TEXAS CRUISERS

[MrNobody]

Thanks for the info. I'll give that website a look. It sounds like exactly what we are looking for.

[MrNobody]

FYI....the Holiday Inn Express on Stewart's Beach is now $149.00 a night. The desk clerk said the lower rate had to be booked before March 1st. He did say you can leave your vehicle on the property and they do provide shuttle service.

[MrNobody]

The eyes of Texas are upon you and Governor Perry says all good Texans need to post now [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

[cruzzer]

MrNobody,
You must have posted the Gov.
Do you think he'll want to join in our get together?

I've posted all the cruise lines, begging for San Antonians to step forward....
I'm not posting anymore today.
See ya,
Lois

[lisa2]

TEXAN CRUISERS HERE!!!!

We live in Friendswood and will be traveling on the Carnival elation June 20,2004. Can't Wait!!! This will be our first vacation in nine years without kids tagging along. And NOPE I am not feely quilty!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img] In Progreso we plan to see some ruins, swim in a chenoate(spelling?)and some snorkeling.I hear this is the cheapest place to buy souveniers also. Cozumel, we'll be headed tp PB kick back relax, have a few cold ones maybe some more snorkeling and just enjoy the day. Belize we actually scheduled a cave tubing through Coral Breeze, they were sooo much cheaper than others. Anyone else traveling with us email me maybe we can get together for a Texan Ho Down, "do they still call them that?" Reqardless it's gonna be a blast!!! Hope to get a lot of response.. Oh, one more thing, I was planning on taking some sodas and water in my checked luggage. Then I see where people actually are taking alcohol onboard. Anyone actually do this on this ship? One guy said he took a whole case of beer, but didn't say if it was bottles or cans. What do they serve on board cans or bottles? Thats all my husband drinks and anyway we can save money, well hey more for souveniers right? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Lisa2
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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[p2lockhart]

We are looking forward to our second cruise on the Elation. She is a beautiful ship.
Lisa2, I have never had trouble bringing booze in my checked luggage. I bring beer in the cans. I bring soda, tequila, etc, in the original unopened PLASTIC bottles that I purchase them in. I do not use the glass- too heavy and susceptible to breaking. I do discretely conceal them in the cabin. I also give the cabin steward a nice tip as soon as I get in the cabin to start things off on the right foot and make sure the ice keeps coming.
-p2

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until I cruise on the Elation

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until I cruise on the Ecstacy

Ecstacy 11/25/04
Elation 12/28/03,9/26/04
Celebration 9/5/03
Carnival Conquest 5/18/03
Rhapsody of the Seas 5/02
Norwegian Sea 12/31/99

[rlbissett]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrNobody:
Any suggestions for lodging where we can leave our vehicle parked in their lot while we cruise??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My DH and I are booked on Elation 9/12/04 which is also our wedding anniversary! We are going to stay at a Bed & Breakfast that sounds really cool! Here is the link to their website:

[url="http://www.stacia-leigh.com/"]http://www.stacia-leigh.com/[/url]
I spoke to the owner of the B&B who says that parking for the entire cruise is included in the price of room. Also, he says the porters will come over from the ship and take you and your luggage to the pier! We don't know much more than that but decided to try it!

We are from Austin too...well Pflugerville actually! Like you our vacation of choice is usually Las Vegas! We have a addition to that little game they call Craps! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] Plus....we love all the hustle & bustle of Las Vegas!!!
Last summer I took my first cruise with my parents and my children....now I'm hooked. So I have talked DH into a cruise instead!

TexasLexus...if you tell the taxi driver to take you to MR Sanchos....will they know what I am talking about or is is known by another name? It sounds like a great place to visit while we are in Cozumel! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Can't wait to cruise,
Lexi

[coachcruiser]

Live in the Frisco area (DFW that is LOL). Booked on Elation for June 20th. I have set up a roll call for that trip if you are interested. My wife and I can not wait!!! Our 5yr old has been talking about the big boat everyday since we told her about it. You guys have given me a lot of information to consider about this trip.

[MrNobody]

We found accommodations at the Hotel Galvez. I had tried by email and was told they were booked, but, when I telephoned they said they had a couple of cancellations so I booked it. rlbisset...thanks for the help. The B&B yall are staying at looks fabulous. I meet some of my buddies at Hanovers from time to time there in P'Ville for a couple of cold ones. Ever been there? lisa2...I am a bonafide coke and booze smuggler from way back. I use the same method as p2Lockhart. Never had a problem. I also take a collapsible cooler and ask the room steward to keep it stocked with cerveza, coke, and ice on a daily basis. A $5 or $10 tip is all it takes for the whole week. cruzzer...hang in there with the San Antonio post. Sometimes posts seem to languish and sometimes they are jumpin'. Kinda reminds me of fishin'. coachcruiser...hope yall enjoy your cruise. I know the 5 year old will have fun.

