lulabelle522

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1. Inspiration 4 day

2. 6 days before cruise

3. 4

4. Deck 6 ocean view

5. Deck 6 Grand Suite for $350 total

Declined but sure wish I could have had that chance with a bit more warning time!

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1- Price is always right for our family of four

2-Cruise line selection is pitiful on the West Coast but Carnival has never done us wrong

3- past guest and resident rates can't be beat

We were in cabin 4134

Not sure if the pic will load as I've never done this from my phone. This pic is from the Miracle in one of the cabins behind the lifeboats. If I laid on the bed I could watch the water as we sailed. Loved being able to prop open the doors for fresh air.

Enjoy! We are on her next Monday :)

Don't worry about bringing food, or even ordering off the kids menu. Let your kid try everything and anything!!! I would pick an assigned dining time (rather than the "any time" dining) so that the wait staff gets to know you and your child's preferences... if there's something they love, the wait staff will make sure they have it, sometimes it will be waiting for them when you enter the dining room (bread or fruit or even shrimp cocktail).

This is absolutely true! My son was 16 months on his first cruise and besides tippy cups, extra diapers/wipes, and meds he didn't need anything extra. He was spoiled by all the staff and he soaked up every second. As far as eating in the dining room, only you know the patience of your kiddo. We ate in the dining room every night with both kids (daughter was 5 1/2) and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Never had a single melt down, but our kids are used to going out and dressing up so it wasn't an issue. Enjoy your trip and I hope you have a blast making memories with your little one!

Called my PVP for a different question and while on the phone I was informed that I could upgrade to an ocean view and get a refund for the difference! Merry Christmas to me :)

So glad to see a fresh Alaska review :) We sail on the Miracle May 21st!

My hubby and I were actually duped into getting the passport cards back in 2008. But we have used them for every cruise we've been on, #5 is next month so I feel we've got plenty of use. They really do make customs a whole lot easier. When we have to renew (unless circumstances require us to fly abroad before then) we will upgrade to passport books. At that time I plan to get my kiddos their books also. DD will be 12 then and DS will be 8. Since minor books are only valid for 5 years, DD will get an adult book with her first renewal and then DS will get it on his 2nd renewal. But like I said, if the chance to go abroad comes up we will get them sooner.

Date: May 19, 2013

Number of nights: 1 (pre flight)

Hotel: The Westin LAX

Rating: 4 stars

Area: LAX

Site: Priceline

Price: $75

Tax: $19.23

Total : $94.23

Afternoon tea was a real treat for my 6 year old daughter and myself. Plan to take my MIL when we sail in November :)