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Core Four Adventures
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Добавлен 23 окт 2022
Welcome to Core Four Adventures! We are Laura and Carol, two sisters who live on the Central Coast of California. Together with our husbands, Randy and Pepper, we love to get out and see new things. Join us as we explore everything that life has to offer here on the Central Coast and wherever our passports take us!
Exploring California: The Cheesiest Festival on the Central Coast! 🧀🍷🍺 Avila Beach, CA 2024
Come along with us for an epic day at the 2024 Mac and Cheese Fest at the gorgeous Avila Beach Golf Resort 🧀🌞! We sampled over 15 mouth-watering gourmet mac and cheese dishes from local restaurants, and trust us, there were some incredible flavors to try 😋🍴.
Plus, it’s not just about eating! The fest also featured a People’s Choice Award competition, where *you* got to vote for your favorite cheesy creation 🏆🧀. The live music by *The Cheeseballs* 🎶 kept the party going, and there was no shortage of wine, beer, and spirits to pair with all that cheesy goodness 🍷🍺.
Hosted by local radio stations (where Pepper works!)-98.1 KJUG, Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, 93.3 KZOZ, and 920 KVEC-it all took pla...
Plus, it’s not just about eating! The fest also featured a People’s Choice Award competition, where *you* got to vote for your favorite cheesy creation 🏆🧀. The live music by *The Cheeseballs* 🎶 kept the party going, and there was no shortage of wine, beer, and spirits to pair with all that cheesy goodness 🍷🍺.
Hosted by local radio stations (where Pepper works!)-98.1 KJUG, Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, 93.3 KZOZ, and 920 KVEC-it all took pla...
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NCL’s More at Sea 2025: What’s Changing?!? 🚢✨
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We’re diving into the changes Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) made when they moved from their Free at Sea Program to More at Sea 🚢✨. We’ll break down what’s new, what’s changed, and how these updates could impact your next cruise 🛳️🌊. Whether you're a seasoned NCL cruiser or just curious about the new offerings, we’ve got you covered! Thanks for supporting Core Four Adventures! 🌍🌟 Links: NCL: www.n...
How to Prevent Pickpockets and Travel Scams (Plus: The Best Anti-Theft Bag to Keep Stuff Safe)🎒✈️💸
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Worried about pickpockets and scams while traveling? 🕵️♂️✈️ In this video, we share top tips to help you avoid common tricks like the friendship bracelet scam, fake petitions, and more. 🚨👜 Learn what to watch out for and discover must-have products like anti-theft bags to keep your belongings safe. 🛡️📱 Stay one step ahead of scammers and enjoy your trip with peace of mind! 🌍✨ (Links to recomme...
Soft vs Hard Luggage: Why We’re Ditching Our Old Bags for Good! 💼✈️
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Join us as we put our old, trusty soft-sided luggage to the test against our brand-new hard-sided bags from Level 8! After years of using various soft-sided bags, we’re excited to give an HONEST review of the Level 8 Luminous Textured bags in both the 20-inch carry-on and 24-inch sizes. In this video, we’ll compare the durability, features, and overall performance of both styles, while highligh...
NCL Escape Ship Review 🚢 Perfect for a Mediterranean Getaway?
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Are you planning a Mediterranean Cruise and thinking about booking on the NCL Escape? We’ve got all the insider info you need! We just completed an amazing 9-day cruise, sailing from Barcelona, Spain, and exploring some of the most iconic destinations along the Mediterranean. From the glitz of Cannes and the breathtaking beauty of Cinque Terre to the ancient wonders of Rome and Pompeii, we expe...
NCL Escape Balcony Cabin | Full Tour & Review 🛳️
Просмотров 8973 месяца назад
Join us as we tour a standard balcony cabin on the Norwegian Escape. 🌊 This video gives you an up-close look at what to expect if you book this type of cabin. We’ll show you the layout, including the bed, storage space, and the balcony with its stunning ocean views 🌅. We’ll also walk you through the amenities available in the cabin, like the flat-screen TV 📺, mini-fridge 🍹, and the bathroom set...
