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What’s his is yours and what’s yours is your own!
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Oh no! I’m very sorry to hear about your phone being stolen. Barcelona is so notorious for thieves. It’s such a shame. I hope your insurance covers it.
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@Smitheroothis post reads to me like you won’t be buying travel insurance. Maybe I’m mistaken and there’s a difference in language from one side of the pond to the other. Which is why I reiterated the point about not travelling without it. Mea culpa!
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Your Irish passport gets you the right to travel freely within the rest of Europe and also the UK even though they are no longer in Europe. You can live in any European country and apply for social security in any country - whether you would meet their requirements is another story but legally you have that right. But that’s about it. As far as I know, as an Irish citizen, there are no other advantages to having an Irish passport over one from another country. But don’t expect to be able to have free health care. If you’re in Ireland and you turn up in the ER you’ll have a very, very long wait, same as the rest of the population. I know it’s like that in the UK. Not sure about the rest of Europe. Without the European Medical Card, you won’t get any ‘free’ accident treatment and the only way to get the card in Ireland is to have a social security number. Which you wouldn’t qualify for. Get travel insurance. Even if all of the above points were moot, you still need travel insurance that includes repatriation. So, so important. Don’t travel without it. Having said all that, Bon Voyage! 😉
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As far as I know you will be treated if you’re in an accident but they will come looking for payment afterwards. My uncle who is Irish by birth was ill in Ireland a few years ago and received great care here. He has an Irish passport but his American health insurance paid the bills. He didn’t have a travel insurance but he really should have. I wouldn’t count on getting free healthcare. No one that I know who lives in various parts of Europe would ever dream of travelling without travel insurance. As far as I’m aware also the free accident cover may cover the immediate aftermath of the accident but any other necessary procedures would not be covered. Hope this helps.
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If you don’t have an address in the EU I’m not sure how much you would benefit from the emergency health care that is available to EU citizens. You need to have a card with you that you can apply for before you travel. Which reminds me, I need a new one!
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Oh no Yvonne! I’m sorry to hear that. I had a similar catastrophe not so long ago. Thought I was going to have to replace all of my flooring after a pipe flooded my kitchen. But I was able to borrow a dehumidifier and left it running for a few days. It made such a huge difference. So far I don’t have to replace anything. Definitely worth a try. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Xxx
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Specialty Dinner on first night?
LauraAnneC replied to RocketMan275's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I like the buffet as both times this year it’s been Prime Rib night! -
Best studio cabin location on bliss or other ship comparable
LauraAnneC replied to latebuyer's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Make sure that the cabin doesn’t have a void anywhere around it. I was in a studio cabin on the breakaway that was at the end of the row and behind the larger wall was a big gap on the deck plans. I could hear water running and gushing until the early hours of the morning and beginning again after 6 am. It was very frustrating. Also make sure it doesn’t have a connecting door to the next solo cabin. That lets a lot of noise filter through. -
Not necessarily, I’m travelling on the Prima in October in a studio cabin. When I booked in February the fare was around €2500, I got the fare adjusted yesterday and it’s now costing me €1300, so I really think each cruise is different.
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Is that ‘normally’ pre or post Brexit? That would be very important to know as they are talking about introducing visa requirements for British people to enter Europe. I’m not sure when that’s due to come in. I don’t think I would risk not renewing my passport.
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NCL Solo Experience: Studio & Experience Advice Needed
LauraAnneC replied to MissyDot's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The Getaway was NOT like that in February when I was on it. Solo meet ups were in one of the bars and all were welcome. I’m pretty sure the Breakaway was the same in May but I wasn’t solo in May so cannot swear to that.