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Thank you!!!! I am thoroughly enjoying reading about your trip!!

Thanks.

Perfect! Thank you for the prompt reply! I am now down to 5 days to go and am so excited!

I know the suite lounge has limited beer and wine all day at no cost and cocktails at happy hour. Do they have other beverages for purchase during non-happy hours?

Hi. I am working on packing and will be bringing several skirts. Are there skirt hangers in the rooms on Harmony? We are in a GS if that makes a difference. Many thanks.

I have actually been to Ames! My son participated in Odyssey of the MInd and went to the world championship there several years ago. What a beautiful campus!

Perhaps we should arrange a meet. I am traveling with a good friend while hubby enjoys a bucket list golf trip

I know!!! Single digits!!! Maybe I'll see you Lazy Lizard!!

What cruise are you on? We're on Harmony 8/11.

Thanks. Lazy Lizard is that price. It may be the same place.

We have no plans for this port-mainly planning a lazy beach day. I've seen some good reviews of this place. Has anyone been? Thoughts? Harmony will be the only ship in port. I see that you can reserve a beach chair in advance. Is that necessary? Thanks.

I can promise you I won’t. Lulu maybe for breakfast IF I actually manage to workout but no pjs or slippers. Too many students around campus dress that way and it drives me crazy.

Thank you for the advice. I just did not want to sound petty or like I expect a gift. I don’t expect anything but I hate waste

The last time we cruised, we used AAA travel-we were not happy in general with the service and have used MEI for our next two cruises. For one, our gratuities are covered, but nothing for the next one. AAA left a bottle of champagne in each of our three staterooms, which was a waste, since we had the drink packages. We left it for our room stewards, hoping that they would be able to enjoy it. We have the drink package for each of our upcoming cruises as well; would it be rude to ask that the agent not send wine to our rooms?

I didn't make the list but i'm sailing on Harmony in 11 days!!! So excited and grateful for all of the help and advice from this site.

I am sailing Harmony in 12 days!! Hooray! My cruise planner still shows plenty of availability for Solarium Bistro at a wide variety of times.

Absolutely stunning pictures! Thank you.

I have two questions: 1. I "hope" to exercise before breakfast. If I manage to do so, I feel pretty sure that I will not have time to shower and change before breakfast closes. I generally wear a work out skort and t shirt. Is that acceptable or should I change before heading to breakfast? 2. How "formal" is formal night in Coastal Kitchen? Thanks for the help!

Great pictures. You are a great blogger and you are on vacation. Don’t stress about the pictures you don’t get. We’re happy to see what you take

Sorry about the wine price. Probably has to do with location more than ship. When we cruised out of Southampton this fall, we laughed at the Europeans drinking the fancy import Budlight. Then our son spent the fall in Bremen, home to Becks, and we teased him about drinking that cheap domestic swill

Save the money for when you cruise with older children and really need the extra space and second bathroom.

With both being so young and one in a pack and play, I recommend saving the money. As they get older, you will all want more privacy (and 2 bathrooms) but at this stage, you should be fine in one cabin.

I am so happy to follow your adventures. Happy anniversary!

I think you’re working to make hubby realizes the benefits of Star class

As long as I have something to read, I can be happy anywhere. Reading on a ship with an adult beverage is better. Sun and warmth are icing on the cake. BUT would put kindle in essential category. Not just nice to have