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“Ship within a ship” cruise for adults and teens

Four adults and two teens looking for a 7 or 8 night cruise out of Florida for March 2027.

Currently eyeing the Celebrity Apex out of Port Canaveral but open to other suggestions.

We think the more luxury cruise lines wouldn’t be a great fit for the teens, but open to hearing about your experiences.

We are trying on great food and service. Looking to avoid crowds as much as we reasonably can.

Ballpark budget $4k/person.

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u/PurplestPanda — 23 hours ago

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Portugal Coast Trip in September

My wife and I are heading to portugal for 6 nights in sept and trying to figure out the best way to split our time. We'll be flying into Lisbon and would like to stay mostly along the coast,thinking 2 nights in cascais, but undecided on where to spend the other 4 nights. Looking for great food,ocean views, some light hiking and plenty of time to relax. We'd rather avoid spending the whole trip driving between places.We've looked at comporta and a few spots in the algarve, but not sure if either is worth dedicating several nights to versus staying longer around cascais.Would love recommendations for restaurants, or any can't miss coastal spots. Not necessarily looking for ultra luxury, just places that feel special without being overrun by tourists.

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u/Decent-Lecture2608 — 1 day ago

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Caribbean suggestions

Looking to get out of New England after the holidays this upcoming winter. What is your favorite all inclusive in the Caribbean? Traveling with a 15 and 17 year old.

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u/IntrepidHat4422 — 2 days ago

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Holbox Mexico

I’m looking into staying in Holbox Mexico to swim with whale sharks and it doesn’t look like there are posts in the group about it. The two hotels I’ve seen recommended are Casa Las Tortugas and Mawimbi. Has anyone stayed at either of these or somewhere else you loved in Holbox? Also interested in whale shark tour recommendations if anyone has done it.

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u/LezAllBeHappy — 4 days ago

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Turning 40 next spring, and would like to spend time in/around Jackson Hole. Recommendations?

Turning 40 next spring, and would like to spend time in/around Jackson Hole in April or May. Recommendations?

I’m not a skier, and really want to go on a “safari” through Yellowstone, but otherwise just want to enjoy the area, spa time for these old bones, and spend time with my wife.

Does anyone have any recent experiences or recommendations?

Jackson Lake Lodge looks pretty cool?

Thank you all!

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u/BuckRockefeller — 6 days ago

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Japan

Im going to Japan next year in april. Is there any advantage by booking with a travel agent that is not the hotel. I'm wondering about booking private tours or finding better places to eat and a better trip overall?

Thanks

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u/Prior-Face-28 — 8 days ago

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Caribbean vacation… Does this exist?

Can anyone recommend a resort similar to Aurora in Anguilla? Not sure if this is feasible but we’re looking to do an extended family holiday to the Caribbean and we’re looking for something with a similar feel and variety of activities. We took our kids this winter and really enjoyed it but unfortunately it’s out of budget for our larger group. Looking for something in the $50-60k range for 16 people (8 adults, 8 kids) with a variety of pools/waterpark and onsite activities (mini golf, pickleball courts, decent kids club l, etc). Mexico is not an option and while all inclusive would be preferable, if there was at least breakfast included, we could probably work with it. Does this exist in our price range??? TIA!

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u/Raspberrry2112 — 8 days ago

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Chubby but lively

Looking for somewhere that is a bit more lively, not a party vibe, but not so quiet. Thinking some activities where people mingle, staff is more talkative and friendly, etc.
-tropical, not Mexico
-less than 4 hours direct from Houston
-adult-only or leans towards adults

Frequently I find that at a lot of the St. Regis and FS are more quiet with seen-not-heard service. While I think this has a time and place to be appreciated, that isn’t the goal for this next trip in November.

TIA!

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u/Rachel21321 — 7 days ago

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Parents! What's your personal policy on pulling kids from school for vacations? What's their school's policy?

This has admittedly not been something I've put much thought into with regard to my own family, as neither of my kids are in school yet. I know many others who plan their vacations around school breaks, but have up until now had the flexibility to just travel with my kids whenever. But with the oldest set to start this fall, I was reading over the terms around unexcused absences and thinking, oh crap, total freedom around our family vacations is definitely a thing of the past!

So - do you ever pull your kids from school for vacations? How often do you feel personally comfortable doing that? Or would you never do that? How flexible or rigid is your kids' school around parents doing so? It looks like our kid's school will be somewhat rigid about not allowing it, which I accept and will abide by, but I'm curious about how different schools and families handle this!

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u/atlas_reverie — 11 days ago

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Help with last minute.

