| The Promenade...a collection of pubs, champagne bar, | | | | considerable and included daily, a number of ethic |
| coffee shop, boutiques, and popular food franchises | | | | choices including Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisine. |
| (Ben and Jerry's and Johnny Rockets) in a street | | | | The fitness center was roomy and included all of the |
| setting that makes this one of the most enjoyable and | | | | latest cardio and weight training machines. However, |
| unique experiences on the ship. There were also | | | | bring your iPod because the TV's were too small to |
| nightly parades consisting of costumed entertainers | | | | see from across the room and there was no audio |
| and dancers. | | | | input jack. Needless to say, one still could work out and |
| And then there's the Ice Skating rink with ice shows! I | | | | enjoy ocean views from nearly any direction. |
| had never been to an ice show...I only saw them on | | | | The pool deck of course had a pool, a number of |
| TV. However, to be up so close, you can experience | | | | Jacuzzis, and an abundance of lounge chairs. The |
| the grace and power of these incredible athletes... but | | | | music and pool bars kept the excitement at a high |
| get there early, at least 45 minutes early, for a good | | | | level all of the time. Although I'm no longer a jogger, |
| seat. | | | | there was also a jogging track on the highest deck. |
| For entertainment, the Savoy Theatre was spacious, | | | | The room we stayed in was an inside cabin. However, |
| very comfortable, had great sight lines, and consisted | | | | it overlooked the Promenade, which gave you the |
| of an impressive musical production (Music from the | | | | feeling of apartment living... looking out onto a busy, |
| 80's) with equally impressive performances from the | | | | exciting neighborhood. Room service offered a much |
| singers/dancers (one of the two female singers could | | | | more extensive menu than I experienced on other |
| have won American Idol!) and a very talented | | | | cruise lines. The bed was very comfortable and there |
| comedian/singer/impersonator. | | | | was a mini-fridge, but no flat screen HD TV yet. |
| The dining room was elegant, the menu first-rate, and | | | | Last, don't forget to enjoy the 24 hour soft-serve |
| the service was excellent. The buffet was | | | | yogurt machine on the pool deck! |