PORT ROYAL

That’s why one suggested nights, not cruises.

Friends have health issues, but this doesn’t stop them from sailing Cunard. One has to also be wealthy to sail Cunard? Don’t agree.

Or even better. Loss of one level for every year missed.

New levels above Diamond? - 150 nights just a thought…… Red - up to 24 nights - current Silver benefits Silver - 25 nights Gold - 50 nights Platinum- 100 nights Diamond - 150 nights Next Level above Diamond - Countess - 250 nights Above - Carinthia - 350 nights Then - Caronia - 500 nights - Receiving the current full Diamond benefits, with a stretched sliding scale (downwards) to Silver level benefits

Early this year friends confirmed $10 per set 2/1…. But, their vendor talked of a possible increase to $15 per set…. Additional CGB is “Sardine Central”…. Better beach experience is to be found at Brewer’s, or Smuggler’s. Bed prices about $10 per set. Personal preference is Brewers, very long sandy beach, plenty of space for all, good snorkelling around rocks in front of bar, fabulous views out to sea. Link for photographs https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/brewers-bay.html?sortBy=relevant

There are porters at Southampton Cruise Terminal who collect luggage luggage from one’s taxi on arrival. Luggage is then delivered to one’s stateroom. The only dragging will possibly be one’s sack barrow, or trolley, loaded with alcohol into the Departure Centre.

How true… Actually witnessed the queue end aside the lobby stairs, even before the doors had opened.

Plenty of taxis from Cruise Terminal, allow about 1 hour there, purchase tickets online well in advance. Taxis available on return, if none there, Clement will telephone and it will arrive in minutes. Allow an extra 45 minutes on the return, 15 minutes for port traffic, with 30 minutes for a visit to the Duty Free, to pick up a few bottles of La Favorite La Filbuste.

A thought. If the one requires a fixed assigned table with the total flexibility of open sitting, together with an enhanced menu and dining experience, then seriously consider booking Britannia Club.

The only other two one knows of offering a snorkel from Carlisle are https://www.divebarbadosblue.com/product/snorkeling-tours/ https://www.beautifulbarbadostoursandexcursions.com/copy-of-snorkel-cruises Good luck….

Never heard of a small operator at the pier offering an all inclusive.

Has one tried booking with the best? https://www.elegancebarbados.com

To assist, found these videos of “Gold” Rooms https://youtu.be/cw-WOPGsB1c https://youtu.be/zuzLR41Nj2A Lounge https://youtu.be/k7Oomb1Xweo

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As one Grandmother would say “Oh Dear”.

One has worn for many years Sperry Billfish. So comfortable. Long lasting. Wear on ship/onshore with shorts. Also day/evening casual anywhere. Thick soles with good padding, strong uppers, copes with all terrains. Material insets let one’s feet breathe and cool. Treat them rough, get them grubby, then a plunge into bucket of water and they’re ready to go again. Sperry have half sizes and three width fittings. They don’t scream tourist, but a discerning yacht person.

Romantic? A passeggiata (hand holding is compulsory), followed by glass of fizz in Jim’s, then a long slow dinner on the Terrace under the stars. Then close eyes for a few seconds, relax and let the Singer and Rome give one a big gentle hug. One will then understand.

This is our favourite in Rome… Yes, it’s a splurge….. One can read all the plaudits on websites, but it will not compare to seeing it real time. Rooms, ambiance and service will wow. DW summed it up in a phrase “When we’ve been out for the day, we are content to be going back”. Not every hotel we stayed at can be mentioned in this way. Singer Palace can be considered a beautiful destination inside a beautiful destination. Note to self…. Do it and not suffer a “what if?”.

And for day two?…….

To assist. Here.’s a previous “Luggage Storage” thread

To assist…. Beach Spaces link…. https://www.scorpiosmykonos.com/spaces

Not crowded? Try…. https://www.scorpiosmykonos.com Best to make a beach reservation in advance/online…. From website, click on beach, reservation calendar will popup.

There are 9 seater minivans……Say about $90 e/w for whole van.

Little tip… As one’s Voyage is part of a WC, ask at the onboard Duty Free Liquor store if QM2 still issues the “Thursday Voucher”. There is no actual voucher, but it’s a WC concession for pax to purchase liquor from the Duty Fee, then take immediately back to one’s stateroom, every Thursday. Additional. Hope other CC members will post critiques, plus hints and tips, of their favoured Singapore Hotels, to assist in the search.