travelbeauty30

Thanks! I was finally able to get some:)

I keep missing the AARP gift cards. I'll have to keep checking.

Congrats to everyone on there loses! I haven't lost any but I haven't gained either. My pants are a little looser so I guess I'm losing inches.

I'm trying to lose 20-25 lbs before my trip. I've been working out 4-5 days a week (for the past month). I prefer working out at home that way my 14 year old daughter can join me. I haven't been taking any supplements, but am trying make a vegetable/fruit juice for breakfast during the week. And meal prep lunches on Sunday for the following week.

Hi. I would like to join also. I'm 366 days away from my next cruise, so surely that's enough time to lose a few! I said the same thing last year and it didn't happen:)

I believe vacation insurance only pays if the cancelation fits what they cover. In other words, for one of their specific reasons. You may want to look into that. The only time I take the insurance, is if we're flying to the departure location. I know the cruise line has a cancelation policy, and the closer you get to the sailing date the less you will receive back. And if it's to close they won't refund anything.

My son also has autism and participates in an extended year program. So he basically has no time off in the summer either. His teacher and therapists think it will be fine. My daughter was in 8th grade this year and was fine missing 5 days in March. Both of them do very well in school, and I don't have any issues with them missing time for vacation as long as they continue.

I have a cruise booked for November of 2016 now. I few days ago there was a sale and the price dropped. I was able to call and have the rate adjusted to take advantage of the savings. If this is an option for you, then how far in advance you book shouldn't matter. I booked directly with RC.

I took my daughter on a cruise in March and she missed 5 days of school. This was the first time, and I have since planned another cruise with both of my children for November of next year. She was in eight grade, I notified the school, and she had most of the work she would miss prior to leaving. There were no issues, and we had a great time. Getting time off during the summer is nearly impossible for me, so I had to find other options.