Before you go
A little preparation goes a long way.
Please check your cruise booking information to insure your name on the reservation matches the name on your passport. It’s a requirement of the cruise line as well as customs and immigration.
The weather will cool in the evening and mild to warm during the day.
The outlet type predominantly used in Italy and Spain = type C and my favorite universal adaptor is this one
Consider travel insurance. Reach out to me for a quote if you’re interested!
Your travel tips
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Charging
While Italy uses Type C, F, or L, type C is the most common and very likely will be what you find in the hotels.
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Adaptors
This adaptor has been designed for exactly what you would like to use it for and can handle any scooter charge. The one I always travel with is this one and it is also capable of charging a scooter overnight and still has outlets to charge all your devices at the same time. BOTH are universal adaptors that can be used anywhere in the world.
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Extension
Just to be on the safe side I recommend you bring a short extension cord just in case the outlets aren’t in a convenient location. The last thing you want to do on vacation is move furniture around. A short extension cord like this one would bring the outlet to the scooter and not the other way round.
The basics
your itinerary at a glance
one NIght in barcelona, eight Nights on board the odyssey of the seas with roayl caribbean & six nights in Rome
Travel dates: April 14th- April 30th
Your FLIGHT to Barcelona
Confirmation code: IRF0LV
Flight UA 464
Depart: Tuesday, April 14th, 10:48AM from Seattle (SEA)
Arrive: Tuesday, April 14th, 4:59PM in Chicago (ORD)
Layover 4 hours 41 minutes
Flight UA 769
Depart: Tuesday, April 14th, 9:40PM from Chicago (ORD)
Arrive: Wednesday, April 15th, 1:15PM in Barcelona (BCN)
GROUND TRANSPORTATIOn
From the airport to your hotel you have a private driver in a van picking you up!
Your confirmation number is 643872605
The driver will meet you with a sign reading Mike Stone just outside of the baggage claim area. He will wait up to an hour after you land so don’t feel any anxiety about getting off the plane and rushing to get outside.
A driver will be assigned to you within 48 of your trip and 90 minutes before you lad you will receive a text from the driver so you have a way to communicate with him just in case. I will also get email notifications and will do my best to monitor things to make sure all goes well. Sometimes the time difference makes this difficult but I will do my best.
Your hotel in barcelona
Hotel: Hotel España Ramblas
Checking In: April 15th
Checking out: April 16th
Confirmation #
Location: C/ de Sant Pau, 9-11, , Barcelona, Catalonia, 08001, Spain
Phone number: +34 935 50 00 00
Your room details: Deluxe room, with breakfast
reservation
APRIL 15th
Mr Porter Barcelona
A 7PM reservation has been made for the whole family.
Address: Carrer del Rosselló, 265, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 932 71 12 45
Menu: mrportersteakhouse.com
Your Cruiseeight Nights on board the odyssey of the seas with roayl caribbean
Travel dates: April 16th- April 24th
Your stateroom number: 13246, deck 13
Your reservation number: 5607201
Check in: You have until 48 hours prior to departure to check into your cruise, select your wifi, drinks, and gratuity add ons, and insure your Royal Caribbean member IDs are attached to your cruise itinerary by adding your reservation number to your profile. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions!
Sail time: 5PM but they ask that you arrive up to 3 hours prior
Contact information for a ship representative prior to boarding: 844-278-9748
Meals: Your dinner reservation is for 5:30pm in the main dining room. There is a large table reserved for the family.
Day one on board, April 16th
Boarding: You will board at 2PM, three hours prior to setting sail
booking your free meal At chop’s Grille
As clients you each get a free meal while on board!
As soon as possible once you’re on the ship you need to visit the guest services desk. Take the vouchers I sent you and present them to the staff member assisting you. The whole family will need to be present with their vouchers to book you all together for the meal. Here are the reservation details you are asking for:
Chop’s Grille, April 21st, 6PM.
Ask them to check to make sure they can accommodate the entire group at that time before starting to reserve seats. You may need to shift your reservation time to keep everyone together. Once you have a time slot you know will accommodate everyone, they can work to make sure you all get seated at two tables side by side.
6:30PM Dinner reservations: Chef’s table
Tonight you have specialty dining reservations at Chef’s Table! Everything is prepaid so you’re all set to just arrive and enjoy. Attire is formal, though in my experience you're safe in wedding guest style attire.
As soon as I have the vouchers I will link them. They are sent 30 days prior to sailing.
Day two, April 17th
pallma de mallorca: Docked 8am-6pm
Your excursion
5:30PM Dinner reservations: Main dining hall
Tonight you have standard dinner reservations in the main dining hall.
