LJ~ Posted December 6, 2013 #601 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I am so glad I'm not the OCD traveler. I make an excel spreadsheet as soon as I have a trip planned and read and revise it weekly until the trip. We leave next Sunday and I just printed the final list to start packing....Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanFan Posted December 7, 2013 #602 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Great list, Janet...Thanks for the tips... First Cruise in seven days, starting to pack today....list will help with many things we may want to take.....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetery-man Posted December 9, 2013 #603 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I found a handy app for my ipad called "Cruise Trip List" that has a nice countdown checklist and is fully customizable for each individual going. You can delete or add items in categories you create or just use the default lists and check them off as time goes by. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNDeb Posted December 13, 2013 #604 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I learned on my first cruise these are a must for me. Being on vacation I do not follow a diet or workout routine. Needless to say, with all to great food around all of my cute new cruise clothes were uncomfortable by the last day of the cruise. :D I'll second the stretchy pants suggestion. By the end of 6 days most of my clothes were uncomfortably tight. Thank goodness I had my trusty bibbed overall shorts. They were a bugger getting thru airport security tho...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriJ Posted January 2, 2014 #605 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks to all for their lists! This thread isn't just for noobs...:D I just started writing one (couldn't find the old one I made) and thought to myself, someone must have this listed somewhere! Combining all and making a list that works for us. Some things listed by others I wish I had taken on my previous cruises. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JustinPlusLauren Posted January 6, 2014 #606 Share Posted January 6, 2014 This thread was great for helping me remember some things I could have otherwise forgotten! Great lists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepitared Posted January 6, 2014 #607 Share Posted January 6, 2014 amazing list and brilliant ideas!!! Thanks so much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted January 6, 2014 #608 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I found a handy app for my ipad called "Cruise Trip List" that has a nice countdown checklist and is fully customizable for each individual going. You can delete or add items in categories you create or just use the default lists and check them off as time goes by. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Downloaded...edited & updated based on what I read here (and my personal experience). VERY easy to use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzwes Posted January 13, 2014 #609 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I found a handy app for my ipad called "Cruise Trip List" that has a nice countdown checklist and is fully customizable for each individual going. You can delete or add items in categories you create or just use the default lists and check them off as time goes by. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Thank you! I love the app and I don't have to include more paper (ie: excel packing lists) in my travel items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieWoman28092014 Posted January 13, 2014 #610 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wish there was an Android version sounds a great program. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetery-man Posted January 14, 2014 #611 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wish there was an Android version sounds a great program. :-) There is. It's called cruise trip planner. Same app just a little different name. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetery-man Posted January 21, 2014 #612 Share Posted January 21, 2014 It is very useful and also healthy if you factor in the relief on your nervous system! :) I am using it right now for a Feb 8 cruise and it sure helps make sure you have everything you need and want to take. It really takes away a lot of the stress involved with pre-trip planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan0077 Posted March 10, 2014 #613 Share Posted March 10, 2014 How obnoxious. Janet was just trying to be helpful, no need to completely contradict her entire post. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan0077 Posted March 10, 2014 #614 Share Posted March 10, 2014 You guys sound fun! :) Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted March 10, 2014 #615 Share Posted March 10, 2014 How obnoxious. Janet was just trying to be helpful, no need to completely contradict her entire post. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk The next time you want to slam someone for something they have posted, try quoting them. Your post was completely out of context with all of the posts on this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted March 10, 2014 #616 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Deleted. When I posted I hadn't noticed the thread is four years old. Edited March 10, 2014 by NMLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwilli34 Posted March 10, 2014 #617 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I enjoyed your list too! I don't pack as many outfits as you, but your list is very well thought out and organized. It is stuff people use! I also on occasion have found myself using duct tape for sealing bottles so they don't leak on the plane, so yes many uses. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donray Posted March 11, 2014 #618 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If you have over 35 lbs. per person including all carry on you are over packed. We (me and wife) go on week vacation for a week with one piece of luggage that weights less then 45 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted March 11, 2014 #619 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) If you have over 35 lbs. per person including all carry on you are over packed. We (me and wife) go on week vacation for a week with one piece of luggage that weights less then 45 lbs. Well that's just great for you. But you have made a rather sweeping generalization. Perhaps more accurate to say that YOU are over packed if your combined luggage weighs over 35 lbs. Some people relish the ability to pack minimally. Others prefer the security of packing for eventualities. Some vacations (to cool destinations) require heavier and bulkier items. IMHO there is no single RIGHT way to pack that will suit everyone. Is it possible to pack lightly? Of course. I once spent 3 weeks in Germany in March with only a carry on suitcase. Is it necessary or even desirable in all cases? I would suggest not. Edited March 11, 2014 by mom says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieWoman28092014 Posted March 11, 2014 #620 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for the program it's great! I modifed the list (removed the men and kids stuff) to suit and sent it to my girl friend who is coming with me. :-). Again thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookiecruiser2014 Posted March 12, 2014 #621 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Great suggestions and lists here! I am going to start putting mine together tonight for our cruise next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemom2 Posted March 15, 2014 #622 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I wrote a blog article...How to fit everything into one suitcase, and it includes pictures and tips for packing when you are taking long or short cruises... http://karanandmichael.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-do-you-fit-everything-into-one.html Feel free to browse this post.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoJules Posted March 15, 2014 #623 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Nursemom2 thanks for the totally pin-worthy link to your blog! I had never even considered that I might want a selection of purses for our cruise, and I'm most definitely taking more than one now (and BOTH my checked bags on southwest!). Hehe! :-) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisa Loosa Posted March 16, 2014 #624 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I wrote a blog article...How to fit everything into one suitcase, and it includes pictures and tips for packing when you are taking long or short cruises...http://karanandmichael.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-do-you-fit-everything-into-one.html Feel free to browse this post.:) Great blog Karan! I enjoyed wandering around your posts. So envious of all your travels, but we are well on our way to catching up. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemom2 Posted March 24, 2014 #625 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Great blog Karan! I enjoyed wandering around your posts. So envious of all your travels, but we are well on our way to catching up. Happy cruising! Thank you all so much! I love blogging about our travels, and sharing tips. I just wrote a new blog post about visiting ports. Take a look if you like. http://karanandmichael.blogspot.com/ Stay hungry and travel well. Travel tips for the curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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