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Thank you @Joanandjoe - I appreciate the encouragement!

omg, yes. I absolutely love Ilona in the south end - it is fairly new. It is sharing / small plates and amazing cocktails. It is across the street from Mida which isn't new but is some of the best Italian food I've had. The chef is one of the top chefs in the country. I had a fantastic dinner at Wood Hill on Pier 4 in the Seaport. They have their own farm up in New Hampshire and grow all the produce as well as raise the animals. Myers and Chang isn't new but it is a perennial favorite. If you are a Bravo Top Chef fan, both Tiffany Faisson and Karen Akunowicz have restaurants. I have been to Karen's Fox and the Knife in Southie - it is fantastic - I love her broccoli caesar. Krasi is fairly new - greek restaurant on Gloucester St. in Back Bay. Delicious!!

LOL, he already said he'd do that!! he's an early riser!! And your assumption is correct! 🙂

oh my gosh, I am so sorry. newbie mistake. I will see if I can delete the message. sooo sorry!

hello, I am new to this forum. I just placed a deposit with RSSC for a 7 day Caribbean cruise on the Grandeur. I'd been looking at Silversea Nova cruises as well as Explora Journeys. I have a 3 day cancellation policy. I just wish I felt more sure about the decision. It will be me (57F) and my son (18M) traveling. We booked an F1 room as it allows for the bed to be split into two seperate beds. My son is not your typical teenager. He is an old soul and I know he will love it. My concern... I am big on sitting by the pool - it is one of my favorite things. I am reading about the issues with pool chair hogs. I also read that they've instituted a new policy with a 30 minute limit - whether that solves the problem or not, who knows? So now I am thinking about feeling stressed about getting a pool chair - holy moly! I know it is a first world problem. We did a ton of research and chose Regent because of their reputation for food/drink quality and nice excursions. I do like the idea of all the pool areas on Explora Journeys but how do you know when it is an untested brand. What is the food isn't any good? We stepped away from Silversea as we were hoping to travel in January or February and their Caribbean itineraries don't start until early March - but that isn't really a deal breaker. Whereas not getting a pool chair sort of is... Any advice, or encouragement you can offer? WWYD?