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I have a few I could try and or change a bit if I have to fit the first listed criteria but one drink I love to do requires half and half, can that be used? And I was happy to hear about the sprite because one of my drinks would be really strong without it.

Thanks so much for this great review and valuable info. Even a year later it is very helpful. Going on the Paradise as a 4 day last minute so did not have much time to look for info.

Yes, Take advantage of the Future Cruise Certificates. An easy way to double you money! And now it is even better, good for 5 years not just 2 and still 100% refundable if you don’t’ use it. We bought our $100 one last summer, got $200 off the booked price and $200 on board credit since our next cruise is 12 days. The amount you get back depends on the length of the cruise. You just break even on a 3 day with $50 off cruise and $50 of credit but with longer days of cruising can be the max like we just got.

When you go to bed set the TV to the forward camera view. It will be pretty dark because it is night but has enough light to see by if you wake up and have to make a trip to the bathroom. No need to pack a night light!

Set out your breakfast card each night for at least coffee or juice and fruit a little before the time you want to get up then you will have a nice wake up knock every morning, no alarm clock to pack or time changes to worry about!

With ships with an in room frig, Empty contents into one of your empty carry ons and tell the steward you do not need any frig refills. Then you will have plenty of room to put in what you want. Still ask for daily ice, since frig is not that cold.

Another frig trick; pick up deli meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers during the day and take the plates to your room, Then you will have a great snack tray to enjoy with your wine or mixed drink on your balcony or in your room that night. replace everything the last night so you are not charged for anything on your S&S

I hate the reconstituted ice tea so I pack loose crystal lite or similar tea or drink packs. I can put a few in my evening clutch and just get ice water in the MDR with dinner and make my own tea. But be careful to catch your waiter from refilling your glass with their awful tea or you will have to start over, LOL.