May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[icunurse_celeste]

Hey Everyone,
I have been looking over my excursion list and have been looking to trim off some of my high priced excursions. I have been to Pompeii before- so I am looking to do something different.

Over the weekend, I have done quite a bit of research on the Naples Bay area. I have found that there are some wonderful walks on the Amalfi coast or the Island of Capri and I am looking for someone to go walking with. As I am travelling without my spouse, my husband does not want me doing these walks alone- even though the region is relatively safe. The terminal to the hydrofoil is about 15 minutes away from where the ship comes in and it is very easy to catch a ride to either Capri, Ischea, Sorrento, or Positano. There is even a walk known as, “The walk of the Gods.” This walk takes you around the region- including the Emerald Ghrotto.

I am looking for someone or a few people who might want to join me? I have found a guide that will do tours of the region- and he even knows where the wild orchids grow in the area. Or we can do it without the guide- as the trail is well marked. Most of the trials are fairly flat and some have a few stairs. If the weather was bad- I thought about going to Sorrento and doing some window shopping or going to Ischea- and maybe getting a massage at one of the spas.


Any takers???


Just reposting...

 

[susans]

Disney explained to me it had something to do with booking spa treatments....

I believe that is probably correct. That is what happened to me. Once I booked Palo - I couldn't book an excursion. I would suggest booked the spouse for all the excursion you want and then call DCL and let them add you to those excursions.

Ken

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Time to RSVP
The DISer Pajama Party

Sweet Dreams and Sweet Treats

Hosted by Tracy, Char & Celeste and sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Just what you need to unwind and relax so that you can fall asleep!! Keep in mind this is a Disney ship though

Everyone who wishes to attend will receive an invitation in their fish mail once on the ship. How will we know you wish to attend? We need you to RSVP!! Please PM icunurse_celeste to RSVP and we'll get you on the list. Don't worry, if something comes up and you can't make it. Let us know if you want to come.
9 to 11pm
Ages 16 and older welcome!!!​

Guest list to date:
ICUNURSE_CELESTE: Celeste & Jennie
CHARWAC1: Char & Andy
WINOTRACY: Tracy & Bill
HYGIENE99: Peter & Jenn
SWEETSUE: Sue and Nana
KPROS: Ken & Shari
JEANNEG: Jeanne & John
LTLMERMAID: Melanie & Allison
TREASUREISLAND: Sharon & Keith
COALCHICK: Doug & Karen
SUNSHINESTATEKIM: Kim & Todd
PEPPERPIKE: Joe, Shirley, & Nancy
RENEGADE7: Johanna - the like the travel bag one...the non-back pack one.
KISSISSIMEE: Heloisa & Richard
FIRST TIMERS: Alex & Carolyn
WRABITDAD: Bob & Dale
CONNIEOSCI: Connie
SCOOBY3X1Y: Lori + 10? Are all 10 over 16?
FAITHFULLYEEYORE: Apryl **It will be her b-day**Spanking line anyone??
YENSIDFAN: Faith & Pete
MILESTOGO: Kelly





PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT YOU OFF THE LIST....

 

[kpros]

Disney explained to me it had something to do with booking spa treatments....

DCL can try and explain everthing anyway they want at any given moment. We didn't book any spa treatments - so that is probably just the explaination of the day from DCL. The point is - call and make them fix your excursions - it doesn't matter why its not working, it only matters that it is not working for you and they should book your excursions manually.

Ken

 

[Ksmihein]

I've not really had the extra time to check into the ports and what they are "known" for. Does anyone have any great buys in any of the ports? I know from watching Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel that Amalfi has hand made paper, Sorrento has gloves and Lemonchello and Marseille has soap. Anyone else have any ideas or have you seen any other suggestions in this thread of 145+ pages?? I am planning on taking care of Christmas presents on this trip and would love to have the local favs!!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Hi Lori!

We also booked the interline rate, I'm checking everyday to see if our cabin # has been assigned. Hopefully it will be assigned, at least, 30 days prior. By the way, how are you getting to Barcelona?

