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Oct 14 2009
Holland America’s “Oosterdam” and Western Europe
Hello Lila,
We are back home. Vacation was quite good - first of all the weather was excellent all the time. We spent 3 beautiful days at Barcelona before boarding Oosterdam. That week happened to be a big city holiday (La Merce festival) - definitely a highlight of our trip. Overall cruise experience is quite positive - Holland America is not cheap, but service is better in comparison with our previous trip. I would highly recommend to everybody who plans a similar trip to add some days before boarding (Barcelona) and after disembarkation at Venice, otherwise it is just not enough time for those major destinations. Also Florence and Rome is impossible to explore for such a limited time, but fortunately for us it was not the first visit to Italy, so we just relaxed and enjoyed our favorite spots, instead of participating in a race through all major attractions. One more comment is about Dubrovnik - old city is quite small and is simply packed with tourists from few big cruise ships.
Regards,
Igor
PS Despite your advise to make a reservation for a Pinnacle grill as soon as possible we missed this opportunity on a first day, and later it was fully booked and did not accept any reservations. But the main restaurant dining was quite good, so we were not disappointed.
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About Lila Correa
As a Southern California native , I grew up exploring national parks, camping at beaches, taking cross-country trips, exploring caves, reading mystery novels and studying languages. These experiences helped develop my desire to discover new cultures, foods and destinations. Working for a major airline, car rental firm and travel agencies provided opportunities to visit multiple countries and sail on numerous cruise lines. With 30+ years of traveling and working in customer service, my quest for new adventures continues. My travel specialties are cruises, family vacations, destination weddings and honeymoons, escorted tours and all-inclusive vacations. I've explored Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Alaska, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand, Costa Rica and Europe. I recently explored the AMResorts of Now, Zoetry, Secrets and Dreams in Cancun and the Riviera Maya area of Mexico. In the fall, I'll explore the Western Mediterranean via Regent Cruises "Voyager" from Venice to Monte Carlo. It is a pleasure to assist in planning lifetime travel dreams. My personal agent service starts from arranging your trip and continues with my contact upon your return home. I enjoy sharing extra tips and travel details to add to your vacation experience. As I'm always up for the next "adventure", let's start planning yours!
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