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DaveOKC

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    Oklahoma City
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    Traveling, stocks. motorcycles
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    Holland America
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Alaska

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  1. For this reason we avoid Spring Break season for cruising and as stated, the 7 day or shorter routes.
  2. This is what I always thought was the case with the big TAs. Not worth the time and trouble to them. If they are this petty on something that they do make money on, how can you trust them on other issues?
  3. To clarify - we mark our reservations Do Not Upgrade, which means that HAL will not give us a free upgrade (since sometimes their idea of an upgrade does not line up with ours). However, we STILL get Upsell offers, which means that HAL contacts us to see if we are willing to pay a bit more to move up a category or two. This happens on most of our cruises by the way. Another point, just a month ago HAL starting offering these paid upsells around 45 days prior to our sailing (it used to be 2-4 weeks), so watch your emails closely.
  4. I know this is unlikely, but someone told me that some hotels do this?
  5. On the R class ships (Zaandam and Volendam) there is a HUGE difference from the Neptunes to any other cabin IMO. Basically they are twice as large. Plus all of them are located on the same deck as the Neptune Lounge and not far from it. Only negative is that some of these Neptunes are under areas of the Lido pool, which can be a bit noisy at times.
  6. Happened to us - taxi never showed. Too short a trip is my guess.
  7. Doing 47 miles in 35 minutes is not reasonable.
  8. We are staying at Hyatt House Dania Beach on April 5 for one night, using Hyatt points. Rate is 15,000 points, not too bad IMO.
  9. Gilberts menu and map: https://gilberts17thstgrill.com/menu
  10. They have a paid shuttle run by a third party. I think it costs around $9 pp but not certain. Cost for a taxi about the same (for 2 people). Shuttle is easier IMO (have had taxis not show up) but take longer as multiple stops involved most times.
  11. I have never seen HAL offer a paid upgrade within a category (such as a Neptune), so I assume you are asking about what happens if you call them and offer to move up a level or two. In this case, I am pretty certain you would get to keep the crew appreciation offer and anything else you have. Of course you should ask this question to the HAL or TA person you are dealing with.
  12. We like Gilberts just across from Hyatt Place. Mostly hamburger and sandwiches, but very good quality and reasonable prices. Be sure to say hello to Mama Gilbert - she is great.
  13. Danai Beach is now a better option than previously. New shopping/dining area adjacent to Hyatt House has lots of options IMO.
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