The ONE most significant item

[wassup4565]

My passport. It's my connection to the help my country will provide if I find myself injured, penniless, or in trouble in another country.

 

(And no, I don't bring it with me when I get off the ship, I bring a photocopy. But even the photocopy is enough to get my country's consular services - the section that helps citizens in trouble abroad - working on my behalf.)

[Tiggertastic]

my DH

[cheerldrmom]

Just ordered the Belkin strip outlet, and my plastic luggage tags.

[Bear-n-Babe]

One item: For 'uptight me' ... the attitude approach of "DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY". Oh you wanted an actual item! -- battery powered alarm clock since I normally use the alarm on my phone, but I power that down when leaving port.

 

Port advice: At Nassau, we took Jitney #10 to the Sheraton Inn Resort on Cable Beach, and for a $30 day pass, had a wonderful relaxed time, and the facilities were great.

[memecakes]

My Item is not really a "item". I have learned to always leave empty room in my suitcase when packing because if you pack it full you have no room for the tee-shirts and souvenirs you know you are going to buy! (Plus you have to watch out for the 50lb. limit when flying)

 

As for a port tip, I am going to say Trip Adviser. I like to go to there web site and check out reviews on attractions in the ports we are visiting.

[dkc1973]

My item is a Swiss brand crossbody purse. Everything I need fits in it and it goes across my body so my hands are free.

 

Port advice- look into booking excursions direct. You can find great deals and people here can often vouch for them. For example- in Progreso you should look at Autoprogreso. In Cozumel you can hire a driver through Tours Plaza. I have used both and was very happy with their services.

[tammy&gary]

Most important thing to take - a positive attitude.

 

Most important thing to leave behind - negativity.

 

 

Beautifully said !!!!!

[PinkUK]

Hi,

I took a fold flat plastic clothes dryer (very small) complete with pegs which I found useful for drying small items including swimwear. At ports we arranged our own excursions so much cheaper and or so much better.

 

Have a great holiday.

 

Karen

[luvscruising2007]

A pop-up hamper. It folds flat in the suitcase and fits nicely in the closet. Dirty clothes are kept out of the way and cabin looks neater. And, I got this advice from CC when I was planning my cruise to Alaska, 2007.