CruiseGirlKS

Mosquitos are usually out in very early morning or around dusk. Less prevalent during hotter hours of the day. Nevertheless, a quick spray of OFF or any DEET product will keep them away. Some non-DEET products work for some people, though not as well. So just bring a spray or lotion of what you normally use that's worked for you in the past.

x2, just a little off and I have never had any issues with bugs. :)

Cold soup.....is that like juice?

Not at all like juice. I really enjoyed them, they are thick and delish! :)

We went to Emerald beach two weeks ago. There is a Best Western hotel there that rents beach chairs. There is also a beach bar with food and bathrooms. The Cab ride did take awhile. You don't notice the airlines.

We rented chairs from the Best Western also. The cab ride was lengthy, but we really enjoyed the beach.

All kid activities are included on the ship. At camp carnival it is complimentary up to 10pm. There is a "night owl" fee from 10pm-3am.

 

 

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Awesome! :D

Wonderful pics! :)

Weather permitting, one of your stops will be at NCL's private island..Great Stirrup Cay. This is a private island with beach, swimming, and snorkeling. Should make for a nice "beach day".

We had a blast there last time we went there. :)

Great blog post! :)

Walkie talkie talkers!!!

Yes!

The Paris Normandy Seine cruise sails past no castles and the only real palace you will have the option to visit is the Palace of Versailles near Paris. If you want to see castles then perhaps another itinerary would be better

My suggestion also. :)

Might be easier to go with your daughter to the open skate.

My suggestion also...

Unfortunately for us, the direct flights were too close for our comfort. The flights with stop over were reaching at ungodly hours and adding on 5 hrs to the travel time. So we traded the extra time with the price of hotel plus some sight seeing. We have never been to Miami before so maybe subconsciously we were in favor of staying a night :)

We are in the same situation with flights....we always find it better spending the night.

Wonderful prices! :)

Personally, I don't think you could pay me enough to squeeze 5 into a cabin.

ditto! :eek:

Remember that in April Windstar takes possession of its first Seabourn ship. It has bought all three of the smaller older ships. This will give you the option of a sailing vessel or motor vessel.

Good point! :)

Thanks. Those both sound like excellent ideas. // Looking forward to this cruise. Four out of the six islands will be new ones for us.

Nice! :)

sure would be nice if you flew in the day before and could still get checked in at the airport.

x2. :)

You make a good point. Perhaps Celebrity needs to re-think the dining experience for all cruisers.

I agree...

You can say that again. We tipped $25 for each kid, which after reading some of the reviews seems high. But it was more than well worth it

We usually tip $25-30ish. Totally agree its well worth it.

This should help....

 

http://www.princess.com/learn/faq_answer/onboard/in_touch.jsp

 

The ship has its own computers but you can use your own laptop.

 

The Princess website also shows the costs of internet under gifts and services, should you wish to pre-pay

Thanks!!

Thanks for sharing! :)

We like those Mariner bags the best -- sadly -- they are no longer being given out -- especially on Collector Cruises.

Us too! :)

Arrrr!! I be awrigh me ole mucker :D:D

Lol. :p

Thanks! :)

No.

Nor can you bring one onboard.

 

Use dry cleaning bags when packing and hang it up right away. If it's wrinkled you can hang it in a steamy bathroom or use wrinkle release.

Thats what we do. :)

Great blog! :)