Camille

Camille,

We are flying from SLC on 5/23 Delta #3 to NYC-Kennedy and flight #94 on to Barcelona.

We're staying a couple extra days on the way back; Return 6/8 on Delta #95 then from Kennedy to SLC on #1581.

We love Delta (SLC being a hub), so we're feeling okay about these arrangements. For those who have not flown across the pond before, it's an experience. We have quite a few flight miles w/Delta, so we'll be hoping for a bump to first class. We flew Alitalia last time, talk about a cattle call. Because the are codeshare partners with Delta, we got bumped to first on the way home. Here's to hoping....

 

[sweetsue]

I've not really had the extra time to check into the ports and what they are "known" for. Does anyone have any great buys in any of the ports? I know from watching Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel that Amalfi has hand made paper, Sorrento has gloves and Lemonchello and Marseille has soap. Anyone else have any ideas or have you seen any other suggestions in this thread of 145+ pages?? I am planning on taking care of Christmas presents on this trip and would love to have the local favs!!

Olive oils from all three countries are wonderful.
Provence is noted for it's lavender. You should be able to pick up plenty of lavender products in Marseille. The soap they are talking about in Marseille is olive oil soap. You'll also find other typical Provencal items.
Nice is near Grasse which is a perfume capital. Eze has a perfumerie where you can make your own scent.
New and unusal dried pastas from Italy would be interesting.
Regional wines are fun. You'll find "wines of the region" from almost every port.
Italian shoes and clothing in Rome. I believe someone here said ties were a great purchase in Rome.

Shopping for gifts will be great fun!

Sue

 

[plantman]

We've taken everything off the ship and it wasn't a problem. Maybe it's one of those it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission?

I think they worry more if it's not for personal consumption. We've ordered cookies and sandwiches at night to take the next morning.

Oh yeah all! Don't forget those ziploc bags.

Hi Dance3

I work for the USDA and want to tell everyone that taking food such as fruits, vegetable, meat, and plants is a big no no . You can be issued a fine. You have to relize that by bringing things off the ship you can spread plant pest, diseases or animal diseases. Just to let you know the citrus canker out break in Florida was caused by someone smuggling in prohibited oranges. So please do not be ignorant and add to a new pest outbreak.

Plantman

 

[first timers]

Good Morning!!

I just wanted to share that we are actually considering doing the repo!!! We are looking at a 27 day vacation, oh my God!!! The longest we have been on vacation is 17 days and no, it wasn't enough. At this point, we are asking ourselves if we can be away for so long, will we get homesick? Will I have a job when we get back? Anyone know where I can get information about the excursions on the repo? I am waay behind now.

We are going to be away for 26 days- The crossing and first med cruise. We did the west bound Panama Canal and first West Coast cruise- 21 days- and we were too busy to be homesick. Between shipboard activities, excersions and all our disfriends, we rarely thought about home. Just get involved and have 27 days of fun.
Alex

 

[Disneyfn420]

I've added you to the list. Are you Leslie?

Sue

Yes I am Leslie...sorry still cannot PM.

 

[Disneyfn420]

I still cannot PM. Can you email me and I will email you my address?

Dolphn97@aol.com

Hello everyone!

Long time no post!!!

I have been busy with getting everything ready for the first cruise, plus I'm working a few days a week as a substitute teacher to save up a little $$ for spending money.


Did everyone who wanted bracelets get them?
If not, please PM me and I'll get them right out...

Thanks to those who sent in $$ for the bracelets. It was not necessary but appreciated.

I think I have about 20-30 pages to catch up on, Hopefully by tomorrow I will finish, but by then there will be another 20 pages!

Jennifer

 

[milestogo]

Camille, jump right into the other thread, its a great group of folks.

Sue, You OK after yesterday?