NCL Escape: Beach Day in Ibiza & Poolside Relaxation on Our Final Mediterranean Port Stop! 🌴🏖️🌊
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It's the last day of our 9-day Mediterranean Cruise, and we’re wrapping it up in style! 🌴 We started our day at the beautiful Talamanca Beach in Ibiza-just a quick taxi ride away and totally worth it for those clear waters and soft sand. 🏖️ After a chill morning, we headed back to the NCL Escape for some pool deck relaxation. 🏊♀️ There's nothing like lounging by the pool and soaking up the las...
NCL Escape: Palma de Mallorca-Our Favorite Mediterranean Cruise Port & Pepper’s 50th Birthday 🌴🇪🇸 🚢
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Join us on an unforgettable day in Palma de Mallorca! 🌟 We kicked off our adventure with a double-decker bus tour around the city, booked through NCL, where we enjoyed the Hop On, Hop Off experience. 🚍 During the tour, we marveled at iconic sights like: - La Seu Cathedral ⛪️ - Pueblo Español 🏛️ - Castell de Bellver 🏰 - Royal Palace La Almudaina 🏰 After the tour, we headed to the Fira di Mostra ...
NCL Escape: Creating Our Own "Sea Day" on Our Mediterranean Cruise 🌊🚢
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🌟 Join us on the NCL Escape as we enjoy a well-deserved break in Cagliari, Sardinia! 🌟 After five intense days of sightseeing 🏛️🌆, we decided to stay on the ship and transform it into our own relaxing "sea day" 🛳️. With so few people onboard, it felt like we had the whole ship to ourselves! 🎉 We kicked things off at the games area, where we had a blast with some friendly competition 🎮. Then, we...
NCL Escape: Exploring Pompeii on Our Mediterranean Journey 🌋🗺️
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Join us on our NCL Escape as we explore the ancient city of Pompeii! 🌋🏛️ We started with a convenient bus excursion from the ship, arranged through the cruise line, and then used a self-guided audio tour from Get Your Guide to navigate the vast ruins. While the audio tour was informative, a guided tour might have been helpful for navigating the sprawling site. 🗺️ After our Pompeii adventure, we...
NCL Escape: Exploring Rome & the Colosseum on Our Mediterranean Cruise 🇮🇹🏛️
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Join us on the NCL Escape as we dock in Civitavecchia and embark on a thrilling train journey to Rome 🚆🇮🇹! It was a bit adventurous traveling solo from the cruise, but we managed just fine. We booked a guided tour through Viator for an incredible experience at the Roman Colosseum 🏛️, including standing on the gladiators’ floor and exploring Palatine Hill. After a delicious lunch 🍽️, we headed b...
NCL Escape: Explore Florence & Pisa on our Mediterranean Cruise Adventure 🇮🇹 🌟🍷🏛️
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Explore Florence and Pisa with the Core Four during our third port stop on the NCL Escape, featuring an overnight in Livorno and a tour booked through Viator! 🚌✨ Our day in Florence begins at the Bella Donne wine window with Prosecco🍷🍾. The Duomo's multicolored marble facade is a sight to behold 🏛️. We take in the replica of Michelangelo's David and other statues, stroll through the Uffizi Gall...
NCL Escape: Exploring Cinque Terre on Our 9-Day Mediterranean Cruise! 🍋🚢🇮🇹
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Join the Core Four as we embark on a stunning adventure to Cinque Terre during our 9-day Mediterranean Cruise on the NCL Escape! 🚢✨ Discover the breathtaking beauty of Italy's coastal gems as we travel the Italian transportation system. 🇮🇹 We start by savoring authentic pesto lasagna in the birthplace of pesto! 🍝🌿 (Yes, it's true!) Then, we take a scenic ferry ride to see all 5 villages from th...
