Take along an insulated mug with a lid. Fill it at the beverage station in the buffet area—your drinks will stay hot or cold and you won’t have to worry about spills. Most bartenders will fill it with ice and water or a soft drink. With a straw, yo ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 7:01PM
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Don’t be a deck chair hog. It’s inconsiderate to put towels and personal belongings on poolside lounge chairs to “save” them unless you are actually in the pool. ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 7:00PM
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If you are prone to motion (sea) sickness, the best cabin location for you is on a lower deck in the middle of the ship (midway between the bow and the stern). Pitch, roll, and yaw—the movements made by a ship—will be less noticeable in that area. ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 6:32PM
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Print cards with your name, address, phone number, & email address to share with new friends. Stiff, business card-style paper can be purchased at nearly any office supply store & having your cards handy sure beats hunting for pens & scribbling on s ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 6:30PM
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Pack a pad of Post-It notes to leave messages for your cabin steward, family, and shipboard friends. ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 6:27PM
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Keep track of your boarding pass, on board charge/key card, as well as a picture ID to take ashore by slipping them into a bi-fold business card style carrying case. Cases with a "suede" finish are less likely to fall out of your pocket. ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 6:26PM
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Tap water on your ship is perfectly safe to drink; purchasing bottled water is only necessary if you prefer the taste. ...
Posted Monday, March 30th 2009 at 6:25PM
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