Bot wed blore you go I received a letter from a lady today saying, “I don't want this letter published.” Please remember that I pastor, priest or rabbi to accompany you on the cruise, pay ‘for . his ac- commeédation (1 wouldn't . NEVER publish names from recommend one of. those personal letters unless Ihave three-sharinig-a-cabin deals) the permission of the writer and get him to-marry you. and then, only if it will assist Still, you might run into other readers to reach the the “territorial waters” source of some information of real value to everyone. Government agencies and problem. If the vows were . pronounced just as you cruised past Cuba, you might other tourist information be in deep trouble if--you centers welcome the ever cared to “split the publishing of names because blanket”. ’ it speeds up communication. So, here you are, full of Many of the letters romantic ideas. published in “Travel- ae Wise” are cut short or split into two separate items as it sometimes takes two columns to answer just one of the long letters I receive. You'd never | recognize yourself! This letter had several questions which I will re- word:'so that she can un-— derstand the answers but % nobody will ever know j where the questions came from! QUESTION: Can we. be / married on a Caribbean. © cruise? ANSWER: I saw a sign in a boat Supply store that read something like this:. “All marriages performed by Barbara by the captain are valid only M cCreadie until the completion of the ee voyage.” - , -_ ne a Cruise ship captains are But to save. yourselves ‘not able to perform marriage “future shock”, get married ceremonies (lasting~ variety) on your own home turf — unless they are certified in even the’ dock! «— and the country in which you, | célebrate. a “confirmation. of take out. your marriage’ vows” aboard ship. licence. This, too, can vary. A word to.the cruise You might get your licence director, a few dollars, a in the USA but if the captain repeat performance with isn’t ordained or licenced in both of you telling each the state you got the documents you're living in sin. Horrors! ' Any sharp cruise director Another solution is to get will be happy to arrange this ‘. your documents in Canada, kind of thing providing he ~ bring and pay for your own gets a chunk of wedding might be quite romantic. other that “this is forever”... cake and a bit of praise (s). Many captains are such P.R. types that they'll even attend. 've known a few-that would not only hold the ~ Bible’ but would kiss the | bride’ 's Mother. You can bet your life that you'd have no. shortage of wedding guests. Cruise passengers are ready for anything! QUESTION: Would a moderately priced cabin be satisfactory accommodation compared to deluxe? . ANSWER: Aboard a cruise ship, TU grab anything as Jong as it has.its own shower Por . ‘and - ‘toilet. honeymooners, don’ t get too excited about the fancy cabins. You'll only use one bunk anyway. 4 Older or long-married - people enjoy more space, port-holes and built-in vanity cabinets, plus double reading lights. Save. your money and buy each other’ two “Registered Retirement Savings Plans”. v QUESTION: Will the cruise be formal or casual? - ANSWER: Mostly casual. All day the passengers mill« around the ship comparing navels. It doesn’t hurt to. have a robe to cover your hide.-For shore: excursions, leave your shorts and halter- tops. ‘aboard and wear | something: like skirts, . or ‘pants, with neat tops. (Just in er passport | ph O7TOS while you_wait North Shore Darkroom 1527 Lonsdale 988-9813 1560-Marine Dr, 926-0421 ie amt ANT Y Tr nM rey tt XG A‘ Sabin vey 4 Ube rie on po We er aad weN and ‘i ag based on doGble occupancy at the Pacific Islander Hatel. 1139 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver 980-0321 Danielle McDonald, Mgr. case.) Some Caribbean ports ‘get antsy if the tourists show ‘too much. flesh or look like 1960's -hippies. Why ask for estrouble? Dress’ up for evening. It’s fun. One night, Captain’s cocktail party and dinner, you'll be expected to wear a nice dress and your new husband will feel like a fool unless he’s decked out ina suit. People don’t go for dinner on a cruise ship in jeans. They wear _pretty clothes — not . necessarily. expensive. You‘can’be sure that some of your cotton: drésses. willbe perfect — as long as you put on some shoes. . Td. Suggest a jacket. for ‘husband — at least until he ° Steet. JWAIKIKL = #369 Air Only WAIKIKI $479 8 Days, 7 Nights, Air & Hotel WAIKIKI 559 15 Days, 14 Night” 4 Hote! LAS VEGAS ‘°%199 -5 Days, 4 Nights, Alr& Hotel : : . $666 Robson Street. - 10507 K, Geo. Hwy. Surrey x 8BRT117 Rag. Travel Agent No. 157-3 ° LOS ANGELES TO VANCOUVER ¢ sw man " $4.25°° 4 Day Cruise aboard the MV odessa Cruise Includes: * Air fore to L.A. * Bus tour of L.A. oreo & Hollywood ' got any moxie, you'll be sure at the - C7 - Sunday News, February 8, 1981- checked out what the rest of the passengers were wearing. - This note is just for husband-to-be! “If you've that you've got a bottle of her. favorite wine or champagne ready to open, a gardenia on her -pillow and some funny-senti: ental gift. Don’t scatter used c' thing all over a small cabin and don’t catch cold!” ees 7 through Septer 1 3/81 ke USSR: reg. per person plus tax June 3rd to 6th inclusive Features: . * Live entertainmem * No tipping policy * Onty drinks to pay for TEELES TRAVEL Serving the North Shore since 1976 SUITE 110 - 260 W. ESPLANADE, N.V. ESPLANADE CENTRE 987-2214 WEST VAN OFFICE 926-6871.