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7 hours ago, Hambagahle said:

Great photos as usual - not sure though about the egg on the schnitzel!!  And lovely staff.

I booked flights on Air Canada from FLL to ZRH via Toronto (you might have seen this on our new blog...) for when we get off in Miami.   That is the "backstop".  We still want to fly Swiss of course but if people are not allowed to come to the US from Europe, airlines won't be flying from the US to Europe.   So we'll do what we must.   

 

Anyway - I want to say thank you for your posts and photos.  Your cruise has been lovely.  And what you have done to take us along is really appreciated!!  Travel home safely.   When I see the Splendor tomorrow morning I will send you a wave!

Gerry

Gerry,  you are an amazing planner.   My first thoughts were of you when the ban was announced.  I look forward to meeting you Soon.     And thanks to cruisin7.   I am not certain we would have stuck with the plan to sail without your blog and encouragement.

We will be  first time Regent cruisers out of San Diego next week.  Looking forward to meeting Gerry and other regulars.    Thank you cruisin 7 for the reports.   

Eric and Linda from Boston

I frequently fly Icelandair economy comfort, sometimes SAGA (business class). I have never had anything but a good flight and reliable transfers. The airport is hectic during the summer months and it feels a bit like a bus station, so that might be decisive for you.

We just returned from a Viking Buri Lyon & Provence cruise. We had not pre booked the Silver Spirits Package, and upon trying the house wine on day one we quickly upgraded. We were very glad we did the value was exceptional, a wide variety of wines, and premium beverages. There were very few exceptions that were not included. One thing to note is that once on board we were charged in Euro's vs USD if we had pre booked.

 

We are currently trying to determine if the value will be there on our 2018 trip Stockholm to Bergen. It seems impossible to get any information on selections of wines available on the Viking Star and their cost per glass.

We took Bergen to London and did not get the Silver Spirits package because my husband does not drink a lot and both cabin mates have to purchase it. We were charged in dollars for our drinks. We are buying the packages on our next ocean cruise. We vastly preferred the premium wines, especially in the paired wine flights for the special dining rooms. I like the spirit tastings in the bar on some afternoons. We both like to order a drink or soda when the mood strikes. I suggest it.