"Brian K" wrote in message
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> On 11/24/2005 10:13 AM switchblade contemplated the inner meaning of
> Buffalo Wings then said:
>> Hello group
>>
>> I am going on my first ever trip outside Europe, to the carribean on a
>> cruise. We will fly to Barbados then board the ship and visit a different
>> island most days. I have a couple of questions for anyone who can help:
>>
>> 1) I suffer from IBS, and often get random attacks where I may suddenly
>> need a toilet. What are the islands toilet facilities like, are there
>> public toilets at most beaches and tourist locations and in the port
>> towns? Are there public bars and hotels that would allow use of toilet
>> facilities in urgent situation!?
>> 2) What is the temperature like in January in that area of the world?
>> 3) Will we be pestered by insects, flys and wasps whilst off the ship?
>> 4) Any good websites where we can plan ahead for each of the islands and
>> go to see the best places of each island?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>>
> If you haven't already done so, you might post your question at
> rec.travel.cruises It is a very lively forum and there may be someone
> with your condition who can offer suggestions. Since you didn't mention
> ports of call for your cruise it is difficult to give more than a general
> answer about rest room facilities ashore.
>
> Usually at the place where cruise ships dock there are several facilities
> including those in bars and restaurants. At points of interest, beaches
> and other excursions it all depends on where you go. Perhaps the cruise
> line can provide you with some information about ports. Once aboard the
> ship the Cruise Director will have more detailed information about ports
> of call.
>
> As an "insurance" can you take over the counter medication such as Imodium
> before you go ashore? I am lactose intolerant. It is not always possible
> to know when milk products have been used in the preparation of a dish.
> If I experience the beginnings of unwanted symptoms, I head things off by
> taking two chewable Imodium tablets before going ashore.
>
> Some ports don't have the docks to support full scale cruise ships. In
> that instance you tender ashore. Shuttle boats are launched by the ship
> (in most cases these are ship's life boats). These boats take passengers
> to and from landings set aside for each ship in port that day. Sometimes
> it's a short ride, in other places like Belize the ride can take up to an
> hour. Unless a cruise line hires special shuttles for that port of call,
> they generally don't have facilities on board.
>
> Find out more information about your itinerary. Post your concerns over
> at rec.travel.cruises. Talk to a representative from the cruise line
> and/or your Travel Agent. You might also want to talk to your physician
> about options to help make your cruise a pleasant one. :-)
>
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many thanks for the reply :)
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