Cruise Critic's ...Packing For A Cruise

Came across this very informative article from Cruise Critic’s website, ‘The Ultimate Guide To Packing For A Cruise’. I know many of you might be thinking, “Really Diana, packing already?” Yes, really! It’s a multi-tasking-gotta do-a plan ahead kind of task! Well worth the effort in the thinking-planning-preparation, especially those ‘venturing onward to the 32 day cruise option. Following is the link to the website and check out the list of subject articles below for Cruise Critic’s...Pack This, Not That: Top Tips for packing on your next cruise. Thanks Cruise Critic for this great introduction to "PACKING"

                                                                The Ulitmate Guide To Packing For A Cruise

     http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1436 

The Basics: Cruise Packing 101

Guide to Cruise Line Dress Codes

Graphic: Anatomy of a Cruise Carry-On

12 Tips for Packing for a Long Cruise

8 Reasons to Pack Duct Tape on a Cruise

10 Packing Tips From Real Cruisers

Top 10 Cruise packing Tips

9 'Carry-On Friendly' Mini-Cruises

The Sordid Confessions of an Over-Packer

5 Things You Want to pack - But Shouldn't

Do We Love Free Cruise Bags? Totes! 

Graphic provided by: CruiseCritic.com

MY PRINCESS

As you start preparing for your upcoming Asia Cruise it is now time to sign up on the Princess Cruise Website to establish your account and register for ‘My Princess’. You should have a copy of your Booking Confirmation Number that Alex had sent to you when you placed your deposit and were assigned a stateroom. The booking number is located under the Princess Cruise logo on the upper left hand side of your Passenger Copy Booking Confirmation. If, by chance, you lost or may have deleted your confirmation email attachment, please contact Alex for assistance. Also to register on line with Princess Cruise you will need to provide your email and a password. 

Once you establish your My Princess account, you will need to eventually complete the information on your Cruise Personalizer. Cruise Personalizer is also a part of the My Princess Page. Below is a content peek to:

MY PRINCESS:

• Spotlights YOUR booked cruise - 16 day or 32 day option
• Brochure
• Weather
• Ship: Diamond Princess
• Saved and Shared Cruises
• Cruise Personalizer
• Referral Rewards
• Personal Profile
• My Dream Deals
• Preferences
• Cruise Countdown
• How to Book

CRUISE PERSONALIZER

• View Booking Summary
• View Itinerary
• Complete passenger Immigration
• Book Flights
• Provide Independent Air Information
• Excursion Reservations
• Update Special requests
• Update Onboard Preferences
• Additional Services

More then likely you will be inputting your information in stages. To make it easy and efficient, be sure you have at hand the following information for you as well as your booked companion’s information:

• Passport Number Expiration Dates - current US Passport Booklet 
• Address, Phone Numbers, Email Address
• Emergency Contact Information, not on the cruise
• Booked Flight Information
• Booked Hotel for Pre/Post Cruise
• Credit Card Number

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China's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Came across this interesting and helpful website called
China Highlights. It had this easy read reference matrix
of China's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here is the
website address:

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/world-heritage/

China Highlights website also has a number of other information
about China its customs, culture, photos and other helpful travel tools. Enjoy exploring and browsing!

Photo provided by China Highlight website