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What is your favorite brunch food served?

Thank you I should have formed the question better… I do appreciate this information and possibly can you let me know the earliest time slots available for dinner reservations?

Hello, For those who have sailed Mediterranean itinerary Barcelona, Cannes, Sardinia, Sicily, Mykonos, Santorini and Piraeus...or similar in mid October what rx regarding temps and travel clothing. We frequently travel to Mexico and hot climates, so I am trying to envision packing for cooler weather and if sea evenings are cold.. to make this more fun we only travel with carry-ons... 🙂

What is the time range for dinner reservations?

Do you need reservations for the brunch? Is it extra?

Thanks so much this will be helpful!!

When I looked it up it was about 900 for two nights… we now have booked with Hotel Continental Barcelona. I am really not sure how jet lag will affect us but I am hoping to get tickets to La Sagrada on Thursday prior to cruise Friday.. goal is feeling great for cruise 😊

The Eurostars Grand Marina looks lovely but a bit out of our price range! LOL

Thank you all for the input.... any specific Ramblas hotel recommendations? Has anyone ever heard of Praktik Bakery for a stay? Thanks again! Mary

Are there ports you can just get off the ship and enjoy the actual port locations in (Cannes, Cagliari, Catania, Mykonos, Piraeus) ? Are there ports that you would absolutely bypass or stay on ship and for sure book an excursion? Thanks we are on" Across The Med" Spain to Greece October 11 -20 2024 This will be our first cruise in ten years ... Thanks, Mary

Hello, Traveling “Across The Med” Resilient Lady in October 2024.. arriving Barcelona mid afternoon Wed from USA leg .. I am not sure we will have much energy to do much sightseeing and we have embark time 2:45 Friday… stay easy Airport hotel that offers cruise shuttle to re cooperate prior to cruise or stay ? … we are in late 50s easy to please and flexible when traveling not late night party peeps lol! Thanks Mary

So with the current sale that ends tonight before midnight what are some thoughts on booking for next fall?

So, flying out of Grand Rapids, MI to Barcelona October 8 2024 to get a few days rest before Virgin Voyages cruise out from Barcelona that debarks Athens (port) on Sunday October 20th 2024: GRR to BCN October 8 2024 ATH to GRR October 20 or 21 or 22 We are newbies to long haul flights and I am just trying to determine what a "good price" may be and if what I keep finding on Google Flights is good or should I wait... just trying to learn from those who fly often. If 3600 is good for two premium economy fares I will purchase now... if it is high I will keep watching... again just learning. Thanks

Hello a few more questions and guidance please. 1. What is a "good" price for premium economy from East Coast to Barcelona open jaw Athens Back to east coast. Trip again is in October 2024. 2. Does anyone fly day before into east coast airport (JFK, BOS, BWI) stay a night then depart from airport to European destination to avoid missing that trip over for cruise and then fly back and stay a night after long haul flight and then depart for home next day to break up the weariness and lessen possibility of missing the all important connection? OR am I making the whole thing to complicated? Thanks again and Happy Healthy New Year!! Mary

I have never heard this flip side !!! Love it!!!!

Very clear and I enjoyed your detailed explanations. They are truly appreciated 🙂 Best!! Mary

Thank you for your tips too!! How far out would you book the flights? Thank you again! Mary Thank you very much! Are there any airlines you would not book with? Best, Mary

Love it!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

Hello we live in West Michigan near Grand Rapids and will be cruising VV Barcelona to Athens October 11 to 21 cruise in 2024. We got a good deal on the cruise and will be booking flights ... 1. Any rx airlines and routes for west Michigan departure to Barcelona (GRR , Detroit or Chicago viable departure cities) 2. Arrival Barcelona 3. Departure from Athens back to USA 4. booking site? 5. Use travel agent? 6. expected range of cost? 7. Avoid ? newbies here and trying to learn from experienced traveler input and many thanks ahead of time...

Thank you rj59 I appreciate the tips and your help

Thank you for such detailed and helpful information Cantgetin!! Wonderful tips that are greatly appreciated... good tips to review and use as helpful for that future cruise!!!! Best! Mary

Thank you Kevin!! Wonderful tips that are appreciated!!! Best !!! Mary (I am making a note folder 😊)

Sound logic ! You had commented prior "Hotel Aerlpuerto by Melia or the Best Western Aeropuerto. Both have in house restaurants. Melia is a little nicer with better service and you can get food delivery to the hotel if desired (they no longer have it to the room; you must meet the delivery man in the lobby). " that is appreciated. Will this hotel hold luggage or allow early check in if flight arrives in am? Thanks again! Mary

Hello again, So if flying from East Coast USA to Barcelona.... and first time to Europe ... how long to recover from jet lag and tips on how to do this .... realistic and we are a couple who are mid 50s and energy is good but being rested for the cruise is the goal. Do you think it smartest to keep things simple and just arrive day ahead and rest or two days one to rest and other to expore Barcelona? Thanks Mary

Thank’s everyone!!! I think I got my answer!!! Best!! Mary