Rita/KY

Just a follow up, in case anyone is looking for ideas for this port.  We did the $35 excursion that Lasvegascruising posted about.  It was really good.  As we exited the gift shop, the little excursion hut is right there.  The tour guide told us that the tour would last 2.5 hours.  We left at 10 and returned at 12:30 on the dot.  It was a good overview tour, the guide was very interesting and informative.  My husband wanted some good cigars and even though it wasn't part of the actual tour we paid for, the guide made sure that we were able to go into a shop where someone was making and selling them. We returned to Amber Cove in plenty of time to have lunch and use the pool.  

Thank you!  

Lasvegascruising,  where there other tours to choose from?  Is this something that is Carnival sponsored?  We don't like any of the excursions listed on the website.  This sounds exactly like what we want to do; just spend a little time in Puerto Plata and see some of the sights before spending the rest of the day by the pool.

I have Lupus and have been on three cruises since being diagnosed. Once you get started on a drug regiment specifically for Lupus, you will feel much better. I am on Plaquenil twice a day, and no longer have to take steroids. I haven't had a major flareup in over a year. I still go to the beach and snorkel with my family. However, I do have to be cautious about sun exposure. I wear water proof sunscreen, SPF 80. I reapply it very, very often. I make sure that I limit my time in the sun and spend a lot of time under the umbrella. I wear a cover up over my bathing suit, and a hat. As for alcoholic drinks, I avoid them. I still order Bahama Mamas and Daquiris just without alcohol. My biggest complaint is tiredness, so I make a point to rest often through out the day. If I don't my feet do swell.

Thank you so much for a great review. We are going on the Dream in June and I can't wait!

Is missing Roatan pretty common? We are looking at a cruise on the Legend or the Dream. One of the places we really want to visit is Roatan.