scoobert2

We realized hubby's passport was going to be expired for our Jan '24 cruise so we expedited his application. We mailed it out express on 11/27 and got his new one exactly 2 weeks later. 

Our last cruise we looked for my favorite vanilla and couldn't find it. We don't love the vanilla brands we have found at the ports. I ended up coming home and ordering my favorite vanilla from Amazon. You have to make sure it is pure (pura). 

This is my fav: https://www.amazon.com/Vencedora-Mexican-Vanilla-Extract-Bottles/dp/B082SLBVR3/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=VAYK8SVPSN1U&keywords=vanilla&qid=1701987163&sprefix=vanilla%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-5

1 hour ago, kitkat343 said:

Don't worry - if you like carnival, you will probably like RC.  The two lines were very similar, although I felt RC was a bit stronger (which makes sense given the usual pricing).   What are your favorite things on cruises?  Do you need help with excursion planning?

We are pretty low key...we just usually hop between activities and eating. 

Bahaha...I didn't even know so I had to go look it up. It is the Voyager of the Seas.

Hi! I just found an amazing price on a RCI cruise out of Galveston and kind of just booked it spur of the moment and now I'm freaking out. It is only 60 days out and we have never cruised with Royal before so I know nothing about how they do things (Yes, I am sort of a planner and usually never do things without researching everything ahead of time.) We usually sail with Carnival so I am really interested in the differences. Is there anything we need to do like book shows or anything on RCI? Any and all info is much appreciated. Thanks!

I figured I would give some information on room 2220 on the Carnival Valor since I had trouble finding information about it before we cruised. It is considered an "interior" room, but it does have 2 portholes. There are two rooms on the second floor that have this particular set-up (as far as I understand). We really enjoyed staying here. It does have the ability to have bunkbeds made up if you need them for a family. It is a smaller room, but having the added feature of the windows for an interior was amazing. It is located below the Ivanhoe Theatre and was a very quiet room. It was a little further from elevators than we are used to, but I would totally stay in this room again.

So no T-shirts allowed? My hubby doesn't do polo shirts and doesn't want to wear a dress shirt on casual dining days. 

FTTF = Faster to the Fun. You can check it out under your shore excursions.

Sounds wonderful! Wish they would call me and offer me a balcony upgrade. :)

First thing that came out of my mouth when I saw your photo was, "WoW! What an amazing photo!" That truly is a wonderful picture. Great job and thanks for sharing!

Has anyone done the AutoProgreso shopping tour that they have for $10? I am trying to decide what to do in Progreso and decided maybe just heading to Merida for some shopping would be a good idea.

If I read correctly, it sounds like AutoProgreso will meet us, put us on their bus to Merida and brings us back when we are done. Is that correct? I was a little leery of the cheap $10 price tag. Anybody done this before?

Does anyone know where to buy good Mexican vanilla? Pictures or brand names would be great! Is there any problems with buying it and bringing it back home? Thanks!!