liquor bought on cruise
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Have the liquor store pack it for air travel. Don't try putting inside your luggage if glass, my friend did that and we could easily find her suitcase from the odor of Kahlua!
Don't purchase 151 proof rum, because it is illegal to transport on a plane, considered a fire hazard (as well it should be!)
Don't purchase 151 proof rum, because it is illegal to transport on a plane, considered a fire hazard (as well it should be!)
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Although the prices are great for on-board liquor, due to liquid restrictions, I had to pack the bottles inside clothing within the cardboard box and then pray that it wouldn't break in my luggage. My friend bought liquor for the same price at the duty-free in the airport and they hand carried it for her right to the plane and she saved space in her luggage!
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On most ships the duty-free liquor prices aren't that good anyway. I'd recommend you buy it on an island, then pack it in your luggage to check for your flight home. Some stores will bubble wrap it for you and put it in a good cardboard box. Depending on your cruise line's policies, they might require you to check it in as you board the ship, but they'll give it back to you before you disembark.
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I would think by know that some of the liquor stores, especially in St. Thomas, would have the styrofoam boxes such as the ones that they have in Sonoma and Napa so the liquor can be checked in with checked baggage at the airport.
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I've found out that A.H. Riise, the big duty-free chain is now using stronge boxes for duty-free liquor purchases, but I haven't been able to find out more than that. My instincts tell me that the Caribbean will be behind the curve for some time on this issue, but I'd love to see some styrofoam packaging down there.
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Doug, you might want to seriously consider coming to our GTG on 2 June at Paula's in Weehawken. I'll be bringing a nice selection of wines in styrofoam containers for you to check out. Bring Fodor Pins.
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