rienreiter Posted November 12, 2009 #126 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Michael: I met a bunch of guys in March 2006 where most of them were from the Norfolk area. It was a RCI cruise on the Brilliance to the Panama Canal. Would be funny if it turns out to be the same group of people. Ben: I know Wim but I don't think he's posted more than once. Not sure if he's coming. Jeff and Bob: I'm sure there's going to be lots of sailaway parties. Too bad it will be dark by the time the ship leaves. Not that there's much to see at that port anyway. Getting closer! Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rienreiter Posted November 17, 2009 #127 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What? No one has posted since November 11th? Not acceptable! Girls, where is your excitement? Everybody must be busy getting ready for Thanksgiving, the packing, and the cruise. I'm just glad to know that next Wednesday is my last work day and I am OUT OF HERE! I hope everyone is doing well, Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2berliner Posted November 17, 2009 #128 Share Posted November 17, 2009 hello all together, still one week and we fly to rome can´t wait going on the ship greatings all from berlin stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levijohns Posted November 18, 2009 #129 Share Posted November 18, 2009 anyone flying British airways, Lufthansa , over? just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rienreiter Posted November 18, 2009 #130 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hello Stefan. Looking forward to meeting you. I am flying Delta. Gotta use those frequent flyer miles! Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted November 18, 2009 #131 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi Everyone, I am flying on Continental on Thankgiving day. Ben and I are staying at Albergo Del Sanato in Rome. So glad it is almost here. We are all going to have so much fun!! Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levijohns Posted November 18, 2009 #132 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Boris and I will be leaving the 27th flying over on british airways and spending a few days in rome to catch up on sleep and sightseeing before sailing on the Solstice. Cant wait its getting very close.. cant wait for the sushi everyday at pm in the ocean view cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2berliner Posted November 18, 2009 #133 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi Juan, we flying to rome on 27th (short 2 hours flight from Berlin) staying in Hotel Contilia near Termini my last visit in Rome are ten years ago so will see what changes. I m curious meeting you on board stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikeya4 Posted November 18, 2009 Author #134 Share Posted November 18, 2009 We are flying on Continental direct out of Newark in Thanksgiving day at 5:30pm - is this the same flight you are on Walter? We are staying at the Excedra Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted November 19, 2009 #135 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Boris and I will be leaving the 27th flying over on british airways and spending a few days in rome to catch up on sleep and sightseeing before sailing on the Solstice. Cant wait its getting very close.. cant wait for the sushi everyday at pm in the ocean view cafe. Will also flying on BA on the 27th from JFK; connecting @ 7:30am & Arriving in Rome @ 10:55am the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rienreiter Posted November 19, 2009 #136 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I love British Airways. I have never been disappointed with their service. However, they are forming a partnership with Iberia Airlines of Spain which is undoubtedly one of the worst international airlines. Their service is despicable. And I am not referring to coach class either. I sure do hope that this does not mean that BA will lower their standards. That would disappoint me. Stefan: If you have not been to Rome in 10 years, you will see some changes. The airport (FCO) has been much modernized and enlarged in the last few years. I hope that the weather is cool for comfortable sightseeing. We are staying near the Vatican Museums. I think some of the folks on this thread will be leaving within the next few days if I am not mistaken. I think that someone indicated that they would also be on the cruise prior to ours. Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted November 19, 2009 #137 Share Posted November 19, 2009 We are flying on Continental direct out of Newark in Thanksgiving day at 5:30pm - is this the same flight you are on Walter? We are staying at the Excedra Rome. We are on the same flight...that is great!!! Be so nice to meet you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levijohns Posted November 19, 2009 #138 Share Posted November 19, 2009 very nice, we might see you on the lhr-rome leg, we are flying den-lhr on the 27th.. have a safe flight.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levijohns Posted November 19, 2009 #139 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Juan , yeah I have been reading about the Iberia-BA partnership and, I hope for sure Ba does not lower their level of service( especially in club world lol) ,, if anything hopefully it will raise Iberias standards a few notches.. I do like delta , Last time I was in Venice we were on Delta and had a great experience.. Have a safe flight Juan.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5Vetteguy Posted November 19, 2009 #140 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm heading out of LAX on Delta, and the rest of my troop (i.e. Blade8 aka Michael from Seattle and my east coast friends) are heading out on Thanksgiving Day. I really wanted to head out with them to bop around Rome for a couple of days, but unfortunately have a prior commitment with family down in So Calif for Thanksgiving. But hey, at least I'll be joining you all on the 30th.. Whohoo!! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresCruiseCouple Posted November 19, 2009 #141 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hey guys,I’ve compiled a list of all of us who have posted on this board; looks like we have a diverse group of gents! If you would like to be added to this list (I know there are lots of you out there!) or would like to give additional information, please post! If I accidently left you out, my apologies (but hey, you’re still going, right?). I am sure all of us are getting mighty excited for this trip! Here goes! Spikeya4 – Dennis and Josh from New York City, NY Kwokpot- travelling with partner from Philadelphia, PA Stinsowm- Walter from Nashville, TN. Travelling with benuzair Benuzair- Ben from Malaysia, residing in Nashville, TN. Travelling with Stinsowm Rusty311- Larry from Pomona, CA Wim- Bill from San Diego Rienreiter- Juan, travelling with 6 friends and family jeanpatrick- John and Patrick from Montreal, Canada 2berliner- Stefan from Berlin, Germany Bobnjeff- bob and Jeff from Sarasota and Quebec Mikey2611- Mike from Ontario Canada Blade8- Michael from Seattle, WA, travelling with friends