ABCD
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Pre-Cruise To-DoIn Embarkation Port To-Do
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9 monthsPurchase wine (screw top, 750mL or less)
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Book flightsPurchase 12 pack cans of soda/energy drinks
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Book hotels
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6 monthsOnce on Ship To-Do
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Join cruise facebook groupComplete muster station
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4 monthsAsk for mattress topper
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Make sure cruise is paid off by final payment dateAsk for extension cord
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Make sure passport and ID are valid for 6 months past return dateAsk for sheet to cover couch
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3 monthsObtain port agent phone numbers for each port if getting off ship
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Book excursions if wanted
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Book specialty dining if wantedOther
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Purchase any packages such as internet, drink and photo packages
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Order items for room such as bottled water, distilled water, chocolates, etc
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Arrange pet care
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Arrange child care
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1 month
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Arrange property care (snow/lawn/pools/hot tubs)
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Notify neighbors you will be gone
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Set up emergency contact and share itinerary
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Check your excursions to see if there are any special items you need to pack
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3 weeks
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Put check in date on calendar
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1 week
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Start packing
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Purchase/order any last minute items needed
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Make sure mail collection arranged
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Make sure all travel documents completed
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Verify names, birthdays, address on ID match ALL travel documents
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Contact bank/credit card companies to give travel alert
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Contact cell phone carrier to give travel alert, find out where you have coverage
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Make sure all travel apps are downloaded Trip Plans, airline, cruise, hotel, etc
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Print travel documents
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boarding pass
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luggage tags
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airline tickets
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hotel confirmation
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Get cash for trip
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1 day
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Check in for flights
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Set itinerary in Trip Plans to "Make Available Offline"
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Check weather forecast to see if may impact travel
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Download music/movies onto devices
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