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Very doubtful this will happen. Cruises seem to be moving towards smart casual every night. Baggage restrictions are becoming more restrictive, and baggage fees higher. Policing the formal dress policy is difficult.

The only reason I would take the Premium non-alcoholic package instead of the Classic, is if I knew I could get Vitaminwater Zero Lemonade Flavour. Does anyone know if Reflection carries this? If they do, at what venues is it stocked?

I'm also a Canuck and have been paying in US funds and using an internet based TA in the States for a about 10 years to book my cruise. On my upcoming cruise, on top of the Pick Your Perk offer and OBC credit for having a Future Cruise Passage Certificate, we received a discount of $190US just for transferring the booking from Celebrity to the internet only agency.

Does anyone have one or can point me to a thread on this board that has one?

My suggestion is an combo of others. A separate non-aqua spa cabin for your daughter. Absolutely have her invite a friend- she'll have a wonderful time and so will you knowing she's got a 'buddy' with her. Dine at a Specialty Restaurant on the special night.

When we have an evening flight on disembarkation day, we rent a car close to the pier that can be dropped off at the airport. We have a leisurely lunch somewhere nice, maybe do a bit of shopping or sightseeing, grab and early dinner rather than airport food. Luggage is stashed in the trunk so we're free of shlepping it around.

DH drops me off at the airport departure area, and loads the luggage cart. I'll grab a coffee and a seat. He is then scoots to the car return and grabs the shuttle back without having to deal with luggage. He meets up with me and we check in. Works for us.

Things are worth what people are willing to pay for them.

Due to illness, we have not cruised for 4 years and cannot wait for our Reflection cruise on March 1st!

I am pleased to see the positive posts about the MDR. We had always enjoyed the MDR experience. Four years ago the downturn in the quality of the food made us feel like fools to get all dressed up on formal nights only to be presented with food that was frankly insulting. At the time, between the disappointing quality of the food and the lax enforcement of the formal dress code, (no intention whatsoever about starting a dress code thread!!), as much as I have had a long love affair with Celebrity, it felt like it we were the victims of a practical joke. All dressed up and nowhere to go.

So although we have purchased a 5 night dining package for a 7 night cruise, I will look forward to the two formal nights in the MDR.

That was great!! Thank you!

Thanks, everyone! A picture is worth a thousand words. I'll be sure to check it out on our March 1 cruise. On other s class ships I've also found Al Bacio a quiet and relaxing place to enjoy a cappucino and read.

I have no idea what the Hideaway is. Would appreciate details.

Been going to Cancun for 10 years. I always pre-book our private transfer - $55 USD ROUND TRIP. They are waiting outside the arrivals for me with my name on a sign every time without fail.

But I still get accosted all the way out from baggage claim to the door. I simply say "I have a ride", as I keep walking. Works very well.

They will often look "official", call out your airline name, etc. Just say "I have a ride" and keep walking. No 'free' gift is worth 3-5 hours of my vacation time.

Another tip - you can't take the luggage carts past the inner door of baggage claim. There are porters waiting there if you want assistance - don't be afraid to use them. They work solely for tips.

Has anyone used 3M Command Hooks on the cabin walls and can confirm they do not cause damage?

Any experience if the bathroom door still closes if I hang an over-the-door shoe organizer bag on the back of the door with those flat hooks it comes with?

I'm not familiar with an XC cabin....what is that? A guarantee Concierge Class?

Does anyone know who it will be?

Do you know who is replacing Sue? Will there be a different hostess on the Solstice Jan 25 sailing?

Kitty....would it not be easier for you and your mom to wait until the end of boarding, when most passengers are off the ship and have picked up their luggage, before leaving the ship yourselves? That's what I do. It makes a tremendous difference, and it's safer, too.