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MrsZ0169 -As far as sailing next week, Isabel will be over and not affect the seas. Other storm systems could arise, but you will need to check the weather forecasts daily and keep on top of it. No matter what, the ships have stabalizers and will put them out if the seas get choppy. Whether you know if you are prone to get seasick or not, I always recommend bringing Bonine along. Pop one of those each morning and you will be fine. They do not make you drowsy, and since you are not driving the ship , they are fine to take if you are planning on consuming some "adult beverages". We also bring Sea Bands (available at all local drug stores - OTC). These came in very handy when we sailed in July through Tropical Storm Claudette. The seas got very rough and we donned our bands the entire trip. None of my party got ill --- several others on the ship did. We came prepared while others stood in line at the gift shop scarfing up the last of the Bonine and Sea Bands ----- so, go prepared ! It doesn't take up much room in your purse and your mind will be at ease.I am so glad to hear that your husband did not fuss about dressing up for the dining room. It is so nice to dine in an elegant atmosphere. If you don't feel like dressing up, you can always skip out on dining at your dining room table and order room service, sit out on your balcony and dine under the stars. (If you choose this, be sure to stop by your dining room and advise them that you won't be dining with them so the waiters don't wait to serve the others at your table) There are also several other buffet type venues onboard to dine at. Believe me, the last thing you will complain about is that there is not enough food available 24/7. I NEVER eat as much as when I am on a cruise. I would never think of eating several slices of pizza at 3 am prior to going to sleep -- but you know what -- it is so darn good to have that available after a long night of dancing Have a fabulous cruise, tell your husband Happy 40 (experienced that landmark myself last year), and remember, go with a positive attitude and don't sweat the small stuff !
MrsZ0169 -
As far as sailing next week, Isabel will be over and not affect the seas. Other storm systems could arise, but you will need to check the weather forecasts daily and keep on top of it. No matter what, the ships have stabalizers and will put them out if the seas get choppy. Whether you know if you are prone to get seasick or not, I always recommend bringing Bonine along. Pop one of those each morning and you will be fine. They do not make you drowsy, and since you are not driving the ship , they are fine to take if you are planning on consuming some "adult beverages". We also bring Sea Bands (available at all local drug stores - OTC). These came in very handy when we sailed in July through Tropical Storm Claudette. The seas got very rough and we donned our bands the entire trip. None of my party got ill --- several others on the ship did. We came prepared while others stood in line at the gift shop scarfing up the last of the Bonine and Sea Bands ----- so, go prepared ! It doesn't take up much room in your purse and your mind will be at ease.
I am so glad to hear that your husband did not fuss about dressing up for the dining room. It is so nice to dine in an elegant atmosphere. If you don't feel like dressing up, you can always skip out on dining at your dining room table and order room service, sit out on your balcony and dine under the stars. (If you choose this, be sure to stop by your dining room and advise them that you won't be dining with them so the waiters don't wait to serve the others at your table) There are also several other buffet type venues onboard to dine at. Believe me, the last thing you will complain about is that there is not enough food available 24/7. I NEVER eat as much as when I am on a cruise. I would never think of eating several slices of pizza at 3 am prior to going to sleep -- but you know what -- it is so darn good to have that available after a long night of dancing
Have a fabulous cruise, tell your husband Happy 40 (experienced that landmark myself last year), and remember, go with a positive attitude and don't sweat the small stuff !
