This message was posted by Steve on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/5/14.html#000004 Juli, I have been on a bunch of cruises (Not Carnival though.) You will look really funny wearing shorts at formal night. Everyone dresses up for dinner. This is only time during the cruise you will have to dress up and you only have to keep those clothes on from about 6 until bedtime. I have seen some people dress up for dinner, go back to the room and change back into casual clothes. Also keep in mind most airlines have a 50lb. limit per bag on checked luggage and many are charging for the first checked bag as well. If you want to know what airline charges for what, here is a good link http://www.kayak.com/airline-fees The airlines are very strict about that 50lb limit too. They will not let you go 1 pound over so weigh your luggage before you go (Keep in mind it may weigh more when you return if you buy stuff at ports.) It is not easy to get below that 50lb limit but I do it. Only put clothes in your checked suitcase! Keep your camera, jewelry and anything of value in a carry-on bag I have always checked in one bag and brought a carry-on. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================