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uscgwife

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Suprano

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What kind of wrinkle release did you order? Are some better than others? I certainly do not need a lot for just 7 days but I am traveling with three women :eek: LOL

 

Spray or squirt type? I suppose one that has a good cap to avoid leaks in the suitcase.

 

Thoughts?

 

~Bob~

 

This is what I ordered: it got pretty good reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-Wrinkle-Size/dp/B00167RIGK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362071342&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=wrinkle+release+spray+travel+size

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The best invention I have ever found is Press N Seal. I always wrap everything that could potentially leak that I put into a large suitcase in Press N Seal. Even when something has leaked, it has not damaged anything, and did not make a mess in the suitcase. I wrap everything in Press N Seal and then put it in a freezer Zip Loc Bag. We carefully unwrap the Press N Seal when we unpack and reuse it when packing to go home.

 

I used to bring regular sizes of shampoo, conditioner etc. (we can't always find the brands we use where we travel). Now I bring a smaller bottle and save empty vitamin bottles with good screw on lids and put additional shampoo, conditioner, lotions etc in those. When they are emptied into the other container they are put in the garbage (hopefully they recycle) and there is less bulk to take home which means more room for purchases.

 

I use the large Zip Loc Bags for shoes. Each pair gets their own bag. When I return home, I put the zip loc bag in my shoe drawers with each pair of shoes, ready to repack when need be. It protects the shoes in the bottom of the closet on the ship and they can be stacked if need be.

 

Rather than bringing containers from home I use glasses to keep things sorted that do not go in my hanger that goes on the bathroom door. The cabin steward always gives us more glasses to use for drinking.

 

After each cruise I make a list of whatever we have run out of on the cruise and replenish within a couple of weeks so I am always ready to pack up and go:D

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Tucker in Texas

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Two things I have not seen mentioned.

 

A go-cup to fill with coffee/tea to carry around the ship.

 

I bring a canvas six-pack cooler and ask the room steward to fill it with ice every morning. I make ice tea by putting tea bags in a water bottle and fill it with water to keep in the cabin. The only place to get ice tea is WJ which doesn't have it until lunch time and it closes at 9:00 or 9:30 p.m. I, also, bring (or buy) soda in port. I always have plenty of ice in my cabin. I keep the cooler in the shower because it "sweats." Also, it reminds the steward to fill it when he is servicing the room in the morning.

 

Another use for it is to keep white wine cold as the refrigerators are little more than shade. I have a 32 ounce plastic flask that will hold a liter. The size fits just right in the bottom of the cooler. I bring it empty and then fill it after I get on the ship.

 

Tucker in Texas

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One of the things we do is put a photocopy of our passport in our luggage along with an index card with an emergency contact name, address and phone number. And, lord forbid, if someone gets injured or very sick, but we also have with us a typed list of all of our prescription medications we take on a daily basis. You never know when it'll be needed. And, of course, we each take a flashlight plus all the other usual stuff.:)

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First aid kit with over counter meds for nausea, diarrhia,cold meds cough drops bandaids etc. flashlight, cork for leftover champagne for mamosa in the AM. suction cup magnifer mirror for makeup applications. small battery operated hand held fan. great for hot days and a must after Carnavel ship fire. zip lock bags and bubble wrap for breakable items that have to be packed

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uscgwife

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Here is a list of what I have come up with... from this thread and another thread:

 

On the go

· Eye glass repair kit

· Walkie talkies/chargers

· Rain ponchos

· Thermal mug

· Waterproof tote bag

· Cheap plastic watch

· Small compass

· Underwater camera

· Sunglasses

· Camera

· Disposable coffee cups/lids

· Empty mint tin-use as ashtray

· Lanyard for stateroom key

· Ziploc baggies

· Sunscreen/aloe

· Bug spray

· Baby powder to remove sand from body

· Super glue

· Paper funnels for filling water bottles

· Crystal light singals

· Water bottle

· Hat/visor

· Camel back water backpack

· Flushable wipes

· Mini sewing kit

· Mini hand sanitizer

· Blister packs/mole skin

Bathroom/Meds

· First aid kit

· Ginger pills/sea sickness meds

· OTC meds, aleve, Imodium, tums. Etc.

