8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #4

[gdulaney]

Hi everybody!

I've been trying to catch up with reading all of the posts. Reading about making reservations has really got me excited!!!

Ginny

 

[disneycrazzzy]

We were able to make all of our reservations for the 8/8 Western tonight. Because we are on the west coast, we only have to wait until 9pm to be able to make reservations. I was able to take advantage of all of Andrew's tips.

I think we'll have a bit more competition for this cruise. Only seven more days....unfortunately, we'll be at a play. So, I've got to train my husband in getting the reservations!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

WaHooo, just sent a note to my TA to make my final payment on the cruise.

WOW !! now you'll feel almost aboard !!

We are going to pay today !! We wanted to do so last week - but our computer broke out ...
We'll try this afternoon , with this new one !!!

laura

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi everybody!

I've been trying to catch up with reading all of the posts. Reading about making reservations has really got me excited!!!

Ginny

Keep posting, keep excited!

We were able to make all of our reservations for the 8/8 Western tonight. Because we are on the west coast, we only have to wait until 9pm to be able to make reservations. I was able to take advantage of all of Andrew's tips.

I think we'll have a bit more competition for this cruise. Only seven more days....unfortunately, we'll be at a play. So, I've got to train my husband in getting the reservations!

Hope it all went well.

WOW !! now you'll feel almost aboard !!

We are going to pay today !! We wanted to do so last week - but our computer broke out ...
We'll try this afternoon , with this new one !!!

laura

Again hope it all went well.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Again hope it all went well.

I suppose IT ALL WENT WELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We'll have to wait for the Dreams site to report that our final payment is OK ... but I feel "aboard the Magic" now !!!


laura

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I suppose IT ALL WENT WELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We'll have to wait for the Dreams site to report that our final payment is OK ... but I feel "aboard the Magic" now !!!


laura

Well their all asleep at the moment, sometimes over weekends you do not hear confirmation until Monday USA time, but they will pass on to DCL quickly.

You have 'One week' clear space before you book,

What is your priority list to book first


I think Sunday Brunch 10.30am will go fast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

kids thread​

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2132411&page=3​

Quick reminder about the kids thread we are seeing one or two more kids joining, but it would be nice to see more, get them active now, otherwise the ones posting will drop back off.

Its an excellent way for them to get to know each other pre cruise, and then not be worried about making Friends in the clubs.

Hence you then can have a rest!

DS Stephen often finds his Friends at the sail-away party and really enjoys it.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Anyone doing spa?????


Spa/Fitness ActivityTypeDurationPrice Alone Time Spa Therapies105 min$199(DM S18 ALONE)
Enjoy a 50-minute spa treatment of your choice. Select from: La Thérapie HydraLift Facial, an Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Facial, an Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, a Swedish Massage, an Elemis Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow with half-body massage.

Castaway Cay Cabana Massage Spa Therapies50 min$139(DM S16 CAB WB M)
Enjoy a relaxing Well Being Massage at one of our open air Castaway Cay Cabanas with breathtaking views of Serenity Bay.

Castaway Cay Couples Cabana Massage Spa Therapies50 min$278(DM S15 CAB CPL)
Enjoy a relaxing Well Being Massage at one of our open air Castaway Cay Couples Cabanas with breathtaking views of Serenity Bay. Booking tip: Reserve this treatment under the name of just one member of the couple.

Couples Choice Spa Therapies130 min$475(DM S22 CPL CHC)
Pamper yourselves with a 75-minute spa treatment of your choice. Select from: Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy, an Elemis Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, an Elemis Musclease Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, an Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow with half-body massage.


Elemis Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap with Half Body Massage Spa Therapies75 min$176(DM S03 SEA 1/2)
The power of aromatherapy combines with the riches of the ocean. A heated seaweed mask with a blend of essential oils is applied to your body before you are cocooned in a warm wrap. Complete the treatment with a half body Muscle Massage.

Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy Spa Therapies75 min$175(DM S04 STONES)
Harness the ancient powers of Basalt Stones. The deep penetrating heat of these volcanic stones, combined with traditional massage techniques and warmed oils is an experience that is nothing short of divine.

Elemis Exotic Hand Ritual with Manicure Spa Therapies45 min$40(DM S07 EX MAN)
Warmed aromatherapy oils nourish and condition while the sublime sensation of milk lavishes its richness and healing action on your skin. This exquisite ritual includes a complete manicure.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Facial Spa Therapies50 min$130(DM S08 PRO COL)
Providing immediate results in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this exceptional facial treatment helps to slow down the signs of premature aging giving your skin a more youthful appearance.


Elemis Sole Delight Foot Treatment with Pedicure Spa Therapies55 min$55(DM S12 FOOT RIT)
Luxuriate in this rejuvenating foot therapy. Indulge your feet in the warmth of aromatherapy oils combined with the decadence of milk, followed by a full pedicure. Feel like you are walking on air.

