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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question Yesterday, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 535
Posted By calliopecruiser
I carried nothing buy my keycard, and...

I carried nothing buy my keycard, and occasionally a book. The keycard was punched and attached to a bracelet, and sometimes I'd have a book with me. I think giving up smoking will solve a lot of...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question Yesterday, 01:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,295
Posted By calliopecruiser
The ship and the voyage -- I'm happiest when...

The ship and the voyage -- I'm happiest when there are very few ports and very many days at sea. I think from now on I will only do trans-ocean cruises, with only 1 or 2 ports.
Forum: Spain Ports Yesterday, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 275
Posted By calliopecruiser
Statistically, it has a higher rate of...

Statistically, it has a higher rate of pickpocketing, but the safety techniques are the same as everywhere: be aware of your surroundings, don't flash a lot of cash or jewelry, if you use a money...
Forum: Cruise Air May 20th, 2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 156
Posted By calliopecruiser
I've been looking at Air New Zealand's Premium...

I've been looking at Air New Zealand's Premium Economy, and it is nothing at all like the North American airline's idea of a "premium" economy seat. Depending on the aircraft, the seats may be...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,333
Posted By calliopecruiser
I got back from a trans-Atlantic cruise last...

I got back from a trans-Atlantic cruise last month, and it was wonderful.....yes, it being a Crystal cruise was no doubt part of that, but being in the middle of the ocean was incredibly calming to...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 20th, 2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,333
Posted By calliopecruiser
Much higher on-board sales pressure, worse food,...

Much higher on-board sales pressure, worse food, more crowds, more noise. As I said, different strokes......

If the itinerary is all that matters to you, I understand it might not matter what the...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 19th, 2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,333
Posted By calliopecruiser
Obviously it suits what you want. I didn't like...

Obviously it suits what you want. I didn't like my Carnival cruise experience at all, and won't get anywhere near them again.
Forum: Cruise Air May 19th, 2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By calliopecruiser
Interesting.....I found Qantas more expensive. ...

Interesting.....I found Qantas more expensive. Perhaps it was the time of year I was looking at. I didn't consider flying to Sydney and home from there. Thanks for the idea; I'm going to look that...
Forum: Cruise Air May 19th, 2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By calliopecruiser
LOL! Well, that sounds funny in hindsight, but I...

LOL! Well, that sounds funny in hindsight, but I can see it would truly have been a disaster in practice. I did read about the loss of PE seats from 50-44, so I can see their planes now have the...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 19th, 2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,333
Posted By calliopecruiser
Just don't confuse price with value. In my...

Just don't confuse price with value. In my opinion, Carnival at any price is no bargain, and certainly no value.
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 19th, 2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,333
Posted By calliopecruiser
Yes, I choose to cruise solo, but no, I don't...

Yes, I choose to cruise solo, but no, I don't prefer to be alone. I would prefer to have a friend or spouse with me, but my friends don't share my vacation preferences (or budgets) and I am...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 19th, 2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 839
Posted By calliopecruiser
You've discovered their trick! It's not a...

You've discovered their trick! It's not a supplement on top of the charge, it's just that their charge is higher in the first place. Yes, the solo studios cost more on a per person basis on...
Forum: Cruise Air May 18th, 2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By calliopecruiser
What was the passenger disaster? Crisis? I'm...

What was the passenger disaster? Crisis? I'm curious! Yes, the flights I am specifically looking at are the 777-300 with spaceseats, but I don't know about the "emergency configuration" or whether...
Forum: Cruise Air May 18th, 2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By calliopecruiser
Air New Zealand premium economy opinions

I'm considering a transpacific cruise that ends in Auckland, and hoping to use my Aeroplan points for part, if not all, of the flight home. I'm afraid I won't be able to get business class from New...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 18th, 2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By calliopecruiser
As many have said, I've never heard of such a...

As many have said, I've never heard of such a thing - while I can imagine the switch to a new agent if possible if the original agent unexpectedly left the business, I can't imagine how or why you...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 16th, 2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,669
Posted By calliopecruiser
My thoughts.......It's a business marketing...

My thoughts.......It's a business marketing choice, and you're free to take your business elsewhere. I certainly would, because it's indicating that they are not very accommodating to solo...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 319
Posted By calliopecruiser
I would certainly rather travel with a good...

I would certainly rather travel with a good friend (or husband, if I had one), but I'd rather travel alone than not travel at all!
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By calliopecruiser
Huh.....I just did a dummy booking for a...

Huh.....I just did a dummy booking for a transatlantic on Cunard, and the lowest fare for a single was about 80% more than for double occupancy. Maybe it's different for UK travelers, or for...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By calliopecruiser
Wow, what odd assumptions! What does never...

Wow, what odd assumptions! What does never having vacationed alone have to do with having a credit card? Why would you think her husband wouldn't be supportive?
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 14th, 2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
Posted By calliopecruiser
Yes! I wish I had known that the first time I...

Yes! I wish I had known that the first time I cruised solo. On my most recent solo cruise, my assigned table (mostly solo travelers) didn't work for me - pleasant enough, but not a good fit. I...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 9th, 2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By calliopecruiser
You could always ask your travel agent to keep an...

You could always ask your travel agent to keep an eye out for you as well. I agree that I'd never pay double to sail alone, but I also won't sail with someone simply because they've decided to offer...
Forum: Spain Ports May 5th, 2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By calliopecruiser
I don't understand why you would think that a...

I don't understand why you would think that a non-religious person (or a person of a different religion) wouldn't enjoy visiting a religious location or site. That whole concept is kind of weird to...
Forum: Spain Ports May 5th, 2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By calliopecruiser
I don't live in the US either ;) but I was...

I don't live in the US either ;) but I was talking about ordering it online and getting it mailed/shipped to you. For instance, Telestial can ship a SIM card to most of Europe or the UK for less...
Forum: Spain Ports May 5th, 2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By calliopecruiser
I don't know, because I prefer to buy my...

I don't know, because I prefer to buy my traveling SIM cards before I leave home - that's another option for you. I wanted to have the card before I arrived, so I didn't worry about needing to find...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 5th, 2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 839
Posted By calliopecruiser
I don't think there's one "best" ship for...

I don't think there's one "best" ship for everyone - a lot depends on what you like to do and what kind of passengers you like to be around. For instance, I would never set foot on a large cruise...
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