My husband and I are taking a group cruise with Carnival on the ship, Holiday on Sept. 18th. Has anyone been on this particular cruise ship? I have an overactive imagination and will be filled with anxiety until we hit land but I am determined to conquery my fears and have a good time. I am also nervous b/c I just found out that there is a casino onboard and my husband is hooked on blackjack. Someone told me the casino play is charged to the room…YIKES! Is there a way for me to deactivate that option? Also, we will be in Cozumel for one waking day. Any tips on what to do? I don’t swim well, so water activities are out. What is the weather like there is Sept? Can you smoke on a cruise ship? Is it okay to bring your own alcohol on board? What about internet connections? I was thinking of bringing my laptop. Also, does at&t wireless have cell coverage there? I will be so lost without my cell phone. I’m open to any advice…I’m a newbie traveler in training….HELP!

I am touring China and Tibet this May, 2009 and would like some advise on China and the altitude of Tibet. Going to Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Yangtze cruise, Shanghai, back to Beijing, and US. What can anyone tell me about these places especially of the altitude in Lhasa? Any and all info is appreciated.
Yes, altitude of Lhasa, Tibet. Not attitude!! How bearable is it? What did you do to tolerate it? I’ll be there for 3days/3nights.