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Park West Art and the word free just seem wrong.

We spent more winnning free art at Park West than anywhere. Though we do LOVE our paintings.

We had the best time on that cruise. Loved every moment.

I can think of several reasons to bring your own food on board

 

- unusual dietary problems

 

- fussy child or toddler

 

- my first cruise, I brought a box of Splenda because I wasn't sure the ship would have it and I live on it

 

- I am leaning towards bringing a box of granola bars on our Alaska cruise, as we are doing some long excursions and I don't know what the timing of a meal or the availability of snacks will be, and I don't want to waste any of our time trying to not be cranky because I'm hungry. I would have been happy to simply bring along a disposable or two of favorites from the buffet, but I have gathered from other posts that may not be allowed even in the Alaska (i.e., still U.S.) ports.

 

So snark really isn't appropriate or helpful.

Just an FYI, after you figure out your excursions, many of the parks will not let you bring any food in because of bear safety. Even if sealed.

I blame this on my nephew.

I was on the Getaway with him last feb and he would eat like a pound of the lox at breakfast every morning.

I'm sure when he turns 21 NCL Will do away with the UBP.

Now I'm going to have to go down to savor and breakfast will take an hour.

This made me laugh! I know how he feels. I had lox every morning. Luxury!

That is kind of what we do, if it is exceptional, we do more.

I love talavera tile. Where is it in Puerto Vallerta? Area, I mean...

It is $35 USD per person, though she said we could pay with pesos.

Seward is one of our favorite small towns. Go to Exit Glacier ( while it is still around). Take a sled run. If you are there during July 4, be sure to witness the crazy that is the Mountain Marathon. We saw the salmon run there also, just off the road. We ran into some problem getting taxis so we had to call local tour places and hire them.

The ride is a one hour trail ride on the beach and through the coconut grove.

This is what I was told on how to get to Stone Island, take a taxi to Playa Sur Embarcadero ( or walk from the port, it looks like about 4 blocks) and take the water taxi . Here is a link:

http://www.mazatlantoday.net/stone_island_mazatlan_day_trip.html

We just booked Maria's Happy Horses in Mazatlan. I did a lot of research and the reviews are good. I am primarily interested in their treatment of their animals.

If it isn't it, there are a lot of choices so I'm sure you'll find something to match your original piece.

I hope you feel better soon. Mine lasted well into 10 days. I felt better, strangely enough after a long bike ride. That article was really interesting and it looks like your dr. prescribed right. Not sure about the steroid. Is that for the inner ear?

Could it be this one? Joyeria Cielito Lindo , Playa Gaviotas.  

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Jewelry Store

Address: Gaviotas 311, (669) 913 12 12, Zona

There is a mazatlan guide that I thought was really nice. It really breaks down the shopping. http://www.mazatlantoday.net/index.html

OK, now I want a fire opal...

Trying to update this thread. Anyone know of this excursion?

https://cabosanlucascruiseexcursions.com/excursions/cabo-resort-beach-break-day-pass/

I don't see the name of the resort...

We are looking at this one. Which resort is this?

 

https://cabosanlucascruiseexcursions.com/excursions/cabo-resort-beach-break-day-pass/

That is the one we are looking at too. I think that is a great price.

JoeLocal, was this from Lety's also? Looking for Stone Beach recommendations. Shrimp is necessary!

What a great link. Having a hard time deciding what to do. Can anyone answer as to where you can leave your stuff if you want to go on a banana boat ride or swim?

Here were a couple of great tips we received.

1. Bring an empty refillable water bottle. Bottled water is super expensive, bad for the environment...etc. We just iced up and kept that going.

2. We opted out of the soft drink package, for both health and cost. We brought individual crystal light packages.

3.Bingo and slots are really tempting money pits. I'd rather spend my money on excursions. There are so many fun free programs on board that is where we spent our time.

4. Skip the extra charge dining and explore the different inclusive dining rooms. There truly is something for everything.

BTW, there is ALWAYS edible things. More than edible. We loved the late night menu in the buffet. We find that the ports are where you try more unusual or local cuisine, that is also where you can save some $. Ask the locals where to eat. We only booked one excursion off the cruise. We booked others with private or local companies for a lot less money.

We definitely thought it was worth it. Wine was at the low end $45 per bottle and this way, we got to bring what we like. We even brought an aerator so we didn't have to let it breathe at dinner (for the red wine)