Cruising for the First Time
Cruising for the First Time
If you’re like a great many people, you’ve often thought about going on a cruise, but you’re hesitant to really give it a try.
Perhaps you don’t know if you’d enjoy the experience, or maybe you think that it would cost too much or that you’d be bored or overtaken by seasickness.
Seasickness
If you’re concerned that you may become seasick, here’s a news flash for you – cruise liners have been built for many years with stabilizers that limit the rocking motion of the waves. Some cruise ships even have billiard tables that adjust to stay level, so the waves are not a problem!) And seasick pills are quite effective – you can take them before you have a chance to get sick.
Plenty to Do
If you’re afraid that spending your days at sea could become tedious or boring, take a cruise to the Caribbean or along one of the coasts where you land in a different port just about every night. On a coastal cruise, you usually don’t spend that many nights at sea. However, if you decide to cruise across the Atlantic or Pacific, then you will be ship bound for a much longer period of time.
Even if you do end up spending a lot of time on the ship, don’t worry – there’s a huge variety of things to do on board – walking around the decks, swimming, shuffleboard, dancing, gambling, eating, and of course – drinking. Now, that last two may sink you (and the boat, depending on how much weight you gain!) if you’re not careful.
Cruise lines are really floating five-star restaurants and there is always a place to get something to eat on the ship. From sunrise breakfasts to midnight buffets, to round-the-clock room service, you’ll never go hungry!
Most cruise ships have two seatings for dinner. One at 6PM and a second one at around 8 pm, so in order to keep your appetite under control, you may want to go for the first seating at 6 pm.
What about Formality?
Perhaps you’re afraid that shipboard etiquette is too confusing, that you’ll feel like an untrained, uncultured oaf. Get that idea out of your mind – except for higher end cruise lines, there isn’t much in the way of formality on cruise vacations these days.
There might be one formal night in a five-day cruise, so you might want to rent a tux or a gown on shore to take with you (you can also do this on board the ship, but of course, everything is a bit more expensive at sea). Even then, only about half the passengers dress up formally and no one is barred from the dining room for not dressing in formal attire. Though most nights are casual, it is a good idea for men to bring a jacket and a sports shirt.
It Won’t Cost a Fortune
Cruising isn’t just for the wealthy. There are all sorts of bargains, particularly on discount Internet sites. For example, a recent five-day Caribbean cruise out of Miami, with stops in the Grand Caymans and Key West, cost 0 per person for a delightful cabin on the upper floors with a big window. That didn’t include airfare, although you can book cruise packages that do include airfare.
However, in regards to the total cost of your cruise, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Additional Expenses
Your cruise experience can incur some additional expenses. You are expected to tip the waiters and maids at the end of the cruise, at the rate of about to per day. Also, on most cruise lines the food is included in the ticket price, but any alcoholic drinks are not, so you can run up a bit of a bar bill if you aren’t careful. And if you become obsessed by the onboard casino, some dollars could float away pretty quickly there as well.
Most ships also offer tours when you arrive in the various ports and run between and per person. To save money, you can choose to wander around town on your own or hire a cab, which can often be cheaper.
Arriving on Time
Since you will probably be flying to the departure point, you might want to leave a day before the cruise begins, just in case the plane is delayed or your luggage misses your flight. By arriving early, you’ll have a chance that any delayed or misplaced luggage will find its way to you before the ship sails.
What If you’re Alone?
Cruising is not just for couples – you’ll find cruises for singles, as well as families, groups, women, gay and lesbian, alumni, themed cruising and much more. You don’t need a ‘significant other’ to cruise – just an Internet connection and a good head on your shoulders.
Study travel website message boards for those looking for roommates and travel buddies. Get to know the person and determine whether you are looking for a constant companion or merely a bunkmate. Just keep your safety in mind as you make your plans!
Carson Danfield is an “Under the Radar” Internet Entrepreneur who’s been quietly selling various products for the last 8 years. Although you’ve probably never heard of him there’s a good chance you’ve visited his websites in the past and even purchased some of his products.
A quick video of about 30 of the 37 ocean liners still with us. I updated this video here is link: www.youtube.com
Buying Your Baby’s First Blanket
Buying Your Baby’s First Blanket
In the large scheme of things, deciding which baby blanket to buy is low on the scale. Nevertheless, it has to be done. And here are some tips to help you to choose the right one.
Blankets come in so many styles and colors that it can be difficult choosing which one to buy. But you want one that will provide a bit of visual interest and stimulation for the child. Babies don’t come out of the womb able to see as well as an adult. It takes a while for babies to develop their vision. In fact, it’s mostly during the first four months following birth that babies began to recognize and distinguish colors.
