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  1. There are a couple specific cruises I might be interested in booking, depending on stateroom availability. Is there a way I can see if certain stateroom categories are already sold out, without going through my travel agent or clicking on Request A Quote?
  2. The 2024 World Cruise (according to post #20 itinerary) appears to have more Days at Sea, and less port days, than Old Crystal had. For me, the number of port days is a significant factor when I am choosing a longer cruise. I can enjoy sea days, but prefer fewer of them. But, sometimes the comforts of Crystal override that! I understand that many cruisers have no problem with more at-sea days, and some people prefer them to port days. Simply out of curiosity, I calculated the % of sea days [WC length] divided by [days at sea] for some World Cruises. Here's what I found: Silversea 2023: 23% of itinerary days are days at sea Oceania 2023: 31% Oceania 2024: 31% Regent 2025: 34% Seabourn 2024: 35% Azamara 2024: 35% Regent 2024: 38% Viking 2024: 41% Crystal 2020: 42% (included this one for my reference because I was on this cruise) Crystal 2024: 45% Holland America 2024: 51% Princess 2023: 55% Cunard 2024: 67%
  3. My wife somehow removes the label from the original prescription bottle (she peels carefully and slowly), and then applies the label to a small zipper lock bag. It is my understanding that it isn't the original prescription container that is important; it is the label and information that it contains that is important. The small bags can be found on Amazon; search for zip lock craft bags. On longer trips, we transfer prescription pills to these small labeled bags before we leave home, to save packing space. During our travels we use these bags to refill our week-at-a-time organizers. And we always bring enough prescription meds to last at least one week longer than our anticipated travel dates, in case of unforeseen delays. Another strategy would be to have your doctor(s) give you printed prescriptions for each medication, and take these paper copies with you when traveling. Then the pills themselves could be taken in whatever container is convenient. But still label each container with a homemade sticker as to pill name, strength, etc. Even with our transferring of prescription labels to small baggies, we still also carry printed prescriptions for international travel. This documents the pills in our possession, plus can be useful if there is a need to go to a foreign pharmacy. Yet another option would be to ask the pharmacist to print out and give you new labels. Explain your purpose, and they should be okay doing this.
  4. Magnets are allowed in checked bags, as well as carry-on bags. Source: TSA (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/magnets) We have been bringing magnetic hooks and magnetic clips on cruises for a few years, and find them invaluable. I prefer the hooks, as they can be used to hang hats, clothes, cords, and many other items. And they can be used as a regular magnet (not using the hook part) to post printed items to the wall. On our last World Cruise, I think we brought a dozen or so, and used them all. Amazon has a good selection. I error on the larger side, and have the Strongman 50-pound magnetic hooks, but there are smaller ones available. Most come with a thin adhesive pad that can be applied to the circular magnet. I put these on to protect the wall from scratches, and make them slide around easier. I haven't found that the pad interferes with the magnetic strength at all.
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