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  1. elle

    2/5/05

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  3. Hubby and I are laughing as this was almost complete when we were there last month. I thought it was just a lil extra playground/play area for the kids. I cant believe they are charging for this. Ive seen bigger and better play areas at your basic community pools at home. Of course I would be one of those suckers and pay the $5.00 since its positioned so that "ALL" children will see it as you approach the beach area. I can see ALL those children now....wow !!!
  4. After having my 1st cruise on RCCL a few weeks ago and doing 5 others on all Carnival Ships it is our desire to go back to Carnival. Depending on your preference is the only true way of taking a chance on what might be best for you. I felt as tho the RCCL was a tad bit on the older side and more family orientated. I definately would NOT go on a cruise with them if I didnt have my children with me. We went 2 weeks before spring break and every day I saw at least 15 children in each of the hot tubs all the time. They did however have an "adult pool and hot tub"...always full tho. One of the camp conselors told us they expect anywhere from 800-1000 children on spring break cruises. WOW! We missed the lil shows/performances by the waiters when they serve you. They didnt do any of those on the VOS cruise we were on and we enjoyed them on all the Carnival cruises. All in all..........back to Carnival we go after all thats why they are called the "fun ships".....
  5. Just wanted all to know we made it back from the VOS eastern cruise. All went fairly well as we all had a grand time. On our flight home we got a call that my Dad was back in the hospital So as soon as I am able I will be writing an extensive review as I have many things to brag about along with complain about LOL.......
  6. Just wanted to say "Thank-You" for making the planning fun, exciting and informative. We are sure to have fun. Everyone stay safe and warm and I shall toast you while out in the open sea!!!!!
  7. We are going on Royal Carribean this week-end and I will post a review when we return. We have a 7 yo daughter whom will be using the childrens program ALOT......
  8. So I bought the plug in to give us more plug in space...but Im wondering if its going to work as it has the 2 prongs and a 3rd on there too..Not sure what its called but how do I know which kind of electrical outlets are on the ship?
  9. Thanks for all the input...Im thinking I shall just go along with the way the book says. Tip at the end and if they are extra special to me I shall be extra special to them !!!
  10. I ditto that......if its a great pic and you dont play dress up that often then its worth it.......altho remember .......someone said a picture is worth a thousand words...a memory lasts a life time...........
  11. Awesome.....yup all I need is the audio and digital inputs....Guess I drag the lappy along..........thanks for making my mind up for me ...lol
  12. Since it has been 7 year since we cruised Im sure technology has improved on the ships. I am curious tho as if the televisions have front or back port holes for hooking up equipment? As in a laptop to be used as a dvd player. Still trying to decide if to bring it or not as we wont be using it to get on-line but rather for entertainment for the kids. Trying to weigh the pros and cons of carrying it thru and dealing with the airports and such. I know if I take it I will say " I should have left it at home" I dont take it I will say " I knew I should have brought it" LOL ....
  13. Here is something Ive read alot about. We had never heard or thought of tipping any time other then what they suggest. Anyone tip 1/2 the first night of the cruise and then depending on service the other 1/2 or more if deserved?? Also, what about the counselors in the kids adventure camp on RCI. So many different opinions on tipping them or not. Some say no that they would consider it offensive. Others say they are worthy if they are taking care of your children so Im feeling this way about it.....Thanks!!! p.s. Ive got the " 3 days before vacation I cant sleep thing going on"
  14. Verdict is out.............packed all nice and neat....would like to add I did buy a couple of those seal and pack bags.........WOW Im impressed!!! Altho the Extra Large gallon Zip locks works as well for my 7 yo daughters clothes....Saves so much space and is nicely organized!!!!!
  15. ok so here I am starting the packing process and I realize how large the over the door shoe/what ever organizer is I have. It fits well on my door here but is at least 5 feet in length. I know something like this is well needed as we are doing a "quad" 4 in one room in an inside cabin...
  16. Wow it seems so long ago. Thinking hard.....15 years I think to be exact...lol was a quick 3 day on Carnival MARDI GRAS....was my 1st time flying or vacationing for that matter. Was dating this "guy" for over 2 years we decided to get away and see how we did "away from life here". We went on many cruises after that...seems like year after year we would add on days pre or post cruise. Always finding a place for what was the 3 lil ones at the time like 5, 6 and 7 or next year 6,7,and 8 to go. We never took the kids as we thought this was "our" time as the kids always got the disney /universal florida trips. We added a 4th to the addition 7yrs ago after our last cruise. So next week we are taking the challenge and going to cruise with kids 7 and youngest son now 18. I have no doubt we will enjoy and cherrish every moment with and without them LOL..........cheers!!
  17. praying for you..............we are in Bangor..........best of luck!!!
  18. Im curious being from the north whats "rye"? Bringing alcoholic beverages on board is a very so to speak "risky" thing. If you read your "docs" when getting your tickets it will say none allowed. Its a personal issue wether you choose to go about bringing your own or not. From what Ive read and Ive only cruised carnival and been on many of them but it was over 7 yrs ago.....and now we are cruising on royal carribean in 2 weeks ..The book says no booze allowed... they will take it . That a cork fee is charged per bottle. Even so tho from what Ive seen the price still comes out to the same as you would pay at home........so heh.dont fret it just order it and drink up.
  19. Travel agent booked us a car for the 2 days before we depart. She said there is a drop off spot right at the pier. Its been 7 years since we were at this pier. Should DH drop us off with luggage ??? Then proceed to drop the car off?? Or is it all so close we should just all stay together? We wouldnt have rented the car and done the taxi thing but we are staying at the Fontainbleu and have heard there is nothing near by. By the time we would have paid for taxis from airport to hotel and hotel to pier it would have been almost as much as if we were renting a car. Even with the "valet parking" from which I understand is $18.00 a day and you have no choice but to use it. ( Tomorrow I can say "next week")
  20. Enjoy the warmth and sunshine!! Happy and Safe travels to you......
  21. ok so this might not be what you are thinking of then again it might.....lol....So say you buy a bottle of booze and pay for the "cork" fee ummmmmmm then you still have to pay for soda ...what about ice???just thinking ahead of time..................thx
  22. Found all the info...thanks for the great tips
  23. P.S. forgot to mention we are spending 2 nights in Miami beforehand....Im thinking we better make sure we have ALL clean clothes when we board......last thing i wanna do is laundry but if needed then so be it...........
  24. We <4> are going for a 7 day cruise on the VOS trying to pack lite because of room space. We each went today and bought ourselves a large piece of luggage. We are planning on doing some shopping but concerned about space to bring things back. So left space to pack a duffel bag. What about the LAUNDRY service tho offered thru the cruise?? Prices we havent been able to fine. Do they charge by the piece of clothing? Like $5.00 a pair of undies or so much a load??? We are not going to be lookin for dry cleaning services but a basic load of t-shirts and undies or such....DH and I have taken many cruises together but this is 1st for taking the kids...ages 18 and 7....18 year old is worried about bringing a new shirt /shorts/undies/socks EVERY day and the dress up clothes......haha Im like thats not gonna happen.....please help me here!!!
  25. Last I knew you couldnt....can anyone out there correct me if Im wrong please?
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