Rob1966

Just be a bit careful, we have been to Beachlimerz 3 times, you need to try and determine whether there is a swell or the tide is in? The beach will be none existant if so - if the sea is out, it's beautiful place and the food and drink is great.

Barcelona is no worse than NY, London, Paris, Rome etc Just be careful, I have toured Barcelona 3 times without issue, each time using the public transport. I have seen pick pockets at large but again, they won't bother you if you're careful. It's a fabulous place with lots to offer, just be sensible. I would recommend the HOHO bus to get around, stopping at each attraction.

Try https://italytoursharing.com/ We did this tour many years ago with them from Taormina and it was fantastic.

I have been ordered to take my Tux hahaha - I would have objected but as it's Christmas maybe more people will wear them?

I have just messaged them on FB, they are open, I have reserved a beach clam for our visit late December. Great place to spend the day.

Hi all, How many dress to impress nights are likely to take place on a 14 night cruise over the Christmas period? and which nights would they be, a bit of a tough one, but maybe someone who has done this cruise round the Caribbean recently could help? We will be on board from 18th December until 1st January. thanks Rob

Hi folks, Does anyone know the current taxi fare to Mambo beach? And also, would we need to specify a time for pick up, or will there be taxis waiting in the area? thanks Rob

Does anyone know if you have to check in baggage when returning from Barbados? I know when using P&O you never had to, we received our cases back in the UK, they also used TUI for flights.

Reading the reviews, one review says the beach has gone because of erosion, this has put me off a little.

We did a day at Palm court from the cruise a few years back, the food was great. The only thing which stops us going back is the place gets full with crew from the ships, and it became quite rowdy. We were there over the Christmas/New year period, we bumped into the carnival parade which was amazing.

I am due to cruise at Christmas, when am I likely to receive this questionnaire?

Hey Presto! We have sailed on both and they are similar in some things but not in others. Advantages of Marella for us, is adult only and inclusive drinks packages available. P&O are stricter on formal nights, my Wife forgot to pack my Tuxedo one Christmas and we were not allowed into certain bars and the MDR on formal evenings, Marella are not so strict, we can take or leave the formal evenings (It's hot in the Caribbean wearing a Tux) but we also enjoy them, more so on Celebrity. We like the Limelight club on P&O, it's intimate and entertaining. We think the entertainment on Marella is better than P&O. We preferred the room on Marella but that is being picky. We chose Marella this year mainly because the itinery has 2 new islands we haven't visited before, the inclusive drinks is a big thing for us, we don't go mad but it's nice to know you can drink anything anytime. Our decision is usually based on itinery, both cruise lines are fantastic, our preferred cruise line is Celebrity but we were happily surprised at the quality of Marella and we think it's as good as P&O.

Forget the above, I've just found the article stating Marella are scrapping the testing after 1st October with the exception of people departing from Greek ports.

After reading the travel requirements for our Christmas Caribbean cruise on the cruise planner, I can't see and requirements for a pre cruise covid test. Can anyone confirm you no longer need to take a video test prior to getting on the plane? thanks Rob

Did you manage to book a tour? If so, who and what was it like?