with or without the daiquiri!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 9 Apr 24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By Omega1
We’ve done lots of different things on St Thomas...

We’ve done lots of different things on St Thomas over the years. There are two cruise ship docks - Crown Bay and Havensight, not sure where DCL docks. Stuff we’ve done - Magens Bay (lovely), Coki...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,856
Posted By Omega1
That rings a bell - I’m sure there was a catchy...

That rings a bell - I’m sure there was a catchy word associated with all the hollow promises .. if only I could remember it!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Apr 24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,306
Posted By Omega1
You’re right it was like a millpond - but a few...

You’re right it was like a millpond - but a few days before we missed Lerwick because it was too rough!xx🤷
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Apr 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,306
Posted By Omega1
It depends on when you want to sail. Some areas...

It depends on when you want to sail. Some areas experience less choppy waters in summer. We’ve done around twenty Caribbean cruises and it’s probably the area we’ve had the calmest seas. In all...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,193
Posted By Omega1
Four years ago we were chatting to an elderly...

Four years ago we were chatting to an elderly chap on a cruise who was a retired tug driver at Heathrow. He told us that he’d done exactly the same thing with two BA aircraft - he was suspended for...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,635
Posted By Omega1
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane concert live in...

David Bowie - Aladdin Sane concert live in Manchester, early 70’s
Beach Boys live at the Paul Masson winery in California
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Apr 24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By Omega1
Always plenty of taxis at the cruise port - it’s...

Always plenty of taxis at the cruise port - it’s the easiest option.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Apr 24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By Omega1
You won’t go far wrong with either HAL or...

You won’t go far wrong with either HAL or Princess. Ten years ago did a fabulous HAL Alaska cruise - the things that stick in my mind is the stunning scenery and great wildlife viewing. We saw dozens...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By Omega1
Ubers are cheap and plentiful - I used the Uber...

Ubers are cheap and plentiful - I used the Uber app with Halifax Clarity card (no fees) - made it very easy to get around.
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By Omega1
We were very fortunate, shorts/t-shirts every...

We were very fortunate, shorts/t-shirts every day.
The local ferry (approx €2) out to the barrier island beach makes it possible to walk for miles on pristine, deserted white...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 2 Apr 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Omega1
Not at the current price! We’ll hang fire and...

Not at the current price! We’ll hang fire and hope the price drops.😂
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By Omega1
We stayed in Cabanas last May for five nights...

We stayed in Cabanas last May for five nights last May as part of a road trip around southern Portugal - thoroughly enjoyed it. We had lovely seafood at Restaurante Pedro (twice) and nice Italian at...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 1 Apr 24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Omega1
Thanks for a great review. Andalsnes is one of...

Thanks for a great review. Andalsnes is one of the Norwegian ports we haven’t been to. It’s on the itinerary for the Land of the Midnight Sun on Emerald Princess in June 25. We did the Midnight Sun...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By Omega1
European Travel Advice

Important advice from Simon Calder…..
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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 31 Mar 24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By Omega1
Since the CPS price hike we’ve only used them if...

Since the CPS price hike we’ve only used them if included in the deal (P&O), otherwise we use one of two preferred (safe) locations on Just Park. It’s worked out very well for us and at a fraction of...
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,522
Posted By Omega1
I’ve often considered a hand luggage only holiday...

I’ve often considered a hand luggage only holiday - but soon realised it’s impossible! Another problem is our last few trips have been on Emirates, Qatar and Lufthansa which have an 8kg limit for...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,568
Posted By Omega1
Many years ago in my home town, this sign always...

Many years ago in my home town, this sign always caused much interest. It was on a busy section of road with traffic merging and exiting. None of this namby pamby zip thingy - it was every man (or...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,751
Posted By Omega1
Early retirement- best job I’ve ever had!

Early retirement- best job I’ve ever had!
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,992
Posted By Omega1
One avenue of investigation is that the ship had...

One avenue of investigation is that the ship had a major power outage and lost propulsion. It seems highly unlikely that a ship with two pilots on board would simply veer off course without some kind...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Mar 24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By Omega1
It’s a great itinerary, we’ve done it several...

It’s a great itinerary, we’ve done it several times over the years.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 25 Mar 24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By Omega1
Vacationstogo.com has a good search facility and...

Vacationstogo.com has a good search facility and you can use the filter to narrow the choices down. Use the results to check the cruise line website(s) - saves a lot of time.
Princess have 10 day...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,521
Posted By Omega1
A 1965, two-tone green Triumph...

A 1965, two-tone green Triumph Herald.https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18656/09310590126903.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Omega1
I bought an Airalo global esim in December. I...

I bought an Airalo global esim in December. I used it on two long haul trips across several countries and it’s been fine - no problems whatsoever when switching back to the primary sim.
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Mar 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By Omega1
It’s years ago but we flew to Miami and then on...

It’s years ago but we flew to Miami and then on to San Juan.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,556
Posted By Omega1
1. I don’t think anyone is suggesting...

1. I don’t think anyone is suggesting equalisation of state pension is not fair.
2. I don’t think the dissent is about tapering. It’s about the manner and timeliness of communication of decisions...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,556
Posted By Omega1
All the discussion whether people knew or didn’t...

All the discussion whether people knew or didn’t know seems irrelevant to me. An in depth inquiry has found that the DWP did not provide adequate notice directly to those affected - as the report...
Forum: Sport 21 Mar 24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,127
Posted By Omega1
A chocolate statue of Harry Kane - I’ve always...

A chocolate statue of Harry Kane - I’ve always thought he was a bit Flake-y!
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,556
Posted By Omega1
The DWP has said it will consider the Ombudsman’s...

The DWP has said it will consider the Ombudsman’s report but during the investigation it said it would not recognise the report nor implement recommendations- this is why the Ombudsman has laid the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Mar 24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Omega1
A relatively short road trip from Cape Town (or...

A relatively short road trip from Cape Town (or Camps Bay) is to Franschhoek (or Stellenbosch) and then on to Hermanus before heading back to CT. No more than two hour’s driving between places and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Mar 24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Omega1
We got back on Saturday after 3.5 weeks in South...

We got back on Saturday after 3.5 weeks in South Africa (in and out of Cape Town) we’ve been eight times and feel totally safe. We rent a car and visit lovely locations in the Western Cape - this...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,424
Posted By Omega1
The only thing I need to ‘get over’ is Miriam...

The only thing I need to ‘get over’ is Miriam Margoyles (sp) - rhymes with gargoyles! 😳
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,385
Posted By Omega1
The risk must now be significantly higher than...

The risk must now be significantly higher than previously assessed. On our January cruise we had to undertake a piracy drill as we were off the coast of Somalia! Mind you there were US and UK naval...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,385
Posted By Omega1
Yes, now confirmed by RCI...

Yes, now confirmed by RCI https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-suspends-all-visits-to-labadee-haiti/126073
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Mar 24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,385
Posted By Omega1
I suppose there at least two elements to this -...

I suppose there at least two elements to this - the cruise line and its insurers who monitor the geopolitical risks (our cruise in January missed the ports of Fujairah and Muscat (too risky) but...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Mar 24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,385
Posted By Omega1
Very often it is not the cruise line in isolation...

Very often it is not the cruise line in isolation that makes decisions regarding safety and which ports they will or will not visit - the cruise line’s insurer(s) are constantly assessing the risk...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,759
Posted By Omega1
Good explanation- in other words, the Chancellor...

Good explanation- in other words, the Chancellor giveth with one hand and taketh away double with other!
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