Whoo hoo! It’s finally time to pack for our Alaska Sweet Alaska Cruise. Plan for temperatures between 45 F and 75 F. Layer, layer, layer and bring a light rain jacket. The keyword is “fleece,” ladies. The ship does have a few dress code requirement for us. Basically, don’t go to an indoor restaurant in your wet swimsuit, even if it’s under your clothes. Also, ripped jeans, shorts, flip flops and tank tops are not allowed in the dining room.

Here’s a list of things you don’t want to forget:
• Toiletries: Razor, lotion, make up (or not), hair ties, toothbrush, toothpaste, topsy tail, hair brush, mousse, gel, Advil, Extenze, tampons / pads, Q-Tips, etc.

• Hairdryer: NCL has upgraded the blow dryers in their rooms to full strength. You may leave yours at home, even if you have long, thick hair.

• United States to European converter, if you need more than one American thing plugged in at once.

• Pants, pants, pants: You’ll want 4-5 comfy pairs. Read the rest of this entry »