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Is it true about the grass and step drop off ? We would hate that . How do I avoid that section ? Thanks

I also love water for elephants. Haven't liked any of her other books - but this was really fascinating.

I am an avid reader .... highly recommend Gone Girl ... BUT be warned I could not put it down.

Love Chris Bohjalian - fav's are Water Witches and Midwives.

I am currently rereading the Dune series - really one of the best works of science fiction ever. Completely engrossing.

Maeve Binchy is always a great beach read

In the sci fi them - I love Sherri Tepper - especially Grass, Beauty and Gibbons Decline and fall.

I have a Nook and own the complete Robert B Parker mysteries - these are great to graze through on vacation.

I read night circus and I liked it, the concept was really intriguing - but not my favorite.

Great suggestions - please keep them coming.

New cruiser here..... I've read as much as I can on this ... but still confused:

Do I understand this correctly - and what do you folks do to stay linked up ( or NOT LOL ) - I know I need to talk to Verizon - but wanted to see what your experience is.

Iphone: - Make or receive a call ... I get hit with my carriers raoming charges ..... correct ?

If I text - I get hit with some additional charge ....

If I use the internet ( through my data package - and I do not need WIFI ) - that must also have a roaming charge ?

If I listen to voicemail or read a text - do I get charged for that while on the ship ?

Do you usually turn off your phones. ( I plan to take them away from the teens and put in safe )

What if there is an emergency back home and someone needs to locate you - should they call the ship ?

I know I sound very stupid - but not sure how this works. I really do not plan to be on / using my phone on vacation ... but just looking for information.