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We are on Buri Nov. 1.

Thank you all. I will start looking online. One of my problems is that I don't wear any scoop or V necklines due to a scar. I know people say get over it and don't worry about the scar, but I haven't worn anything low in over 40 years and I'm not likely to change now.

We are planning our first Hawaiian cruise, which we just booked spur of the moment. Now I think it would be cool for DH and I to have some aloha shirts. Do they make womens aloha shirts or do you just get a smaller mens and wear that. We have none as yet, so I'm going to start looking online. Any suggestions for something inexpensive?

We went on the Mar 24, 2014 sailing of the Delling. The whole trip was great. It was an early spring there and the flowers in Keukenhof were in full bloom for us. They told us the previous year, it was very cold and snow/hail at the same time. So alot depends on the weather, which you can't predict. We were quite worried booking that early, but got lucky. At one port, Viking took us in small groups to visit a local person's home for coffee and cake. That was a wonderful cultural experience for us to get to know the locals personally and for them to get to know us. I would book this trip again without hesitation.

We'll be on the Buri for Southern France Nov 2015. Hope they keep the same chef!

Thank you....the cruise I'm looking at is there, but not the date I need. Guess I'll have to check future sales.

Where would I see these BOGO and WOW sales?

Bermuda,

We were on the maiden voyage of the Delling in late March/early April on a Tulips and Windmill cruise. It was absolutely beautiful and we had a wonderful time. The crew was top notch, the food was delicious and plentiful, and everything was handled with great attention to detail.

I have some pictures of the cabin and ship if you send me your email address, I'll send them to you.

Wishing you a great trip!

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, bummer, but now I know this does happen. I had just never heard of it before.

We booked Early Saver and are beyond final payment. The price has gone down so I called to get an OBC. Rep said although the price is down, the taxes/port charges are up and it would actually cost more, so no OBC for me. She said they have no control over the taxes/port charges.

Has anyone had this happen to them?

If you go with a band aid, perhaps you can get some funny or kiddie ones, like Dora or others I've seen on my grandkids.

http://www.nycruise.com/content/uploads/2012/06/MCT_parking2014.pdf

If you are cruising out of NYC, here is a coupon from the port site for 25% off parking for a week. For cruises that start on Saturday.

I'm not going until late Sept...wish they would renew this!

Because river cruising is different from ocean cruising, I think you will find that you are not spending long hrs on a bus. The new Viking longships are tastefully decorated and beautiful. We've been on 3 cruises with them and found everything to be top notch...the ship, crew, service, food....everything was wonderful. I hope your trip is as well!

Go to hanesoneplace and put in 46B in the sizes category on the left. About 7 different styles come up.

http://www.onehanesplace.com/outlet/bra-styles/all-bras

We are also on the Nov. 1 sailing. How was the food in the MDR? Did you do any specialty restaurants and if so, how were they?

We're doing Hotel Olympia after the cruise for 2 nights. Is the walk far from the ship?

We always do our pre and post cruise DIY mostly because of cost, but also because I like the flexibility. Look at Easyjet for your flight from Heathrow to Paris. They are a low cost provider and we've used them several times.

We were on the maiden voyage of the Viking Delling this year for a tulips and windmills cruise. The ship was brand new and absolutely gorgeous. We were in the least expensive cabin on the lowest deck, but Viking has suites which are larger, but of course, more expensive. We thought the food was very good, but the food will depend on the chef. Give a dozen chefs the same recipe and ingredients, and you will taste 12 different meals.

I have some pictures of the cabin and ship and will email them to you if you want to see them.

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slidergirl, you have described my situation exactly. I want the freedom before and after the flight. Don't know why I thought I should carry on, but I will now check my 22inch and DH will check his also. So we will each just have a small carry on. I don't even carry a purse, everything goes in my carry on bag.

We also brought 2 checked and 2 carry ons to Europe last year for a 10 day cruise and 3 days pre cruise. One checked was only 22 inches and the other 25 inches. For next fall, doing a 7 day out of Venice, with 3 days in Paris pre and 2 days in Venice post, I want to get that 25 inch down to a 22 inch.

If I do get down to two 22 inch wheeled bags plus 2 carry ons for the 2 of us, should we just carry on the 22 inch wheeled instead of checking them?

We stayed at the Hotel Europe Saint Severin which is very close to Notre Dame and St Michel metro....a very convenient area.

Our best dinner was at Les Papilles, 30, rue Gay Lussac, which we walked to from the hotel. It is a set menu dinner, so you eat what the chef has prepared for that night. We loved it!

I ordered a couple of sweaters yesterday in an XL, so hunt around and you may find something in your size. I wanted to wait and see if they went down further in price, but decided to just go ahead and order them.

We also have done 3 Viking cruises in the lower deck level and have been very happy. You are really not in your room much. Between eating, excursions, socializing, getting a cup of tea and cookie, sitting in the lounge reading, attending an evening program, and viewing the scenery from the lounge as you sail...whew, you hardly have time to even sleep in there!

Thank you...I'll be on the lookout for some of these....I need a true crew neckline to cover a scar so I don't wear Vs or anything lower than a crew.

I love this thread as I am trying each trip to pack lighter and the ideas are so helpful. I always thought cuddl duds were pajamas or to wear as an underlayer to keep warm. Are you wearing these as your top?