NCL Escape: Exploring Our First Port in Cannes, France 🛳️🌴🇫🇷✨
Просмотров 5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Join us for an unforgettable day as we explore the first port of our Mediterranean Cruise, Cannes, France, aboard the NCL Escape! 🛳️🇫🇷 This was our first tender port experience, and we'll take you along as we navigate the process and share what it was like. 🚤 After disembarking, we hopped on the iconic Little White Train for a tour of Cannes. We marveled at the sights of the Cannes Film Festiva...
Embarkation Day from Barcelona: NCL Escape Mediterranean Cruise! 🚢🌊🌞
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Join us on an exciting adventure aboard the NCL Escape as we celebrate Pepper's 50th birthday with a 9-day Mediterranean cruise! 🚢✨ We'll take you through every detail of our embarkation day, from check-in to exploring the ship's amenities. Experience the thrill of the high ropes course and zipline, soaring above the Mediterranean Sea. 🧗♀️ Don't miss the lively sail away party hosted by our Cr...
Exploring Barcelona: Join Us on Our NCL Escape Pre-Cruise Journey! 🇪🇸🌟 🚢
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Exploring Barcelona: Join Us on Our NCL Escape Pre-Cruise Journey! 🇪🇸🌟 🚢
Cruise Myths Busted! 10 Must-Knows for First-Timers🚢⚓️
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Cruise Myths Busted! 10 Must-Knows for First-Timers🚢⚓️
International Travel Prep: Don't Leave Without Checking This List! ✈️🌍
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International Travel Prep: Don't Leave Without Checking This List! ✈️🌍
First Class Comfort: DIY Amenity Kit Hacks! 💼✈️
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First Class Comfort: DIY Amenity Kit Hacks! 💼✈️
One Year, 1000 Subscribers: Core Four Adventure's Anniversary Special! 🌟
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One Year, 1000 Subscribers: Core Four Adventure's Anniversary Special! 🌟
1st Aid Essentials for Travelers: Top 10 Must-Haves! ✈️
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1st Aid Essentials for Travelers: Top 10 Must-Haves! ✈️
Hotel Hacks: 10 Tips for a Superior Stay! 💼 🌟
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Hotel Hacks: 10 Tips for a Superior Stay! 💼 🌟
Bougie on a Budget: Get Luxury Vibes on Your Next Cruise (without breaking the bank)⚓✨
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Bougie on a Budget: Get Luxury Vibes on Your Next Cruise (without breaking the bank)⚓✨
How to Beat Jet Lag: 10 Tips to Conquer Travel Fatigue ✈️💤
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How to Beat Jet Lag: 10 Tips to Conquer Travel Fatigue ✈️💤
Ultimate Staycation Guide: Top 10 Tips for an Awesome Break! 🏡 🌟
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Ultimate Staycation Guide: Top 10 Tips for an Awesome Break! 🏡 🌟
First-Time Cruiser Tales: What We Didn't Expect! 🚢⚓️
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First-Time Cruiser Tales: What We Didn't Expect! 🚢⚓️
How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight ✈️
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How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight ✈️
Must Know Travel Hacks: Essential Tips for Your Ultimate Adventure!✈️🌍
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Must Know Travel Hacks: Essential Tips for Your Ultimate Adventure!✈️🌍
Cruise Lingo Explained: A First-Timer's Guide! 🚢 🌊
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Cruise Lingo Explained: A First-Timer's Guide! 🚢 🌊
Do they have extra large robes for extra large ladies like me?
@@sissimpson unfortunately, no. We still used them but didn’t tie them. It is definitely feedback we’ve given. We encourage others to give the same feedback. 😁 Hope that helps. 😁🚢
Thank you for this. I’m traveling to Spain in May. Did you feel like your hotel was a bit further from most tourist sites like gothic quarter and such?
@@alliepettola3808 no, we thought our hotel was in a great location. And, the taxi system in Barcelona was great. There was a street market right outside our hotel the 1st night. Such a fun, local surprise! And, there was a marathon the day we boarded our ship 🚢 and it came right by the hotel. There were great restaurants within walking distance too! 😁 Hope that helps! 😁🧳
Best part is!!! They will charge you and I'm definitely not sponsored by norwegian!! Omg it so great! Ugh invest in some more video tech and try the gym. You both are tricksters and I hope you are happy in your marriage!! Cheers!
