Lastdance Posted April 14 #751 Share Posted April 14 4 hours ago, upwarduk said: Do you think it’s a sign of age ? My husband will only go from Southampton now. I am sure that’s true along with other factors mentioned. My DH and I tried the Caribbean again last December, but now we are sticking with Europe and other itineraries until we just can’t anymore. We have two cruises from Southampton next year, but have long flights. We still want interesting ports, lots of history, culture and the feel of being abroad. In addition, due to airfare and such, only three cruises next year for us, with two the following year. I guess less will be our new more, so quality vs quantity. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted April 14 #752 Share Posted April 14 5 hours ago, cruisegirlppp said: Loved the Thursday Murder Club books. I also enjoyed the SJ Bennett books (Windsor Knot etc.) but I'm not sure how she is regarded in your part of the world as she fictionalizes the Queen. Loved the SJ Bennett books. I thought Thursday Murder Club was pretty boring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 14 Author #753 Share Posted April 14 8 hours ago, CardowMD said: @Jim_Iain The colors on your photos from Fiji were spectacular. Where these taken from your iPhone or experimenting on your new devices. Not sure what settings you are using. All of those were taken with my iPhone. I am working on a video I'll post on my FB Travel With Jim_Iain. I did cut one video when I was propositioned by a a Transvestite.... My jaw was probably dragging on the sidewalk. 5 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 14 Author #754 Share Posted April 14 7 hours ago, catspaw1 said: Jim, loved your pics of Fiji. It doesn't look like a great port. Was there any beach snorkeling you could have gone too? They did put on some busses to a resort -- 1 hour drive and had to have tickets for a 2 hours time slot. The warned us against the beaches as it was Sunday and local beaches would be crowded. Today we are off to the inland on a small group 4 wheel drive jeep expedition. We meet at 8:15 so you can only understand getting Ol' Grump before his fist cup of tea. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 14 Author #755 Share Posted April 14 7 hours ago, cruisetonowhere10 said: Agreed…the port pictures are the best…rugged, raw, and real…best of the bunch as far as I’m concerned. So far it was a real hunt to find much color. May also have been it was Sunday and all the stores were closed. I saw more interesting shots outside the port. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 14 Author #756 Share Posted April 14 7 hours ago, catspaw1 said: It doesn't look like an enticing port. I was expecting much more. I always heard the snorkeling/diving was good but don't know if you need to take a boat to access the reef. Sometimes it's easier & a lot cheaper to do beach snorkeling. But don't know if that's possible in Fiji. Anyone know? May be you would need an excursion. We passed the reefs coming in and were out quite a bit and were really beautiful from the ship. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 14 #757 Share Posted April 14 Lautoka is a port town due to a deep harbour, to see the real beauty of Fiji, beach and reef, you need to travel a little way out of the port area. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catspaw1 Posted April 15 #758 Share Posted April 15 Kwotpot, touring a local village sounds like a great idea & I would definitely consider doing that. I would prefer snorkeling & would look at a snorkel/ dive boat if no on shore snorkeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 15 Author #759 Share Posted April 15 Letoka Fiji today 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirlppp Posted April 15 #760 Share Posted April 15 On 4/14/2024 at 3:21 AM, Jim_Iain said: On the way back to port saw some interesting sight, so walked out of the port to shot some sights. Your photos are amazing, thank you for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted April 15 #761 Share Posted April 15 On 4/13/2024 at 6:35 PM, Happy Cruiser 6143 said: That's hysterical. Perhaps they have realized the error of their ways. Or, the new designer could be worse? Hard to imagine, but I suppose it's possible. What a laugh that it's a selling point that it wasn't designed by Kelly Hoppen. I'll reserve judgment until I see the actual new designs. We have a b2b booked on Connie MardiGras & followon Western Carib. Several new ports). It’s not till 2026 but just hoping the showers have doors not curtains! I was very pleased to see ‘not designed by Kelly Hoppen’. Worst chairs ever! