ejmdoes Posted January 16, 2009 #101 Share Posted January 16, 2009 :) Thanks Lover of H20, I'm the same way. Maybe I'll just take the one we use for our computer stuff too, it's the same as yours, with a switch to turn everything off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsnfun Posted January 16, 2009 #102 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Large Ziplock bags! They worked great for wet clothes as well as to keep our electronics dry when we climbed Dunns River Falls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy_ammo Posted January 16, 2009 #103 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The last cruise I was on, they gave away these 'placemats' the last dining room night (I think.) We took them to our favorite servers and people we had met on the ship and had them sign it. When we got back, had them laminated. Viola! Free souvenir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipshapegal Posted January 16, 2009 #104 Share Posted January 16, 2009 most ships tell you to stay on "ship's time" when you go in port. if you are using your cell phone as your way of telling time, you could have a problem as they automatically go on local time, at least mine does. smiles, bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat22 Posted January 16, 2009 #105 Share Posted January 16, 2009 just curious... are insulated mugs for coffee or tea drinkers, or do ppl use them for cold drinks as well?:p We bring empty wide mouth plastic bottles (like gatorade) and fill them with ice on the Lido deck to keep our water cold during excursions. cat22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLLEYBALLDUDE2000 Posted January 16, 2009 #106 Share Posted January 16, 2009 mine favorite tip was to bring a power strip. Between plugging in cell phone chargers, camera chargers (we each have our own), lap top, electronic book and blow dryer, it's the most used item i bring. +1:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted January 16, 2009 #107 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We always pack a soft 6-pk size cooler in our luggage. We put it out the first day with $5.00 and leave a note for the steward asking him to keep it full, along with the bucket. When we buy a bucket of beers on lido, if we don't drink them all there, we bring the leftovers and put in our cooler. We also can use it (if we want) with water on any port excursions (it has a shoulder strap). I should never read threads like these - I always find new things that I need. So, now I'm off to find a power strip with the USB connections on it!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkiek Posted January 16, 2009 #108 Share Posted January 16, 2009 What size bungee chord is needed for the balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbroons Posted January 16, 2009 #109 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Large Ziplock bags! They worked great for wet clothes as well as to keep our electronics dry when we climbed Dunns River Falls! Anna - Not to mention you and your friend's great attitudes!! I read your excellent post-cruise thread.....seemed like you guys had a great time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnance Posted January 16, 2009 #110 Share Posted January 16, 2009 are insulated mugs for coffee or tea drinkers, or do ppl use them for cold drinks as well? I drink ice water all day long in my Bubba Keg. Then I drink wine all night long in my Bubba Keg. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsunshine Posted January 16, 2009 #111 Share Posted January 16, 2009 DH and I go nowhere, I mean never leave the house for more than a few hours nowhere, without our Big-T Tervis Tumblers. They are great for hot or cold drinks and if you are mixing a drink in your room, you don't have to go back as often!!! Plus, you never confuse who's drink is who's:cool: Bubba Keg would be just as good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennifer Posted January 17, 2009 #112 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We always bring over the rod shoe holders. With 4 of us, theres a lot of shoes! Also, an over the door hanger for keeping the bathroon all neat and organized. You can stick your brush, hair dryer, barrets, or whatever in them. Oh, and if you have an inside room, a book light in case you need to make a pit stop in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg8148 Posted January 17, 2009 #113 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I love the shoe holder thing....cause it holds lots of stuff and it is easy for my hubby to find things! I can just tell him to go look there and saves me lots of time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanbums Posted January 17, 2009 #114 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I take a large envelope for saving papers like the capers, ticket stubs, postcards, all the little collectables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted January 17, 2009 #115 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I take a large envelope for saving papers like the capers, ticket stubs, postcards, all the little collectables. Thanks oceanbums, I never thought of this. Great Idea!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lover Of H2O Posted January 17, 2009 #116 Share Posted January 17, 2009 For those of you who have a balcony room but forget the bungy cord, the lanyards given out will work too., make a loop out of the clip aroung the door handle, and stretch the lanyard over the bold thing on the top of the divider...works great! :p Oh...also, for those of you with a balcony, here's a free tip...just because someone is out at 4 in the morning on their balcony on another deck, does not mean you have to have a conversation with them...I've gotten on to my dh for this, he promises to never do it again.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted January 18, 2009 #117 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Why not just bring a travel pack of Lysol wipes? Less than $2 and very portable and easy to use - I keep it in my carryon and wipe down the 'culprits' (e.g. tv remote, phone, knobs, etc)when I get to the cabin. As for a motion sensor bathroom night light - that will only turn on when you GET into the bathroom - how about getting there in the dark? I usually use my booklight - when finished reading at night I generally put book and booklight on night table and if I have to visit washroom at night I use the teeny tiny booklight to light my path and in the bathroom - works great. I think I have also seen some travel alarms that can double as a night light.... I also take a nice carryon that doubles as my beachbag in ports - saves on packing another 'thing' to use..... Lysol wipes do not kill nourovirus. Bleach does. I have never found wipes that actually contain chlorinated bleach. I've read the containers carefully. So I asked a doctor and he agreed with me. Use something with bleach. Just be careful to not get it on anything of importance like clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolla Posted January 18, 2009 #118 Share Posted January 18, 2009 What a great posting! I'm packing this morning for my cruise that leaves on the 25th and this posting has been really useful. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan16 Posted January 18, 2009 #119 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Always travel with Tide to go stain remover. Size of a pencil but removes most every spot stain I've encountered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjl1960 Posted January 18, 2009 #120 Share Posted January 18, 2009 For those of you who have a balcony room but forget the bungy cord, the lanyards given out will work too., make a loop out of the clip aroung the door handle, and stretch the lanyard over the bold thing on the top of the divider...works great! :p Oh...also, for those of you with a balcony, here's a free tip...just because someone is out at 4 in the morning on their balcony on another deck, does not mean you have to have a conversation with them...I've gotten on to my dh for this, he promises to never do it again.:o I hate having a conversation while I am renewing my membership for the balcony club...:eek: Some people just have no manners!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1148 Posted January 18, 2009 #121 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I hate having a conversation while I am renewing my membership for the balcony club...:eek: Some people just have no manners!! Especially if you're doing the solo navigator division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted January 18, 2009 #122 Share Posted January 18, 2009 especially if you're doing the solo navigator division. rotflmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipFlopsinMX08 Posted January 18, 2009 #123 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I second the door stickers --- or any other door decorations, especially if traveling with kids! I let my little one craft a sign with his name on it or other door decorations with his name on it. It helps him to identify the correct room and it definitely brightens up the boring hallway. This time, we're going with laminated paper cut-outs of fish with our names and the trips ports of call on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner2 Posted January 19, 2009 #124 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wrinkle release spray, Just spray it on your clothes, hang you clothes in the bathroom while you take a shower and the steam helps get the wrinkles out! Works Great!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanadeborah Posted January 19, 2009 #125 Share Posted January 19, 2009 My must have is a bra stash or pouch. It's made of lingerie material and is just the right size to hold credit cards, S&S cards, and money. It attaches to your bra straps (sorry guys, you can't have one!) and is adjustable. It hardly shows at all through clothing, and doesn't show if you have a deep enough cleavage to hide it in. It easily hand washes, preferably when not wearing it! I wore mine on our 26 day B2B Transatlantic/Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Freedom. It saved dfrom having to carry a purse on excursions and held some travelers checks and a full color copy of my passport pages (1st 2) as well in case of strandings. It was much more comfortable than wearing a lanyard, and as I told my DH, I would definitely know if someone tried to pick my pocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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