If you arrive back on the ship too late for your reservation in the main dining hall, or would simply prefer something else, you can go to any other restaurant included in the rate. They do not accept reservations so you will need to wait to be seated together if you choose to.
Easy palma: Day two on the cruise
Experience the best of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands in Spain, with a comfortable, scenic city drive and outside visits to the city's major attractions, including Bellver Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma.
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: 9:45AM
What to bring: Your sea pass and your passport
Day three, April 18th
Today you’ll be at sea
Ship entertainment
6:00PM Dinner reservations: izumi sushi
Tonight you have specialty dinning reservations at Izumi.
Attire: Smart casual
Take advantage of the ship’s amenities and entertainment!
Here is the link for your on board options for your day at sea. Just scroll down to the “Activities & Shows” section for more information
Day four, April 19th
nice (Villefranche), France: Tendered 7AM-8pm
Tendered means the ship will not be able to pull up directly to the dock and passengers will have to board a smaller vessel in order to reach the dock. You’ll want to allow extra time to get on and off of the ship this day.
excursion
6:00PM Dinner reservations: wonderland
Tonight you have specialty dinning reservations at Wonderland.
Attire: Smart casual
Monte carlo & grand casino
Take in essential sights of the glamorous Principality of Monaco. Following a scenic drive through the French Riviera, stroll through Monaco's old town "Le Rocher" (the Rock) and discover landmarks such as the Prince's Palace. Along a section of the Grand Prix Motor Race route, head to the modern, cosmopolitan district of Monte Carlo, where you will visit the elegant Grand Casino and enjoy approximately 30 minutes to explore.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Departs: 8AM
What to bring: Your sea pass and your passport
Day five, April 20th
florence, pisa (la spezia), Italy: Docked 6:15AM-8pm
excursion, TBA
5:30PM Dinner reservations: Main dining hall
Tonight you have standard dinner reservations in the main dining hall.
If you arrive back on the ship too late for your reservation in the main dining hall, or would simply prefer something else, you can go to any other restaurant included in the rate. They do not accept reservations so you will need to wait to be seated together if you choose to.
Day six, April 21st
Today you’ll be at sea
6:00PM Dinner reservations at chop’s grille hopefully!
Ship entertainment
Take advantage of the ship’s amenities and entertainment!
Here is the link for your on board options for your day at sea. Just scroll down to the “Activities & Shows” section for more information
Day seven, April 22nd
sicily (messina), italy: docked 8AM-6pm
9:15am excursion
5:30PM Dinner reservations: Main dining hall
Tonight you have standard dinner reservations in the main dining hall.
If you arrive back on the ship too late for your reservation in the main dining hall, or would simply prefer something else, you can go to any other restaurant included in the rate. They do not accept reservations so you will need to wait to be seated together if you choose to.
lovely taormina: Day seven on the cruise
In a small group, discover Sicily's fascinating ancient history in the promontory resort town of Taormina, and enjoy views of Mount Etna on a guided walking tour. Your guide leads you through ancient squares in the mountainside village, passing 15th century Palazzo Corvaia. Have the chance to explore the Public Garden, once a privately-owned oasis but part of the city since 1922. Then explore at your own pace for 45 minutes, shopping along Corso Umberto's promenade or tasting authentic Sicilian cuisine in a village cafe.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Departs: 9:15AM
What to bring: Your sea pass and your passport
Day eight, April 23th
naples/capri, italy: docked 7:00AM-6PM
Free day in naples w/optional lunch reservations
Reservation details TBA
5:30PM Dinner reservations: Main dining hall
Tonight you have standard dinner reservations in the main dining hall.
If you arrive back on the ship too late for your reservation in the main dining hall, or would simply prefer something else, you can go to any other restaurant included in the rate. They do not accept reservations so you will need to wait to be seated together if you choose to.
Your hotel in rome
Hotel: The Republic Hotel
Checking In: April 24th
Checking out: April 30th
Confirmation # 9084717836927
Location: 61 Via Gaeta, Rome, Lazio, 185, Italy
Phone number: +39 068 1157001
Your room details: Classic room, with breakfast
GROUND TRANSPORTATIOn
Let me know if you would like me to move forward with this reservation.
Your FLIGHT home
Confirmation code:
UA971
Depart: Thursday, April 30th, 9:45AM, from Rome (FCO)
Arrive: Thursday, April 30th, 1:05PM, in Chicago (ORD)
Layover: 3 hours 15 minutes
Flight UA1801
Depart: Thursday, April 30th, 4:20PM, from Chicago (ORD)
Arrive: Thursday, April 30th, 7:00PM, in Seattle (SEA)