Thanks everyone for your kind words!

Petlover- Royal Ambassador is just a higher status. I paid the $150 "initiation fee", but was invited to "upgrade" to the Royal status. This is really only a benefit to me for the honeymoon, since I don't stay at a lot of ICs on business. My employer is too cheap!

Thanks to everyone for your input. Your stories and experiences have gotten me this far and I truly appreciate it.

For anyone that's been on the PG recently, are there any changes that I should be aware of? I've heard some not-so-great things on CC, implying there is a decrease in the level of service and quality of food. I certainly hope this is not the case. This has become my dream trip after reading all of your experiences this past year. Regardless, I'm sure this is will be the trip of a lifetime (that I will hopefully repeat many times in my lifetime!).

Thanks again!