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Thanks. This is god to know. Did Laboratorio Echevarne take credit cards or do they want cash?

The Majestic has a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool. Take a look at their website. https://majestichotelgroup.com/en/barcelona/hotel-majestic

Will soon be on a cruise that stops in both ports. Ships tours or private independent tour with a guide?

Several years ago there was a TV documentary of the behind the scenes on turnaround day of a very large cruise ship. I don't remember the name of the ship but the docu was on either Netflix or Amazon Prime. Fascinating. The turnaround day was in Florida, maybe Miami. Amazing what they do to get the ship ready for the next cruise including provisions. One thing I remember well was that the person in charge of checking in and approving the fruit and vegetables delivery was not happy with the grapefruit that showed up and he rejected it. The supplier had to take it back and deliver a new load that just barely made back to the ship before it left port. So even where they grow the fruit you don't always get what you want.

I would suggest you look into the website for tours by locals.

Google taxi tours in Split and you should find very reasonable options.

We will be on a cruise that stops in Cartagena for a day on a Monday. As it turns out all cultural venues are closed on Mondays. Looking for a private tour guide to take us on a tapas and shopping walking tour. Any suggestions?

As a longtime Seabourn sailor and fan, going back to the original triplets, I could not agree more. I too "want to keep on sailing with those can-do and warm-hearted Seabourn crew." Sailing on the Ovation in June and the Venture in January to the Antarctic.

Are these the same people who hog lounges around the pool and don’t show up until after lunch and often not at all?

What did it cost? Do you know the name of the company that administered the test?

Go to the Seabourn website. Access and open your booked cruise. Go to Travel Planning Pre and Post-Cruise. That will take you to Flight Ease. Go to Book and Manage Flights and you're there. Or call Seabourn and one of their reps will book the flights for you.

Hi Jill, as you can see other than your reply it's been crickets. But perhaps you can help me since we don't get there until the 14th so if you get any good intel before you get there or while there don't hesitate to share. I see you stop in Alicante. We were there for a day on a cruise 5 years ago. Easy to do on your own. You can walk up to Santa Barbara Castle - or check out http://eurotaxi-alicante.es/?lang=en - Phone: 965-240-707 / 699 780 601 - they offer tours. Lots of great small places for lunch between the castle and the cruise terminal if you're looking to have lunch in town. Enjoy your cruise and stay safe and healthy.

Thanks for the info Nancy.

Does anyone know what changes were made to the Ovation recently? If one looks up the deck plan online you are given the choice of a PDF deck plan prior to March 27, 2022 and after March 27, 2022.

We will be on a cruise that stops for a day in Melilla, Spain in June. It looks like a port we can tour on our own. Am I correct? Any suggestions for a place to stop for lunch will be appreciated.

I know this has been covered ad nauseam but how are people dressing these days in the dining venues?