My family hasn’t hardly had any time to plan a summer vacation this year due to moving and many other things, so we’re a little stuck. Over the past couple of years, we’ve done Atlantis Paradise Island (twice), Baha Mar, and Hotel Xcaret Mexico. My son is autistic and obsessed with water, and the only thing he has asked for this summer vacation is to go to a really cool water park in a new country. My wife and I would also like to be able to have some relaxing downtime. We’re looking to maybe do a one-week stay sometime in mid-July.

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u/Buffalhoes — 10 days ago

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London for 1 night

Looking for a 1 night stay Sunday 5/17 in West or Central London. I’ve shifted my budget to be around $400-550 (£300-400).

Thinking of choosing from the following hotels high all fit into my budget and curious if people have any recommendations:

* Conrad London St James
* Como The Halkin
* Dorset Square
* Knightsbridge Hotel
* Kimpton Fitzroy
* The Kensington

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u/alterndog — 10 days ago

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Nightly rates, reviews and ranking for 1,047 ultra luxury hotels

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u/meanvariance — 11 days ago

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Chubby travel ex-Aus?

Looking for ideas for chubby travel as an Australian considering the additional travel to get to Europe or North America (so not having to fly so far)

Have been through to Singapore, Japan (though hope to go again), NZ and are heading to Thailand and Sri Lanka next year.

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u/Only-Perspective2890 — 13 days ago

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Quark Expedition to Patagonia in March 2026

Long-promised review of my Quark Expedition aboard Ultramarine to Patagonia

I LOVED it. And it was glitchy, mostly due to weather issues not uncommon in that part of the world at that time of year (their Autumn).

There were major glitches and a run of bad luck mostly due to weather. But, the first glitch at outset was self-inflicted and therefore fixable. This was the transfer from Buenos Aires hotel (Emperador) to airport for flight to Ushuaia. Because we were ferried by large buses to the domestic airport, we were unable to park anywhere near the checkin counter by airport policy. This necessitated a VERY long walk lugging all one’s luggage. EMPHASIS ON VERY. No help with luggage and there should have been. Note to Quark to arrange this next time. After boarding the plane via bus from gate to plane, it was determined that plane was not going to fly, so we disembarked back on the bus and thence to gate to wait for second plane which arrived eventually. After arriving in Ushuaia (gorgeous airport), we walked around town, then boarded Ultramarine in the fastest, no fuss process I’ve ever experienced.

Early on in the voyage at a glacier stop, scientists were helicoptered high onto the ice to take core samples whilst the rest of us zodiac-ed ashore to get close up looks at the foot of the glacier. Soon, the heretofore good weather turned very poor, sufficiently so that retrieval was impossible. Weather continued abysmal so those unfortunate scientists were stranded on the glacier for two nights and the best part of three days. And, so was Ultramarine and all aboard. We lingered in that fjord for longer than planned, then did unexpected side trips to other nearby glaciers and outlets which were fine but ultimately turned repetitive but who wants to complain about seeing too many glaciers. About this time there were unhappy rumblings amongst passesgers. I’m copacetic and still was happy, going with the flow (yes, I live in California). But Type A’s were getting downright fidgety.

With scientists safely retrieved, voyage got back in gear. But, as it turned out, we were back on track just in time to miss the good weather window for negotiating a very tricky strait of the passage to get into harbor at Puerto Natales where we were to transfer to the trip highlight of Torres del Paine National Park. After being stalled again, we sailed instead to Punto Arenos where we were anchored/docked for three days, much if the time stranded onboard as port officials determined winds were too strong to safely use zodiacs. Eventually, one group was ferried through a snowstorm bound for the park but they didn’t make it and returned to the ship. Another group went to Estancia Penitente, a sheep ranch for tours and grilled lamb dinner with all the fixings.

I continued to enjoy the voyage but it is the truth that many passengers were disappointed. It also is true that management did their very best to deliver on scheduled stops but the cards were stacked against them. Of course, bad weather in this part of the world is to be expected and Quark reminds everyone that the meaning of ‘expedition’ means things (mostly weather) happens. Remember five tourist hikers died in a blizzard in Torres del Paine last November.

This is what happened. To gloss over the particular notable events that altered the nature of the voyage does no good and is disingenuous. I understand there are lots of Quark fans (I am one) but, let’s face it, this voyage had a lot of kattywhumpus days. It was a perfect storm. To Quark’s maximum credit, passengers received a healthy 20% refund.

And I will sail with Quark again. They handled these difficult circumstances with grace and competence.

More details, photos and comments in a separate post.

Photo: Ultramarine docked in Usuaia, Argentina.

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u/NOLApanam — 14 days ago