Vacations Part 2

After returning from my first cruise vacation with my awesome family and their spectacular friends I have decided to offer up my must-have list for anyone thinking of taking a cruise in the future (ahem... this better mean you because if you haven't gone on a cruise yet YOU MUST GO NOW).

Seabands - available at the pharmacy. Maybe motion sickness is all in my head (you mean the ship wasn't violently rocking when docked?) They are also a quick/cheap remedy.

Visine - for morning after bloodshots or windy days on a cruise ship. You can thank me and my cousin Iaesha for this one.

Sundress for every day of the trip (me again, and Vicenta).

Clutch wallet for the essentials: ID, cash, and chapstick because the sundress has no pockets and ID and cash in the bra gets uncomfortable. Why else do guys board shorts come with pockets. Obviously.

3 pairs of underwear for every day of the trip. Or enough for pre- and post-poolside wear and formal dinner nights. And because some cabinmates don't appreciate handwashed undies hanging around the room.

A cabin with a view. Confined spaces and no windows can make even the non-claustrophobic a little panicky after a couple days.

Gas medicine. Confined spaces, people. Confined spaces!

Tip calculator. Unless money is no object to you or you can do quick math in your head. Or you can just realize they already tack on 15% to every drink and resort to looking like a cheap bastard for not adding extra.

Water bottles if you plan to work out. $5 for a bottle of water (plus $0.50 tip) is ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL. Now you can just skip the water and the working out part and fill a nalgene with your beverage of choice (thank you Gina for this one). Afterall spring water is overrated especially when it tastes like minerals. EVIAN.

Extra sunglasses - for days at Port in case they get lost in a big wave or stolen or dropped when stumbling back to the ship.

Book to read when by the pool when you happen to not be passed out. Something uplifting of the non-natural disaster sinking ship genre is recommended.

Walkie talkies - Save your international roaming fees because you're never too old for walkie talkies!

Yes I think that concludes my shortlist, now feel free to print this handy guide and laminate for future use. I stand by my tips so don't judge me! You can thank me by commenting on how fabulous you think I am / cruises are.