Marc, YES, YES! I would gladly give back many perks of Gold, like daily newspaper, dinner reservations priority, spa reservations priority, even tier events, to get back that automatic SSS discount of yore. We could buy those services for less than has been taken away! Same with all-inclusive with the much higher fares!

I wanted to hop on to your original post, and did not, because it said everything I am feeling about Regent over the past few years, and would have been redundant. I am upset about what we are now paying per diem for any cruise other than crossings.

I too, am feeling extreme "sticker shock" for 09 as I have booked myself for FLL to Dover, and the Viet Nam cruise. Hopefully all weather gods will be with us, and they will be great cruises. In the end, supply vs. demand always wins. Hard to say what will happen when the money comes due for some of the cruises.

Sorry if this breaks Larry's rule about complaints. It really can be taken either way, complaint or suggestions for improvements. Just my thoughts, as one who, one night after boarding her next cruise, will reach Platinum!!!!!