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cruiseletters · 06-20-2010, 08:02 PM

Your trip has been so amazing, thank you for taking the time to write a trip report. We will be going on the 10 day med cruise Sept. 8, 2010 and your photos have made us so excited about our upcoming trip.

jagmom · 06-20-2010, 08:29 PM

Oh, no! The trip can't be over already! It sounds like it was such an amazing trip and your pictures were breathtaking.

Disneyfalcon · 06-20-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Melcatfish

Thanks so much for writing this and for all the fabulous photos. I have loved it so much.

Mel
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Thanks, Mel.

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Originally Posted by cruiseletters

Your trip has been so amazing, thank you for taking the time to write a trip report. We will be going on the 10 day med cruise Sept. 8, 2010 and your photos have made us so excited about our upcoming trip.

Yay, you are going to love it!

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Originally Posted by jagmom

Oh, no! The trip can't be over already! It sounds like it was such an amazing trip and your pictures were breathtaking.

Thank you very much jagmom.

CruisinEars · 06-20-2010, 09:18 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your report and seeing all of the pictures. Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip.

eeyorefanuk · 06-21-2010, 01:21 AM

Have really enjoyed your report and some gorgeous photos.

Your hotel in Barcelona looks so "rich" - might have to price that one up.

Thanks again

TotallyAngelic · 06-21-2010, 05:30 AM

Have loved every minute of your adventures ..... and your photos are in a league of their own. What fantastic memories you have

travelbug24 · 06-21-2010, 05:49 AM

I know my med cruise will be here before I know it (9/8) and I have been trying to plan clothing accordingly. Do you have advice on what to take? I was thinking two capri's, one brown cargo pants, one pair black leggings, several tops to match, two short dresses and one long dress and four pairs of shoes. Too much? not enough?

Disneyfalcon · 06-21-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CruisinEars

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your report and seeing all of the pictures. Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip.

Thanks for reading, Cruisinears!

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Originally Posted by eeyorefanuk

Have really enjoyed your report and some gorgeous photos.

Your hotel in Barcelona looks so "rich" - might have to price that one up.

Thanks again

It was very plush! We found a great special on Travelzoo. It was 97 Euros a night.

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Originally Posted by TotallyAngelic

Have loved every minute of your adventures ..... and your photos are in a league of their own. What fantastic memories you have

Thank you, TotallyAngelic! Very nice of you to say!

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Originally Posted by travelbug24

I know my med cruise will be here before I know it (9/8) and I have been trying to plan clothing accordingly. Do you have advice on what to take? I was thinking two capri's, one brown cargo pants, one pair black leggings, several tops to match, two short dresses and one long dress and four pairs of shoes. Too much? not enough?

September will be hot! Remember that when you are packing. You can't wear shorts in some places (i.e. the Vatican), but they would be nice to have when you can. That sounds about right as far as how much though. I did laundry once, on a port day when we were back early.

travelbug24 · 06-21-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyfalcon

September will be hot! Remember that when you are packing. You can't wear shorts in some places (i.e. the Vatican), but they would be nice to have when you can. That sounds about right as far as how much though. I did laundry once, on a port day when we were back early.

I was wondering how hot it was going to be - I'll be sure to pack a couple pair of shorts - they don't take up too much room.

Disneyfalcon · 06-21-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by travelbug24

I was wondering how hot it was going to be - I'll be sure to pack a couple pair of shorts - they don't take up too much room.

Good idea!

smeecanada · 06-21-2010, 01:32 PM

What a wonderful trip report. I've taken many notes. The DCL Med cruise is definitely on our to do list! Thanks mainly to the wonderful trip reports from this year's cruisers. Are you going to do the Alaska cruise?

Thanks for taking me along as you reported about your trip.

disneychic · 06-21-2010, 01:49 PM

Wow! What a fantastic trip report!!! We are booked for the Magic's Mediterranean cruise next August and I CANNOT WAIT!! Would you mind posting the name of the shuttle bus "Not to take"? I just want to make sure we DO NOT book that one!!!! Also, which hotel did you stay in prior to the cruise? Which of the 2 hotels did you prefer? Just wondering, as we've never been to Barcelona, and I want to make sure we stay someplace clean/nice. I don't minde spending more money for a place that I know is clean, safe and nice.

Thanks in advance! LOVED your trip report!!!

Disneyfalcon · 06-21-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by smeecanada

What a wonderful trip report. I've taken many notes. The DCL Med cruise is definitely on our to do list! Thanks mainly to the wonderful trip reports from this year's cruisers. Are you going to do the Alaska cruise?

Thanks for taking me along as you reported about your trip.

