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They're both quite good but they're both priced nearly identically to each other. I say this to make that point that Locanda Cipriani is not exorbitantly priced like other restaurants in the Cipriani empire. It's not inexpensive but nothing is above 35 Euro on the menu. Compare that to the 65-75 Euro entrees at Harrys Bar in Venice. While it's still owned by the family, its run separately from their other business interests (which is also part of what makes it special).

It also depends on the cruise line. Smaller luxury ships allow for a large degree of latitude for the chef to adapt to where the ship is. A lot of times you can go shopping with the chef at food markets in the various Greek islands etc and they make special dishes that night with everything that was purchased. But on the large ships like Celebrity they buy massive amounts of food in bulk across the entire line so things are much more standardized and deviations (or the ability to order off menu) are minimal.

It's such a special place and a (somewhat) hidden gem. I'm sometimes hesitant to recommend it to folks for fear that too many people will find out about it. The distance to Venice proper seems to be the proper deterrent still. I did 2 nights there and then 3 nights in the main part of the city once. If I were to do it again I would only do 1 night at Locanda Cipriani-- Torcello is a bit too slow moving for us for 48 hours.

Take a water taxi from Murano to the small, and sparsely inhabited, island of Torcello. Lunch outside at Loconda Cipriani was one of the best things we've done in Venice in a long time. They also serve dinner but a late lunch will allow you to enjoy their gorgeous gardens in the daylight. Food and surroundings were superb and none of the crowds of Venice.

You do realize that this is a 10 minute ride that will cost you $12 in an Uber for up to 4 people? This is one of the most egregious cruise ship scams I've ever heard of.

Are they fairly likely? I take the Northeast Corridor several times a week-- usually runs very on time. Sure-- Amtrak's long haul trains struggle with timeliness but the Northeast Corridor runs fairly on time.

If you’re in the Uber already just take it to Red Hook- when you factor in ferry costs and the amount of time it will take to transfer and then take the ferry it wont be a big deal to just take the car there and get dropped right at the pier. It’s rare. It only happens if something catastrophic happens like someone jumps in front of a train, there’s a collision, power goes out. No one can tell you the you’re 100% not going to have an issue but it’s extremely rare. We’ve taken plenty of trains from Philadelphia to NYC the day of a cruise and never had an issue. In the rare change of something happening you’re going to be on the hook for an expensive Uber ride but you’ll still make the ship. They are obligated to take you there- but Uber or Lyft have zero issue doing it and that’s what I would do here. Skip the ferry- it’s a waste of time given you have to get in a car anyway.

If you want to try something authentically Venetian go to Enoteca Schiavi which is a little off the beaten path but excellent cicchetti (their version of small plate tapas). Locals still go here. Its over the Ponte dell'Academia and only about a 15 minute walk from St Marks. You stand at the bar and pick out items and drink wine from their extensive by the glass options. It's inexpensive, authentic, and excellent. If you end up staying near the train station also worth checking out Gelateria il Doge which is a short walk. By far my favorite Gelateria in Venice (and I've tried a lot).

Uber or Lyft is the way to go here. New Jersey taxis are generally horrendous and can be much more expensive than Uber.

We need a ton of info before someone could even give you a list a mile long. Budget is top of that information-- the innumerable amount of hotels in central London can range from several hundred a night to several thousand and a lot in between.

I agree with this-- I've been to Venice numerous times and will still take a gondola ride and grab a coffee/snack (and maybe a few negronis) at Caffe Florian on occasion. Sure, they're a bit hokey and expensive but they are still charming in their own ways-- especially to a first time visitor. Just know that going in and you won't be shocked by the cost and will enjoy it more.

And Virginia Beach has a lot more to offer a visitor in terms of things to do, eat, drink etc.

