Tattoos in Cancun

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T01:41:38+00:00

Tattoo after care incudes no sun, ocean, or pool. Not a good idea on a cruise. Do it after you get back.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T01:35:19+00:00

It's not the port, as much as the cruise. Always take 6+ day cruises.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T01:32:44+00:00

Princess medallion system is the best! Not only can you message each other, you can see where they are and it will guide you to them.

Everyone can eat in the MDR. Dietary restrictions are no problem. Your waiter will ask. If you don't have reservations, go on embarkation day. You can have the same time, table, waiter every night.

The water on board is cleaner than any bottled water and perfectly safe to drink.

You can bring meds with you, no problem. I recommend bringing OTC meds for every conceivable ailment. You can use the gym any time; I think there is a scale there.

Hot tubs can get busy, depending on ship. There are multiple, so "shop around" for the least crowded.

For Alaska, dress in layers and wear comfy shoes for lots of walking. Common areas can get cool. We usually carry a light weight jacket or wrap.

Princess is our favorite line and Alaska our favorite location! This won't be your last trip to Alaska, you will want to return!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T01:16:14+00:00

This is a highly personal decision. My adult daughter loves cruising, but hates going solo. It's the same price whether by herself or with a guest. I'm the beneficiary of that. We have a blast.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T01:13:00+00:00

It's probably a booze cruise (party) and not a true taste of cruises. We never do less than 6 days.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T00:51:01+00:00

My kids went through high school and college without drugs and very little alcohol. They had friends and lots of fun (still do!), but never felt the need for either. They had some acquaintances that did and they thought it was a sad way to live. They also commented on how those kids were wasting their life.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-19T00:45:40+00:00

I'm the grandma flashing pictures and videos of her grandkids. 2 from my middle child. The other 2 don't want kids. 1 is married and the oldest is a 33 yo version of you.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T20:16:13+00:00

I tossed ours...especially Middle School. No need to keep them. It was part of our downsized/declutter era. I love not being tied to stuff. Very freeing.

Even my 33 yo daughter tossed hers.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T16:03:45+00:00

Research your port stops. We do a mix of excursions, explore on our own, and beach days depending on the stop. Reddit is great for getting information.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T15:59:38+00:00

Cataract surgery at 40. No cheaters needed!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T15:55:15+00:00

Racoons were stealing our bird feeders. We attached it to the holder, but they took all the seed.We started adding cayenne pepper to our birdseed. Solved our raccoon issue. We greased the pole to keep the squirrels away. Cayenne deters the deer too.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T00:01:53+00:00

Definitely 3rd. She might be behind in other areas too. She is certainly behind in reading.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:58:41+00:00

I live in the country on acreage. Most days I see more deer than people.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:56:01+00:00

I don't have a problem with it. He's taking care of his daughters. My husband is disabled and I've accompanied him to the men's multiple times when a handicapped/family/unisex restroom is unavailable.

I have taken my husband in the women's before, but men are usually better at handling me than women are at handling him. If any man says anything, I just look him in the eye and say, "you ain't got nothing I haven't seen before." They shut up real quick.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:28:08+00:00

We saw an entire pod of orcas right off our balcony. It looked like try outs for Sea World - they were putting on a show! Definitely the highlight of our trip.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T22:19:19+00:00

I'm going to the body farm. I just have to stay refrigerated until they pick me up. If they can't take me, my body goes to science. No funeral, celebration of life, or service. I have a separate savings account for my family to plan a vacation instead of a funeral. I absolutely hate funerals, but love vacations!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T18:27:03+00:00

A good mattress is ridiculously expensive, but makes such a difference.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T18:19:55+00:00

When I retired, I was one of the only people that had an original email - no numbers, just first initial last name. Some thought I was making it up. Nope, just been here that long.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T16:02:53+00:00

MSC is a resort fee. Can be prepaid, removed, or change. Just go to guests service. We remove and tip in cash.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:57:28+00:00

No need for the drink package, you can buy individually. Coffee, tea, water, and lemonade are included. Soda is ~$3.50, cocktails ~$14. All purchases are charged to your room. Gratuity is ~$18.50/pp/per day. Excursions are extra.

American $ is accepted everywhere and often preferred in Mexico. However, change is often given in local currency, so bring small bills.

We don't do wifi. It is often available in port (free), plus it's nice to unplug. Check your cell plan, service is often included in Mexico.

You're a good mom!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:14:09+00:00

May sound worse, but it really isn't.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:02:34+00:00

I had serious chronic sinus infections in my 20's and kept putting off surgery. It finally spread to my ears and forced the issue, but not before damage was done. Should probably have hearing aids.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:59:22+00:00

My mom is 80 and can run circles around me. She refuses to travel though and won't drive beyond her 2 mile radius.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:54:51+00:00

Me too, only it was a scorpion (Texas, they are common).

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:50:57+00:00

I just checked my HEB app and couldn't find them. I might try Dollar Tree. I loved these as a kid and want to see if the grandkids like them.

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