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cruisefish
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11-07-2008 08:07 AM
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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| My friend and I (both females) are booked on this cruise. Anyone else booked? Any tips re ports of call - especially Gibralter and Casablanca
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tercar
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11-07-2008 08:23 AM
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Joined: 04 Jun 2007
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| hello Cruisefish.
I am going on the same cruise but on the spirit.
i have been to these ports before, Gibraltar- you can get in a minibus outside the port gate to go and see the apes, well worth it i think. otherwise there is another mini bus which take you to the center for about a pound. this is duty free and cigarettes and alcohol are very cheap as is perfumes and jewelery.Casablanca for me will be a day on board ship, I have been twice and its not worth getting off for, unless you do a ship excursion, then i don't think it is highly rated. if you go to Valencia this is a very nice city, and the Spanish place in morocco i must admit i haven't bee, but it is supposedly duty free so i will go and try and lewr my husband to buy me something nice ring! ring! ha ha. I have never been to Almeria though so that will be new, hope you enjoy your cruise Carol
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My Latest Review: May 2008 Thomson Spirit Cruise Ship (10/10)
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cruisefish
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11-07-2008 08:59 AM
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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| Thanks for the tips Carol. Did you go to the Hilton Hotel in Casablanca? If so is it in the centre? Enjoy your cruise....I hope you manage to get your husband to buy you something nice (smile) Vanessa
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Carpetseller
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15-07-2008 02:20 PM
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Joined: 15 Jul 2008
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| We're on the same cruise but start with the Mediterranean Renaissance cruise on the Destiny on 17th July. Looks like a trip on the cable car is good at Gibraltar. In Morocco the Marakesh trip sounds good, but is very long, so think I may miss that one out. Has anyone been on it and can offer any thoughts?
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My Latest Review: Jul 2008 Thomson Spirit Cruise Ship (7/10)
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cruisefish
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15-07-2008 05:59 PM
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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| We did the Renaissance last year. Caught the train to Rome, which is so simple. Short walk to the station (can provide directions). I think the ticket was around 9 euro which included the underground and the buses in Rome. Got to see the countryside en route too. A must in Mahon is the gin factory (plenty of tasters there). Also caught the train to Pisa from Livorno. Have a good holiday.
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