Friday, January 16, 2009

Secret Packing tips for Cruise Travel

Cruise vacations have become the important and affordable way to travel. We can see all the famous destinations of the world by cruise ships. It also offers the fantastic facilities to give us the complete fun and joy. We are surrounded by the ocean and relax in the healing air. The most exciting holidays are the Cruise vacations. The famous Cruises are the Alaskan Cruise, Caribbean Cruise and Bahamas Cruise. But Cruising means that you have to do the complete research and proper packing. Cruise is full of so many activities and therefore it becomes very necessary to pack your bags intelligently. It becomes a bit tough for those who are the first time cruisers but those who already have the experience should not be careless in taking the right stuff whenever they go for Cruise Vacations.

Let us discuss some important tips that you should follow in order to do the nice packing and so that you may not forget the essential items.
  1. If you are the first time cruiser then you should take the advice of your friends or relatives to help you out in packing. It is better that you search on the Internet or ask your questions on the various forums.
  2. Take the passport, visa and other necessary documents and keep them in a safe place. Other things include are the tickets, passes, cruise documents, driver's license, insurance cards, medical insurance, copy of prescriptions from the doctors. The most important things are the credit cards, ATM cards, bank checks and emergency numbers in your mobile phone as well as in the papers. Better you check your bank accounts before traveling by cruise.
  3. There are various reading materials that you will be needing while traveling such as books, magazines, comics for kids, journal or personal diary, notebook; business cards specially for the businessmen, home and email address of your friends. Some say that it is always a better idea to carry a photo album as they are the best things to pass your time.
  4. Try to keep your clothes in the Dry Cleaners plastic bag. As this will not let your clothes to wrinkle. Do not forget to pack some formal clothing as you might be attending some formal events. Make sure that you keep all the necessary clothing for night. In colder climates you will need jackets and pullovers and take the lighter stuff for the hot regions. Keep your shoes in the special shoes case. Take the electronic equipments with you also. The most important of them are cell phones and their chargers, laptop, binoculars, digital camera, mp3 player, memory cards, international prepaid calling cards for your mobile phones, flash lights, Wall Mount Power Outlet with 3 Outlets etc. All these are very necessary in order to prevent the unnecessary tension.
  5. Make sure that you keep the medical kit and with all the proper medicines, ear plugs and also take some personal care products for your skin such as sunscreen lotion, bug spray. Also necessary is the first-aid box to be safe in case of injuries. Do bring all of your toiletries.
  6. You should pack sensibly and should be ready for any panic stricken situations. Other necessities include Swiss Army Knife, plastic bags, zip pouch bags. There is a lot to pack for your cruise vacations but make sure that you do not make it so heavy. Another important tip is that pack half the items of you and your spouse in one bag so that if one bag gets stolen you need not worry and still have something for you.
So it will be safe and nice to follow the packing tips for cruise travel and enjoy your vacation.

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