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Thank you all so much for your tips. I will def stay away from shots because that is what always does it for me. Plus I rarely eat or drink water when I’m out drinking with my friends... I want to enjoy a buzz on my vacation but I do NOT want to get drunk... it’s such a fine line.. wish me luck!!

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Lots of water before you go to bed. Stay away from sugary, creamy drinks that come with umbrellas. Do not drink tequila ever. If you misjudge and are feeling wobbly the next day Advil Liquid Gel Caps and a Bloody Mary will straighten you right out.

Awesome advice! Thank you

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Limit your alcoholic intake to a reasonable level.

This is the part I struggle with...

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I take a high dose vitamin B tablet before drinking.

 

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Thank you, that is a great tip

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What are your tips for not feeling yucky the next day? I want to enjoy some drinks but I’m afraid of getting a hangover if I’m having too much fun.. lol 🤷🏼

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You insinuated that anyone that didn't dress up wasn't having a special evening. No need to be so nasty. Get over yourself lady

Oh wow! The crazy thoughts people will formulate in their heads when they get offended. No where did I say or insinuate what you think I did.. that is literally your own internal feelings being projected. I very very clearly state that each and every human being has their own little brains and perspective, and what one may enjoy another may not. If that’s nasty to you, than the real world is going to a tough place for you.

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In my office credenza I have five family cruise portraits, MSC, Carnival, NCL, Royal, and Princess. Not dressed formal in any of them. your money, your choice!

Um... good for you? Not really sure what the point of your comment was. I was explaining MY feelings about formal night, not yours. Did I say anywhere in my post that you needed to get dressed up on formal night? No. I said MY family does because we enjoy it. I also pointed out the fact that EVERYONE has their own perspective and standards, that’s all.

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Thank you for your review, but could I ask you to change one thing? Please refer to your wife as “your” wife not the wife or just wife. My DH would be in really hot water if he ever referred to me as a the or just wife.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOL I think you just opened a can of worms!!!:o

 

 

 

Wow. I really think you should stop telling other people what to do, and stop imposing your views on others. Just because you’re uncomfortable with his terminology does not mean everyone else is.. and most importantly it gives you no right to tell others how they should structure their sentences.

 

 

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It is RCLs idea to make it suggested attire, not required. Calling it a formal night is simply a holdover term from the “old days”. No more captains party where you shake hands with the officers, etc. not much feels special or different about those nights.

 

 

 

When specialty dining came around is about the time this really seemed to change. If I recall it used to be recommended that men wear at least a blazer to chops when it first came out so every night a smaller group was “dressed up”. Now all week certain people are dressed up on certain nights if doing a special dinner at 150 CP, wonderland, chefs table, etc.

You do realize you’re being entirely subjective, right? It may not feel different for you, but it does for me. Just because formal night has no meaning in your mind, doesn’t mean the same is true for other people. Everything is about your own perspective. Sure other people may not dress up, and that’s fine, I couldn’t care less what other people choose to do. However, for me and my family, it is still a special, and formal experience where we go all out, and enjoy and feel great doing so. Guess it’s all about your own intention and mindset. But please don’t tell other people that formal night is meaningless and nothing, because again, that’s your own opinion.

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Exactly.

 

 

 

Is there seriously anyone here on CC who thinks that "formal night" isn't just a way for the cruise lines to make money selling photograph packages?

Well, some people enjoy getting dressed up and taking beautiful, professional photos with their family. It’s a time to look great and feel great.. to each their own. I love dressing up on cruises and taking pictures, don’t think it would be the same without formal night.

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Ladies I need help deciding which dress to wear to the second formal night (first night is a long black dress)... the second one has an open back and navy blue sparkles.. tried taking a good photo but hard to do from back. Thanks so much!

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$1.68 Walmart

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Honestly I would get a basic $1.69 Walmart tank in a basic color like navy blue, gray, white or even a dark green

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I do not re wear my formal outfits. I may wear one from before on a non formal night. But I really enjoy my time being able to dress up, so it’s a personal preference. Plus we usually get pictures and I don’t want to be wearing the same dress in every one lol

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I just wanted to clarify I don't just wear my new cruise stuff on the cruise...I wear it in the summers and parties and whatnot.