Kelly

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Time to RSVP
The DISer Pajama Party

Sweet Dreams and Sweet Treats

Hosted by Tracy, Char & Celeste and sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Just what you need to unwind and relax so that you can fall asleep!! Keep in mind this is a Disney ship though

Everyone who wishes to attend will receive an invitation in their fish mail once on the ship. How will we know you wish to attend? We need you to RSVP!! Please PM icunurse_celeste to RSVP and we'll get you on the list. Don't worry, if something comes up and you can't make it. Let us know if you want to come.
9 to 11pm
Ages 16 and older welcome!!!​

Guest list to date:
ICUNURSE_CELESTE: Celeste & Jennie
CHARWAC1: Char & Andy
WINOTRACY: Tracy & Bill
HYGIENE99: Peter & Jenn
SWEETSUE: Sue and Nana
KPROS: Ken & Shari
JEANNEG: Jeanne & John
LTLMERMAID: Melanie & Allison
TREASUREISLAND: Sharon & Keith
COALCHICK: Doug & Karen
SUNSHINESTATEKIM: Kim & Todd
PEPPERPIKE: Joe, Shirley, & Nancy
RENEGADE7: Johanna
KISSISSIMEE: Heloisa & Richard
FIRST TIMERS: Alex & Carolyn
WRABITDAD: Bob & Dale
CONNIEOSCI: Connie
SCOOBY3X1Y: Lori + 5 (I think it was 5)
FAITHFULLYEEYORE: Apryl
YENSIDFAN: Faith & Pete
MILESTOGO: Kelly





PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT YOU OFF THE LIST....

 

[icunurse_celeste]

T- add me and my roommate to the Rome list....


Is it snowing by you?

 

[winotracy]

T- add me and my roommate to the Rome list....


Is it snowing by you?

Yep, it sure is! The treats are covered, the grass is covered, the roads are still really slushy. We're supposed to get up to 7 inches (most will melt right away though, thank goodness!!).

I'll add you and Jennie (though she was already on there with a ?? )

 

[winotracy]

DISboarders Invade Rome!!​

Come join us on a train ride to Rome !! Details to follow once we have a group. For those worried about missing the boat, my plan is that we be back to the ship before sunset. The way if we have any problems, we have some time to work it out.

Possible participants:

Winotracy
Milestogo
Hygiene99
Jeanneg
kpros/spros
sunshine state kim
yensidfan
rufustee
rohjon
rmkd
garylpn
figment52
icunurse_celeste
Faithfullyeeyore
charwac1 ??
renegade7 ??
Kissimmee ??


Come one! Come all!

 

[Kissimmee]

DISboarders Invade Rome!!​

Come join us on a train ride to Rome !! Details to follow once we have a group. For those worried about missing the boat, my plan is that we be back to the ship before sunset. The way if we have any problems, we have some time to work it out.

Possible participants:

Winotracy
Milestogo
Hygiene99
Jeanneg
kpros/spros
sunshine state kim
yensidfan
rufustee
rohjoh
rmkd
garylpn
figment52
icunurse_celeste
charwac1 ??
renegade7 ??


Come one! Come all!

Tentatively add 6 for the Train.

 

[figment52]

I'll add it to the FAQs. I promise I will really call this week!!!! Today it was on the agenda but it was the day from h*ll. Between locking myself out of the house, setting off all the alarms in the mall, breaking a couple ramekins and seeing my 6 yo suffer a meltdown so huge it required a 2-hour nap to recover, I've been a bit busy today.

Sue

Has DCL released any more information about theme nights? Just curious

 

[figment52]

I've not really had the extra time to check into the ports and what they are "known" for. Does anyone have any great buys in any of the ports? I know from watching Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel that Amalfi has hand made paper, Sorrento has gloves and Lemonchello and Marseille has soap. Anyone else have any ideas or have you seen any other suggestions in this thread of 145+ pages?? I am planning on taking care of Christmas presents on this trip and would love to have the local favs!!

Florence is gold and leather.

Somewhere on our trip is lace but I can't remember where.

And is you are interested in handmade Nativity Sets - Santon (France- it is one of the excursions)

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Florence is gold and leather.

Somewhere on our trip is lace but I can't remember where.

And is you are interested in handmade Nativity Sets - Santon (France- it is one of the excursions)

We got awesome 25 yo balsamic vinegar from Florence. Also the best cheese's. They will wrap them for you so that you can get them home. They will also ship. There is a market in Florence right near the end of the tourist "open air mall" in the streets.