51 and that means there are only 49 days until the end of the school year!

On 1/22/2019 at 12:00 PM, pyropoodle said:

not really cruise specific, buuttt...I usually toss a few dryer sheets into my luggage so when I open my suitcase, my clothes smell nice and fresh and not like they've spent hours in a suitcase. 

Good idea!

1. Uxmal Mayan Ruins

2. Dzibilchaltun Mayan Ruins

I'm definitely a history nerd!

3. Renting a car and exploring the island of Cozumel

I will be snorkeling with stingrays this summer and I have the feeling that that one will definitely make the top 3!

I work! I also research the ports and excursions a little bit. I don't the Cruise Anticipation Crazies like I use to, so the wait isn't as bad as it used to be!

Our bill is usually around $100 for the two of us. We aren't big drinkers and don't shop much on board.

I take all the reviews with a grain of salt. They only time I really focus on the negative reviews is when we are booking an excursion outside of the cruise line.

The beds can most definitely can be set up as twins. You should be able to select this option online, but if they are still set up as a king when you board, just tell your room steward and he/she will separate them for you.

I love the interior rooms...they are super dark for sleeping and seem a little cooler. When we want to see outside, we just turn the TV to one of the camera channels and we are good to go! 

17 hours ago, pghsteelerfan said:

 

Are these the ruins closest to Progreso, MX?  We've been to Ultan Ha in Belize and have seen pictures of some of the other ruins in Belize, but these look spectacular!  Love how that one is a lot taller than the trees. 

Edited because I don't know how I got both posts to quote.  The ones in Cozumel are gorgeous too, love the water.  🙂

Yes, Uxmal is about an hour-ish drive from Progreso. This was the only excursion that we have ever booked through Carnival because of the travel time. The ruins are absolutely spectacular!

Playa Palancar- Cozumel

Uxmal

Mahahual

Dream-aft pool

19 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

We also register our travel plans using the US Department of State’s STEP program.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html

 

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

 

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free service that allows U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to receive the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

 

Benefits of enrolling in STEP:

• You’ll receive the latest safety and security information for your destination country, so you can make informed decisions about your travel.
• The information you provide enables the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in an emergency. 

Stay Informed

When you enroll in STEP, you will receive current information about your destination country, including:

• Alerts from the U.S. Embassy about safety and security situations.
• Updates to the country’s Travel Advisory.
• Messages about U.S. embassy events and services, such as town hall meetings, voting information, federal benefits, and U.S. citizens' legal obligations (taxes, selective service registration, etc.).

Set up one account, and then add trips later for all your future travel plans!

 

Stay Connected

Enrolling in STEP will help the U.S. embassy contact you and provide assistance during an emergency overseas. And, if your family or friends in the U.S. are having difficulty contacting you with urgent news while you’re traveling, we can use the information in STEP to try and reach you.

We also do this. We do check the travel advisory levels, but since we usually stick to the touristy places, we have never changed out plans.

You most definitely have to suck it up if you want to take your 1 year old on a cruise....everyone on the ship is required to pay. 

We have been there twice. We booked it through Autoprogreso Tours and I believe the cost was $25 per person.

Uxmal ruins....loved it!

I'm another vote for using Autoprogreso Tours! They are great!

3 minutes ago, c-leg5 said:

 

Because it is hot and humid. It is low season for land visitors.

Isn't it always hot and humid?  You have to excuse my teacher mentality when it comes to vacations....summer is the only time that I can go on extended vacations and I forget that other people travel at other times. 

4 hours ago, Emmabelle said:

we went to both Playa Palancar and Money Bar in one day.  We really enjoyed both.  The only thing I didn't like about Palancar was their loungers were made of wood so they were really uncomfortable to sit on but that was a couple of years ago so maybe they have different ones now.

 

This July we will probably just go to the Money Bar since it's closer and we don't get into Cozumel until noon.  Hopefully it doesn't get too crowded in July?  I would imagine it would be off season for them?

Why would the middle of the summer be the off season for anything in Cozumel?

They want cash, not little things that you think they would like. If they did a good job, show your appreciation by giving them cash, not some trinket that will just end up in the trash can.

I have never experienced rain all day on a cruise. It does tend to rain here and there, but it's usually not a torrential downpour. I don't even get out of the ocean when it starts to rain, unless there is lightning nearby. 

16 hours ago, hotsauce126 said:

Maybe its just weird to me because I live in Florida, but do all of you poncho people not own rain jackets?

I don't own a rain jacket, but I also don't take a poncho either. If it rains, I just get wet.

We choose not to eat in the MDR for a variety of reasons, so I would definitely be ok with a ship that didn't that didn't have one.