Exotic Rasul Spa Therapies50 min$83(DM S17 RASUL)
Experience this pure retreat for two. Pamper each other in the privacy of a secluded chamber and steam room. Indulge yourselves with body mud, aromatherapy massage oils, a host of fabulous facial care products and more.

Gentle Touch Teeth Whitening Spa Therapies60 min$199(DM S13 TEETH WH)
Flash that million dollar smile with this professional teeth whitening treatment.

Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction Spa Therapies50 min$145(DM S01 IONI)
Ionithermie helps to detoxify the body, reduce the appearance of cellulite and offer substantial inch loss after just one session. The detoxifying ingredients help to drain away the fluids from the trapped fat cells, giving the body more definition.

La Therapie Hydralift Facial Spa Therapies50 min$109(DM S02 LT)
This youth-enhancing facial has results that are fast and dramatic. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are reduced, skin tone and texture are restored and the complexion becomes smoother and more radiantly youthful.

Metabolism Test with Body Composition Analysis Fitness Center30 min$30(DM S10 BDY COMP)
Find out your metabolic rate and how to increase it for fat burning potential and your levels of body fat, lean muscle mass, toxin levels and hydration. Excellent for help with weight loss and control as part of any fitness regime.

Personal Training Fitness Center60 min$75(DM S11 PERS TRN)
An hour of one-on-one personal training.

Well Being Massage Spa Therapies50 min$109(DM S05 WB MAS)
Created from ten cultural touches around the world, the well being massage is both therapeutic and relaxing. A great way to start your vacation.


Well Being Massage (Half Body) Spa Therapies25 min$72(DM S14 1/2 BODY)
Start your vacation with rest and relaxation with this massage created from ten cultural touches around the world.

Well Being Massage for Couples Spa Therapies50 min$242

 

[TheFatMansWife]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!!!
The sun is shining and I am stuck in doors, had an operation to repair tendons in my foot on thursday, must not put weight on it for two weeks so I am slighty house bound on crutches.
DH and children are waiting on me which is a real treat !!!!
Everything is getting exciting now we are all paying for the cruise, plans all start coming together

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!!!
The sun is shining and I am stuck in doors, had an operation to repair tendons in my foot on thursday, must not put weight on it for two weeks so I am slighty house bound on crutches.
DH and children are waiting on me which is a real treat !!!!
Everything is getting exciting now we are all paying for the cruise, plans all start coming together

OH !! I so hope you are not in much pain !!!
Just rest and enjoy family looking after you !!!!

Hope you can completely recover soon !!!

PUT IT THIS WAY : you have more time now to dream about the cruise and your whole trip !!!!

CIAO !!! laura

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!!!
The sun is shining and I am stuck in doors, had an operation to repair tendons in my foot on thursday, must not put weight on it for two weeks so I am slighty house bound on crutches.
DH and children are waiting on me which is a real treat !!!!
Everything is getting exciting now we are all paying for the cruise, plans all start coming together

I wish you a speedy recovery......

 

[gdulaney]

Happy Mother's Day


TheFatMansWife -- good luck with a speedy recovery!!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

MY priority list ???

We know we'll skip Palo on this cruise; I guess we had too much of Palo during our last cruise - exchanging reservations with a couple of friends we had 2 dinners ,2 brunches and 2 tea !!!!!!!!!!! This time Marco wants a break !! AFTER ALL ... we eat Italian fare all year long !!

I've been reading through all available excursions ; we will stick to what Disney offers ... I want to be 100% relaxed and leave all the "organization stuff" to DCL !!!!!!


IF I'm right ...
we will dock at Tortola at 7.30AM, leaving at 5.30PM (staying in port for 10 hours ).

I've checked the following excursions:

1) North Shore and Pussers Island tour (3.5 hours)
2) Arts & Crafts of Tortola (3 hours)

I like both excursions ... and would like to try both ... but DO YOU THINK that the scheduling will be compatible?
Andrew,PLEASE, do you know at what time do the two excursions start? Is it possible IYO to do one of them in the morning and the other in the (early) afternoon?

AND ... what do you think of that Saint John island tour ?? We are afraid we will be doing 2 hours of boat to/from St. Thomas ... just to stay on that isle a short time and see ... nothing ???

Not much to choose from at St T ?!?

I LOVE talking about excursions !!!!!!!
laura

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

MY priority list ???

We know we'll skip Palo on this cruise; I guess we had too much of Palo during our last cruise - exchanging reservations with a couple of friends we had 2 dinners ,2 brunches and 2 tea !!!!!!!!!!! This time Marco wants a break !! AFTER ALL ... we eat Italian fare all year long !!

I've been reading through all available excursions ; we will stick to what Disney offers ... I want to be 100% relaxed and leave all the "organization stuff" to DCL !!!!!!


IF I'm right ...
we will dock at Tortola at 7.30AM, leaving at 5.30PM (staying in port for 10 hours ).

I've checked the following excursions:

1) North Shore and Pussers Island tour (3.5 hours)
2) Arts & Crafts of Tortola (3 hours)

I like both excursions ... and would like to try both ... but DO YOU THINK that the scheduling will be compatible?
Andrew,PLEASE, do you know at what time do the two excursions start? Is it possible IYO to do one of them in the morning and the other in the (early) afternoon?

