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Another vote for shorts for breakfast & lunch in the MDR.

You'll find boucoup rants on this very subject. From what I've seen, and read here, pool attendants are more concerned with not upsetting pax rather than pulling towels that have been on loungers for an extended time with nobody's butt in attandance. So rant on!😎

On my Canal cruse I used the almighty dollar in every port. In brick and mortar stores I used my Visa, but in outdoor shops and stands I used USD in smaller denominations.

I never have, but then again I've only cruised in the Western Hemisphere. Plus when in the military I only had a "secret" security clearance.

This is my current favorite. It is called a Power Cube. It comes in several different configurations, with and without the double USB ports, and with and without surge protection. You can get them on Amazon. I got mine in Radio Shack.

 

 

 

It is about 2-1/4" on a side, and the nice thing is that you can rotate it, depending on how your outlet is set. It was nice on MSC Divina because the outlets were sideways!

 

My sister added this to it to give us two more USB ports. The only item we take that requires a regular outlet is my laptop. This one is made by GE and I picked up a second one in Kroger.

 

 

 

Bonus, it gives you a nightlight! EM

If getting one of these you need to be aware of which one(s) have a surge protector built in and which one(s) don't, which is preferable for cruises.

I agree about booking ASAP. At least you know you'll have a cabin by booking now as opposed to 60 days out where the ship may have sold out. Plus, as been posted, you'd have a better selection of cabins available by booking now.

Rule number one when I travel and when my patients did. DO NOT forget to take your medications with you. Always hand carry them and consider taking 2-3 extra days worth in the event of delays. Expecting the ship to stock the broad variety of meds that a full scale pharmacy does is very dicey.

I always think about what is replaceable and what is not. Medications are often quite variable and I would not count on a cruise line to have what you might need

Totally agree! When I'm packing for a cruise (or any trip for that matter), I always pack all my meds first, and they go in my carry-on, oblong with jewelry and electronic toys. Then I'll begin to pack my clothes. The point is to first pack the most important things (meds), then everything else. In addition, I have a list of all my meds & dosages as an Excel spreadsheet kept on my iPad. It gets updated any/every time my Dr makes any changes to whatever I take.

As a side bar to your insurance question, in addition to "cruise insurance", I always get a medical evacuation policy from MedJet Assist. You have to be a certain number of miles from home and admitted to a hospital, not just seen by a Dr in their ER,then MedJet Assist will fly you back to a hospital of your choice, usually in your home city or area; and if necessary would include a nurse to accompany you. The flight back might be on a commercial flight, or a chartered med evac flight; what ever is necessary to get you back home. They have a policy for a single person or a family, or one annual policy for those folks who travel a lot.

Try zinc ointment, it usually takes care of crabs. :p

I don't recall my Dr. asking me too many embarrassing questions as to where/how I managed to "attract some", before he wrote out an Rx for me. Fortunately the pharmacist didn't bat an eye.

Check out the PacSafe site - http://www.pacsafe.com/

 

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The CarrySafe150 appears like a cheaper version of the BlackRapid RS7.

Ashland, I'd recommend any of the Sony point & shoot. Check out the cameras at B and H Photo Video. I go into their used section for my camera needs. I bought a Sony DSLR from their used section. Their used equipment comes from people upgrading their cameras; there's absolutely nothing wrong with their used stuff.

I carry my DSLR everywhere I go on cruises. I have mine on a BlackRapid RS-7 shoulder strap. No one is going to grab your camera without you knowing about it, with the BlackRapid.

The one time we got close to the glacier, we sat with one side facing the glacier for about half an hour, then the ship turned to the other side for about half an hour, then we left. It does not spin several times. I would find that very irritating, since you wouldn't be able to just pick a spot and stay there, but would have to be constantly moving around.

 

The times we haven't gotten close to the glacier, we just went as far as we could, paused briefly, then turned around and left.

This is my recollection as well.