[coachcruiser]

I am just worried about being motion sick. But, it seems from all the posts that it shouldn't be a problem. I hope.

[MrNobody]

I've been on cruises where it was just ourselves and been on cruises with a group of six of us. No one has ever gotten sea sick in my immediate group but I know that some people do. Scroll up to the post by *old medic*. He posted some great info on medication for motion sickness.

[cruzzer]

Hi everyone,
Cruzzer here. We love to cruzz.

I started the "Any Cruisers Out There From San Antonio, Texas??? topic.
In three days we have 11 names.
We're waiting for more to join in.

We have been on 2 RCCL ships out of Galvez.
2003-Rhapposdy W. Carib; 2004-Splendor Panama Canal. Our next cruise is 2004-Infinity Hawaii.
Then it's on to Veendam-Fall-2005 So. Carib.
Love the Galvez hotel. They let you keep your car there while you cruise. Big plus!

RE: mal de mer...sea sickness
My Dr prescribed Meclizine. It is in a pill form. I have used it on 2 cruises, and never had any problems. But, that's just me.
The warning signs are exactly like Oldmedic's post.

Having very bad motion sickness, I take my pill the evening before we leave, just to be sure.
I have used the patch in the past, and it was awful, but again, that's just me.

I defer to Oldmedic.

I'm glad I found ya'll.
Lois

[StaceyM]

Lisa2 and Coachcruiser, Our group of 24 will also be on the June 20 Elation sailing. We have also found a couple more families going on this cruise from the boards. I will look for your roll call on that board. We had one for the 6/20 sailing a long time ago. I am sure it is way way down the line now!!!
Hey those of you from Cowtown, My DH and I grew up in that area. He went to SOuthwest High School and I went to Crowley High. We now live about 5 miles from DFW airport in Grapevine. We still claim Fort Worth as our home as it is only about 30 miles away! We l;ook forward to more "friends" on the June 20 sailing of the Elation!! Anyone eles?

[coachcruiser]

StaceyM,

We are coming from Little Elm. I taught in Coppell amd now I teach in Flower Mound. I hope we can get together to put faces with messages. For all going on Elation in June.

[lisa2]

Thanks for the help!! This will sure save us a lot of money. Are you sailing June20th? how much tip is respectable for the room steward?

Thanks for the tips.
Lisa2

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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[lisa2]

How do we get on the "roll call"? It will be fun to meet more people, especially from Texas.

Thanks
Lisa2

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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[coachcruiser]

Go to the roll call section. Click on the Carnival link. Scroll down until you see the Elation June 20th. It's real easy

[lisa2]

mrnobody,

Thanks for the collapsible cooler idea! I was wondering where we were going to keep things cold.And all you had to tip was 5 to 10.00? What a bargain. Can't wait to sail! I am getting soo much information from this group, I'm lovin it!!

Lisa2

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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[lisa2]

staceym,

Going right now to look for roll call! Hope to meet you on the cruise.

Lisa2

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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[lisa2]

Thanks Coach Cruiser, on my way to roll call.

Lisa2

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Vacation Here We Come!!!
6-20-04 Carnival Elation!!!

[MrNobody]

lisa2...I tip the room steward at least $10.00 in cash upfront and that is in addition to his normal tip. No one makes a cruise more enjoyable than the steward and waitstaff and I feel they should be tipped in excess of the amount suggested by Carnival. Just my humble opinion. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

[coachcruiser]

Just trying to bring the topic back to the top.

[MrNobody]

Hey everybody!!! Where's p2Lockhart, rlbissett, lisa2 when we need them? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] We've got to keep this thread alive for all the Texans in the future who will soon be discovering this great website. I only found it 10 days ago. Also where's cruzzer and Randykaye? coachcruiser is doing his part...we need yall. REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!!!

[StaceyM]

MrNobody,
You are out of control!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] You sound like me. I discovered this board about 6 weeks ago and I can't stay off of it! It is so addicting! I don't know how I even boarded the Celebration last summer without it! Lisa and Coachcruiser, we need to come up with a CC meeting place on the Elation. We can discuss it when it gets closer to sailing time!

[fresnel468]

This thread may garner more viewers than the new movie about the Alamo did! Too bad, Billy Bob Thornton was great as David Crockett.