Thanks! We did just get new equipment for our latest trip.
Do you get charged the 20% gratuities on this too? Ive been thinking about splurging for our 7 night cruise in January but that extra 120 just seems like a lot for me.
@@ChantelMae96 There was not an additional 20% gratuity on the pass for us. Hope that helps!! Enjoy your trip!! 😁🚢
How does the free specialty dining credit work as far as booking goes? I booked multiple dining reservations for upcoming cruise next month, how do I know which one will be the free one? Do you get the same menu with the free dining?
@@704musicent Yes it is the same menu. Starting January 1st every restaurant has a set cover charge. When you go to the restaurant they will ask if you want to use your dining credit. Otherwise you pay the cover charge. The restaurants are different prices so we would suggest you use your credit for the most expensive restaurant that you want to go to. 😁🚢
Amazing review. We are cruising in 2025! How much would you say you spent at Tracys crab for your meal?
@@123teals If you want the king crab it was about $100/person. But, we preferred the snow crab and it was more like $70/person. Hope this helps and have a great trip!!😁🚢
Great Review! I'm booked on Encore for May. which side of the ship was your balcony on? Currently booked on Starboard but can easily switch. Thanks!
@@nicholepulvirenti3616 Our balcony was on the port side. We preferred that but, if you can’t switch, the captain does turn the ship around so everyone gets to see the glaciers. 😁🚢
Looks yummy! I hate to ask here but what happened to Randy? I saw the obituary and I was shocked.
@@harrismd8005 We will be doing a channel update soon. We will talk about what happened to Randy then. Thanks for your patience.
@corefouradventures2861 sending my love and prayer go out to you and all who knew him both in California and here in Illinois.
If you want additional dining is the cover charge the only fee or is it the cover charge + the cost of your meal?
@@DenaBarr-e2f Good question, it is just the additional cover charge. It ranges from $40-60 depending on restaurant. 😁🚢
Thank you for this video!! I am taking a Mediterranean cruise out of Barcelona except on the Breakaway. I had booked a hotel already, but after seeing your room I switched and saved $$$. Thank you!! How hard was it to get from the airport to Occidental Diagonal 414? Thank you thank you thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! They will get you a taxi right from the front desk. There was a marathon on Diagonal street the morning we needed to catch a taxi but it was still pretty easy. It was very reasonable and they took us right to the ship. Have an amazing time!!😁🚢
@ thank you!!
@@carlacollins3491 to get to the hotel from the airport just get in the taxi queue. It is just outside the terminal. DO NOT GO WITH A DIFFERENT PERSON SAYING TAXI!!! They are scammers. The airport staff will direct you when you get to the taxi line. Just tell them where you’re going. 😁🧳
Good information. Seems like a great choise to choose an early time to check-in. I'm doing a transatlanic trip with Escape Nov 26th, from Barcelona to Miami. The food looks amazing! My first boat trip outside the nordic. I have only been on Hurtigruten and the tax free-ferries between Sweden and Finland.. haha.
@@Joakimjakobsen We definitely prefer early check-in. You do have to keep your carry-on bags with you until your room is ready. But, since the Escape in the Mediterranean has 2 embarkation days (Barcelona and Rome) we were able to get in our room by the time we were done with lunch. We don’t mind having our bags with us in the main dining rooms. There’s plenty of room at the tables. Even with the transatlantic you should still have access to your room about 1 pm. Hope this helps! Have an amazing time!!! We think a transatlantic would be really cool!😁🚢
Nice
In the month of November 2024 I have heard that they are planning to remove the laser tag area most likely to have more open lounging and enlarge Cagneys to have more dining seating too.