 

 

 

I used to ebay so I could sell and buy but ebay are now evil so I don't do that anymore. :)

I had a bad experience with eBay as well and was out a bit of money so I can understand your perspective on them haha. For me, I shipped a pair of sunglasses overseas (my mistake).. well, guy claims he never received them (although I had tracking info and it had only been a couple weeks)... eBay made me pay for his shipping, and refunded him.. so I paid $15 bucks for him to “buy” a pair of glasses from me. Pretty sure he received them in the end. They never investigated at all whether he actually received or not, they just went in his favor immediately. Never again.

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Honestly I don’t know what you’re worried about... don’t see why driving a couple hours gives you anxiety.... it would be nice to spend the night in a hotel but absolutely not necessary

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Does anyone know if data charges appliy in San Juan since it’s a US territory?

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Southern!!!!

Both are great but Aruba wins it for me!

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I say roatan.. we like to visit the Mayan ruins when in Cozumel

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No, and what a very odd thing to think about.

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I’m like you.. cruises are a time for me to get a chance to wear all my fun, fancy, beachy clothes, dresses and skirts. I don’t really have cruise only outfits, as I do dress up from time to time, but I like to pick out my best clothes for my cruise. I’ll purchase a few new pieces.. this year I didn’t need any dresses, as I received a few for Christmas, but I needed a new coverup, some shorts, sandals, basic tanks and a sparkly top. I also make sure not to re wear my formal outfits cruise after cruise.

I’m a couponer so I have plenty of toiletries but I did stock up on some sun screen, aloe, face spf etc.

Also purchased some packing cubes, an electronics organizer and magnetic hooks. All cheap from amazon, under $20 for all of it.

My mom goes all out. She bought my sons adorable cruise themed clothes like sailer onesies, and even a Marc Jacobs suit for my 5 year old [emoji15] love my mom but she’s a shopaholic.

Other than that, just need to grab 4 bottles of wine and some new pacis for my 1 year old, and I think we’ll be good to go [emoji1303]

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I live in Cape Canaveral and it’s definitely possible to walk to the port from the Raddison.

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I live in Cocoa beach and there’s tons of shells at my beach ... stop on this area ....

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Sounds like the family vacation was selected for the adults and not the family. I have done plenty of cruises with my kids and would never consider leaving them on the ship. That's why it is called a family vacation to enjoy the destinations together and expose them to things.

There is so much judgement, negativity and righteousness in this comment, it is painful to read. Heres a pat on the back ------> Do you feel proud that you would NEVER consider leaving them on the ship? Because honestly, no one here really cares what you would consider or not. Your comment has no relation to what the OP originally asked, except for being judgmental and attention seeking.

Also, you seem to be a psychic on top of it all. You seem to know exactly what this person, via internet, had in mind when planning his/her vacation, her morals and perspective on life.. wow.. that is a lot to know about a person you've never actually met. Let me ask you this. in your mind, does it mean that the whole family vacation goes to crap because the adults want to enjoy one excursion together for a few hours, without children? Does it make you weak to admit that sometimes, you need and/or want help? Does it make you a terrible, selfish, narcissistic fool because you would rather your child be in his happy place, than hot, cranky and bored on an adult themed tour?

I bet you're one of those people on board that complains a lot and has a negative attitude...

Oh wow, look at all the perfect parents who wouldn't dare leave their child in the care of another person. Because that makes you a bad parent or something. It takes a village.. would much rather have my child safe and sound on the ship than in that dreaded bus accident.. Also have two sons, and neither would be happy on a sight- seeing tour. Enjoy your cruise, and especially enjoy Havana. We parents do deserve a break at times, after all. Also sorry I can't be of more assistance to the actual question that was asked, just had to leave my two sense about the perfect parents.