Wendy,

Thanks for the replies (and others- Olivia and Grant). I am wasting time in the lounge at Amsterdam waiting to go home for a few weeks!

Grant, We were lucky in Santiago....Regent booked the hotel room for us at the airport Holiday Inn and we never saw a bill. I am not sure why since we used miles for our flights. Yannie or one of his staff members took care of this while we were on the Explorer II.

I can't seem to get answers from the Amex girl, but Regent told me I need to prebook a dayroom. Perhaps we should do what Grant suggested and just take a cab to one of the hotels. We have such a long trip home (and in coach- OUCH!, but free :) ) so I really think we need a shower etc prior to heading to the airport.

We finally decided on three nights at the Intercontinental followed by five nights at the Moorea Pearl prior to the 2 week cruise. This should be a very relaxing vacation.

Cheers, Pam