This can all be done fairly easily because it's all quite close to each other. St. Marks and Doge's Palace you'll want to book tickets in advance so you can skip the lines-- both are quite worthwhile. Caffe Florian, while extremely touristy, is fun and is literally right there. Rialto Bridge is a short walk. You could add drinks at Hotel Danieli right nearby (either in the stunning lobby or up on their beautiful terrace overlooking the canal). Missing lots-- like any city you are just scratching the surface with some of the very, very top highlights. Part of the fun of Venice is just wandering and getting lost in the various streets and passageways-- you won't really have time for that. Also there are tons of other museums, grand buildings, churches, that one day won't provide enough time to see. I think the sweet spot is 3-4 days-- it's enough to see a lot without double backing too much. That being said, I would take 1 day in Venice anytime over none-- so make it count. You'll find plenty you'll want to go back to see. No-- Venice is very manageable on your own and as you'll see when you're there, walking around with a large tour group can be a hindrance to enjoying it. Yes-- based on what you said in terms of what you want to see I would look near St Marks. It will be one of the more expensive areas but if it's only one night maybe splurge on this night to maximize your time to see things. Part of the charm of Venice is at night when the tourists not staying over go back to the mainland and the city is much more manageable. Great time to walk around. A good place near St Marks to get a gondola is right by the Hotel Bauer. You'll pass Florian on your left and walk out of the square. It will be just down the walkway on the left before you come to the first bridge. Some fun watering holes near there are the original Harrys Bar (of Cipriani fame) and a bit further down our favorite place to grab a drink in Venice is on the canal side patio of the Gritti Palace at Bar Longhi. Its a great way to see the place for a $20 apertivo rather than having to pay over $2000 a night.

Which I did-- that estimate came direct from Uber.

Its fine-- its a fairly boring corporate hotel but checks all the boxes. It's in the Seaport District-- convenient for a cruise but not super convenient for touring Boston itself. This is going to depend on how you plan to use it-- for a nice spot to spend the night before/after a cruise its a good choice. If you plan on touring Boston at all, given the Renaissance charges $400-500 a night, you can find much more interesting accommodation in the city proper that will put you in walking distance to the sights.

Somewhere in the $16-18 range each way.

Uber or Lyft-- its about a 15-20 min ride from the terminal. There aren't a ton of taxis in Boston anymore and they will be sparse out there coming back so I would use Uber.

You're going to get 300 answers. Personally the one I like the most at the moment (and it changes from year to year) is at the Crown & Anchor Bar at the Hamilton Princess Hotel-- just off the lobby. It's a little more expensive than others but you can taste the difference in the ingredients. I'm also a big fan of Art Mel's Spicy Dicy which isn't far from Hamilton but does require a taxi. Its very good, and a lot of folks swear by it, but it does take some effort and taxi fare to pull off.

I just use Uber in Amsterdam-- its reliable, easy, and not expensive. As robin says above, the car service options are way more expensive than taxis or Ubers.

Book a taxi in advance. There aren't enough taxis (or Ubers) for the amount of people that plow off of these big ships in Kauai and the lines can be really long sometimes. Kauai doesn't have the same amount of available ground transportation that places like Oahu and Maui do. Do not expect to just waltz off the ship and right into a waiting taxi.

That is correct on day passes but they do offer day use rooms if there is availability. It's still pricey-- can be in the $400-500 range-- but it will give you full access to the resort and costs less than booking a room for the whole night. The Rosewood does not offer even day rates, let alone a day pass, so it does distinguish it a little bit in that high end market on the island. A per person day pass this ain't, but it does get you in the door (and by the pool) if you really, really want to be there. You can of course go to either of these places without booking a room to eat/drink.

To your point the OP, unless wanting to tour Manhattan the night before, could be well served taking Amtrak through NYC and to Newark Penn. Then there is the Doubletree by Hilton literally attached to Newark Penn Station. In the morning Cape Liberty is a short Uber.

While it's very pretty the majority of the paths and walkways are sand and/or gravel and uneven. I'm sure the tour company wants to keep a steady pace for everyone and they can't guarantee that with folks that might require more assistance over uneven walkways. I'm inclined to believe Celebrity is telling the truth here. There is nothing that would prohibit you from doing it on your own.

You're about 20 minutes drive to Virginia Beach which will have the most options for a visitor in terms of services/food/drink etc. Norfolk doesn't have any beaches within or adjacent the city-- it is a protected harbor that is inland.

I'm with Steve on this. I go to LA nearly once a month for work and would sometimes fly into the smaller airports to mix things up if there was a good deal or to get closer to where I was staying. With all of the issues surrounding airline delays etc right now I only use LAX. Having multiple options from most places daily into LAX is a huge plus vs small, perceived benefits of using a smaller airport. I had a bad experience with Burbank a few months ago and that was enough to convince me that the breadth of options when something goes wrong at LAX far outweighs anything else.