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Cruise Travel Tips



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ay attention to the advice       Copy several sets of your drivers 
from frequent cruise            license or photo identification   
travelers. They have seen       as well as your passport or visa. 
it all and have the stories to        Your credit cards and travelers   
tell. Using their guidance can        checks should be copied. Leave    
make things a bit easier for an       one set at home with a trusted,   
inexperienced cruiser. After all,     easily reachable family member.   
no one wants any surprises to put     Lock one set up in the personal   
a damper on your cruise               safe in your ship cabin or lock   
enjoyment.                            it in the ships main safe. Also   
                                      keep your originals and another   
                                      copy with you at all times, but   
                                      in separate places. This will     
Got Your Paperwork?                   help you in case you lose         
                                      anything or it is stolen.         
                                                                        
                                                                        
Nothing is more frustrating that                                        
digging through your bags at          Items that are handy:             
airport security or customs on                                          
the way to your cruise. Have                                            
everything handy and in one                                             
place. Use a little carrying          If you dont want to miss the      
case, something similar to a          beautiful sunrise or a particular 
business card holder or small         activity, bring your travel alarm 
pocket photo album to contain         clock. If you are in an inner     
everything.                           cabin aboard the ship, there are  
                                      no windows so it will be dark and 
                                      virtually impossible to know what 
                                      time it is.                       



                                      customs can be a hassle too, so   
                                      baggies allow the security        
                                      officials to see the contents of  
Take a mesh laundry bag with you      your suitcase at a glance and you 
to stow dirty or soiled clothing.     wont have to unpack a travel      
This will keep your clean clothes     toiletry bag for inspection this  
separated. There is nothing worse     way.                              
than having some of your clothes                                        
stink like dirty, sweaty socks!                                         
                                                                        
                                      Stay Connected:                   
                                                                        
An extension cord or two comes in                                       
handy with those cabins that have                                       
electric outlets in strange           If you decide to bring your cell  
places. Many times, they are not      phone to stay in touch with       
where you need them, so the cords     friends and family at home, check 
will be helpful.                      with your service provider about  
                                      temporarily extending your        
                                      calling area or inquire about     
                                      special rates during your         
Clear Ziploc baggies are useful       travels. No one wants to be       
when packing your suitcase. Such      shocked with a cell phone bill    
items as shampoo and sunscreen        that is a few hundred dollars     
could possibly leak, so the           higher. Or should you leave your  
baggies would contain the leak        cell phone at home, invest in a   
and keep your clothing from being     few prepaid phone cards. This is  
ruined. Medications can also be       a cheaper option than using the   
packed into clear baggies. Going      phone service on the ship.        
through airport security or                                             



                                      not be able to get up close and   
                                      personal to things, so youll be   
Take extra batteries and memory       glad to have them. You dont want  
sticks for your digital camera.       to miss anything, do you?         
Your battery charger might be                                           
useful too, depending on how much                                       
your camera will be used. Should                                        
you decide to use a camera with       This is your time! Dont spend it  
film, do not pack it in your          fretting about your ruined camera 
luggage if you fly to your cruise     film or lamenting about the       
port. Airport security scanners       greasy sunscreen that leaked all  
could ruin your film.                 over your suitcase. By heeding    
                                      the advice from seasoned          
                                      travelers, you will save yourself 
                                      some trouble in your cruising     
Binoculars are a must for             vacation. Now prepare for some    
sight-seeing. Sometimes, you will     fun and adventure!                






About the Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how to cruise the world for little or no money.

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