Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / August 2008

Ok just curious if any one here ever does door decorations for their
cabin when they cruise..?  Several people posted on the message board at
cruise critic that they love to decorate their cabins door..so i was
curious as if any of you have done it and was it fun?  Did anyone sign

I saw this article on miamiherald.com and thought it would be of
interest.  
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We haven't completely decided on what to do in our 2 ports on our upcoming
cruise, but I thought you all might have some suggestions.
In Cabo, we're thinking about going to the Mango Deck. Anyone been there?
What are drink prices like? The day of Cabo is our actual anniversary, so ...

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We received this information/press release from the
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This is probably not doable, but I'm trying to find something
reasonably priced for my family to do as far as long weekend type
vacation.  I am entirely flexible as far as schedule whether it be
tomorrow or months from now, and was hoping maybe to find a 3 day

Have any of you ever used these when traveling?
Particularly on cruises?
I'm just curious how these could be repacked at the end of a vacation apart
from stalking a steward or carpet cleaner.

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Help!  I'm scheduled for the 3 day LCL agean cruise for Oct.  I've been
reading horror stories about LCL on line.  Is LCL as bad as those people
say?
Also, for any experienced LCL passengers, what shore excursions through

Hi!  I want to know how difficult it might be to reserve a Nile Cruise
in Cairo during October/November. Does anyone have a recommended
travel agent? Thank you.

This is not limited to existing ships.  I was just wondering if only
limited by the laws of physics, what would be your ideal cruise ship?  I
haven't cruised enough to answer this myself; I thought I'd ask anyway.

We have our Docs for the September 7th cruise out of Tampa on Carnival
Legend. It is to be a surprise cruise for my husbans who will be
celebrating his 80th birthday. Family members are joining us.
Two more weeks.

While researching something else I came across this handy chart.  It
answers a question that is often posted in this newsgroup.
http://alaskatrekker.com/clothingchart.htm

Do any of you have hotel suggestions for San Diego?
I'd prefer something that allowed us to park for free or a small charge
instead of having to pay for a hotel then pay for parking separately.
We'll be there on a Sunday and our cruise will leave on a Monday. Not sure

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