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I also love the breakfast bread.  It has cranberries and raisins and is similar to a German stolen bread. 

If using an EDL, your friend will also need a birth certificate.

Evening chic for women means a nice pair of pants or a skirt with a dressy type top or nice dress. For men it a pair of slacks with a dress shirt and jacket.  A golf shirt is not evening chic. The majority of women wear sandals. Not sure where you have seen sandals are taboo. 

Your husband could wear slacks and a dress shirt without the jacket. You could wear capris or pants with a nice top or a dress.  People wear whatever makes them comfortable. 

Walmart also offers online ordering and store pickup. They have designated spaces for pickup and your order is brought out to you.  This seems to be very popular because I see multiple Walmart employees filling orders each time I go into the store.

One other suggestion. Is your daughter the type of person that would be interested in going to the teen lounge?  She could meet other kids her age to hang with in the evenings. She should go the first night before cliques are established.

As  someone else mentioned, it doesn't matter if you wear things a few times. No one will notice.  As long as your clothes are clean, neat and you look presentable, that's what counts.

I get the replies this should be a teachable moment.  However, it seems like a lot of clothes to take on a European cruise.  On most of the European cruises that are port intensive, people really don't want to dress up after a day of sightseeing. Does your daughter normally wear a lot of dresses?  A prom dress, IMO, is overkill. If you were driving to a port and not having to worry about checking baggage, then OK to take it. But you are using valuable space for other clothes. Then you need a shoe to go with the prom dress. I notice on formal nights, after picture taking and dinner, people change clothes into something more casual.

I don't wear dresses, only pants, capris, jeans. So at night, I wear nice pants and take an assortment of tops, some dressy (formal nights). Sandals or flats are my footwear.  Cruising is a lot more casual than when you went last.  

September is not a cold month.  Are you going early or late part of the month?  Even toward the end of the month, you can get temps in the high 60s to 70s.  I have lived in the Boston area all my life and don't even think about warm clothes in September.  If I need outerwear, I usually wear a jean jacket or light jacket and if needed, a long sleeve top or sweater.

Lois,

Have you thought about asking the ship's MD about this?  Even though you may feel loss of appetite is due to stress, there may be an underlying cause from your injury.

Hello Lois,

I have followed your trip through this board. However, I saw this on the SS board. So sorry to hear this after all your planning and anticipation.  At least there are people onboard to help you. I also travel solo and this is my biggest fear that I will be injured or get sick.  Agree with others on SS board and get wheelchair assistance on return flights. You have a good attitude and you're getting out and dining with others. You just have to make the best of an unfortunate situation. I'll be watching for updates. Take care.

I was on Allure last month and booked a hair appointment after boarding. As mentioned, there will be additional time slots close to your sail date.

Yes, you can book on board.  Go to the salon after you board the ship to get the best choice of times.

They are not as powerful as the ones most people have at home.  I use the one provided so I don't have to take one with me.  It may take a little longer to dry hair but it gets the job done.  Also you need to hold down the on button while in use.

The more you shave, the darker the hair grows in.  There are options you can try, cream bleach for the face, go to a salon and have the mustache waxed, or there are tools for the face that remove hair.  Is there an Ulta in your area?  I've also seen this type of tool on QVC.

I am also on this cruise going solo.  This is the second cruise on Allure. Can't wait until tomorrow.

I know they are closed today. The number from the home page is the one I have been calling.  I only get a busy signal.  I went to the SS website and requested a quote. I also called the number at the bottom of the form (2nd number from Cancun01) and also a busy signal.  I should at least get a recording when I call.

For the last few days, I have been trying to contact SS.  I keep getting a busy signal. Is there a problem with this cruise line?

I also make a sign OCCUPIED before leaving for a cruise.  I bring a thin paperback book that I leave on the table as well.  (I don't read the book. It's just a decoy.) At dinner, I usually go at the same time and sit in the same area.  The staff gets to know you. I let them know I'm getting up for a beverage or dessert  and I'm coming back.  

I received an a cruise docs email this morning.  One of the docs was the luggage tag.  All set, just need to print.

I checked in for my May cruise yesterday.  Since this is the first time using the app, how do I print my luggage tags?

Lois, Hope you have a speedy recovery and everything goes well.

Sailing on Magic in September.  Ship arrives back in Manhattan at 8 am.  What time should I book a flight out of LaGuardia?  I will use Carnival transfer to airport.

Thank you, njhorseman.  Very helpful info.

What I'm looking for is what transportation options are there from LaGuardia or Kennedy into Manhattan?  Is there a shuttle you buy a ticket for that goes into NYC?  I think I read there is an express shuttle from Newark that runs frequently.  Is this still operational?  I'm not looking for a free shuttle.

I am cruising in September leaving from the Manhattan cruise port.  Good info about hotels.  One question - Are there shuttles from either of the 2 NY airport into the city?