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Pre-Trip This was a family cruise that I booked about three months prior to departure. I booked five cabins at once, and was offered an upgrade to the Owner's Suite for some of the cabins a week in advance. This is usually due to a cancellation. In any case, NCL offered an upgrade from a balcony suite to the Owner's Suite for more than $1,000 per person - a deal - but I thought I could do better. I told them to call back when they could go lower. Sure enough, within a few days they called back and I upgraded two of the cabins. It was well worth it !
End of Travel Day After settling in the room, I ventured out in the rain to the local market. La Playa Market was small, but had everything you might need, plus some great smelling sandwich food. There I got an apple, 6-pack of water, suntain lotion and a Cuban for lunch. It was pouring rain all day - so there wasn't much to do in South Beach. The flights down were ok, but I've noticed that the NWA fleet is getting old and tired. If you get an Airbus, you're lucky. If you get stuck with a 757 or 767, the seats are old and uncomfortable, even in business class. Hopefully the older planes will be cycled out. The WorldClubs are great, when you can find them. Miami does not have one.
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