Friday, September 25, 2009

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST!

Thanks to Kosherica.com for their helpful to-do list:

* Identification requirements vary with every trip. Be sure to know exactly what type of I.D. you will be required to present before you go.
* Leave copies of your passport, airline tickets, traveler's cheques and credit cards with a family member or a friend back on the mainland.
* Some countries require certain immunizations to enter. Discuss you travel plans with a doctor. It may be necessary to bring proof of immunizations with you.
* Setting up a web-based e-mail account before you depart (such as Hotmail, Yahoo or AOL) makes it easy to e-mail friends and family while you're abroad.
* Always call to confirm your flight 24 hours prior to departure.
* If you have any ongoing medical conditions, ask your doctor to write up a brief medical history for you to travel with.
* Double-check your flight information and airline documents for accuracy.
* Remember, if you book "cruise only", you are responsible for arriving at the port in time for check-in, security and departure.
* If you plan to bring a hair dryer or an electric razor, inquire with your cruise line as to what the cabin voltage will be. You may need an adaptor.
* Leave the ship's contact information with a friend or family member back home. This information can usually be found on the cruise line's web site or by contacting them directly by phone.
* Check-in and security procedures can be involved. Be sure to arrive at the embarkation area at least two hours prior to sailing. If you board early, there are plenty of activities that begin before the ship leaves port.
* Most lines send an onboard credit card application form with the tickets. To save time, complete the form beforehand and bring it with you when you check-in.
* Some lines help you save time by allowing you to complete your immigration and embarkation forms online. Check with your cruise line.
* You'll be given a receipt when you hand over your passport upon boarding. If not, ask for one.
* Reading up on your ports of call (in guidebooks and on the Internet) can greatly enrich your journey. In addition, most ships have a library with information on your destinations.
* Want to learn to scuba dive? Consider doing the class work at a local dive center before you leave and save the open water portion for your trip. This will minimize your time sitting at a desk while on vacation.

Monday, September 14, 2009

New Jewish Single Cruise Announced!


Join JSingles Cruises this December for the trip of a lifetime!! Costa Fortuna will be taking hundreds of fun, Jewish singles on a Western Caribbean paradise tour. Don't miss it!

Set sail for the Caribbean with Jewish professionals from all over the United States and abroad...JSinglesCruise is expanding its services as we provide:

* Kayaking while on J Singles Kosher Cruise
J Singles Cruise | Kosher Cruise Couple
All-day Gourmet Kosher cuisine to ensure that no one will go to bed hungry on this kosher cruise
* Top rated cruising with luxurious amenities (Spas, casinos, cafes, internet rooms….) designed to optimize your relaxation and vacation enjoyment.
* Specialized excursions to amazing ports of call. Everything from biking, sailing, kayaking, or just exploring stunning cities.
* Nightly broadway style shows, comedians, singers.
* 1 Pre-cruise Free Session with our J Singles Cruise dating Coach.
* A JSC designated area that people can just mix and mingle.
* Optional Minyanim and Jewish-themed lectures to create a warm environment and provide a spiritual side to your vacation.
* A stunning Shabbat at Sea on our SIngles Kosher Kosher

Wednesday, September 9, 2009