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Do not plan to find space for a
garment bag on an aircraft. Better to carefully pack
your clothing in a suitcase than to jam it into an
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Instead
of bringing full-size toiletries, like a full bottle of
shampoo, save or purchase smaller plastic and bring bottles only what you need. Try sealing
plastic bottles in zip-lock bags for added protection. |
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Zip-lock baggies,
preferably the thicker freezer-type, are great for
keeping things dry, especially when you go to the beach.
You can stuff your credit cards, driver’s licenses,
cash, etc. in them and keep them safe inside your
bathing suit. We recommend double-bagging them and you
won’t have any problems with leakage. |
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There
are several reasons to bring your cell telephone with
you on the cruise:
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- If you run into delays, you can call your cruise agent, airline,
limo service, etc. without standing in line for a telephone;
- You can use your telephone on the ship before it
departs, and while it is still close to land;
- You
can make calls on the day you return. A cell phone is
great for calling a cab or a ride from home, or making
arrangements with friends who are already ashore;
- Many ports have cellular service so that you can make
calls directly without finding a phone booth. Cellular
rates are usually much less than the ship's satellite
rates. Some common cruising areas have surprisingly
good coverage (The Bahamas, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, and Grand Cayman, to name a few), and
if you have free roaming as a part of your service,
the call might even be free;
- You never know how a
cell phone will help you in transit should an emergency
arise. It gives someone else the ability to call you,
which is sometimes invaluable. |
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Since
many ships are installing e-mail and internet
capabilities, you may wish to bring along a list of
important e-mail
addresses and web site URL's.
Although this can get expensive, you might find it worthwhile,
particularly if you keep close track of an investment
portfolio or have important e-mail messages. |
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If you
really depend on a hair dryer, plan to bring your own.
Even if the ship provides them, you may not find them to
be powerful enough to
handle your needs, particularly if you have long or
heavy hair. |
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A pair
of personal communications devices (as kids, we used to
call these walkie-talkies) is useful in keeping track of
your traveling companions on the
ship. As ships become larger, it becomes more difficult
to keep track of one another. This is a perfect tool
for young teenagers (check your battery supply!). Some
ships even offer them for rent during the cruise. |
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A few
emergency items are useful, particularly the flash
light. It's nice to know that you have an extra light
for your
room, and it could come in very
handy should your ship develop some temporary generator
malfunctions. You’ll also want to take a nightlight
if you’re staying in an inside cabin. |
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