We are! We have 5 cabins of friends and family booked on the May 31st sailing and this time we are taking dh and ds!

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Originally Posted by disneychic

Wow! What a fantastic trip report!!! We are booked for the Magic's Mediterranean cruise next August and I CANNOT WAIT!! Would you mind posting the name of the shuttle bus "Not to take"? I just want to make sure we DO NOT book that one!!!! Also, which hotel did you stay in prior to the cruise? Which of the 2 hotels did you prefer? Just wondering, as we've never been to Barcelona, and I want to make sure we stay someplace clean/nice. I don't minde spending more money for a place that I know is clean, safe and nice.

Thanks in advance! LOVED your trip report!!!

I will! It was A2B transfers. We have read many good reviews, but our experience was a nightmare. I sent them an email and they apologized for it being a nightmare (their words) and promised to look into it. I never heard another word.

We stayed at Hotel Novotel Barcelona City the first night. I liked them both for different reasons. Avenida Palace was such a great location. Literally one block from Los Ramblas. Novotel was brand spanking new and very modern, plus the rooms slept 4.

I probably would give the edge to Avenida because of its location, but if you have a family of 4, you'll have to split up.

Edit: Since this report has been bumped a few times, I wanted to say that A2b transfers refunded all of our money (even for the transfer to the ship that was late but otherwise fine) about a year after. Long story how it came about, but they definitely made it right. They also told me they have changed managers and suppliers.

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smeecanada · 06-25-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyfalcon

We are! We have 5 cabins of friends and family booked on the May 31st sailing and this time we are taking dh and ds!

Great. I'll get to read your trip report before we go on August 23rd.

06-20-2010, 08:29 PM	#122
jagmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Land of 10,000 lakes Posts: 143	Oh, no! The trip can't be over already! It sounds like it was such an amazing trip and your pictures were breathtaking. __________________ jagmom

06-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#124
CruisinEars Engaged at WDW 8/23/95! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 781	Thoroughly enjoyed reading your report and seeing all of the pictures. Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip. __________________ Me=Jennifer, dh Bruce, ds15 Andy dd12 Elisabeth Number of Trips: WDW=7 DL=7 DCL=1

06-21-2010, 01:21 AM	#125
eeyorefanuk DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,946	Have really enjoyed your report and some gorgeous photos. Your hotel in Barcelona looks so "rich" - might have to price that one up. Thanks again __________________ Last edited by eeyorefanuk; 06-21-2010 at 01:38 AM.

06-21-2010, 05:30 AM	#126
TotallyAngelic DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 6,454	Have loved every minute of your adventures ..... and your photos are in a league of their own. What fantastic memories you have __________________

06-21-2010, 01:32 PM	#131
smeecanada DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 1,999	What a wonderful trip report. I've taken many notes. The DCL Med cruise is definitely on our to do list! Thanks mainly to the wonderful trip reports from this year's cruisers. Are you going to do the Alaska cruise? Thanks for taking me along as you reported about your trip. __________________ Wendy DL: 1971, 1975, 1984, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008x3, 29JUL10 WDW: 1992, 2007, 18AUG13-24AUG13 DCL: AUG07 4day: Wonder, AUG08 15day EB REPO, 04JUL09 EASTERN, 23OCT10 EASTERN, 23AUG11 ALASKA, 25AUG12 NY/BAHAMAS, 24AUG13 FANTASY EASTERN, 20SEP14 SOUTHERN

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06-21-2010, 05:49 AM	#127
travelbug24 Searches for Hidden Mickey's in carbonated beverages. Join Date: May 2001 Location: Riverland, in the U.P. of MI Posts: 1,388	I know my med cruise will be here before I know it (9/8) and I have been trying to plan clothing accordingly. Do you have advice on what to take? I was thinking two capri's, one brown cargo pants, one pair black leggings, several tops to match, two short dresses and one long dress and four pairs of shoes. Too much? not enough?

06-21-2010, 01:49 PM	#132
disneychic DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North West, NJ Posts: 2,734	Wow! What a fantastic trip report!!! We are booked for the Magic's Mediterranean cruise next August and I CANNOT WAIT!! Would you mind posting the name of the shuttle bus "Not to take"? I just want to make sure we DO NOT book that one!!!! Also, which hotel did you stay in prior to the cruise? Which of the 2 hotels did you prefer? Just wondering, as we've never been to Barcelona, and I want to make sure we stay someplace clean/nice. I don't minde spending more money for a place that I know is clean, safe and nice. Thanks in advance! LOVED your trip report!!! __________________

06-21-2010, 06:46 PM	#134
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