Always an Alias

We had booked a hotel on the beach, which has disappeared post hurricane. Luckily Expedia refunded our money, back to the drawing board for these Canucks. Cruising February 17th. I think I will try Hotwire and just make sure I adjust my criteria.

So I have been back on land for 3 days (not one bit happy about it). We had a great cruise. We were on the Glory for the 7 day Eastern Caribbean itinerary. I'm not sure what the big deal is about the American Table. Now let me first qualify this by saying that we were at a table for 6 - and we were all traveling together, so none of us were strangers. There were no table cloths on the tables on the 'Table' nights. This didn't bother me as much - it's not like the tables were plywood, with splinters. They were always dressed nicely, and set as any table should be. As for the water carafe's on the table - after all of the non water we were drinking all day - it was nice to be able to continuously fill our glasses.

The menu's were fine, they were not confusing as others have mentioned in the past. The Rare Finds were on there, absolutely loved the port of call section - and unless you are an insanely picky eater - there was always something fantastic to eat. None of us ate dessert much, and it had nothing to do with the offerings - it only had to do with the fact that we were stuffed from dinner, and were looking forward to getting out and spending the night in the club. Dinner didn't take any longer than it has on any other of my cruises, or in any good restaurant. Yes... It was considerably longer than McDonalds and Denny's.

Not one of us 6 felt that we had to eat something we weren't interested in because there was nothing else - Sometimes the choices were not easy... simply due to wanting to try everything. And as always, you were able to order as many appetizers, entree's, desserts as you liked.

As for the table plates (Calamari, Flat Bread & Cesar Salad) They were all done wonderfully. You only received a sharing style platter if you wanted it that way, it was never imperative to share. The flat bread was amazing - especially if you like mushrooms.

The Feast Nights were just like any other Elegant night, table cloths were back on, the lobster was superb, as was the Prime Rib. whipped potatoes were amazing. I never had a poorly cooked steak - although I order them blue rare.

The maître D' was by our table each night to greet us (which has never happened on any of my other cruises). Our dining staff was fantastic, Robert (B.O.B.), John and Andreea & we were at table 519. If you were on our cruise - we were the ones who were laughing through dinner every night.

So for everyone who has stated how much they hated the new menu/style - my suggestion is to find some new dining mates that keep you laughing, because if table cloths make or break your vacation - you take life too seriously. Now please keep in mind that we are younger - all early 30's, all professional. We have all enjoyed fine dining in some very well known restaurants, we came to enjoy our vacation, not have to cook and spend some time with friends - all of it was perfect. It is what you make it.

Cheers!

9 days!!! We'll be there too! So excited!