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I got one of those car vent fresheners and attached it to the ceiling vents in the cabin. Nice!

Just got back from the Victory. We booked a villa (E was accessible for Mom). BEST EVER! We had a group of 8. Works out ot less than most excursions cost per person. Hot tub was awesome. They had chips, dips, veggies and drinks (sodas and water) included. Bar service came to us regularly. Hot tub guy checked water first thing and then again at noon-great guy! Wonderful spot for Mom and all of us to sit on the covered porch. Beach not crowded or noisy at that end. 5 minute walk to food. Private bath/shower great to have. I have cruised 30 plus times, and this was one of my top 10 days ever on a cruise. Highly recommend!

I, too have been feeling like the "ugly stepchild" with this free cruise giveaway. I have cruised with Carnival for over 30 years, and booked nearly 25 cruises. Over the past year, my mother, my aunt, and now my 21 year old son have been offered free cruises. These are people that went on the cruises that I booked! Sure, I get the Platinum perks, but now those are something anyone with and extra 50 bucks wants to purchase! Out next cruise is March 17 on the Victory. I'm sure we'll have a great time. Sadly, Carnival wasted their free cruise offer on my son---he has no interest in going. Something wrong with this picture, huh?

This. We picked up a cool Belkin travel surge protector for about $15 last year that has 3 outlets plus 2 USB ports for charging phones, iPad, our Kodak waterproof camera, etc. It worked out great.

I LOVE that device! Great for charging everything and easy to pack.