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FIRST CLASS to Europe: Florence at Night!

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👁️ 9K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 36:49
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
👫 Best for GroupMediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It was worth your upgrade bid.

Florence at night did not disappoint. It is just absolutely stunning here.

I highly recommend that as well.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try Florence at night for a magical experience with fewer tourists.
Use a Platinum American Express card for lounge access and guest privileges.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

First time in EuropeIt's exciting with an awe factor; enjoy the experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to fly first class to Europe for a cruise?
QHow can you get a first class flight upgrade without paying full price?
QWhat is Florence like at night?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Florence4½ Happy Bacon
Rome2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

FIRST CLASS to Europe for our Mediterranean group cruise adventure! Watch our $400 upgrade bid work perfectly as we experience Air Transat's Club Class from Toronto to Rome, then navigate the absolute chaos of EU immigration (45+ minutes!). Join us on Italy's high-speed trains doing 250 km/hour to reach magical Florence, where we explore the city at night for the first time ever. From Casa Tuscana's incredible pasta to wine windows, gelato heaven, and bumping into fellow Canucklings Terry and Kevin at the exact same restaurant - Florence after dark is pure magic! See why we keep returning to this incredible city, experience genuine Italian hospitality, and watch our jet lag strategy in action. Sometimes the journey to your cruise is just as amazing as the cruise itself. Our Mediterranean Patreon group adventure begins! 0:00 - FIRST CLASS to Europe Adventure Begins! 1:30 - Toronto Airport: Crown Lounge Access Success 4:30 - How We Got First Class: $400 Upgrade Bid Story 6:00 - Air Transat Club Class Experience (Row 1!) 8:00 - First Class Champagne + Amenity Kit Tour 11:00 - Rome Arrival + EU Immigration DISASTER 13:00 - Express Train to Rome: Sardine Can Experience 14:30 - High-Speed Train to Florence (250 km/hour!) 17:30 - Florence Hotel City Check-in 18:30 - Florence Evening Magic Begins 19:00 - Casa Tuscana: Our Favorite Restaurant Returns 21:30 - Surprise Canucklings Encounter (Terry & Kevin!) 23:00 - Florence Wine Windows Experience 24:30 - David Statue + Piazza della Signoria at Night 25:30 - Ponte Vecchio Bridge Adventure 27:00 - Gelato Heaven: Avocado vs Cheesecake Flavors 30:00 - Rainy Morning Florence Breakfast Hunt 33:00 - Florence Night vs Day: Why Evening Wins 35:00 - Travel Tips + Next Stop Preview (Verona!) Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 20 years now on ten different cruise lines, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship reviews, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! 🔥We hope you Subscribe for more cruise adventures!! ⭐️ Join our Socials at: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/CruisingCanucks ➡️ Instagram: @cruising_canucks ➡️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks ➡️ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ ➡️ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cruisingcanucks.bsky.social ➡️ Our WEBSITE at: https://www.cruisingcanucks.com ➡️ Check out our Merchandise at: https://cruising-canucks-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ Join our EMAIL list at: https://cruisingcanucks.ck.page/dd2b4b8b3f We can be reached at: Cruising Canucks • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 ➡️jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca ⭐️Fair Use Disclaimer: This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 29 of the Copyright Act of Canada and in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.