· Q tips/cotton balls

· Soap/body wash

· Shamp/conditioner

· Eye drops

· Face lotion

· Nail file/clippers

· Ear plugs

· Toothpaste/brush

· Face wipes

· Makeup remover

Handy in Stateroom

· Hanging shoe rack

· Post it notes

· Bungee cords

· Zip ties

· Duct tape

· Space bags

· Pop up hamper/laundry bag

· Trash bags for dirty items

· Mini clothes line/clothes pins

· Air freshener

· Lint roller

· Highlighter for cruise compass

· Lysol wipes

· Scissors

· Door stop for adjoining rooms or to keep kids from opening doors

· Mini ionic breeze-for people with allergies

· Small speakers/ipod dock

· Mini fan

· Deck of cards

· Safety pins

· Indoor/outdoor thermometer

· Removable hooks

· Magnets to hang items to inside/outside of door

· Mini power strip

· Travel clock

· Night light

· Small flashlight

· Your own pillowcase

· Collapsible cooler

· Notebook/pen

· Mini power strip

· Wire hangers/pant hangers

· Mini febreeze

If you have kids

· Disposable diaper bags (for poopies)

· Disposable table toppers

· Disposable bibs

· take-n-toss cups/bowls

· Tupperware for saving snacks

· Infant/child OTC meds

· Gallon bags for extra change of clothes/accidents

· Umbrella stroller (much easier than full size or jogger stroller)

· Magnets/decoration for cabin door- helps kids know which room is theirs

· travel tissues/boogie wipes

· favorite blanket/toy

· emergency bands (look below for link)

· water shoes – sand can be hot

A little extra for the crew

· candies wrapped in signals or $2 bills

· candies/cookies things that cannot normally get

· international calling cards

· gold $1 coins/half dollars for tips

· holiday goodies if cruising over a holiday

· thank you notes/post cards from your hometown

· anything you can think of that will make them a little happier

· collapsible clothing cubbies (link below)

· glow sticks/necklaces (buy at $ store)

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Extras

· preprinted address labels for mailing cards/post cards

· address book/stamps

· Clorox wipes to go

· Stain pen/stain wipes

· Wet wipes

· Downy wrinkle release

· Reading material

· Journal to keep vacation notes

· Hand warmers for cold cruises

· Windsock for balcony

· Tote for shopping

· Chewing guns

· Heavy duty clips for towels/hanging items on balcony chairs

· Binoculars

· Bring your own floaties/throw away before leaving the ship. Saves on rental fees

· Small blanket for balcony/extra warmth

· Mini accordion/

· coupon filer for important papers

· folding suitcase in case you bring back too much

· sham wow to dry clothes/swimsuits

· lens clothes

DON’T FORGET CHARGERS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT REQUIRE THEM!!!

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I bought an over the door clear shoe organizer that held all of our toiletries, it was very nice to have all the bottles and lotions hung up and out of the way on the bathroom door. Towel clips from bed, bath & beyond were also a great idea, it helps you spot your friends on the deck as much as hold your towel in place in the wind. Please do not use a lanyard unless you are a child under 8 or over 70. Sorry.

 

I understand your lanyard comment, but what do you suggest as an alternative? It needs to be handy but not get lost:rolleyes:Really, I need some suggestions

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Tucker in Texas

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I understand your lanyard comment, but what do you suggest as an alternative? It needs to be handy but not get lost:rolleyes:Really, I need some suggestions

 

I use a lanyard and I am a little older than 8 (lol). I wear it under my top but then I don't wear scoop necks either where the strap would show. My lanyard has a holder at the end of it to slip my card in and a "pocket" on the opposite side where I can keep tip money and/or a small comb. Hence, I don't have to carry a purse on the ship and I can get to it easily.

 

On shore, I really want it under my clothes. I put my driver's license, when a picture ID is required, in that pocket.

 

Tucker in Texas

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uscgwife

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I understand your lanyard comment, but what do you suggest as an alternative? It needs to be handy but not get lost:rolleyes:Really, I need some suggestions

 

For those of you who don't like lanyards...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Elastic-Whistle-Keychain-Bracelet-Individually/sim/B001CCJPQA/2

 

I think you can get them at most hardware stores

 

Or this

 

http://compare.ebay.com/like/230549278900?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

 

you could clip one end to your belt loop and put the card in your pocket.