We’ve heard this too. Not sure what they’re putting in the laser tag arena. We heard they’re taking out Los Lobos to enlarge Cagney’s. It will be interesting to see what they do. 😁🚢
@corefouradventures2861 sounds like Spice H2O will fill the vacant Lazer tag area. Looking at the Encore Ship information they already show a expanded Cagney's Steakhouse and Teppanyaki Restaurant.
@@tomrunning357 great information! It will be interesting to see how it all turns out.
Question? There is a NCL excursion called Megan Bay & one called NCL excursion called snorkeling with sea turtles at Megan’s Bay. Which one did you do? I will be on the Epic in December.
@@latroutman Good question, we did not take an NCL excursion in St. Thomas. We just paid for a taxi ride to Magen’s Bay. We brought our own snorkel gear but you could rent it at the beach. We just found bringing our own we bought on Amazon to be cheaper and more sanitary since we went to several beaches on that cruise. Hope that helps!! This was a favorite beach for us! 😁🚢
Is this on all ships?
Good question! There’s a Thermal Suite on every ship but amenities vary by ship. We would recommend researching the ship you’re going to be on before you decide on the package to make sure it has the amenities you are looking for. 😁🚢
Montana de Oro. There is a tilde over the "n" in Montana. This means that one pronounces it Montanya de Oro - not Montana de Oro.
@@Michaela1942 Yes, that is true in Spanish. However, the locals pronounce it the way we did. Just like they pronounce Paso Robles “Paso Ro-bulls”. We are locals and chose to pronounce it the way it is pronounced here.
@@corefouradventures2861 I've lived here in Los Osos for 26 years and everyone I know pronounces it Montanya.
Ladies, ladies, ladies - Hamantashen is a Jewish pastry that has associations with the Book of Esther in the Torah (Old Testament). Haman was the advisor to an ancient king. Haman wanted to kill all the Jews in the kingdom and had started to convince the King to order it. However, Queen Esther, whom the king loved dearly, was Jewish and convinced the king to spare the Jews. Haman was defeated. The hamantashen looks like Haman's hat. It is part of the festival of Purim/Esther to eat hamantashen to symbolize Esther's triumph.
@@Michaela1942 Thanks for the cool history lesson. We did not know that. But, they were delicious. 😁🧳
What is the $89?
@@JCJ7319 can you clarify? Not sure what you’re referring to. There are gratuities and services charges for the specialty dining and drink package. That may be it. 😁🚢
@@corefouradventures2861thank you miss. I will ask the $30 and 20% for every drink against $89
I love the thermal spa too. I used to get swelling in my legs when cruising but spending time in the sauna and steam room eliminates that problem. Going on a cruise in spring and already booked the thermal suite pass.
@@susanmcguigan2130 Yes! The thermal suite always helps us with travel swelling too. Have a great cruise!! Where are you cruising? 😁🚢
Great video. I'm going this Christmas. How was the drive?
@@Goldblooded559 the drive is beautiful! Where are you coming from? We went across the 46 west from Paso Robles. But if coming up highway 1 along the coast it’s even more beautiful. Both are 2 lane highways but not bad considering. Hope you have an amazing time!!!😁❄️🎅
ncl just removed Sardinia from my 9 day out of barcelona they added a sea day and shortened rome.
@@johnthyen5599 sorry that happened. But, we found we were so tired by Sardinia (and it was raining) that we stayed on board. Hope you still have a fantastic trip!!!😁🚢
Great video, love this ship. We are going in April on the Escape 2025, so informative, thank you so much. ❤️🇨🇦🛳️👍
@@barbie62bj So glad you liked it! We LOVE the Escape!! Have an amazing adventure!!😁🚢
@ thank you so much.😊 ✈️🇨🇦🛳️
I don't speak French, Spanish, or Italian. Is it difficult to navigate these ports? Should we bring Euros or Dollars? We are sailing in two weeks.
