kona_wahine

I've lost 15 lbs and DH has lost 18. I can't wait to try a Guys, have some warm chocolate melting cake, the fish and chips station, and the list goes on. :D I will have 5 days after the cruise before my weight watchers weigh in.

Hawaii has box jelly fish come close during full moons. I wonder if that has anything to do with it here.

I was wondering what they would be like on the hills! The one time I rode them the small hills made me nervous.

Can you snorkel at your own leisure or do you have to stay with the group? I might want to take the 5yo but wouldn't venture as far as the group.

For us they took us out in groups. We have snorkeled many times so went with the advanced group. I didn't pay attention to what the beginners were doing. I don't know if they would let you go by yourself or not. I would think if you just wanted to stay close to shore that would be ok, but don't know for sure. There were young children on our excursion but I don't know what they did. (Had my face in the water! Lol)

Yes, thank you!

We were there in February. It's a very small island with a nice place that kids could play. When you get off the boat they break up into three snorkeling groups: beginners, intermediate, advanced. If you don't want to snorkel you just hang out on the beach. They had a couple kayaks there too that you could use. It's a very pretty beach, your kids will enjoy it. And it's just the people from carnival, no one else. They had hamburgers and hot dogs for sale, along with soda and beer. I can't remember the prices but take $ if you might want something. The Only thing they provided was punch on the way back.

Btw, we were back in plenty of time to get cleaned up and go to shore for a bit of shopping.

Are you afraid of the water? Makes a difference. If not, you can get some kind of flotation device to hang on to. And the carnival excursions all require life vests be worn. (I really dislike!) if you are afraid of the water I wouldn't go. Remember, it's the ocean and you wouldn't want to panic.

They are still very pretty. I like the idea of finding my own instead of buying one. Thanks for the advice!

I've read about the conch shells down the beach. I've bought them at other ports. Are they worth picking up? Do you shine them up? They don't come with critters? I assume they are cleaned out for the conch dishes.

Do you remember the name, location of the Restaurant which is supposed to be the Home of the Piña Colada?

I already researched this. It's called Barrachina, located at 104 Fortaleza St on Old San Juan. Will be sucking one or two down on January 22!! :)

They have a reservation page on their webpage where you plug in dates and time.

No different than the sheets on the beds. I'm sure they have hundreds on each ship for use plus the ones they sell.

I'm not convinced. I can see the stewards being instructed to look at them and then hang them up if they appear clean. That is just my opinion.... I'm going to throw them on the bathroom floor from now on like the previous poster said.

I've often wondered if they wash the robes between each passenger change. Even with no brown streak (YUCK!) how would you know? That's a lot of robes to have back in the rooms before the next people get on. Basically they would have to have two sets I would think.

Segwaytourspr(dot)com looks to be the place. I've been thinking about booking the tour for January. We did a Segway tour in Redding at the park there where the sundial bridge is. They were really fun to ride. I did have to really concentrate as to whether to lean forward, back to make it go or slow down. Lol

Some people will look for a reason so they can cancel the tips and feel justified doing it. CHEAP!!

Belize we did the Carnival excursion Rendezvous Cay snorkel and beach. They pick you up at the ship and you head opposite way of the tenders. They take

you to a teeny island for snorkeling. It was awesome.

Roatan we did the Carnival zipline and beach break. You go to the top of a mountain and I think there were 13 ziplines clear down to the beach. Then they drive you over to Tabayna and you can stay as long as you want and then take a carnival bus back when you are ready. Look for monkeys while you are going down!!

Both of these were the highlight of our trip.

I am not computer savvy. Is not clearing cookies the reason why I see ads from sites I've visited?

I'm not all that savvy either but I would guess that is the case. It's always good to clean out the cookies to speed up your computer. I know when my gets slow that's what I do.

awesome review, I'm going in January so totally loving it!

BTW, I *borrowed* one of your Half Moon Cay pictures and it's now my facebook cover picture. :D

I have a battery operated alarm clock that lights up at night. Works great as it gives off a little light so room isn't pitch black. I like having an alarm clock so I can just glance and see what time it is. I don't generally wear a watch.

Suntan lotions, aspirin, tip money. Don't over pack. I learned a long time ago I don't wear half of what I take.

As a fellow chocoholic I was deeply disappointed. When I think chocolate, I don't think pear, peach, raspberry chocolate covered whatever. I want chocolate! Lol

We have 4 ports, 2 of which we choose all inclusives, so we decided this program would not be for us. DH may have been ok (he likes his corona) but I'm not that big of a drinker. We bought him the soda card last time and it turned out to be the one week in his life he wanted to drink water! Lol

I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope you go and have a good time.

Another option is the Sleep Inn Suites on McCoy road. Laura's Shuttle is run out of the hotel. We used them and it made it SO easy. We are doing the same February. I think they also shuttle to the parks.

We also used Laura's shuttle. we stay at Sleep Inn on McCoy rod, where Laura's is based from. Makes it so easy, not having to worry about driving. I highly recommend them .

I googled a picture of the Dream at Cozumel and it shows docked on the left side, which is port, correct? I'm curious because we choose a port side cove balcony because we would have views.