Thanks, lwolfson!

Does anyone have any problems with the tags falling off while the luggage is being handled at the airports?

Yes, Vicki   That helps a lot.

Can you tell me the brand of the "germacidal spray"?

Here is the website for the independent tour that we have confirmed for Ocho Rios.  The man's name if Phil Lafayette and his website information is:  www.phil-lafayette-tours.com. I am not in FL or CA,  I am traveling from VERRRRY COLD IN.  I think we are on the upper deck. I was reading some other post and it seems ...

I have already packed!!!  That is just how excited I am!!!  

I booked an independent tour with phil lafayette for ocho rios.  I got his recommendation from this forum.  The cost of the tour is 35 dollars and it is for 4 hours.  If you would like his info let me know and I will post it.  I don't have it at the time of this posting.  And he does stop at the FALLS

Hubby and I are cruising.  First cruise for us also...   So excited, can hardly wait!!!!

I think it is a problem on CARNIVAL'S side.  I am booked for the 12/20 cruise on Destiny and I am not able to book any shore excursions either.  I get an error message to contact CARNIVAL but that office was closed when I called the number...

Thank you for the suggestions.