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Also, when I purchase something from the planner, I always get an email confirming the purchase. I don’t always, but sometimes I check the cc just to make sure the purchase shows up. I will now check everytime. Charges show up on the cc in a nanosecond it seems to me. 😁

Thank you Gumshoe958. It sounds like I only need a train ticket. I can walk from the station, hopefully the sidewalks are fairly smooth. I’ll just have the one suitcase. I’m only in Amsterdam the one night, leaving for Utrecht the next day. Everything I want to see is within walking distance of my hotel.

I stayed at that hotel about 5-6 years ago and have fond memories. There’s a tram on the next street over that takes you to central Amsterdam. It’s s a nice ride, lots of canals and green space..and bicycles!! Cheese shops too! Enjoy!

Sure, my hotel is on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 119-121. It looks to be close to the corner of Gravenstraat.

I took the National Express in November from London to Southampton. My suitcase was fine for the flight so was fairly close to 50 pounds. I would take Mr. Bull’s advice and offer to help lift the suitcase and offer a tip when the fellow puts it under the bus. Having a smile and being appreciative goes a long way too, which I’m sure you will be as I was when I saw my suitcase go under. 😊

I’m going to be going to my hotel from the Schiphol airport by tram (I’m presuming). How do I know what stop to disembark? I will know the address of my hotel. Is there something like a tram map with street names and tram station names to help me figure out my stop? I tried looking at 9292, but every request I asked, it said no information. Perhaps I’m not asking properly. Do trams stop at every stop or just upon request? Thanks! 😊

Was watching a video on Royal changes…on ships with Playmakers…..a person with UDP can only go there for a meal once a day now. They found too many were showing up for lunch, sitting all afternoon watching sports, ordering snacks and food, then wanting to eat dinner there as well. So the UDP isn’t exactly Unlimited anymore.

You don’t have to set up a cash account on the first day. They will ‘front’ you at least $100 before contacting you to give them cash or a card. I usually go on the second, even third day depending on what the line-up looks like.

I ordered one for my upcoming August cruise on Jewel. The picture shows Evian water being supplied with the bag. Did anyone, who ordered water, get Evian? TIA

There’s nothing petty about the financial arrangement. The friend paid her own way by paying back Sacteach who initially paid the whole fare. Then the friend of Sacteach decided not to go…whatever the reason..she could have gone even feeling sick, but decided not to. I don’t feel Sacteach should repay her friend. It’s a chance anyone takes by paying in advance for any activity…sports games, concerts, opera, movies, etc. Even with insurance, one has to follow their rules or you’re out the money. Simply put, no refunds.

Thank you. I’ll keep watching. I’m not intending to go anyway for another 18-24 months at least. 😊

Thank you for that. I know of other cruise lines that go through the canal and go to Dubai. I was wondering about Royal Caribbean. A friend of mine is on a Costa ship travelling from Dubai one-way, and it looks so interesting from her pictures.

Does Royal Caribbean go to Dubai or through the Suez Canal? I looked in Find a Cruise on Royal’s website but couldn’t find a Middle East departure city. Thank you!

I met him on Majesty back in 2007…a really nice friendly Captain. Rest in Peace Captain Ron !

The 3-night specialty dining is $95 plus gratuity on Jewel for the August cruise.

So, no Golden Cadillacs…😢

The point is that it’s a different perspective from a solo’s point of view. Why get all snotty about my perspective, what’s the point of that?

This ‘package’ is available on my March 2024 cruise which was booked quite a while ago. It’s offered for $122 CDN..but being a solo, it’s not worth it. And I already receive laundry, internet and a few lunches for no cost. Oddly, it’s not offered on my August 2023 cruise. I hear that the champagne is very good..but I’m sure a glass of it is cheaper than $122! 😊

It’s available for my March 2024 cruise for $122 CDN. But I’m only one person and already receive the internet, laundry and lunch with an officer as part of my point status. And I don’t think I could drink a bottle of champagne in one sitting. Interesting enough, it’s available for 2024 but not for my August 2023 Jewel cruise.

Thanks for the tip but we’ll be in Reykjavik on a Saturday. Shopping hours are shorter but at least shops are open. I made a mistake in my opening statement. We’re there from 11am to 9 pm. My plan is to go to the shopping street for a look, then go to the church and then have dinner somewhere.

She said she won’t do anything until the 30-day limit has passed. I tried phoning Royal myself, but they wouldn’t talk to me…even though I originally booked the cruise directly with them. I thought that maybe since I cancelled it, the booking would revert to me….but I guess not. I’m sure it will all work out.

It’s the same thing with just about any cc purchase. Quick to take the money…but slow as molasses in January to return it! 😫

I have the invoice with Cancelled on it. Under Payment Details, one line says Initial Deposit with the amount. The second line says Payment Refund with the same amount. So I did indeed book a refundable deposit. The 30 days are up tomorrow but my agent isn’t in the office until next week so I’ll have her follow up.

Although one would think if Royal send the refund to the travel agent, she would have passed it on to me. I’ll email her after the 30-day time limit has passed. Thank you for the information.

I didn’t know that either. The other amounts were easy to verify. My travel agent will have to pursue the refund now.