You should do ok without knowing the language. We knew just a little Spanish and Italian and did fine. Make sure to download an offline translation app. We used google translate. In the ports you will need euros. We got some before we went from our bank. But, you can use an ATM there if you need to. Just make sure to pick a bank ATM, those weird looking ones not at a bank have really bad conversion rates. Or, most places took our card too. Just make sure to pay in euros and let your bank do the conversion. You will get the best exchange rates that way. Enjoy your trip and let us know how it went!!😁🚢
We did this cruise on the Escape in September and it was outstanding! You were kind enough to share some great tips and answer my questions and that helped a lot. Also, I was very sorry to hear of your loss 🙏 😢
Thanks for watching and we hope you had a great time! 😊🚢
Big Sur Jade Festival this weekend. November 1st-3rd. Harmony, Ca.
@@pitfallvalley9727 Oh that sounds so fun!
Did you do the Cannes Cannes? LOL
LOL
Did you try Bouillabaisse in Cannes? I did in Marseilles.
We did not. Did you enjoy it? 😁🚢
You haven't met Simon as the Cruise director i guess. His ending to a PA announcement was always WOO-HOO!
@@rgruenhaus That’s great! We loved Jack but thought Tiara on the Encore could have been more fun. What ship is Simon on? 😁🚢
That was my seat at the Hurricane Mojito bar when I was last on the Escape 18FEB23 They put too much mint in my mojito and it tasted like a drink with gin, not rum.
Pepper says it’s the best seat on the ship. We loved the raspberry guava mojito. 😁🚢
Arriving at the ship is there a line for Wheelchair assistance? I can't stand in line. In Galveston TX an attendant said I had to wait for 30 minutes to have someone help me get to the Wheelchair assistance area, but I got someone else to let us inside directly to the Wheelchair ♿️ assistance area without even a 5 minute wait!
We’re not positive but we do know they generally try to accommodate people so we would recommend going directly to the wheelchair assistance area. If you have to wait they can probably get you a chair while you wait. 😁🚢
I don't like that NCL confuses guests by saying juices are included in the More at sea, but then in your video you are still stating that Fresh squeezed juices are not included! WHICH IS IT?
The juices that they use as mixers in the bars are part of the package. Fresh squeezed juice with breakfast is not. It can seem confusing. But, think about it this way and it makes more sense. Ex: vodka cranberry from the bar, covered. Fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast NOT covered.
You kept stating a cover charge for the Specialty Restaurants, but what is the cover charge? Is it different for each restaurant or the same?
They no longer have a la carte pricing for the specialty restaurants. If you want to eat at more specialty restaurants then you get with More at Sea, you will pay the Cover charge for that restaurant. According to NCL they are as follows: All specialty restaurants will have a cover charge. Cover charges are as follows: Steak, Teppanyaki / Hasuki, French, and Seafood have a $60 cover charge. Brazil, Asian, Food Republic, and Sushi have a $50 cover charge. Italian, BBQ, Pincho, and Mexican have a $40 cover charge. Hope that answers your question.
Los Lobos is cheap street food!
Carol and Pepper absolutely loved it. And, we’ve heard rave reviews from most people we talk to about Los Lobos. But, to each their own. Doesn’t sound like it’s the restaurant for you. ❤️🚢
Q is like Los Lobos! Not a Specialty Dining pkg worthy restaurant.
We enjoyed Q but, would probably not use a specialty dining credit there in the future. 🍗🚢
Food republic portions are not large enough to share unless you are eating like a bird. Large people on diets aren't indicative of average eaters.
4 sushi rolls is more than the average person can eat. We are far from dieters especially on vacation. Agree to disagree on this one.
Food republic portions are not large enough to share unless you are eating like a bird. Large people on diets aren't indicative of average eaters.
We found it more than all of us could eat. 4 people=16 dishes.
I like a real cheesecake, not their 3" one like a large scallop.
That cheesecake speaks for itself. It’s fantastic! And, as someone who makes real baked cheesecake herself, I thought it was well made. You’re going to love that you can have multiple desserts now with the More at Sea program. Up to 3 appetizers and 3 desserts now! No way you could go away hungry after that. 😁🚢
An overcooked steak should always be returned to get what you desire!
Good suggestion, it was still enjoyable or we would have. 😁🚢