OP, and anyone else of course, if you'd like, go to http://www.treven.smugmug.com. Then click on Browse, then scroll down to the Tracy Arm gallery. Actually feel free to check out all the Alaska/Victoria galleries.

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I always notify the card companies if I am traveling out of the country.

I'll periodically get an email from one of my card's company, and asks that I call to verify some recent purchases. I don't know what the trigger(s) is/are, as my purchases weren't anywhere high end, nor were they out of my area of residence. I simply verify the purchases as mine and we both go merrily along our own ways. It hadn't occurred to me to use that card before I called, just to see if my card was frozen or not. My bank's Visa card purchases has never been questioned, even when I hadn't called to advise them I'd be out of the US.

Of course MY playlist is the perfect one. It ranges from Patsy Cline, and Willy Nelson singing the Gershwin Songbooks, up through Barbara Streisand to Il Volo and Andrea Bocelli, with some Michael Ball thrown in for good measure.

As I've stated on the previous doz or so previous threads about FLL hotels, my go to hotel is the Marriott Renaissance on 17th St.

For what it's worth, my 2-cents worth is the Marriott Renaissance on 17th. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants, a Wallgreens right across the street, and the port is a cheap fast cab ride away.

Thank you both so much!

 

your information is greatly appreciated! Now I know what to ask "Steve" for. My Medicare supplement pays 80% out-of-country but has a lifetime limit. I'd rather protect that for a while. :)

DRS/NC: MedJet Assist only handles medical evacuations only. I highly recommend you check out their web site, http://www.medjetassist.com.

The bathroom outlet is 110 and is labelled "for shavers only", however you can (& I do) plug in a night light or other low electricity user, such as toothbrushes - but apparently not yours.;)

I also plug in my nite lite and electric toothbrush in the outlet in the bathroom.

Another recommendation for MedJet Assist. They have policies for a single person or couple, or family, plus a policy for a single trip or an annual policy for those folks who travel a lot. Their prices are quite reasonable. I always get a policy for all my cruises.

Medical evac is what they do, but you must be admitted to a hospital in a foreign country, not just seen in the ER; when I say "foreign country" that's not quite right, but you must be a certain number of miles from home. Most of the time it's going to be from a foreign country tho. They are quite well known here on CC.

Another vote for using a travel agent. They can really help you get the most bang for your buck. I would also recommend paying the extra and getting individual cabins. However the "single suppliment" can run you 150-200% of the base fare. But it's well worth it having the cabin, and especially the bathroom, to oneself. I'm a senior citizen and I always cruise by myself and pay the suppliment.

I don't have any knowledge about MedEx Assist, but I always get a single cruise policy from MedJet Assist. Assuming you are, I believe, 90 miles from home and admitted to a hospital, this company will fly you home (to a hospital of your choosing). Plus a nurse by your side if your condition warrants it.

They have policies for a single cruise, an annual policy, for a single person or a family coverage.

Medical evac is what they do, and they are fairly well known here on CC. Fortunately in all my trips I've never had to call them for a ride home😎.

Another supporting post of all you need are your valid passports. I did that cruise and I didn't need any visas, just my passport, but quite frankly the only time I remember using it was when I got an entry stamp during the final leg into San Francisco, my first US port after leaving FLL.

+1 Easy to pack. If your travels involve int'l land accommodations, may as well add plug adapters

 

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Personally I think it's just too small; or rather the cord itself is just too short. I have a similar product which I used on a cruise. I found that with the short power cord, all my charging toys were crowded almost one on top of another. With the longer cord, about 2' long, it provides more "elbow room" when charging things at one time. I can have my iPad and camera recharging off to the side while I'm on my laptop, plugged in, and Photoshopping that days pix. Since then I just use it on one of the kitchen counters, and it handles the plug from the fridge, my Keurig, and my phone.

Just my personal opinion.

Has Princess moved from coin-operated to either token or sea card operated machines?