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I booked the Regency Rome for a 3 night pre-cruise stay and the Courtyard Venice near the airport for a 2 night post-cruise stay

Regarding lay-overs: I strive for a minimum of a 3 hour layover in Europe and 2.5 in US no matter which airline I fly.

Ah ha! Great idea. I'll print out a copy and bring it with me. Many thanks.

Neither the current Travel Summary, nor the "Payments" reflect the $39 charges associated with making reservations for specialty dining for our upcoming Enchanted voyage, so I am using my credit card statement as a "receipt" to show proof of payment.

Your experience was one of many reasons I opted to book our October 2024 flights directly through the airline.

The web version of Dine My Way does reflect the SD and MDR reservations I made months ago. However the CG and CBR specialty reservations charge did hit my CC on file even for the first night where we get a complimentary SD.

We are sailing from Rome to Venice (Trieste) in October 2024 flying from MIA via FRA into FCO three nights prior to sailing and staying in Venice 3 nights post-cruise Via FRA before flying back to MIA. Purchasing airfare directly through the airline of our choice is and continues to be $500-600 cheaper (for two passengers) less expensive than using EZ Air option through the cruise line. After researching and comparing fares we've determined booking through the airline directly allows us, in addition to price, to choose our upper deck 747 Biz class seats (although not guaranteed) which we cant seem to do through EZ Air. Additionally I assume we'll be notified of any plane, time changes directly by the airline. Under this scenario are there any other benefits to booking directly with the airline that I've overlooked?

Thank you for your review. We sail the Island Princess in October 2024 and look forward to experiencing her!

Our Caribbean cruises are and have been simple, so simple that the process to book them online with Princess or through that major credit card cruise sailing program that using the services of a Princess CVP has not been necessary. However, for our 2024 European sailing (first time using the pre-cruise hotel program & transfers) we are using a CVP and the experience has been quite wonderful. She has been professional in her communications with us and prompt in answering questions --at this stage I have only positive feedback to share about using a Princess CVP.

If you book through EZ Air 8-10 months prior to departure and are not ticketed until 45 days prior to departure will the airlines allow you to select a seat?

We like the Renaissance on 17th St, the Ritz Carlton on A1A and the Le Meridien @ Dania.

Seeking reliable car / limo service recommendation from Lee/ Collier County area to Port Everglades round trip. Thanks in advance!

We are in a full suite for our Enchanted voyage in April. I was not successful in booking a first night dinner in a specialty restaurant w/o paying, however I suppose I can get it all worked out once we're on board.

FLL is very close to Port Everglades. That being said DH and I are very risk-adverse and typically flew out of FLL no earlier than 1pm back to IAH. We'd rather sit in the club lounge than feel rushed. IMHO its all a matter of personal preference.

Although its been a few years since we flown internationally, our objective when it comes to connecting planes, terminal whether US domestic or international is less about speed and more about having sufficient time. Whether changing in AMS, LHR or FRA we give ourselves a minimum of 3-4 hours.

We're considering Air France for our 2024 flight from MIA to FCO and return from VCE back to MIA . Our preference is Lufthansa through FRA, 2nd is BA via LHR followed by AF via CDG. I'm monitoring flight departures/ arrivals prior to making that final airline selection.

I successfully booked dinner reservations for our April voyage on Enchanted by using the Princess web version instead of the app.

We booked our April 2024 voyage on Enchanted under "standard". After doing the math hubby and I will upgrade to Plus.

Thanks @FlyerTalker air into/ out of VCE with bus transfer does seem most plausible.

The Island Princess October 2024 has sailings departing or returning to Trieste (Venice). Do "folks in the know" think passengers booking Princess EZ Air cruise air (and transfers) will have the option of flying into/ out of Trieste OR Venice?

DH military benefit (OBC) is shown on our itinerary and in the credits section of my account.

Yes. I made a Catch By Rudi and Crown Grill reservation for two for our April 2024 Enchanted Princess cruise. My credit card on file was charged $78.00 for each restaurant.