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Yay, you're on board! Congrats on winning the spa raffle! I'll have to enter the raffle next time I sail.
Definitely do! You have to be present to win and of course they try selling you things as they are doing the raffle. My mom didn't win, but 2 days later she received a $30 credit to use at the spa or salon. It was a thank you for coming to the raffle and entering. That was very nice of DCL. She used it for a Keratin hair treatment. I'm not sure if they give that to everyone who enters?
Cruising with the Perry's on the Fantasy updated 09/30/2013
Monday, September 9
Day at Sea
We ordered room service for breakfast. I made sure not to eat much since we had brunch at Remy's at 11:30. We took our time getting ready, watching TV and spending time on the verandah. Matt and Haleigh played Goofy's miniature golf twice.
At 9:30 they were having a Pirate Adventure with Jake. We headed to the D Lounge to check it out. The girls had fun!
This was a lot of fun and I'm glad we went!
Once the party with Jake was over it was 10:30. Time for us to get ready for brunch. Matt and I changed then took Lydia to the nursery and Haleigh to the Oceanears Lab! We arrived at Meridian around 11:15 and had a cocktail. They took our group back on time. We had never been into Remy's before, only Palo. The restaurant is beautiful. I enjoyed how they took us to the wine cellar first and gave us an overview of the menu and champagne being offered. I was confused because I thought the $50 included the champagne, but it's an additional $25 per person. It didn't bother us I just wish I would have read it closer when registering on the internet.
Everything we had was AMAZING!!! I am mad at myself because they let us take the menus home and I left mine there. Our server was Yannick. He was fantastic. His wife worked on the Fantasy as well but I can't recall what she did or if he told us. I was really enjoying the view, my company and the food.
Here are pictures of some of the foods we were served.
This dessert was so good that I had two servings. Don't judge! I'm on vacation LOL
The entire meal lasted 2 hours. Matt and I really enjoyed it and if we ever sail on the Dream or Fantasy we'll be enjoying this brunch again! I almost forgot to mention that Remy's has two chefs. One American and French. They both like to work together on making the foods and giving each dish a taste of both cultures. This goes more for dinner than brunch, but I found it interesting!
Once brunch was over we picked up the girls and headed to the pool for 4 hours where Haleigh swam all afternoon with her new friend Haley that she had met on the DME.
Miss Piggy's room
Haleigh and Haley swimming
Lydia enjoying ice cream
At brunch one of the champagne's we tried is served at the pool. So my parents ordered a bottle for us. I forget the name, but it's interesting because you serve ice in the champagne.
Once 5pm rolled around Matt and I were still full from brunch so we decided to skip dinner tonight. The girls ate at Cabanas. We finished swimming around 6 and showered. Haleigh and I did a little shopping then went to the 8:30 show Aladdin while Matt and Lydia hung out in the room.
Today was fantastic! We did so much yet it felt so relaxing.
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That really was a great day for everyone. The smiles on the girls' faces at the Pirate Adventure are wonderful. This is the first real review of the Remy brunch I've read and it looks incredible. Were there any what I think of as "typical" brunch foods-- sort of breakfasty? Or was it more like a tasting menu of mostly lunch or dinner foods? Either way, it looks amazing.
all caught up now! I was really behind! Love your formal dress! You and your family looked amazing! I had something similar happen on my honeymoon cruise and they gave me a credit back because I asked for a dry hair cut and she charged me as if she washed and styled it. But they took it right off and apologized several times! So far sounds like you guys had a wonderful time! cant wait to hear more!
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That really was a great day for everyone. The smiles on the girls' faces at the Pirate Adventure are wonderful. This is the first real review of the Remy brunch I've read and it looks incredible. Were there any what I think of as "typical" brunch foods-- sort of breakfasty? Or was it more like a tasting menu of mostly lunch or dinner foods? Either way, it looks amazing.
It is incredible! There were not 'typical' brunch foods offered. I know what you're talking about and I was surprised but it didn't bother Matt or I. It was more like a tasting menu. I'm kicking myself for leaving our menus there! I think it was 5 courses and there were 3 different champagne pairings. I have a picture of butternut squash soup, but sadly the picture is of an empty bowl. Everything was delicious! I hope you're able to try it one day. It's very different than Palo's.
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all caught up now! I was really behind! Love your formal dress! You and your family looked amazing! I had something similar happen on my honeymoon cruise and they gave me a credit back because I asked for a dry hair cut and she charged me as if she washed and styled it. But they took it right off and apologized several times! So far sounds like you guys had a wonderful time! cant wait to hear more!
Glad you're caught up. Thanks on the comments! I loved that dress. It was very nice of the Spa. I'm glad they took care of you.
Cruising with the Perry's on the Fantasy updated 10/8/2013
Tuesday, September 10
St. Maartan
Today we went to Cabana's for breakfast. It was nice to switch it up since we had ordered room service the previous days. I really liked the oatmeal and eggs Benedict. Lydia also really enjoyed the oatmeal. Haleigh found out after the first day that they have Krispy Kreme donughts! If those aren't Krispy Kreme then it's close to it and they are delicious!
We weren't getting off the boat today, but I later thought I wish we had. We only got off the boat 2 out of the 7 days and that wasn't enough. If I would have known the girls were going to love the beach and ocean so much we would have planned to get off the boat. We know for next time
After breakfast we swam for 2 hours.
I had planned for us to attend the family craft! Haleigh wasn't too thrilled. She really wanted to keep swimming. Once we got there she warmed up to the idea! We were the first family to arrive and we made buttons.
Where we did the family craft.
Haleigh with her finished button! She made if for her new friend Haley
Afterwards I changed my clothes and went for a run with Lydia while Haleigh went on the mystery hunt with my parents and Matt had time to himself.
After my run I strolled around with Lydia taking pictures.
After taking some pictures I went to the cafe and ordered a Godiva Martini and grabbed some snacks. Matt met me there
The peanut butter dessert on the right was delicious. I had 2
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. She used it for a Keratin hair treatment. I'm not sure if they give that to everyone who enters?
. Matt and I changed then took Lydia to the nursery and Haleigh to the Oceanears Lab! We arrived at Meridian around 11:15 and had a cocktail. They took our group back on time. We had never been into Remy's before, only Palo. The restaurant is beautiful. I enjoyed how they took us to the wine cellar first and gave us an overview of the menu and champagne being offered. I was confused because I thought the $50 included the champagne, but it's an additional $25 per person. It didn't bother us I just wish I would have read it closer when registering on the internet. 
. Our server was Yannick. He was fantastic. His wife worked on the Fantasy as well but I can't recall what she did or if he told us. I was really enjoying the view, my company and the food
. Don't judge! I'm on vacation LOL
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