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uscgwife

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I wanted to repost my revised grammer/spelling checked list. :rolleyes: I promise I meant pack GUM not guns.... I am not sure any 1 person would need all this but I think it gives a few suggestions to things you may already pack. Also don't forget to pack your normal travel items... undies, clothes, etc. :D

On the go

· Eye glass repair kit

· Walkie talkies/chargers

· Rain ponchos

· Thermal mug

· Waterproof tote bag

· Cheap plastic watch

· Small compass

· Underwater camera

· Sunglasses

· Camera

· Disposable coffee cups/lids

· Empty mint tin-use as ashtray

· Lanyard for stateroom key

· Ziploc baggies

· Sunscreen/aloe

· Bug spray

· Baby powder to remove sand from body

· Super glue

· Paper funnels for filling water bottles

· Crystal light singles

· Water bottle

· Hat/visor

· Camel back water backpack

· Flushable wipes

Bathroom/Meds

· First aid kit

· Ginger pills/sea sickness meds

· OTC meds, Aleve, Imodium, tums. Etc.

· Q tips/cotton balls

· Soap/body wash

· Shamp/conditioner

· Eye drops

· Face lotion

· Nail file/clippers

· Ear plugs

· Toothpaste/brush

· Face wipes

· Makeup remover

Handy in Stateroom

· Hanging shoe rack

· Post it notes

· Bungee cords

· Zip ties

· Duct tape

· Space bags

· Pop up hamper/laundry bag

· Trash bags for dirty items

· Mini clothes line/clothes pins

· Air freshener

· Lint roller

· Highlighter for cruise compass

· Lysol wipes

· Scissors

· Door stop for adjoining rooms or to keep kids from opening doors

· Mini ionic breeze-for people with allergies

· Small speakers/ipod dock

· Mini fan

· Deck of cards

· Safety pins

· Indoor/outdoor thermometer

· Removable hooks

· Magnets to hang items to inside/outside of door

· Mini power strip

· Travel clock

· Night light

· Small flashlight

· Your own pillowcase

· Collapsible cooler

· Notebook/pen

If you have kids

· Disposable diaper bags (for poopies)

· Disposable table toppers

· Disposable bibs

· take-n-toss cups/bowls

· Tupperware for saving snacks

· Infant/child OTC meds

· Gallon bags for extra change of clothes/accidents

· Umbrella stroller (much easier than full size or jogger stroller)

· Magnets/decoration for cabin door- helps kids know which room is theirs

· travel tissues/boogie wipes

· favorite blanket/toy

· emergency bands (look below for link)

· inflatable bathtub for infants

A little extra for the crew

· candies wrapped in singles or $2 bills

· candies/cookies things that cannot normally get

· international calling cards

· gold $1 coins/half dollars for tips

· holiday goodies if cruising over a holiday

· thank you notes/post cards from your hometown

· anything you can think of that will make them a little happier

Extras

· preprinted address labels for mailing cards/post cards

· address book/stamps

· Clorox wipes to go

· Stain pen/stain wipes

· Wet wipes

· Downy wrinkle release

· Reading material

· Journal to keep vacation notes

· Hand warmers for cold cruises

· Windsock for balcony

· Tote for shopping

· Chewing gum

· Heavy duty clips for towels/hanging items on balcony chairs

· Binoculars

· Bring your own floats/throw away before leaving the ship - Saves on rental fees

· Small blanket for balcony/extra warmth

· Mini accordion/coupon filer for important papers

· folding suitcase in case you bring back too much

· sham wow to dry clothes/swimsuits

· lens cloth for camera/glasses

DON’T FORGET CHARGERS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT REQUIRE THEM!!!

 

Child ID braclets - for smaller kids who don't communicate clearly

http://www.amazon.com/Kenson-Kids-KPS-ID6000-Travel-Bands/dp/B004TADO3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362237504&sr=8-1&keywords=child+id+bracelet

 

boca clips

http://www.amazon.com/Boca-Beach-Towel-Clips-Flamingo/dp/B004O89492

 

table toppers

http://www.amazon.com/Neat-Solutions-Count-Neat-Ware-Topper/dp/B00119MR2S/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362237938&sr=1-3&keywords=table+toppers

 

disposable bibs

http://www.amazon.com/Luvable-Friends-Count-Disposable-White/dp/B002R84806/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362237969&sr=1-3&keywords=disposable+bibs

 

take n toss - cheap... if you lose one... no biggy

http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-First-Years-Take-Toss-28-Piece-Variety-Pack-BPA-Free/3999182

 

inflatable tub for infant

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=inflatable+tub&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=5427

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