Airport Security:

You are allowed only ONE carry on bag. You can also take ONE personal item (camera, purse, computer). Make sure you have any electronic devices charges or filled with working batteries because you will have to prove they are real and they work. You may have every single item in your possession searched. Pack accordingly. Don't argue with security personnel, they will deny you boarding and you have no choice but to obey.

Holidays are the perfect time for a family to take a cruise together. Here are some advantages:

1. Choice to be together or not (the ships are so large that if you don't get along too well, you may never even see each other).
2. Kids can't get lost. Daylong and sometimes nightlong activities for all age groups are well planned and supervised.
3. Something to do for every one. Shopping, dining, sightseeing, dining, swimming, dining...you get the idea.
4. You may only be missing three days of school or work. Many people are off on Thursday AND Friday.
5. VERY reasonable prices. Especially with four people in a cabin!