If you’re wondering what types of colors you should target, it’s not something to be extremely concerned about. Researchers believe that in the first month, babies like contrasting dark and light patterns – because they are not able to distinguish between similar color shades – such as blue and green. Also, pastel colors are nice. Since the baby’s color vision begins to develop in the first two to four months after birth, pastel colors will give his or her eyes bright colors to interact with. If you are buying the blanket before the child is born and you don’t know the sex of the child, a neutral color is probably best.
Teething blankets, have become very popular over the years. Most are not too expensive at all. These blankets typically have “chew tabs” along the edges that a child can chew on. These blankets are very popular among babies as well as their parents and you shouldn’t consider it unusual if the teething blanket becomes your baby’s favorite blanket. Most quality teething blankets are sturdy enough to place in the washer and dryer many times before they start to show signs of wear. This makes them very easy to care for. In fact, you might consider getting at least two so if one is in the wash, your baby can still use the other one.
If you are looking for eco-friendly baby blanket, you’ll be happy to hear that such stores are becoming more popular. Unlike conventional stores, they try to ensure that blankets, clothing, and toys sold by their establishments don’t contain pesticides, harmful dyes, dangerous metals, and so on. They try to market 100% organic materials – even though they are not always successful. At any rate, it’s nice to know that there are people out there who are just as interested in the welfare of your children as you are.
When buying blankets for your child, be on the lookout for attached accessories or decorative items that could present a choking hazard. In the same vein, be aware of loosely knitted parts of the blanket that your baby can possibly tear off and put in his or her mouth. In the wake of lawsuits, stores and companies are becoming much better at making child-safe apparel and toys. But, in our global economy, many toys and baby apparel are coming from overseas – and sometimes from countries that don’t have our stringent requirements.
Jill Viland writes articles on children, the home, and home related topics. For her latest article on personalized baby blanket please visit her web page.
What To Expect At Your First Used Car Auction
What To Expect At Your First Used Car Auction
You decided to save some money when buying a used car and you are about to go to your first car auction. You are feeling the excitement and anticipating finding your perfect car. There are so thousands of cars to choose from and you start feeling overwhelmed. Do you really know what to expect from used car auctions? Are you aware of the legalities that you must abide by at used car auctions? Most people get in way over there heads at car auctions. If this is your first used car auction, you better do your homework.
Here are a couple of things you should know ahead of time. First, before you go to a public, police or government car auction make sure you have enough funds in your checking account. Please check with individual auctions as some do not accept private checks. All cars purchased at used car auctions must be paid in full. You will also need to have your drivers’ license and some other form of ID to bid on and purchase a used vehicle at the auction. This is also needed to do the title work and Department of Motor Vehicles registration.
Try to get to the auction early to check out the cars that you are interested in. Then, if you can, go to KBB.com and check the wholesale value of the motor vehicle that you are interested in. This way you would have a good idea of how much you should pay when you start bidding on the vehicle. At a car auction, many vehicles have a reserve price. This means that the vehicle has a minimum price it can be bought at. If it is too much, don’t bid on it. Make sure when you do bid that you do not get into a bidding war. Never bid more than you can afford. If a bidding battle begins, just walk away. In a car auction, it is every man or woman for themselves.
Very important, before you even bid on a car or truck that you like to check the Carfax or Auto Check online to see if the vehicle was in an accident. Many cars or trucks at used car auctions may have been previously damaged. A good example of this is in New Orleans, Louisiana and Florida where many cars are damaged by flooding during a hurricane. These vehicles are usually sent to car auctions and the buyers have no idea about the flood damage. Also you may wish to take a mechanic with you to the car auction. A mechanic is a good idea at a public, private or police auction simply because they can see where someone may have tried to conceal any previous damage that the particular vehicle may have incurred.
Remember, at all auto auctions vehicles are sold “as is” and in addition they do not have a warranty. Keep all of these suggestions in mind to protect yourself from a bad investment. You should be able to go to a car auction and get a great deal on a car and cut your costs. With the right frame of mind and the tips listed above, this is can be easily accomplished.
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Sabathia Moves Closer to First 20-Win Season – New York Times
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Sabathia Moves Closer to First 20-Win Season
New York Times Mark Lennihan/AP By BEN SHPIGEL Perhaps you have heard, but on days he pitches, the mound belongs to Dallas Braden. Cross his rubber and suffer the consequences, as Alex Rodriguez discovered four months ago — and chuckled at. … CC allows just one hit as Yanks sweep A's Braden hits Jeter, then leaves game with cramps CC Sabathia wins 19th as Yankees sweep Athletics |