Veendam Ducks and DITs!!!
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Calgon1
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ShipMaven
Forever Remembered
Earl - yes they can. HAL and Princess (two examples) reserve the right to add up to $9.00/day/person fuel surcharge if the price of sweet crude exceeds $70.00/barrel on the NYMEX. Other cruise lines quote other surcharges based on other criteria. With the exception of Cunard, I'm not aware of any of the Carnival companies reinstating the fuel surcharge as of this writing.
Another charge that can change, and be added automatically to your shipboard account, are the fees should they go up.
ShipMaven
Forever Remembered
Here are some Empire State Building FYI's...
Things to Know Before You Come
Visitors and their belongings are subject to inspection. The Empire State Building appreciates your patience and understanding of these procedures and the additional time that may be required.
Security and Safety Guidelines
The items listed are not permitted for entry into the Empire State Building. Do not carry any of these items into the security screening area. Items that are confiscated may not be returned. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure about an item, please do not bring it. Any questions and uncertainties should be referred to the Security Officers on duty.
Things to Know Before You Come
Visitors and their belongings are subject to inspection. The Empire State Building appreciates your patience and understanding of these procedures and the additional time that may be required.
Security and Safety Guidelines
- All visitors to the Empire State Building must pass through primary security screening (similar to airport security procedure) before going to the Observatory.
- There are no locker storage facilities at the Empire State Building for personal belongings.
- Please keep in mind that wait times vary and can be longer during peak seasons.
- In case of an emergency, please contact a Security Officer or an Observatory representative.
The items listed are not permitted for entry into the Empire State Building. Do not carry any of these items into the security screening area. Items that are confiscated may not be returned. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure about an item, please do not bring it. Any questions and uncertainties should be referred to the Security Officers on duty.
- All weapons, including firearms, ammunition, knives, swords, scissors, mace, any dangerous items and any dual-use items that could be dangerous are strictly prohibited in the Empire State Building.
- Glass items, including bottles, glasses, marbles, etc.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Cans, bottles, flasks, etc.
- Large, professional-size video cameras.
- Camera stands: mono-pods, bi-pods and tri-pods.
- Sports equipment such as skateboards, roller skates, golf clubs, baseball bats, hockey sticks, baseballs, footballs, tennis balls, etc.
- Marking instruments, including spray paint and markers.
- Musical instruments.
- Large packages, suitcases, carry-on luggage and other such parcels.
- Costumes and masks.
- Enter via the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th Streets.
- Elevators are available for handicap visitors and visitors with baby strollers.
- All visitors (with or without tickets) must go through the Observatory security-check line.
- The Observatory ticket office accepts U.S. currency, all American-based travelers checks, and all major credit cards except Diner's Club.
ShipMaven
Forever Remembered
Since so much information is scattered around through all the pages of this thread (thanks for most of it, Calgon), I'm not sure if the CITY PASS has been mentioned. This may be useful for those who don't have much time for sightseeing in New York City and want to cram in as much as possible...
New York PassÂ
Mama Duck
New York PassÂ
Mama Duck
Calgon1
Awaiting results of mental evaluation
QUACK !
Thanks Mama Duck for the heads up on the New York City Pass. At first glance (like most, I went straight to the prices), it appeared to be a bit out of our price range. However, when considering that it also includes FREE admission to a number of tours and venues, fast tracking (line by-pass) and other discounts, it's begining to look like a distinct possibility.
Thanks Mama Duck for the heads up on the New York City Pass. At first glance (like most, I went straight to the prices), it appeared to be a bit out of our price range. However, when considering that it also includes FREE admission to a number of tours and venues, fast tracking (line by-pass) and other discounts, it's begining to look like a distinct possibility.
Calgon1
Awaiting results of mental evaluation
Tuesday Nights in St George's -
At 7:30 p.m. a strange thing happens. The St. George’s Town Crier, elaborately attired, opens the evening. He ducks a nagging wench into the waters of the Harbor to mark this opening. This entertaining and light-hearted historical re-enactment shows how an offender was publicly punished in the 18th century.
Then you will see the arrival of the Gombey dancers. They begin their rhythmic traditional dance with drumming that pulls people magnetically into the square.
More live entertainment follows. Each week features different entertainment from steel bands to cultural dancers.
To add to this wonderfully festive evening, food vendors offer all sorts of goodies, homemade cookies, baked cakes and good old fashioned snowballs.
One of the charming flavors of the Market Night is that you can have friendly chat with the vendors. They will tell you how they make stuff like codfish cakes, or ginger beer and what is so unique about Bermuda honey.
Quite often you will see vendors competing with their preparations of Bermuda Fish Chowder.
Try out some of the island specials like the local cassava pie, shark hash, fish cakes, loquat jam, bay grape jelly, codfish cakes, mussel pie or guava syllabub.
Children can make mock tattoos, or buy balloons or even go for face paintings. You will see replicas of the Stocks and Pillory at the square that were once used to punish petty criminals.
