The Promenade...a collection of pubs, champagne bar, coffee shop, boutiques, and popular food franchises (Ben and Jerry's and Johnny Rockets) in a street setting that makes this one of the most enjoyable and unique experiences on the ship. There were also nightly parades consisting of costumed entertainers and dancers.
And then there's the Ice Skating rink with ice shows! I had never been to an ice show...I only saw them on TV. However, to be up so close, you can experience the grace and power of these incredible athletes... but get there early, at least 45 minutes early, for a good seat.
For entertainment, the Savoy Theatre was spacious, very comfortable, had great sight lines, and consisted of an impressive musical production (Music from the 80's) with equally impressive performances from the singers/dancers (one of the two female singers could have won American Idol!) and a very talented comedian/singer/impersonator.
The dining room was elegant, the menu first-rate, and the service was excellent. The buffet was considerable and included daily, a number of ethic choices including Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisine.
The fitness center was roomy and included all of the latest cardio and weight training machines. However, bring your iPod because the TV's were too small to see from across the room and there was no audio input jack. Needless to say, one still could work out and enjoy ocean views from nearly any direction.
The pool deck of course had a pool, a number of Jacuzzis, and an abundance of lounge chairs. The music and pool bars kept the excitement at a high level all of the time. Although I'm no longer a jogger, there was also a jogging track on the highest deck.
The room we stayed in was an inside cabin. However, it overlooked the Promenade, which gave you the feeling of apartment living... looking out onto a busy, exciting neighborhood. Room service offered a much more extensive menu than I experienced on other cruise lines. The bed was very comfortable and there was a mini-fridge, but no flat screen HD TV yet.
Last, don't forget to enjoy the 24 hour soft-serve yogurt machine on the pool deck!
