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He'll wear his spats, too! The outfit was a must swing dancing at the Avalon Ballroom on Catalina Island.

On informal nights, would it be OK for a man to wear a suit vest as a jacket? The word “vest” was originally a French term “veste,” meaning either jacket or sport coat. My husband is packing a zoot suit for formal nights and separating the slacks or coat to wear separately does not work. He REALLY wants to wear his zoot suit, and prefers not to bring another jacket. Thoughts?

Pretty sure O has not changes bed sizes. Sadly, the fact that one cannot have 2 beds in a suite means we will never book a suite. We will happily settle for a verandah cabin

Before the cruise, yes, I always use our TA. But we have our air booked via SS and it seems to me that when problems arise with flights that SS should take the lead in resolving the situation. I do not expect any TA to stay vigilant 24/7 especially concerning return flights when changes or cancelations can arise at any time. Still of issue is that SS sent this message to our 'alternate' email address.

SS sent this message to our 'alternate' email address. This should go to our primary address, right? Anyway, sounds like SS wants to go through our TA if flights go awry. Dear Esteemed Guest,As you are probably aware, airlines are currently experiencing an unprecedented number of flight disruptions as they deal with staffing shortages, bad weather and increased travel demand.We understand how these challenges can impact our guests' air arrangements, and wish to assure you that our dedicated Silver Sky Air Concierge team is diligently working each day to find solutions for those guests who may experience a flight change or cancellation.In these instances, we always strive to fulfill our guests' preferences with the same or similar flights. Unfortunately, this is not always possible due to the close-in nature of the changes and cancellations, as well as the high costs the airlines very often impose with little to no price protection being offered.To minimize any possible disappointment, we urge you and your travel advisor to closely monitor your flight reservations. If you encounter changes or cancellations and wish to inquire about alternate flights, please have your travel professional contact our Silver Sky Air Concierge team to review options. Please note that special requests or deviations may incur airfare differential charges.We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to welcoming you on board.Sincerely,Silversea Cruises

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We booked a cruise yesterday and the deposit was $500 pp. However, they increased from 120 days to 180 days when their administrative fee of $500 for any cancellations goes into effect.

We just found out the SS is not offering any air on our cruise from Brisbane to Singapore, so we're on our own. We really want the safety net that comes with SS booking the fights. Business Class air is showing at ~ $8300 pp. Sadly, we're really considering canceling the cruise that we booked over a year ago.

There's an interesting article in our local newspaper today about Ecuador. Here's a part of it. "If all had gone as planned, I would have toured a farm and vineyard in the mountains east of Quito, Ecuador, yesterday, and dined last night at a lakeside place called Nuum Gastronomia, whose Instagram page — full of indigenous Andean ingredients, treated in gastronomic ways — is as exciting as anything I’m seeing stateside. Tonight, I’d be leaving my loft in the historic heart of Quito to eat at another place called Quitu Identidad Culinaria, which might be the most cutting-edge restaurant in all of Latin America.None of that is happening, though.A nationwide strike — led by Indigenous activists calling for cheaper gas, food, healthcare, and more — continues to grip Ecuador, primarily in the capital of Quito and the nearby mountain communities. Having now watched hours of live footage of the protests and read every report I can find in both English and Spanish, from mainstream sources to social media — all in an attempt to determine whether I should still go to Quito with my 12-year-old son in tow — I’ve become a bit of a minor expert on the politics of Ecuador. In short, the strike, which seems to largely be about inflation, is causing roadblocks that are restricting the flow of goods and services in unpredictable ways. It’s also led to the deaths of both protestors (who get hit by tear-gas canisters) and government forces, whose convoys and offices have been attacked and burned. Cabbies and buses are being stopped in the street, tires slashed, in an effort to force the shutdown. Underlying it all is a simmering anti colonialist sentiment that continues to rise in South America and across the globe, so many of the battle lines are being carved around perceived race, wealth, and upbringing as well. While there is large left-wing support for the Indigenous movement, many Quito residents — and much of Ecuador at large — seems ready to go back to work and generate income. Over the weekend, the increasingly unpopular center-right president lowered gas prices, ended a sort of martial law that had been going on for weeks, and briefly agreed to talk. But those talks ended on Tuesday less than two days after they started. The protests fired up again, with allegations of abuse coming for all sides."

We found the Happy Hour 2 for 1 drinks were small - to -normal size, but the regular bar martinis were a good size.