AND ... what do you think of that Saint John island tour ?? We are afraid we will be doing 2 hours of boat to/from St. Thomas ... just to stay on that isle a short time and see ... nothing ???

Not much to choose from at St T ?!?

I LOVE talking about excursions !!!!!!!
laura

Firstly St John is very very nice for nature lovers, its the opposite of built up St Thomas which is highly commercialized. There as you say isn't too much to choose from, if you like a beach Megan's bay is best, by yourself by taxi or with DCL, the shops are very good an easy walk to the port ones and the main town, (or short taxi). Paradise point is the same price by DCL or if you purchase it there yourself its opposite the port, also Butterfly's is a 5 min walk from the port.

You take a boat across to it.

1) North Shore and Pussers Island tour (3.5 hours)
Day 4 - Tortola - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:30 AM12:00 PM

2) Arts & Crafts of Tortola (3 hours)
Day 4 - Tortola - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:45 AM11:45 AM

They clash...

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Firstly St John is very very nice for nature lovers, its the opposite of built up St Thomas which is highly commercialized. There as you say isn't too much to choose from, if you like a beach Megan's bay is best, by yourself by taxi or with DCL, the shops are very good an easy walk to the port ones and the main town, (or short taxi). Paradise point is the same price by DCL or if you purchase it there yourself its opposite the port, also Butterfly's is a 5 min walk from the port.

You take a boat across to it.

1) North Shore and Pussers Island tour (3.5 hours)
Day 4 - Tortola - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:30 AM12:00 PM

2) Arts & Crafts of Tortola (3 hours)
Day 4 - Tortola - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:45 AM11:45 AM

They clash...

THANKYOU for your help !
I'd like to have both excursions done ... cannot choose between them ...

DGH isn't keen towards ST Jonh's excursion ... maybe I could visit the shops in St T ... but I'd like also some walking/exploring around / visit the island ...

Well, I have a week to debate the question !!!

HAVE A NICE WEEK everyone !!!

laura

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

THANKYOU for your help !
I'd like to have both excursions done ... cannot choose between them ...

DGH isn't keen towards ST Jonh's excursion ... maybe I could visit the shops in St T ... but I'd like also some walking/exploring around / visit the island ...

Well, I have a week to debate the question !!!

HAVE A NICE WEEK everyone !!!

laura

Hopefully you will get answers to your questions on the main forum from the recent Tortola cruisers,

I went for the Mountain tops and butterfly tour at St Thomas as its the closest one to an Island sightseeing tour, after the others were withdrawn, at least we can take some photos go to Lumière's for lunch, and then shopping in the afternoon.

 

[jenanderson]

Hello Everyone! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

We went to our lake place for the weekend and I feel so behind here! I have to read and post!!!

GREAT NEWS....PAID IN FULL!!!! We did it! I am so excited and can't wait to make Palo reservations in a few days!

I need to seriously take a look at our options for different excursions...Disney and on our own. We will be conserving money and I have been doing some reading on how to do excursions on our own.

Time to read...I am sure I will be posting more once I read what everyone else has been talking about all weekend!

Jen

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hello Everyone! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

We went to our lake place for the weekend and I feel so behind here! I have to read and post!!!

GREAT NEWS....PAID IN FULL!!!! We did it! I am so excited and can't wait to make Palo reservations in a few days!

I need to seriously take a look at our options for different excursions...Disney and on our own. We will be conserving money and I have been doing some reading on how to do excursions on our own.

Time to read...I am sure I will be posting more once I read what everyone else has been talking about all weekend!

Jen

Congrats on being paid in full, going through some landmarks now to the cruise.

-7 days till 90 days mark.

ADR's for WDW this week!!!!

 

[jenanderson]

What is your priority list to book first


I think Sunday Brunch 10.30am will go fast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Do you have suggestions for what to book first? Do you think the first brunch on Sunday is the best? What time do you think is best for dinner? We had a late dinner last time and really liked how quiet it was and then we strolled around the deck late at night afterward - it was really nice and a bit romantic. However, is a time near sun set better? How would we know what time to book for sun set?

I am going to try to look at the big picture tonight and see when we should book Palo (brunch, dinner and tea) but am always willing to hear about why other people booked for certain days and times.

 

[gfolchick]

Hubby and the kids bought me the new Canon D10 underwater digital camera for Mother's Day. I can't wait to use it on our Tortola snorkeling excursion. My friend who's coming on the cruise with us got one too.

As far as Palo goes, I think I'm leaning towards brunch on Monday to give our friends a day to adjust to the boat and dinner on Thursday.

Spa treatment-may try a scalp massage. It's only $25 for 30 minutes and is supposed to be heavenly. Can't make reservations until onboard though.

We're in Disney the week before the cruise so those dates are opening up for dining. I have to figure out a game plan still for park reservations.

Happy Mother's Day!