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  1. You could. Also ask in the section that is the " port or region" part of cruise critic. I regularly read west coast cruises . Maybe that will help.

     

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  2. Just went into my booking for next month's TA and found Sabitini has gone up.

    Across the Princess fleet, more Executive Chefs hail from Italy than from any other nation. Savor signature Italian pastas and delicious seafood specialties inspired by these Italian culinary experts at arguably one of the "Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants" at sea (USA TODAY).

    Watch Sabatini's Italian Restaurant Video

    Sample Menus:

    Dinner (PDF) | Desserts (PDF)

    Price (USD)

    $29.00 per adult | $14.50 per child

    I thought it was about eight months. Is there any price point on a specialty dinner that would make cruisers NOT buy that dinner? I think for me , there might be!

     

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  3. FINALLY FINALLY - PLateau broken! Down 2.5 to 179 YEAH ME~ 86 POF (pounds of fat) GONE~

     

    But I know I will struggle going up and down again until this stabilizes~

     

    Been walking over 10K steps daily since 5 June - this too will pay off! :D

    Good work!! Good for you!!!

     

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  4. I find a cmbo of Atkins and South Beach work best. You don't have to purchase any special foods and eating out a breeze. Others who I know who have been successful swear by weight watchers

     

    I 'm new to this. what is your combination of atkins and south beach?

  5. Richard 1224 (of what 's your favorite cruise breakfast) Said: I always start my first morning with a toasted bagel with cream cheese and bacon--great sandwich! Pair that with a ham and cheese omlette--breakfast potatoes---a link or two of sausage--and of course some fresh fruit,

     

     

    So i ask you:

    What is YOUR Favorite breakfast on your Cruise? Is the first day Breakfast different?

  6. The thing is, there used to be many activities catering to a variety of interests, moods, demographics, etc. When my (adult) sons and I started cruising (on HAL) they would find activities that interested them while I went off to something else. Often each of us had to choose between things we wanted to do, always something interesting to do or see. Mix and mingle with others who enjoyed the same things we each did. But so many of these activities were not revenue producing which targeted them for elimination in favor of things that do bring in the bucks. I find I do not look forward to cruising anymore - the "specialness" is gone and I think the only way to (perhaps) find it again is to try other lines.

     

    I found the same. I don't like the direction in which Holland America is Heading in the Entertainment side of things.)

  7. There are some limo firms here in Vancouver that specifically offer cross-border trips - but due to the border variability any fixed rate is generously padded to approx $400 (towncar, good for 3 people; bigger car = bigger price) or they simply bill the regular hourly charges ($75 min while travelling in a towncar, ~half that for wait time, and bigger vehicles have higher legal minima. Plus mandatory 15% grat, 5% tax).

     

    CAD$400 equates pretty well with the guesstimated US$300 above, so I'd agree that's the ballpark you're looking at - unless you are traveling in a big group it's pretty much 100% likely that simply flying to YVR will be cheaper.

     

    If you're looking to save money, a one-way rental car is almost certainly cheapest for a group of 3+ with Bolt Bus a close second (as low as $1pp, but more likely $15-20pp). Amtrak is a nice balance of cost ($32pp coach Saver tix, per cab in Seattle <$40 and in Vancouver <$20) and pleasantness IF the schedule works (early morning or early evening). Quickshuttle is the priciest regular service, but is very convenient since they pick up right at Seatac and drop at downtown Vancouver hotels not just bus station.

     

    Thank you for the detailed information. It was very helpful.

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