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Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

lilsue1 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:34:48 GMT

Hi Jayne,

having a roomshare is a great idea, I already have a room, if another solo is still needing a room for the night before.

I am staying at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver on Burrard St, walking distance to the port.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

pobiznh — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:16:40 GMT

Jayne:

Thanks for the heads up about YWCA. That sounds like a great option.

If there are any other solos who would like to consider this option, I'd be willing to do a roomshare.

I'm probably coming to Vancouver a couple days prior to disembarking on the cruise. I've never been to Vancouver and want to check it out.

Suzy

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

butterfly — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:17:00 GMT

Hi didwor, there are a few singles in our group from Australia I see you were inquiring about pre cruise trips in Vancover before the cruise. Some of us are getting to Vancover a few days before we sail and we will definately be doing some day trips , proberbly the train to Whistler and a trip to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, If time permits we may even go to Vancover Island on the ferry.

We are staying at the YWCA Hotel in downtown Vancover, we have stayed at YWCA's all over the world and have found they often have very affordable day trips. If not one of our group has been to Vancover several times and says she can guide us!

You are very welcome to join our group on day trips, as is any one else in Vancover the week before the cruise, Jayne

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

RFDiana — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:10:08 GMT

There are usuallly several groups who organize a get-together/get-to-know you party the night before the cruise, and I suspect this cruise will be no different. Olivia hosts a get-together as well at the host hotel. As we get closer (I know, are we there yet??) those postings will appear.

Glad to have you aboard!

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

Ajay — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:27:46 GMT

Is it Sept yet? I am ready to pack my bag and explore new territory. I too am traveling solo and plan to arrive in Vancouver a few days early to discover the sights and places to shop and places to eat in the gay community apparently on Robson St and nearby Chinatown. I will wait for the Olivia updates and perhaps a group of us can meet.

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

pobiznh — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:18:59 GMT

Faith:

I forgot to mention the dancing. If you like dancing you'll like the cruise. Anything from formal classes to nightclub dancing until all hours of the night. That is one of my favorite parts of Olivia. Cause I just love to dance.

Suzy

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

labradoodle01 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:58:50 GMT

Suzy,

Thanks so much for the information. I am sure I will have more questions in the near future and it is nice to be able to ask you. To be truthful I am so excited (and nervous). If you have done this 5 times and still going back, it really sounds like a good deal.

Faith

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

pobiznh — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:27:12 GMT

Labradoodle01:

You will not regret checking this one off your "bucket list." This will be my 5th cruise as a solo. Every time I've collecting wonderful and lasting friendships. I could spend a year traveling the country to visit them all. So fear not and jump right in with any questions you may have. The first full day at sea, Olivia organizes a Solos meet and greet, so you get to assess the solos scene. You will be given a lovely piece of bling (solos' dog tag) which you can choose to wear or not. I have found that by the end of the cruise, some of the couples start to covet your dog tag because they see how much fun we have. At meals, tables are reserved for solos so you never eat alone. At the evening shows, seating is set aside for solos so you never sit alone. Excursions are designated for solos if you so choose, but trust me you'll never be alone even if you elect to go on the other excursions.

Ask any other questions you like,

Suzy

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

labradoodle01 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:29:08 GMT

I am lucky enough to be traveling with a couple I have known for years. However, I am solo and still scared to death. It is one of those "approach, avoid" situations but It is part of my "bucket list". I have never been on any cruise before and decided if I am going to do it, I am going to do it right! It would be helpful if I could get any type of input from anyone who has traveled solo in the past. I have only talked to those who have traveled as couples.

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

lilsue1 — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:18:05 GMT

thanks vooven, hope to see you there. sounds like it will be very interesting trip. I don't know about Brave, I am scared stiff LOL...

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

Megsy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:25:28 GMT

Hey LilSue, I'm a single too, though hope to be travelling with some friends. Good on you for travelling solo - I think you're very brave. From what I've read, it sounds like one big family. I'm sure everyone will have a ball, and I couldn't think of a better holiday to go on solo, than one surrounded by a great bunch of women.

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

dldwor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:29:27 GMT

THanks for sharing that there will be a "pre-trip" in Vancouver that will be organized thru Olivia. I have not yet purchased my plane ticket as I would like to explore some of the city before leaving on the cruise. I'm also traveling solo so if anyone wants to form a group or wait until communication comes from Oliva on options...I would be in!

Denise

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

lilsue1 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:25:56 GMT

i short hopper flight should not be expensive, have you checked into that? Heck, I am flying in from Texas, and even with multiple stop overs, the cost is up there.

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

lilsue1 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:22:27 GMT

aaahh...good info, I can not afford the land trip (although I would have loved to go on one)and the cruise, hence, to start I am doing just the cruise.

I will look up the excursions. I know folks who have been to alaska on cruises and have some recommendations as far as those are concerned.

Yea, 9 months of distractions from work and other issues going on, I am starting to really look forward to this.

this trip will be my gift to me for my birthday, christmas and pre-retirement.....wooo hooo!

Re: any other singles traveling? Im a newbie to Olivia...

H.and.G.in.BC — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:15:44 GMT

Nine months of anticipation and participation in this Connect Board.............to get you all hyped up for what will be one of the best times of your life!!!! Shortly Olivia will be announcing if they are going to do a "pre-trip" in Vancouver and area, and you may be interested in that, but if you've already got your flights booked that may not be possible.

Next will come in August when they send out our documentation and we get to book shore excursions for each of the stops. In the meantime you can go on the Holland America site and look at a similar cruise and see what shore excursions are offered for those trips. They will be similar to the ones offered for our trip, so you can plan and DREAM!!!

All the best to you this New Years and see you in 2012.

H & G