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 15 #762 Share Posted April 15 On 4/13/2024 at 8:35 PM, hcat said: Not sure if this was an open invite but Charla.. Gen X , and Jeremy were very interested in the ABC itin.. Thought we might join them but never connected. Maybe you can reach out and see if they might join?, Open to all. Just booked the 8 day 4/4/2026 Silhouette to ABC islands. May add the preceding 6 day, or look to something else for a S2S. Oceania Allura transatlantic on 4/14/26 is intriguing. mac_tlc 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted April 15 #763 Share Posted April 15 I have finally caught up! Once again you have triumphed in a wonderful narrative and beautiful photos. Even though I am physically in the NM, I have the opportunity to be on board with you🤣. My DH and I are planning travel on Solstice TP in 2026--can't wait! It's so exciting to see the preview. On previous cruises, we were lucky to have Bart as our butler. Please, if it isn't any problem, send him regards from Robin and Frank. My husband will be tickled pink when I tell him that Bart is on Solstice now. They often message each other on WhatsApp. Continue to enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 15 #764 Share Posted April 15 5 hours ago, mac_tlc said: Open to all. Just booked the 8 day 4/4/2026 Silhouette to ABC islands. May add the preceding 6 day, or look to something else for a S2S. Oceania Allura transatlantic on 4/14/26 is intriguing. mac_tlc Would love to go but we leave Fl in mid March through May for Family birthdays.. will look for your review..We are booked on Silho for a short cruise in mid Dec 2024...to see how we like Concierge Class.. ( have not been on her for so many years!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 15 Author #765 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, peanut head said: On previous cruises, we were lucky to have Bart as our butler. Please, if it isn't any problem, send him regards from Robin and Frank. My husband will be tickled pink when I tell him that Bart is on Solstice now. They often message each other on WhatsApp. Continue to enjoy... Bart is definitely a keeper... very attentive to our every need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted April 15 #766 Share Posted April 15 27 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Bart is definitely a keeper... very attentive to our every need. ...and very tall😁, but seeing your height in the pictures I guess that the 2 of you see eye to eye🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 15 Author #767 Share Posted April 15 (edited) Couple quick uploads of a Fijian village Edited April 15 by Jim_Iain 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 15 Author #768 Share Posted April 15 (edited) Edited April 15 by Jim_Iain 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 15 #769 Share Posted April 15 beautiful natural surroundings but seems very poor..run down buildings & lack of basic amenities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted April 15 #770 Share Posted April 15 Yes, not at all what I expected Fiji to look like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimary Posted April 15 #771 Share Posted April 15 Things may be rundown but what I like is to see the simple life how it really is. The people are generally happy and proud living with what they have. Not all of Fiji are the beautiful resorts that you see in photos and cater to the rich tourists. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardowMD Posted April 15 #772 Share Posted April 15 @Jim_Iain these phots make these deprived area look alive and vibrant. . Where these taken from your iPhone or experimenting on your new devices. Not sure what settings you are using.the color saturation is just incredible. What settings are u using on your phone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poffles Posted April 15 #773 Share Posted April 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: The rooster (chicken?) part of this looks like a painting, especially the darker bluish feathers on it's back. Love this picture! I keep looking at it again thinking maybe you did actually take a photo of a picture LOL Edited April 15 by poffles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16 Author #774 Share Posted April 16 Playing with Fire --- You got to see the Finale 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16 Author #775 Share Posted April 16 On 4/15/2024 at 12:18 AM, catspaw1 said: It doesn't look like an enticing port. I was expecting much more. I always heard the snorkeling/diving was good but don't know if you need to take a boat to access the reef. Sometimes it's easier & a lot cheaper to do beach snorkeling. But don't know if that's possible in Fiji. Anyone know? Suva is so much more developed. As the Capital City - there are shopping malls, Embassies etc...etc.. Stay tuned..... I'll be posting some pictures and will upload a video to Travel With Jim_Iain - I have a lot of footage so will take me awhile to produce it. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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