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Hotel in safe area needed for large family group
Meander Ingwa replied to tillys mom's topic in West Coast Departures
Mediterranean is on the west side of the Center. Either this or the ones mentioned on the east side of the center will meet your needs -
Hotel in safe area needed for large family group
Meander Ingwa replied to tillys mom's topic in West Coast Departures
Do you need a hotel for the night before your embarkation the next day, or are you wanting to do touristic activity for a day or two? If you just need a hotel for the night I suggest one of the corporate hotels at the airport. They provide courtesy vans. You can then arrange a large transport to the pier with Seattle Express. If you want to spend a day or two doing touristic activity then I suggest one of the large corporate hotels on the east side of Seattle Center. You can see them on google maps. You can visit the center and use the Monorail to get to the Downtown core and visit The Market. Transport to the Pier for your eventual embarkation can be most easily done with Lyft or Uber. You can also book Seattle Express vans to shuttle the larger group and luggage. With 4 people per room the rates could be seen as very reasonable even in the downtown core. All the major chains are there with high rise hotels that can easily accommodate your group. The Monorail makes it easy to get to the Seattle Center -
personally as a Seattle native I would say no, it isnt worth the time or money. One of the best views in Seattle is mentioned above, a walk on ferry ride to Bremerton or Winslow. If it is a clear day you will see the mountains, enjoy the water. If lucky you might spot Orca or Harbor Seals. You can join all the folks who walk around the decks or sit inside. Time your journey for sunrise or sunset. The ferries are very large, you should feel tight at home The ferry dock is just south of the Pier 66 cruise dock Gardyloos other suggestions are all excellent The Seattle Center is worth visiting for the Glass Garden and MoPOP. There are also concert, opera, and theatre venues on the grounds.
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Seattle debarkation - how early of a flight?
Meander Ingwa replied to megbowlstrike's topic in West Coast Departures
It is a somewhat reverse commute once you get out of the core downtown. The issue become a problem based on the geography of the area. There are just few escape routes away from traffic snarls . Better to be at the airport too early than be stressing the clock. There is just no predictions of how it goes. -
Seattle debarkation - how early of a flight?
Meander Ingwa replied to megbowlstrike's topic in West Coast Departures
If it is a weekend, 8 is doable, I wouldn't do 830, too tight If a weekday I would do 7 - 730. Traffic in Seattle can be bad and all it take is one accident or bad rain to choke your trip. -
They are both easy. If you have a chip and pin credit card, you just tap it on the pad at the gate for the Elizabeth. You can pre book HE or get tickets at the desk. Elizabeth runs every 10 minutes from terminal 2/3 takes 30 minutes to Paddington, no changes. There are also trains from 4 and 5 on less frequent interval per hour HE every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes The Heathrow airport web site has links to information snd tickets booking for HE
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My friend noted that the trams do not appear to have traffic light priority like they do in Manchester. She did not mention if that engineering feature might be / could be put in place.
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Rotterdam to Delft on my own
Meander Ingwa replied to skings's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
I am looking at the same journey from Amsterdam port ( as yet undefined if city or IJmiden) . I love trains and trams and consider them part of the enjoyment. I am interested in visiting the Delft factory and museum to learn a bit more about the old designs and history of Delft ware. Viking might offer a trip but really dont want to be tied to a short time line or one where I am pulled away from what really interests me. Thank you for the timely post @skings -
The Elizabeth Line is simple to use and an economical choice. There are agents at the ticket kiosk. I dont think it any more complicated than HE. I agree, however, if the hotel is not within simple walk of Paddington a private transfer from Heathrow is likely the way to go. Otherwise the Taxi ranks at Paddington are easy to find they will still need to grab a car. If the group is new to using subways, the agents at Heathrow are the ones to learn it from rather than the neighborhood station which will be busier There are a lot of videos on line that show how to get around the system, tap and go , using gate, wayfinding
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A tram line extension , running from Newhaven / Leith Ocean Port into central Edinburgh and beyond to the airport has opened today.
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Travel and Cruise Showcase 2023 scam?
Meander Ingwa replied to Cruise till you drop's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
check out Scam Pulse it shows up there. -
Live from Viking Saturn June 7-21 NYC-Canada-Greenland-Iceland
Meander Ingwa replied to CCWineLover's topic in Viking Ocean
The bad fires in eastern Canada are a major contributor. I live in western washington and we sometimes get smoke from Eastern BC and Alberta. Last year with our own local fires in the state, it was horrible with murky , fog like smoke and particulate that fell like snow. It smelled like a campground The eastern seaboard could use a good rain train -
e mail links are handy but glossy "dream books" capture people and hold them. I paged through my river cruise book and noted the nice SE Asia tour. It then went in to the recycle bin. I face the same mail volume from my Medicare Advantage provider. Statements every months in multiple forms about how I have used my benefits. I dont need this stuff, particularly the notification that I did not use any benefits . (rollyeyes)
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Hampton inn & suites Seattle
Meander Ingwa replied to Royally Ready to cruise's topic in West Coast Departures
Seattle Express. They can minimize the number of vehicles most efficiently -
Meds to take on a cruise, if you get Covid
Meander Ingwa replied to SAKay's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
talk to your doctor about having antivirals on hand. Be aware that some cold medicines (OTC) are contraindicated if you use blood pressure medications I bring my own test kits. -
the inter-city and the high speed trains have sockets and outlets at the seat
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Ohhh jigsaws. What a great way to pass the time and have a natter and coffee. Plus you dont have to worry about the cat coming and pussyfooting away a piece.
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I hope it was a momentary glitch. Any baked good with almond or apricot has my heart and this is on my list of must haves
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Drinking water systems and refillable containers.
Meander Ingwa replied to Meander Ingwa's topic in Viking Ocean
Ahh who doesnt love Pogo? I need to dig up some old book. I don't mind distilled water. I use it in summer when competing outdoors -
Drinking water systems and refillable containers.
Meander Ingwa replied to Meander Ingwa's topic in Viking Ocean
Good to know about the room water. Some systems add back minerals for the flavor. I have asked V about how they treat their RO water, if at all -
I have seen them but never bought. There is a woman in Portland Oregon who makes little purses out of children's book covers. You can order one from your favorite childhood story. She also makes record album tote bags and various wallets and card holders Mugwump on Etsy
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Reading comments here about water, water bottles and water retention. Are there some water systems that have higher sodium levels than others? I know my body does not do well with that issue. Does anyone know what Viking uses I personally prefer to fill my own metal flask than taking plastic water bottles. Are there filling stations or have those gone away to mitigate touch point contamination
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Looking for a no fly cruise on a smaller ship
Meander Ingwa replied to swansea_lad's topic in First Time Cruisers
You will probably get the most for your money by grabbing last minute cruises scheduled for the next month or two