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July 10, 2023

AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2023

  • July 10, 2023
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Want to set sail this summer? Share some of your best tips for making cruise travel easy and fun, and how AARP Rewards can help you travel, for a chance to win!

 

The contest runs from July 10 through Aug. 6, 2023. We will choose three (3) winners to receive a $500 Carnival Cruise Gift Card! 

 

To enter, reply to this post before August 6, 2023, with your tips for cruising and how you use AARP Rewards to help you travel.  

 

Official Rules for the contest are posted here -   AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2023

 

Example for a Post Entry:

When my family and I travel on cruises we always arrive at port at least one day earlier so we don’t have to rush the morning of and can explore the area. Last year we used AARP Rewards to purchase a discounted Hotels.com gift card to save on our hotel stay in Port Canaveral, Florida the day before our cruise.

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    MaryH528074
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    July 18, 2023

    Please enter my name in the contest. Ive never been on a cruise so this would be wonderful!

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    RLIcoupon
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    July 18, 2023

    Best advice is to pack light. So what if you are seen wearing the same things often? Lugging and paying for extra luggage is something you won’t miss but bring along some soft empty canvas or nylon luggage bags to fill with any things you purchase. They do not take up much space in your suitcase. AARP is a good place to look for travel tips and bargains and discount offers.

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    lp70764904
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    July 18, 2023

    Take some magnetic clips to attach itineraries to your walls.  Easy to see and helps to organize.  

     

    Do attend the discussions for the next day agendas.  AARP Linda

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    twotechs81
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    July 18, 2023

    I recommend battery operated motion sensor lights that can be mounted on the bed frame or anywhere that a magnet will stick to! They only turn on when motion is detected. Great for middle of the night trips to the “potty”!

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    MarkF404970
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    July 18, 2023

    Always buy the gift cards from AARP first, save the money for more fun on your cruise!

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    twotechs81
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    July 18, 2023

    In case of power issues, I always take a flashlight and keep it on my nightstand! 

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    judithhall
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    July 18, 2023

    My tip is ....if you're feeling a little queasy on a cruise, eat green apples.

     

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    buffalo1974
    Contributor ⭐
    July 18, 2023

    I buy bottled water to be delivered to my room before the cruise. If it is sitting on my desk I am reminded to stay hydrated!

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    AmyM1709
    Contributor ⭐
    July 18, 2023

    I am an avid cruiser with Carnival.  I cruise twice a year and my best tips are to get to the port a day early so you are not rushed on the day of.  Book with a hotel that has a cruise package so you can leave your car there for the length of your cruise.  Often times, this is cheaper than port parking. I also recommend playing in the casino to get better offers, such as free cruises.  It's not about the amount of money you spend, but the length of time you play. I also recommend purchasing Carnival gift cards through AARP to use towards the purchase of the cruise as well as all of your onboard needs and wants.  You can also use the gift cards to play in the casino.  

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    EileenS959141
    Contributor ⭐
    July 18, 2023

    Travel while you are young! I have never been on a cruise. Would love to give it a try! 

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