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txjim09

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  • Location
    Farmers Branch, Texas
  • Interests
    Sailing, Kayaking, Boat Building
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Princess
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Alaska

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  1. Like many other aspects of cruising, it depends on your objectives. Personally, I loved the suite perks with a great daily happy hour, reserved seating at several venues and access to the Coastal Kitchen. Our Allure concierges were wonderful and very helpful. The extra space in the room was appreciated with the downside being access to the shower. It's in the bathtub which has tall sides and is difficult for people with shorter legs to jump in. Is it worth the cost? Only you can decide.
  2. NCL was suppose to be in Port Stanley with us (Sapphire Princess) on Feb 1 but was a no-show. Our tour guide was informed the prior evening and the rumor was that Captain requested a 5:30AM arrival, was told it was not possible and replied by telling port authorities that he would skip the port because of this.
  3. Did you leave out the last step, leave it on a steam table for 20 minutes?
  4. I've had great luck with Tours by Locals who give you a more direct access to potential guides to ask questions, request modifications to the listed tour or detail preference attractions. Bigger question is whether this is the start/end of your tour or just a stopover. You could easily fill a week before or after with little need for a guide.
  5. Aerolineas Argentinas just pushed our Feb 5 flight back 3 hours. We opted to add a 4 hour tour with airport dropoff, will give our group an overview for our days after Iguazu
  6. Can't help but was insulted when Shiner Bock was not on the Texas menu!
  7. It's 1.2 miles without a direct sidewalk, as shown here. Certainly possible but pretty tough with any sort of baggage. I know it's a tough to consider an uber or taxi for such a short distance but these are probably your best option.
  8. Loaded the new Princess app today to try it out before I embark next week. Glad I did, had no idea that the port of San Antonio is in Canada! Wonder if it's too late to change my flight....
  9. Can strongly recommend Vonlane but have since seen that RedCoach has seats almost as nice and is significantly cheaper, about $50 RT
  10. Thanks for the report. We're doing the same on Feb 5 except we're stopping at a hotel booked for after our falls visit to drop off most of our bags. And, based on a recent report, we're packing more layers for the Drake Passage!
  11. I stopped reading when I saw the word putrid used to describe the food.
  12. Absolutely hire a car for 4 days as, as much as I love Galveston, 4 days gives you opportunity to see much more of the area. Moody Gardens is a must, even if you don't stay there. NASA is right up the road as are several attractions in Houston proper. If your family has any interest in history, the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield is a great visit. By the way, my weather prediction for August is Hot and Humid. Possibly VERY hot! Please note that Houston is sprawling area that spreads out into infinity in most directions. Also note that the reason that Houston and the Gulf Coast is ground zero for refining and chemical production so, although very nice in some areas, is quite heavy industrial in others. Have fun!
  13. Don't have first-hand experience yet but have been reading suggestions from Secrets of Buenos Aries site. The posted link is to their restaurant recommendations. Our group is planning on going to Fogon Asado
  14. Not in Argentina, suggest you read https://secretsofbuenosaires.com/change-money-euro-dollar-buenos-aires/
  15. It looks like the info they need uploaded is: - JPEG of passport page - 2" X 2" passport/visa photo - Bank info OR credit card statement OR paycheck - round trip flight itinerary My flights go into Santiago and depart from Buenos Aries. We do have transportation from Puerto Iguazu to the falls and from the falls to IGR. I'll send the flights and falls transport info, hope that works...
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