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on my paper work it says only: 16"h x 24"w x 30"l  
   this is what is required for luggage but i have one luggage bag and
its 33"l x 20"" w  so i was wondering do you think they would turn me
away for it being over the limit???

I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of
interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.  
Best regards,

It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As
pretty as an Airport' appear.
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I'm looking to book an Alaskan Cruise next June around the time of the Summer
Solstice for my wife and I.  We normally take Princess and they seem to have an
interesting one on the Saphire Princess that departs Anchorage on June 20 and
Arrives in Vancouver on June 27.  However I've ...

Hi Cruisers,
After our family Reunion last month,  I got to thinking of how nice it would
be if we could go on a cruise together.   Not everyone would be able to make
it though due to physical  or financial reasons.   Another thing, most of my

Taking my daughter on this ship for a cruise on 8-11-08.
I was told that some of the carnival ships did not get a waterworks
park upgrade.  Does anyone know if the Fascination got it yet.  Do
they have other water slides on this ship if not?

I received this press release from the California Attorney General and
thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.  
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While reading and responding to another post and thread, I referred to the
old-world term of upper class. Just that term alone seemed to ruffle some
feathers, so obviously there is no-doubt some thoughts as to what this
really means in today's cruising environment.

I will be visiting Roatan next month and am wondering what excursion to
take. If any of you have been there, I'd like to hear about your
experiences.
~~DORIS~~

Like George, I consider the Emeril badged places considerably
overpriced.  We've had several meals at his Fish House in MGM, and it's
now off our list.  When we left there the last time, several years ago,
I told Mrs. Nonny, "That's the best $30 meal I ever had for $150."  The

I posted this a week ago, but since it didn't elicit any comments or
even arguements, I thought I should put it up again--just in case it
did not get through for some reason!
Cheers,

All cruises on Carnival Fantasy originally departing from New Orleans thru
September 1 have been diverted to Mobile, AL.
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/cruise_control/NewOrleans_Update2.aspx
It will then go in for its scheduled drydock and Evolutions of Fun upgrade.

It's been suggested to us that renting a car and going to the Acadia
National Park in Bar Harbor, ME is a must do.
Any thoughts on where car rentals at or near the cruise tendering pier would
be appreciated.

We are looking forward to our cruise in november,ut when i try to log in
to our latitudes it comes up asking for our user name,and password,but
when trying to type them in they remain just blank spaces,tried
e-mailing ncl,but the e-mail keep coming back undeliverable.

I received this press release from Meyer Werft and thought it would be
of interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.  
Best regards,