LisaLeone

Would it be rude? Folks have the option to read or to skip and, as you are both a savvy traveler and an excellent writer, I'm sure many would enjoy.

Well, we are already booked but I won't be using them again necessarily. She gave us a good deal, though.

We are on Holland and my agent said that we can only use the cruise transfer if we arrive that day (which, especially from the east coast, would be insanity) or have booked a hotel package.We are planning on getting in on the 20th or 21st of June. We sail the 23rd. The packages are pricey and also waitlisted. @SirTomster, thank you for you excellent suggestions!

Hello! We are flying in a couple of days prior to our cruise and, thus, cannot use the cruise line transfer service. Does anyone have advice on getting to the port the day of sailing? I've been told that a rental car is not a great option, although we will have one during our stay the 2-3 days prior. Thank you for any help you are able to give!

Jeannette, I am so sorry for the loss of your Bella. I'm sure she felt loved and safe to the very end but such a painful goodbye. There is never enough time with our very good dogs. Sending hugs. 💕

I speak for many (OK, really just for me but I have NO DOUBT the masses agree) that your blog ranks as one of the most entertaining on CC. Thank.you for keeping it going!

That dress is 🔥🔥🔥!

David, between you and @GenerationX, I am delighted to be living vicariously! Looking forward to the next 7 days, the fashions and, of course, the cat-o-wisdom.

Thank you for the wonderful comparison!

And please do because it is one of the three I'm reading! Charla, I am so happy you have this healing time...happier still that your lovely husband sacrificed his for yours. What a tremendous picture of what marriage can be. Enjoy... I know you shall! 💕

We are opting southbound because our plan is to fly out a couple of days early to enjoy a bit more exploring prior to our cruise. We are booked on Nieuw Amsterdam in June. I don't think you can lose either way!

This is a bucket list trip for my husband I and I have never read a more helpful review! Thank you for posting the information about the excursions... It truly gave a feel of the pace of the trip.

Charla, I've been stalking the boards waiting for your next review! So excited to follow along. When we visited Venice and Greece some years ago, I found that most Italians spoke English. Many in Greece did not. As someone who only speaks one language, I admire your dedication learning another language. I wish I had done the same prior to visiting the beautiful Greek Isles. I would have loved to have shown the Greek people that respect. The Italians were wonderfully gracious to my smattering of phrases. Have the most fabulous time!

With the new, highly contagious variants, that is very wise. Fortunately, they don't appear more serious, but COVID is certainly still with us. Wishing you and Iian a fabulous trip!

Jim, we were living in Grand Island NY that year, the island surrounded by the Niagara river. I remember seeing that and being fascinated. I hope this time will more than make up for it!

Heidi is also a fabulous artist! She is one of the artists in artists co-op very close to where you'll be docked. Last month, I purchased several of her works. Absolutely make the time to check it out (and to meet her cats!)

I just heard of Hoopla...another library app. It offers different books than Libby and, in some cases, the same without a need for a hold.

One per day. And the salespeople, at least on Summit, were very aggressive. We gave up.after 4.

The Hopper crap lived on the balcony. The cubes were placed on the open shelves that replaced the drawers. I think my sister grabbed some at the dollar tree or the like.

We actually used the marble tray that held the "Hopper crap"... it held everything beautifully and cleared counter space!

Hi @zitsky! Just off the Summit and, after it was "Hopperized" we did notice a loss of storage. However, if you pack a few expandable storage cubes, it makes it very doable. In fact, 3 women for 10 days managed nicely. Have fun planning!

I just got of the Summit and the suite life was sublime! The service was the best we have ever experienced. I love M class ships. The lack of new in no way affects the graciousness.

We were one the same cruise and Gen was fabulous!

I was on the sailing prior and had the most fabulous time. I hope yours is just as wonderful!

I feel you..,I have one more day before I board the Summit! I am so excited to read about your adventures. I know it will be so helpful in planning ours next June!