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I'm taking my 4th grader on a cruise in March. She will complete all of her homework, plus some related to our destinations. She is Principals List and will benefit from the travel experience. We dId this in Oct 2013' and it didn't harm her at all, and, in fact, was beneficial to her studies.

I was also on this cruise. Had a blast, and have nothing to complain about :). My family are all cruise fanatics now!

I took two power strips and a multi-outlet. There was only one plug in our cabin (near the desk). No one said a word and we had no power issues.

My third grade daughter will miss a week of school, next week, for our first cruise. She is Principal's List (all A's and E's) and doing fantastic, academically. She has perfect attendance, and has since kindergarten actually.

I have already spoken to her teacher about make up work and using the trip as a learning tool. Her teacher will be giving her homework this Friday (one school day early) for completion during the following week (while we are on the cruise).

In preparation for our trip, we are studying the Mayan culture and Spanish language, as well as tropical fish and reefs. I am taking all three of my children, the oldest two are adults and relatively single. This may be the only time we ever get to do something like this as a family, just the five of us.

So I refuse to apologize or feel guilty for taking a vacation during school session. There are many reasons this particular time frame was chosen, and we plan to enjoy every moment.

SIX days!! :D

18 days. So much still to do!!

What if I want to set up each person in my group with their own account, with cash only (to limit spending)? Can I do that online on the Carnival site or do I have to do it in person?

I use My Fitness Pal. Feel free to add me as a friend, I'm desperately trying to lose 10 pounds before my cruise...next month (not going to make it, I'm afraid). But I'll be back at it after the cruise, no doubt.

Stormieweather is username on MFP.