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    It mightn't be on everyone's bucket list, because not many Aussies would have cruised to Kotor, Montenegro. (I had to look up the country,) In addition not many Aussies would have cruised to Stockholm, Sweden through the islands. There is a more direct route, which is not as beautiful. Venice of course is well known for its beauty.
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    Looks like a beautiful sunny day for Quantum of the Seas arrival.
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    Between Whitehaven and Hook Island, I would choose Whitehaven which is unique in the Whitsundays. Whatever you decide you'll have a wonderful time. This is a beautiful part of tropical Queensland.
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    Although tongue in cheek, actually good advice. (Someone used our hire car for a day after we returned it at end of the Season in Alaska. Would have helped with our claim for reimbursement.)
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    My personal favourite thing to do at Airlie Beach is to hire a car and drive north to beautiful Cape Gloucester, Hideaway Bay, stopping at Dingo Beach Hotel en route for a cool drink, and have a seafood lunch at the Cape Gloucester Resort/Montes Reef Resort. (55 klm north about an hour)
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    That is a hard one as Whitehaven Beach is really beautiful. Depends on the age of the children. We have travelled annually with children (from young age to adult) and I know that sometimes they just enjoy a free day where they can have fun.
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    Seeing Airlie Beach is your family day, you might like to consider spending it at the beautiful big lagoon in Airlie Beach. It is free and very popular with the backpackers. You could walk there from the ship, or take a shuttle, then walk around the town. You could also get a ferry from Shute Harbour to South Mole Island, a National Park.
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    Sounds like the goose with the golden egg. Instead of a unique experience catching the train from the wharf, it is now an overpriced train trip from the city.
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    Yes you are correct. It is strongly recommended, not a legal requirement. However, as a Queenslander, if someone strongly advises me not to swim because there are jellyfish in the water, I'd choose not to swim.
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    Bon Voyage everyone. I'm booked on 4/12 cruise also to the Great Barrier Reef. I look forward to hearing how you enjoyed your cruise.
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    It is always lovely to visit new places.
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    Pleased to hear you got your Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved which will reduce your prescription bills. I hope your surgeries at Macquarie University Private Hospital on 1st December are successful. Take extra good care of yourself.
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    I think it is just what you are used to. I couldn't drive in Sydney, even though I had access to a car. However my girlfriend, almost 80, drives in Sydney and drove me several times. I agree if you can drive in Italy, you can drive anywhere. We still laugh over some of our Italian driving experiences!
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    Smart!
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    I hope you are all enjoying your cruise. Do you like your cabin? I will be in a cabin near yours on my cruise on 4/12.
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    There has been a 15% increase in active cases and a doubling in the number of Covid-19 patients in hospital. The 4th wave has begun, so face masks are to be worn on public transport and healthcare settings from tomorrow, Friday, 11th November, 2022.
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    I never booked HAL because the ships (which I looked at booking) always seemed to have maintenance problems. HAL had the best itineraries in the South Pacific and I was seriously tempted to book with them, except for these issues (blocked/overflowing toilets, leaks, from memory).
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    Take it easy until your next cruise.
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    The Aussie ones should be snapped up. I let my passport lapse but can renew it for 5 years.
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    Sorry to hear guest services left you in tears. Is the ship full? Surely they could have shifted you to a cabin with a working toilet. Pleased you got better service from guest services today. Despite great itineraries in the South Pacific, I never booked HAL because the ships always seemed to have maintenance problems. I hope Luminosa isn't going to be the same!
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    I suspect many people let their passports lapse during Covid. Now there is a delay getting them renewed.
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    Bon Voyage Megan, Looking forward to your comments on your cruise, as I sail on 4/12.
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    Good advice. I didn't realise the airport train had a surcharge.
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    You could catch he train from the GC to the Airport, but you would then need to catch a taxi to the new Brisbane Port.
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    good
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