jenjohn1 Posted September 9, 2016 #76 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Loved reading about your fun cruise! We're so excited to be going on her 10/1, Western itinerary. I'm just like you in your desire to read...My Kindle and I are going on the cruise and bringing my husband along as a guest. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #77 Share Posted September 9, 2016 So our last port day GrandTurk.... So I normally have an excursion planned at every port, researched and planned out to the last detail. I am not sure why this trip but the only excursion I had planned was St. Thomas. Maybe since we didn't have the kids, I just wanted to go with the flow. I had read about the beautiful beaches at grand Turk right when you walk off this ship. My husband is not a big beach person so I didn't want to spend a lot on a private all inclusive beach. But this was my day. I love the beach and had been looking forward to laying on it all day finishing up my book. So we got off the ship early and headed toward the beach. There we 2 ships in port and I think all 7000 people had the same thing in mind I did. It was packed. So we started waking because I wanted to get far enough from Margaritaville and the loud music as possible. We walked until the crowd started to thin out and there were vendors renting chairs and umbrellas. They were $20 for 2 chairs and an umbrella. We found a spot I liked and paid the guy. My husband asked about beer and they had a bucket of 5 beers for another $20,so he got that too. We laid out under the umbrella, me reading my book and him sipping on his beers. The water and beach were beautiful and we had a very great relaxing day. We got in the water several times to cool off and I think we stayed at the beach about 4 1/2 hours. We then headed to Margaritaville to look around and then the port area for tshirts before heading back to the ship. It was a really good day, but the next time I go to grand Turk I will check and see how many ships are in port. If it's more than 1, I will pay to go to a private beach. Even though we had a great day, I prefer a much less crowded beach. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #79 Share Posted September 9, 2016 From our balcony Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #80 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Cooling off Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #81 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Conquest in the back ground. They were the other ship in port Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #82 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ocean selfie Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #83 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Crowded beach Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #84 Share Posted September 9, 2016 The last night on the ship is sad because you know you have to go back to reality the next day. But we made he most of it. Hanging out at alchemy, Casino, comedy shows, walking around the ship, doing some shopping in the fun shops. It was a great cruise with an amazing crew. Dr. E the cruise director was fantastic! He was the best one we have had so far. So that's my trip, I hope you enjoyed it. If you have any questions about the ship or anything else just let me know and I will try and answer them. I hope to return to the Magic soon! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #85 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Last night in the dining room they sang happy anniversary to us and brought out this cake. So sweet Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #86 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We were on cheers and the frozen drinks are not very strong. One trick we learned was We would order one then 5 minutes later order a shot of rum to put in it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #87 Share Posted September 9, 2016 One last picture. We played 3 card poker every night with basically the same people at the table. We got to know them and we all had a blast!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 9, 2016 Author #88 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Loved reading about your fun cruise! We're so excited to be going on her 10/1, Western itinerary. I'm just like you in your desire to read...My Kindle and I are going on the cruise and bringing my husband along as a guest. Jen Yes that sounds like me. I finished the 4th Harry Potter book and started the fifth on this cruise. My daughter is a huge fan and wants to go to Harry Potter land in Orlando, so I have to finish the books before we can go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJInc Posted September 9, 2016 #89 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I have used budget for years, but when I call them tomorrow if they do not offer at least some of my money back, they will loose my business forever. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I have used that Budget several times, did they give you any money back for the second day you were charged, when you called them? I would not have been happy if that happened to me:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenjohn1 Posted September 10, 2016 #90 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yes that sounds like me. I finished the 4th Harry Potter book and started the fifth on this cruise. My daughter is a huge fan and wants to go to Harry Potter land in Orlando, so I have to finish the books before we can go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Wish I could have sat at the pool and beach with you! Hey! I also read the Harry Potter books back before the movies came out and enjoyed J. K. Rowling's writing! If you're a fan, I just finished a wonderful book by her, penned under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith called The Cuckoo's Calling. I don't often read murder mysteries but her writing is that good. Thanks for the great review! A belated Happy Anniversary and a Welcome Back to everyday life....til the next cruise!! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcap Posted September 10, 2016 #91 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thank you for this great review. We're booked on the MAGIC - same itinerary next May ( seems so far away ) but so much fun looking forward to it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted September 10, 2016 #92 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Loving your review I was wondering if the numbers in your name were significant.. That's my birthday!!!![emoji7] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 11, 2016 Author #93 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I have used that Budget several times, did they give you any money back for the second day you were charged, when you called them? I would not have been happy if that happened to me:mad: I still haven't called them. I am going to call them Monday. They probably won't but i at least want them to know I was not happy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 11, 2016 Author #94 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Wish I could have sat at the pool and beach with you! Hey! I also read the Harry Potter books back before the movies came out and enjoyed J. K. Rowling's writing! If you're a fan, I just finished a wonderful book by her, penned under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith called The Cuckoo's Calling. I don't often read murder mysteries but her writing is that good. Thanks for the great review! A belated Happy Anniversary and a Welcome Back to everyday life....til the next cruise!! Jen Thanks for the recommendation. I will check it out when I finish the series. I am about halfway through book 5. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 11, 2016 Author #95 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thank you for this great review. We're booked on the MAGIC - same itinerary next May ( seems so far away ) but so much fun looking forward to it . Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed it. I am planning my next cruise already. You will love the Magic Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 11, 2016 Author #96 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Loving your review I was wondering if the numbers in your name were significant.. That's my birthday!!!![emoji7] Sent from my iPhone using Forums It's my daughters birthday. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danacat222 Posted September 11, 2016 #97 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I enjoyed your trip report, do you know which dining room is for Your time dining? And you may or may not know, how early are the pools open? Sailing on Magic in 2 weeks, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiem0217 Posted September 11, 2016 Author #98 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I enjoyed your trip report, do you know which dining room is for Your time dining? And you may or may not know, how early are the pools open? Sailing on Magic in 2 weeks, can't wait! YTD was in the forward dining room, northern lights. I am not sure about what time to pool opens. We slept in most every day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lepidoptera Posted September 11, 2016 #99 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Great review! I loved your pictures and it is getting me very excited to sail. I hope everything works out with the car rental refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandpris Posted September 11, 2016 #100 Share Posted September 11, 2016 What a great review and pictures. I also love Disney and Carnival. We are going on the Magic Aug.26.2017 and we will be turning Platinum on this cruise. I am so excited. I too would contact Budget and let them know that you wrote a review about your much needed Vac. and how it was not fair. Good luck to you and your family. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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