New Ships in 2010

Among the mega ships that will debut in 2010 is Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. To be completed by December, the 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas will be the sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas, making it the second of the world’s two largest ships. Wow- that’s big

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Cruise Tip- Get There Early

Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the cruise terminal. Bad idea to fly-in the day of the cruise. Also driving can be tricky- we got stopped one time when they closed I95 South for a motorcycle rally while we were trying to get to the Miami cruise terminal. Fortunately, we left plenty early to allow for delays.

8 Tips for Enjoyable Theme Park Vacations Tip#3

1. Water bottles – Many theme parks now allow you to carry in water bottles containing WATER ONLY. This works great if you are trying to save money on dining in the park. Soft drinks and even bottled water starts at around $2.50 per bottle and up. There are plenty of water fountains to also refill your bottle. Also, you can get those water bottle fans off-site a lot cheaper unless you are after the souvenir.

Cruise Travel Tips #17

Don’t purchase duty-free alcohol to drink onboard. It is confiscated until the last day of the cruise.

Cruise Travel Tips #16

You’ll be given a receipt when you hand over your passport upon boarding. If not, ask for one.

Cruise Travel Tips #15

Most lines send an onboard credit card application form with the tickets. To save time, complete the form beforehand and bring it with you when you check-in.

Cruise Travel Tips #14

Check-in and security procedures can be involved. Be sure to arrive at the embarkation area at least two hours prior to sailing. If you board early, there are plenty of activities that begin before the ship leaves port. We’ve checked-in early enough to enjoy lunch though we didn’t sail till late afternoon. Mike

Cruise Travel Tips #13

Leave the ship’s contact information with a friend or family member back home. This information can usually be found in your cruise documents, on the cruise line’s web site, or by contacting them directly by phone.

Cruise Travel Tips #12

If you plan to bring a hair dryer or an electric razor, inquire with your cruise line as to what the cabin voltage will be. You may need an adapter.

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