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I've used several for cruises, beaches and paddle boarding. Pay a little to get a good quality one. I've fell in the water and my phone was fine. The better quality ones have clearer plastic. I don't remember the brand name of my favorite one but it's about $20-25. I've gotten a lot of use out of it.

Not through cruises but I skipped the option for inside the Colosseum and never regretted it. Someday I'd like a the whole tour but I had a lot of things that day and never regretted it. To each his own.

I just saw this on my Oasis sailing a few minutes ago. Anyone try it yet?I just saw this on my Oasis sailing.

Just caught up on all of your adventures and loved living through you all. The last two years have taken their toll on me and I haven't been in a cruising mood. I'm now excited for my next one, thanks to you all. Thanks for sharing!

100%. I'm olive skinned and the sun can make me very tan if i'm not careful. After I learned I wasn't using the correct amount or using it enough I started better practices. I've not made it two summers stand up paddling with out burning or tanning. I miss the tan a little but not worth the risks.

September 25, Oasis. (non refundable because I keep canceling and want to live dangerously)

came here to write this. You can use everywhere but as someone who breaks out and has sensitive skin this is my first choice.

I'm loyal to no one but I've liked Royal the best and I'm a creature of habit so unless I feel as though I could get more from another line I'm good where I am. I doubt any business would be loyal to me as a customer but give me some perks and I'll stay.

This is exactly what I tell people when they try to recommended anything not fiction.

What books are you reading? I know it's a sort of weird question for a blog but you mention it and I'm curious. I read a ton and vacations are my favorite for reading - besides all of the obvious cruise things.

I don't understand why you'd buy the drink package at that high of a price...at that point you set a budget of what you're willing to spend on drinks and call it a day. I've never bought a drink package if I didn't think I could get my money's worth. Between my coffee addiction and a few drinks per day it usually works for me whether I travel solo or with people. Basically- it's not as if you're not getting the drinks you want if you don't buy the package.

I just caught up on this whole thread. Loved everything and your excitement came through. Your travel companions also tipped Shane?! That's amazing and telling of good people. Thanks for the blog.

At this point I'll take whatever I can get. I used all my 125% FCC's for an upcoming cruise that I wound up canceling. At this point the actual money I spent was in 2019 for Odyssey's first two inaugural cruises. I feel like what I've spent is lost.

I need to understand what media you're referring to. All I've heard in mainstream media is that so far the majority of Omicron cases have mild symptoms. What I'm hearing from my family in healthcare is different and more nuanced but basically - Omicron - mild symptoms for vaxxed people.

I feel like we all need to make this happen. I would watch every minute. I work in TV but am useless. @Ampurp85 I am excited to live through you on this trip. I don't see myself cruising for a while but am lucky enough to follow you all along. You and @AshleyDilloshould do a joint blog.

Well that stinks. Thanks for sharing your experience, you seem to have a good outlook on things. Hope everyone is okay.

Same....and I watch a lot of mainstream news. All I've seen is reporting of percentages of infected but nothing about cruises being canceled.

I'm glad RC is trying. So sorry to hear all this, I've been following the news but it's different hearing it from you.

There is no train that goes directly to Laguardia. You can take an LIRR train/subway to somewhere nearby and Uber/Lyft. If you can spare the extra $$ it's worth the Uber/Lyft for as far as you want to go. I wouldn't take the subway with all of that luggage if I didn't know the area (I do and I wouldn't). The LIRR is fine and an easier option but NOTHING goes to Laguardia.

LaGuardia is one of my home airports...Uber/Lyft is your best bet. There are no air trains at this time and no direct trains to LaGuardia. Leave extra time for traffic - most days are a mess traffic wise and Sundays after the early morning are no joke. You can take an LIRR train from Penn Station to Jamaica or Woodside but you'd still need a Lyft/Uber/car service to the airport.

The Funko Pop wedding toppers. DEAD. Perfection. Congratulations on your wedding, everyone looks so happy.

Listen, I love a good medium to rare steak and never choose well done but seasoning is seasoning whether it's cooked rare or medium. It's not for the chef to tell someone their taste buds are wrong even if it kills him. Not cool.

There's always a bit of disappointment traveling with a crowd. I'm a planner too, I get it. I've been trying to be a little less of the planner but I'm at the point where friends and family expect it. I've learned to set a basic plan and try my best not to be annoyed when things don't work out. Still trying to deal with other's expectations tho, I suck at that. Hope you're having fun and am enjoying following along.

yup!