Insect Spray for Your Packing List?

Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang are but a few of the ports of call we will be visiting and since these destinations will be a in much warmer region there will be a good chance the bugs, including mosquitos could invade our juicy skin. I highly recommend you consider bringing a can of insect spray to use on your clothes or skin. I was told that the product with DEET is the best. But controversy of it being a chemical verses organic alternative is always a personal choice. Whatever you decide, be sure you add this to your packing list. I know it never hurts to be prepared....

Sample resource links that may assist you...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEET

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/insect_repellent.htm

http://www.consumersearch.com/insect-repellent

http://www.webmd.com/health-ehome-9/safer-bug-spray

http://www.fitsugar.com/Bug-Spray-Dilemma-DEET-Really-Bad-1692380

Hand Sanitizer ...Diana's Pick!

Just wanted to share with you that I found an excellent product that is produced by CVS Pharmacy. It is their own brand hand sanitizer. With over 2,000 passengers and tons more for ship crews and staff roaming the ship and this doesn’t even mention all the people that are in our Ports of Call, Security Personnel as we embark and disembark the ship we will be visiting. I highly recommend you carry and bring a hand sanitizer. For those who use this handy health tool, you know what I’m talking about. 

What I like about this particular product is that unlike others when I use it my hand does not feel sticky after I spray or drop it on and rub it. You can also buy the portable stick holder which is light and handy to carry around while you are in port and on the ship. And there is a refillable bottle you can also pack in your suitcase. Do not bring this on your carry-on. Check out the photo so you can see what the brand looks like. The ship usually has a hand sanitizer as you enter the dining room but this is the gel kind that leaves your hand sticky. I know I’m not into sticky, just picky I guess!

What to Pack for a Cruise

Grab a drink, a pad of paper and a pen, sit back, you will want to take notes! Watch this helpful video of "What to Pack for a Cruise"! Thought it had some great ideas of what you might want to add to your packing list. If you have about 10 minutes, its worthwhile...check it out!

Video provided by YouTube, What to Pack for a Cruise, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4D_KzcqWVg 

Create Your Personal Packing List

One could easily create your own packing list by simply planning to dump in the corner of your room all the items you want to take and then hopefully eliminating a third to half and then make a list as you pack. 

OR you could also check out these website and print up a copy and since we still have plenty of time. Take the initiative by making a list so you don’t forget anything? Either way, just be sure you make a list of all your items so you have it for insurance purposes (hopefully you chose to opt for that) and also if the credit card you used for your air fare may cover baggage? Worth a phone call...

Below are a sampling of website links that I came across for packing lists. See what works for you.....

Cruising Insider

http://www.thecruisinginsider.com/cruisepackinglistpdf.pdf

Independent Traveler 

http://www.independenttraveler.com/packing

Cruise Diva for Woman

http://cruisediva.com/print.htm

Cruise Diva for Men

http://cruisediva.com/print_a.htm

Cruise Crazies

http://www.cruisecrazies.com/packing_list.php

Rick Steve’s Packing List

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/packlist.htm

Universal Packing List- Create Your Own

http://upl.codeq.info/index.jsp

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