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Take it slowly

It's easy to get carried away in all the excitement preceding your luxury cruise and overlook some details when planning your vacation. The most frequent things that people forget are related to packing. They've usually not essential things, but it can still be annoying to get up in your cabin on the first morning and find out you've forgotten your toothpaste or other similar items.

You might remember, for instance, that you need a wide-brimmed hat to protect you from sunburns, but if your mind starts dreaming of how nice it will be to stroll on the deck wearing your blue hat and how well the color will go with that of the ocean, you might easily forget your sunglasses. At the other extreme, another mistake some people make is to pack too much. That's not very wise either, because you'll be carrying a lot of stuff with you that you might not need at all during the cruise. Here are some useful tips you might want to consider when packing.

Some things, such as a camera, an alarm clock, or a CD player are usually not forgotten. If you use your electric razor on the day of the departure, make sure you put it in your suitcase after that, and not back in its usual place. But don't forget that all these things run on batteries, so you'll need to have an extra set (or as many extra sets as you think are necessary) for each of them. A basic rule concerning batteries is that more is better than less.

Prescription medication is to be taken very seriously yet people so often leave their medicines at home. You should have your prescription with you too ?and a copy of it, if possible. If one piece of luggage gets lost, you'll appreciate the availability of a backup. An extra bottle of the medication is also advisable, in case you lose the first one. And don't forget, if you have two of them, they should go in separate bags.

The best way of gaining knowledge about cruise is by reading as much about it as possible. This can be best done through the Internet. We have written a humorous anecdote on cruise to make it's reading more enjoyable and interesting to you. This way you learn there is a funny side to cruise too!

You'll need more than one bathing suit, for both aesthetic and practical reasons. First, it wouldn't be very nice to be seen wearing the same suit every day, and second, it'll need time to dry after you've used it. You will have towels in the bathroom, but they will be bath-sized, so if you need large beach towels you'll need to bring your own. Also add some flip-flops, a pair of sunglasses, and sunscreen to your packing list.

In addition to film or batteries and memory cards for the camera, you might want to have a notebook with you, for writing impressions while they're fresh. Call it a log if you want, and you'll feel like a sea adventurer. The good thing about writing your impressions is that later you'll have a much more complete memory of the cruise than what you could get from pictures or video alone.

If you have good writing skills, you might even turn it into a bestseller. People love cruise stories. We have not left any stone unturned in compiling this article on cruise. If you do find any unturned stones, do contact us

Celebrity Cruise Ship News

Western Mediterranean cruise, $1529 - MSNBC


Western Mediterranean cruise, $1529
MSNBC - Sep 4, 2008
The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare, airport/pier transfers, 14 nights aboard a cruise ship, and all meals, from $1529 per person—plus an estimated $250 in ...

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Panama cruise, more than the canal - The Province


The Province

Panama cruise, more than the canal
The Province, Canada - Aug 31, 2008
As tall as a 12-storey building, the massive cruise ship GTS Summit of Celebrity Cruises is pulled through the Panama Canal by locomotives. ...

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Government talking to more cruise lines - Royal Gazette


Royal Gazette

Government talking to more cruise lines
Royal Gazette, Bermuda - Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Jacobs said: "The Caribbean and Atlantic caters for a large cruise ship market, so that's why we're building the second cruise ship pier (in Dockyard). ...

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Celebrity Cruises Won't Let Passenger Leave Ship And Go Home - The Consumerist


The Consumerist

Celebrity Cruises Won't Let Passenger Leave Ship And Go Home
The Consumerist, NY - Aug 20, 2008
For over an hour, Celebrity Cruises held me on the ship against my will as I argued with them about the ridiculous bureaucracy of it all. ...

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Phil Reimer's Ports and Bows Cruise News - Vancouver Sun


Phil Reimer's Ports and Bows Cruise News
Vancouver Sun,  Canada - Aug 23, 2008
One of the most anticipated launches this year is that of Celebrity's Solstice in November. This is Celebrity's first launch since the last Millennium ship ...

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Carnival reclassifies cabins based on location - San Francisco Chronicle


Carnival reclassifies cabins based on location
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - Aug 29, 2008
If approved, the rule likely would have drastically cut cruise ship stops at a number of West Coast ports, including San Francisco. ...

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