At 7:30 p.m. a strange thing happens. The St. George’s Town Crier, elaborately attired, opens the evening. He ducks a nagging wench into the waters of the Harbor to mark this opening. This entertaining and light-hearted historical re-enactment shows how an offender was publicly punished in the 18th century.
Then you will see the arrival of the Gombey dancers. They begin their rhythmic traditional dance with drumming that pulls people magnetically into the square.
More live entertainment follows. Each week features different entertainment from steel bands to cultural dancers.
To add to this wonderfully festive evening, food vendors offer all sorts of goodies, homemade cookies, baked cakes and good old fashioned snowballs.
One of the charming flavors of the Market Night is that you can have friendly chat with the vendors. They will tell you how they make stuff like codfish cakes, or ginger beer and what is so unique about Bermuda honey.
Quite often you will see vendors competing with their preparations of Bermuda Fish Chowder.
Try out some of the island specials like the local cassava pie, shark hash, fish cakes, loquat jam, bay grape jelly, codfish cakes, mussel pie or guava syllabub.
Children can make mock tattoos, or buy balloons or even go for face paintings. You will see replicas of the Stocks and Pillory at the square that were once used to punish petty criminals.
Calgon1
Awaiting results of mental evaluation
Wednesday Nights in Hamilton -
Harbor Nights celebrations take place on every Wednesday of the summer months (May through October) on Front Street of Hamilton Bermuda.
So what is Harbor Nights? Basically, Bermuda at its best. The front street in Hamilton gets closed to all vehicles after sunset. The shops and the restaurants remain open till late at night. And the street comes alive with sparkling lights and music.
Large number of vendors wearing colorful dresses sell various kinds of local arts and crafts. Many of them will be the local artists themselves who are generally willing to chat with you and explain their artwork and how they did it.
There will also be a number of food sellers selling different kinds of food - both Bermudian and ethnic.
And then comes the Gombey dancers with their lively music and rhythmic drumming. They are huge crowd pullers.
It's a great experience even if you just take a stroll along Front Street and enjoy the ambience of the Harbor nights.
People mix freely and talk to each other. This is a great family event and gives a wonderful insight into Bermudian culture.
If you plan to take your dinner at a Front Street restaurant on Harbor Night, make reservations and come early. Take one of the open balcony seats facing the road. We just love it. Check Bermuda Restaurants and find your choice of restaurant at Hamilton Front Street.
So, Harbor Nights at Hamilton Bermuda essentially features:
- On-street celebrations from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Shops are generally open until 9:00 p.m.
- You get to see Bermuda's local Arts and Crafts
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Food Court
- Lots of activities for Children in the Children's Court, including fun castles in all sizes, the ever-popular train, face painting, tattoos and hair braiding.
- You can see the Bermuda Regiment band, which marches down Front Street in full regimental apparel with pipes and drums.
Harbor Nights celebrations take place on every Wednesday of the summer months (May through October) on Front Street of Hamilton Bermuda.
So what is Harbor Nights? Basically, Bermuda at its best. The front street in Hamilton gets closed to all vehicles after sunset. The shops and the restaurants remain open till late at night. And the street comes alive with sparkling lights and music.
Large number of vendors wearing colorful dresses sell various kinds of local arts and crafts. Many of them will be the local artists themselves who are generally willing to chat with you and explain their artwork and how they did it.
There will also be a number of food sellers selling different kinds of food - both Bermudian and ethnic.
And then comes the Gombey dancers with their lively music and rhythmic drumming. They are huge crowd pullers.
It's a great experience even if you just take a stroll along Front Street and enjoy the ambience of the Harbor nights.
People mix freely and talk to each other. This is a great family event and gives a wonderful insight into Bermudian culture.
If you plan to take your dinner at a Front Street restaurant on Harbor Night, make reservations and come early. Take one of the open balcony seats facing the road. We just love it. Check Bermuda Restaurants and find your choice of restaurant at Hamilton Front Street.
So, Harbor Nights at Hamilton Bermuda essentially features:
- On-street celebrations from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Shops are generally open until 9:00 p.m.
- You get to see Bermuda's local Arts and Crafts
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Food Court
- Lots of activities for Children in the Children's Court, including fun castles in all sizes, the ever-popular train, face painting, tattoos and hair braiding.
- You can see the Bermuda Regiment band, which marches down Front Street in full regimental apparel with pipes and drums.
Calgon1
Awaiting results of mental evaluation
A wenching we will go. A wenching we will go. Hi, ho, the deri-o; a wenching we will go ...
A wench. A wench. My kingdom for a wench. There, the sultry one, with the fire in her eyes. Fetch her to me!
(Where the is the GloBug when you need her ? And, what the heck is a "deri-o" anyway?)
A wench. A wench. My kingdom for a wench. There, the sultry one, with the fire in her eyes. Fetch her to me!
(Where the is the GloBug when you need her ? And, what the heck is a "deri-o" anyway?)