Cruiselovers21 – travelling with partner from Amsterdam, Holland Chongkwang- from Arlington, VA Hairystach- Mark from Australia Furrphy- Mark from Australia Levijohns- Levi and Boris from Fort Collins, CO USAmo- Murad and Matt from Texas and California Hey Guys, Glad to see that a list has been started. Robert (Philadelphia) and Don (Rehoboth Beach) are happy to join you for this Cruise. We are traveling with the Aquafest Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnjeff Posted November 19, 2009 #142 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hey Guys,Glad to see that a list has been started. Robert (Philadelphia) and Don (Rehoboth Beach) are happy to join you for this Cruise. We are traveling with the Aquafest Group. Welcome Robert and Don. Any idea how many in the Aquafest group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted November 20, 2009 #143 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Updated List...my partner Ben is in Malaysia on his pre-cruise vacation...lucky guy. Welcome to Robert and Don!! Hopefully a few more will let us hear from you. I pulled out my bags today! : ) Spikeya4 – Dennis and Josh from New York City, NY Kwokpot- traveling with partner from Philadelphia, PA Stinsowm- Walter from Nashville, TN. Traveling with benuzair Benuzair- Ben from Malaysia, residing in Nashville, TN. Traveling with Stinsowm Wim- Bill from San Diego Rienreiter- Juan from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, traveling with a group of 12 friends and some of their relatives 2berliner- Stefan from Berlin, Germany Bobnjeff- Bob and Jeff from Sarasota and Quebec Mikey2611- Mike from Ontario Canada Blade8- Michael from Seattle, WA, traveling with a group of 10 friends; most of them are from the Virginia area. Cruiselovers21 – traveling with partner from Amsterdam, Holland Chongkwang- from Arlington, VA Hairystach- Mark from Australia Furrphy- Mark from remote-ish part of Australia Levijohns- Levi and Boris from Fort Collins, CO USAmo- Murad and Matt from Texas and California C5Vetteguy- Ed from Seattle, WA. Traveling with Blade8 and friends. PresCruiseCouple-Robert from Philadelphia and Don from Rehobeth Beach...traveling with others in the Aquafest group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikeya4 Posted November 20, 2009 Author #144 Share Posted November 20, 2009 We are on the same flight...that is great!!! Be so nice to meet you guys! Awesome, looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rienreiter Posted November 20, 2009 #145 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I can feel the excitement. Everybody is posting. Levi, I don't have a problem with Delta. However, I do believe that there are others that stand out a few notches above Delta. I think that most airlines are pretty much the same nowadays. But I am flying Business Class on a free mileage ticket so there is no complaining to be made. The free drinks will help me sleep on the way to Rome. Ed, we missed each other by one day. I will also be on the Delta Atlanta-Rome flight but one day earlier on the 28th. Robert and Don, welcome! I've never sailed Aquafest so I am looking forward to meeting you to hear your first hand reviews and comments on Aquafest. Between all of us and the Aquafest guys, the Martini Bar will be ours as well as the late night disco. Getting closer!!! Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted November 20, 2009 #146 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Awesome, looking forward to it! Josh, aren't we flying out the day of your birthday? I think I remember reading that. We should do a birthday toast!! Juan, business class...I have told Ben that the best 300.00 I ever spent in my life was when I updated from coach to business class when I traveled to Malaysia. This trip I am flying coach, but hopefully will still get to get some sleep. Looking forward to seeing you again...can you believe it has been a year? Aquafest-I am still not sure what the group is about..I picture many swimmers? : ) Hope everyone is feeling the excitement like I am. Walter (posting secretly from work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikeya4 Posted November 20, 2009 Author #147 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Josh, aren't we flying out the day of your birthday? I think I remember reading that. We should do a birthday toast!! Juan, business class...I have told Ben that the best 300.00 I ever spent in my life was when I updated from coach to business class when I traveled to Malaysia. This trip I am flying coach, but hopefully will still get to get some sleep. Looking forward to seeing you again...can you believe it has been a year? Aquafest-I am still not sure what the group is about..I picture many swimmers? : ) Hope everyone is feeling the excitement like I am. Walter (posting secretly from work). Yes! It is my birthday on Thanksgiving when we fly out, a toast would be great. :) What time does your connecting flight get into Newark? We live about 30 minutes from the airport, so it won't be too rushed of a day. We are lucky on this one, going BusinessFirst! Here is what I found out about Aquafest, it is a gay group, but they don't take over the whole ship like an Atlantis event. Here is the link to their offering on the Solstice: www.aquafestcruises.com/cruises/2009/europe/default.asp Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted November 20, 2009 #148 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Josh, I arrive in Newark from Nashville at 3:24p.m. On your birthday you deserve to be flying first/business class...very excited for you guys. : ) I just checked out our flight and it is really full that day so I doubt I would be able to upgrade. I will make sure to look for you both though before checking in. If we have time we can all have a pre-boarding drink in your honor. Also, thanks for the information on the aquafest. Walter (still posting from work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade8 Posted November 21, 2009 #149 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Greetings Ladies and Gents! Somehow, my other post vanished into cyberspace. So, here it is again.:p Anyway, I leave oh so soggy Seattle Thanksgiving morning on Delta to JFK. Layover a couple hrs, then a code-share Alitalia/Delta flight to Rome. So, next week at this time, I'll either be just waking up from jet lag, or out to dinner somewhere in Rome. Either way, I won't be in Seattle. Woohoo! Juan: My friends from VA did in fact take the PC cruise on the Brilliance in 2006. So, you may see more familiar faces on this cruise. Small world, huh? Everyone have a great weekend! Ciao, Michael :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levijohns Posted November 21, 2009 #150 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey everyone out there in thread space... I was just reading up on the aquafest postings , does anyone know exactly how many people on the ship will be traveling with the aquafest group?? just curious. I was ready the aquafest website and there really wasn't that much info.. cant wait for an exciting cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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