| ome a cruise is a trip of a lifetime. No matter your port | | | | are lost and are accepted almost anywhere. Make |
| of call you are in for an amazing experience. This | | | | sure that you write down all the serial numbers of your |
| article is to help you get more enjoyment from your | | | | checks, and keep them in a different place than the |
| cruise by making sure that you have taken care of | | | | checks themselves. Also, keep track of used checks. It |
| some do's and don'ts before your cruise starts. | | | | helps to make replacement easier if you have this |
| Getting Started | | | | information. |
| As with any trip you take you'll want to make sure | | | | Only take small bills, usually one's and five's. You'll need |
| that your home is secured. Leave your lights on a | | | | these for tips for porters and stewards at the airport |
| timer that will go on and off at a pre-determined time, | | | | and on the dock. |
| or better yet have someone visit your home to check | | | | Check your invoice carefully the day before you leave. |
| things on a daily basis and they can change the lights | | | | Have the cruise line correct any errors. This will help |
| that are left on. Make sure that if you don't have | | | | you get through the check out line sooner at the end |
| someone to collect your mail and your newspapers on | | | | of your cruise. |
| a daily basis that you contact your post office and | | | | Traveling with Children |
| have it held. Mail and newspapers accumulating is a | | | | Bring a stroller for your child, or check to see if the |
| sure sign that you're not home. | | | | cruise ship will supply one. The last thing you need on |
| Have the addresses of everyone you'll need to send | | | | your cruise is a tired child that you have to carry from |
| post cards to on pre printed labels. It makes things | | | | deck to deck. |
| much easier for you, you won't forget anybody, and | | | | Bring snacks for kids such as cheese and crackers |
| you won't have to worry about carrying your address | | | | and granola bars. These are fairly healthy snacks for |
| book. | | | | children, and you'll have them when you need them. |
| Financial Considerations | | | | Also, you won't have to pay the high price asked for |
| Take traveler's checks. They are replaceable if they | | | | at port. |