ATL2LAS Posted October 4, 2010 #301 Share Posted October 4, 2010 MikeyA53, that last set of photos has to be fake. The Destiny has the same setup and you could never find a spot anywhere...in the pool, the hot tubs or a lounger. I thought they were making soup on my last cruise:eek:. Noone ever got out and it was packed. This actually looks like a relaxing space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 4, 2010 Author #302 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The past guest party was being held in the Ivanhoe theater. Waiters were walking around with either a tray full of drinks or hor d’oeuvres. If you give them a tip they will make an effort to return to your table over and over again. The drinks are half the size of the regular drinks but they are still potent. In approximately one hour Tracy had three drink (she was tipsy) while I had six drinks. My favorites were whiskey sour and planter’s punch. Tracy loved the planter’s punch. Rick hogging all the girls Can we do this again, yes dear they also have the farewell party Someone looks sloshed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 4, 2010 Author #303 Share Posted October 4, 2010 We made it to the dining room by 6 p.m as planned, the kids were there waiting for us. As usual we had a very good meal. Waiters dancing on the tray tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingcouple2008 Posted October 5, 2010 #304 Share Posted October 5, 2010 OMG the suspense is killing me. I cant wait for the popping of the question and the renewal. This review is like a book you cant put down and keep turning and turning the pages, except I have to be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl79 Posted October 5, 2010 #305 Share Posted October 5, 2010 mikeya53, that last set of photos has to be fake. The destiny has the same setup and you could never find a spot anywhere...in the pool, the hot tubs or a lounger. i thought they were making soup on my last cruise:eek:. Noone ever got out and it was packed. This actually looks like a relaxing space. roflmao!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky66 Posted October 5, 2010 #306 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mike: My wife and I were on the Valor same week as you guys and I could hardly believe my eyes...that's me on the basketball court. I was up there every morning at 8AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #307 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) OMG the suspense is killing me. I cant wait for the popping of the question and the renewal. This review is like a book you cant put down and keep turning and turning the pages, except I have to be patient. The proposal is coming up real soon, the review is now on Aug 31st and the proposal is on Sept 1st. Edited October 5, 2010 by MikeyA53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #308 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mike: My wife and I were on the Valor same week as you guys and I could hardly believe my eyes...that's me on the basketball court. I was up there every morning at 8AM. That's neat, too bad your face was blocked. The photo was taken on Monday Aug 30th at 08:34 a.m. I've been wondering if someone would respond like you did for any of the photos I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #309 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) After dinner we decided we would attend some of the game shows being held in the Ivanhoe Theater. The first one was ‘Big Screen Famous Faces’. We played as a group and had 50/60, good for second place, the winners had 55/60. Then it was ‘60 seconds or less’. They started with 7 or 8 contestants, the first event involved keeping a feather afloat for 60 seconds without using your hands, whoever could not do it would be eliminated. After several different events they were down to three contestants. Their next task was to position a quarter between their butt cheeks, walk (waddle) over to a wine glass and try to drop it inside within 60 seconds. It was hilarious. This is one of the contestants with a quarter between his butt cheek. Next, it was Bingo, we played, no luck. Then it was everyone’s favorite ‘The Marriage Show’. On the Destiny and Imagination it's called ‘The Game of Love’. They pick three couples, newlyweds, 20-25 years and the longest married couple from the crowd. It’s played slightly different from ship to ship. It’s a lot of fun and should not be missed. The men are in their Chip & Dale costumes (boxers) Three generations watching the game shows Edited October 5, 2010 by MikeyA53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #310 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Late night on the Lido Deck The boys having a swim The moms checking on the boys 'It's Complicated' playing on the big screen We finished off the night by going to the Java Café, Arielle joined us and had Chocolate Strawberries, I had Black Forest Cake and Tracy shared a Cheesecake with her parents. A bunny rabbit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinskier Posted October 5, 2010 #311 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mike, great review!! Thanks for taking the time to post and for sharing your great family trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzelovr Posted October 5, 2010 #312 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Awesome review, Mikey. Would love to do even a back to back, let alone 4 in a row. I showed up a little late, but enjoyed your pics of the Destiny, Went on that ship on my honeymoon. Can't wait to see the rest of your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman Posted October 5, 2010 #313 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks for the GREAT review!!!! Truly one of the best I have read on Cruise Critic. I anxiously await each installment. I feel like I am actuaally taking the cruise with you. Keep up the excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellytots Posted October 5, 2010 #314 Share Posted October 5, 2010 For your info the International Mall is practically next door to the Dolphin mall. Thank you for the tip as we didn't know that either.Would you have any idea of how much a taxi would be out to Dolphin Mall? We will be dropping our bags back to the Intercontinental Downtown while we are going shopping for the few hours before we catch our flight (have friends staying an extra night in the hotel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #315 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks for the GREAT review!!!! Truly one of the best I have read on Cruise Critic. I anxiously await each installment. I feel like I am actuaally taking the cruise with you. