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Call the night before and specify when you want the coffee delivered.

The devastation was not from the hurricane itself, but from the fact the substandard levee system was actually breached, The hurricane had already passed when the city became inundated with water, Had the levees been constructed properly and kept in good condition, the city would have survived with little damage.

This is what DH does

Anything they will charge you on the bottom line when you book is included, For a cruise, this is generally the port fees. Taxes can be added and any optional item is excluded from the law,

This is a new law for greater transparency (and elimination of smoke and mirrors) in travel fares, Hotels. B & B's, and airlines must do it too.

Use the vVsa gift cards to buy Carnival cards and apply those. AARP has $100 cards for $90.

Bingo is a rip-off on all the ships now. As an older ship, Sunshine's design is old and crowded. I agree that Charleston had the worst embarkation and debarkation of any port we have ever used.

Best to do this when the ship is not in motion, perhaps in a quiet place on an excursion.

As soon as you get your S & S card, it will have your dining room and table information. Go and check out your table, IF you want a change, go to the Maitre 'd right away. We have always been able to get a change when we have wanted one, in one case not until the second night. There will be wine packages for sale usually outside the dining rooms and you can ask your waiter at dinner the first night. If you have Cheers package, wine by the glass is included up to a certain price point and then there is a discounted price. Check the deck plan and information for your ship on the website; there might not be thermal suites available. Unlimited free laundry is available to diamonds; 3 free bags for plats; laundry is available for a charge otherwise. Ask your steward.

I hope the fast trend continues into fall. WE have to renew our passports as soon as we are back from our October cruise in time for our late March one. Current passport expires Sept 2025.

I make sure I can always handle my own luggage. I have learned to pack light and smarter. Another tip for black or navy suitcases: Securely tie a bright ribbon on the handle, and add a colorful luggage tag,

Why should anyone be offended by your preference? it does not harm anyone or even affect them in any way.

I like smaller ships. The problem is that with popular lines such as Carnival and RCL, smaller means older.

Interested in this too. Just booked Galvestom

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I am really looking forward to Limon

Mistake in first post, We are on the Legend (we were looking at both legend and Miracle and I quoted the wrong one). Ships are virtually alike, First time we have sailed this class,

We are cruising out of N.O. in March. I've booked the Courtyard New Orleans Downtown on St Charles and Canal (just cross Canal and you are in the French Quarter) for $199 a night. We are Marriot Bonvoy members, so I am not sure is this is a members-only rate (Free to join Bonvoy). We have stayed many places in Nola. We find it's quieter to stay just outside the quarter rather than in it. There are several options on that area of Canal, including the New Orleans Marriot. Prices vary widely depending on the specific day.

Yes, we are definitely planning to do that

Faster to the fun

I just booked our 20th cruise - October of 2025, Carnival Miracle, Panama Canal itinerary. This is our first time on this ship and to this destination. A couple of new ports of call as well ( Limon, Mahogany Bay) . Any info you can share is appreciated.

We are Plats and aresailing in October. it will be interesting to see with, if anything, replaces the slot credit.

I think it's just flat wrong that people can purchase the same perks loyalty members have earned over time.

Their "Simply Ketchup" variety does not have HFCS or artificial flavors or sweeteners,

This was in response to someone who said to put a hold on the cruise and THEN call.