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Hello - Not new to cruising, but new to Las Caletas. Question for those who've been there - how's the walking: amount, terrain, etc. My husband has some mobility issues (not severe) and we don't want to be walking for 20 minutes in hard to manuever places or a long beach walk in dry sand (as it can be hard to walk through).

Some say it's an easy walk - but I'd like the truth from those who've been there. I hear it's an awesome adventure. I just don't want to pay $100 each and have issues. Thanks!

Hello - Not new to cruising, but new to Las Caletas. Question for those who've been there - how's the walking: amount, terrain, etc. My husband has some mobility issues (not severe) and we don't want to be walking for 20 minutes in hard to manuever places or a long beach walk in dry sand (as it can be hard to walk through).

Some say it's an easy walk - but I'd like the truth from those who've been there. I hear it's an awesome adventure. I just don't want to pay $100 each and have issues. Thanks!

1. Bring a mini flashlight if you are in an inside cabin. Zero light and if you get up earlier than anyone else or need to go to the bathroom, it's a great "night light"

2. Extension cords. There is one plug in most cabins and if you have to charge cameras, cell phones, ipods, etc - you'll have trouble.

3. Highlighter - use it to highlight the things on your agenda for the day. That way they're easier to spot.

4. Steamer or Steam Iron - forget it. They will take it and you won't see it until the last night of the cruise. There's a laundry facility on each floor with an ironing board available. Pack your things in tissue paper if they wrinkle or plan on finding the laundry room.

5. Backpack. Perfect for shore excursions. This allows you to keep both hands free and not get bogged down.

6. Pepto, aspirin and Tums. All that eating...

7. Less clothes than you think. You won't wear 15 outfits. I promise.

8. No formal clothes. This is getting passe'. Just bring something "nice". Don't waste the space in your suitcase with a tux or a long dress. That way you can buy more souvenirs!

9. Kindle, Nook or a book. You will definitely want something to read if you will be out at sea. There's only so many trivia and bingo games you can play. And once you figure out the only place that doesn't fly the American Flag at half-mast during national holidays or other times (the moon) - what's left to do but read?

10. Good walking shoes. Trust me - those heels might be cute but after 16 trips from one end of the ship to the other - you will be happy you listened to me.

One more thing - consider buying a big box of Puffs or Kleenex - with lotion to bring along to use as toilet paper toward the end of the cruise. You'll eat more than normal and they don't use the highest grade of toilet paper. Your tushie will thank you. :)

Have a good cruise!