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you, I appreciate it. Also thank you to cruzelovr and cruisinskier for reading my review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phils127 Posted October 5, 2010 #316 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Love it. this has to be the best review I have ever read. It is alomst like reading a short story and can't put it down. We were on the Valor 2 years ago and loved this ship so much we are cruising her again over thanksgiving this year......... looks liek you had an amazing vacation and memories your kids will rememeber there whole life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phils127 Posted October 5, 2010 #317 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Love it. this has to be the best review I have ever read. It is alomst like reading a short story and can't put it down. We were on the Valor 2 years ago and loved this ship so much we are cruising her again over thanksgiving this year......... looks like you had an amazing vacation and memories your kids will rememeber there whole life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #318 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thank you for the tip as we didn't know that either.Would you have any idea of how much a taxi would be out to Dolphin Mall? We will be dropping our bags back to the Intercontinental Downtown while we are going shopping for the few hours before we catch our flight (have friends staying an extra night in the hotel) [url=http://miami.taxime.ca/][/url] A taxi would be approximately $43 according to http://miami.taxime.ca/ , what we did was take a shuttle from our hotel. $10 per person. I do not know how much a shuttle would be from the Intercontinental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #319 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Love it. this has to be the best review I have ever read. It is alomst like reading a short story and can't put it down. We were on the Valor 2 years ago and loved this ship so much we are cruising her again over thanksgiving this year......... looks liek you had an amazing vacation and memories your kids will rememeber there whole life. Thank you, thank you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellytots Posted October 5, 2010 #320 Share Posted October 5, 2010 A taxi would be approximately $43 according to http://miami.taxime.ca/ , what we did was take a shuttle from our hotel. $10 per person. I do not know how much a shuttle would be from the Intercontinental. THank you very much for the link. The shuttle is showing at $10 return from the Hotel. If we are at the hotel on time for the pick up we can take the shuttle, if not we can get a few taxis as will be 4 to each car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyden Posted October 5, 2010 #321 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am LOVING this review! What a BEAUTIFUL family you have!! I can't wait for the proposal, vow renewal, and pics of the Freedom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted October 5, 2010 #322 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What a fantastic vacation and pictures! All the ships I love <grin> plus the Freedom to come, which I also hope to sail on again....I AM HOPING/WAITING FOR FUN TIMES...FOR ALL THE SHIPS I guess you are gonna make us wait...well it is a fun journey to watch you and your lovely family and friends having fun what a cruise-a-thon!] It looks like the Grandma and Grandpa are having a ball too.... did they like the "tea bags" on the ship??? LOL did they go to "tea" on sea day? Reason I ask : one of my grandma's was from little Wales (other 3 grandparents from Ireland LOL)...they all loved tea didn't like tea bags had all sorts of "rules" and regs about what kinds of tea they had haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandadam Posted October 5, 2010 #323 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Am really enjoying the review. The photos add so much and it's great to compare multiple ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #324 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am LOVING this review!What a BEAUTIFUL family you have!! I can't wait for the proposal, vow renewal, and pics of the Freedom! Thank you, I should be getting to the Freedom review by this weekend, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted October 5, 2010 Author #325 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What a fantastic vacation and pictures!All the ships I love <grin> plus the Freedom to come, which I also hope to sail on again....I AM HOPING/WAITING FOR FUN TIMES...FOR ALL THE SHIPS I guess you are gonna make us wait...well it is a fun journey to watch you and your lovely family and friends having fun what a cruise-a-thon!] It looks like the Grandma and Grandpa are having a ball too.... did they like the "tea bags" on the ship??? LOL did they go to "tea" on sea day? Reason I ask : one of my grandma's was from little Wales (other 3 grandparents from Ireland LOL)...they all loved tea didn't like tea bags had all sorts of "rules" and regs about what kinds of tea they had haha Thank you, I'll ask Grandma and Grandpa and I'll let you know.:) I was planning on adding the fun times at the end of my review. I do not presently have a scanner so I'll have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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