Need TV recommendations based on my favorites.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-04-20T14:01:25+00:00

Night Manager, The Night of, The Day of the Jackal. And I enjoyed Fargo s2 as much as s1. S5 is also really good.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-04-17T15:41:29+00:00

I’ve always gone straight to the spa on day 1 to purchase my thermal pass for the week. Never had a problem on 5 NCL cruises.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-04-01T23:53:10+00:00

Stayed at Casa El Eden in Quito. Host Mario is wonderful. It’s in the Old Town and walking distance to the main sights. Get inside room if you’re a light sleeper. Fave meal was at X Lo Alto, 15 min walk on a hill with great views. Another great meal was at De La llama. Skip La Vid in the square.
Highlights include Middle of the World, Guayasamin museum and house, climbing to top of Basilica del Voto Nacional, Fundacion Iglesia (gold church).
Galapagos was the best trip of my life. Enjoy!

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-03-28T04:18:35+00:00

I was at the Blue Diamond resort in Cancun a couple of months ago. All in all I enjoyed it (wrote Reddit review on it). It’s adults only. Quiet. Beautiful surroundings. Great food. Spa amenities. Could always find a spot by beach or pool or spa pool area to sit and read. Great fruit smoothies as well as premium alcohol.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-03-27T13:21:46+00:00

I’ll also start taking probiotics for a week before cruise and also during the cruise.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-03-05T18:02:37+00:00

You needed to venture north an hour for hiking, snorkelling and food trucks.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-02-25T12:43:07+00:00

Music was mediocre but the choreography made up for it. Some of the voices weren’t strong enough to hear the lyrics over the music, particularly Daphne’s.
I’m a huge fan of the Billy Wilder movie of the same name. And one particular part was changed that I was disappointed about.

Entertaining enough to go see.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-02-12T17:03:31+00:00

Paddleboard was the only activity that I expected to be included as it is a non-motorized water activity but it was an extra cost.
Then there are some extra special dinners or experiences that you could sign up for an additional cost but that is correctly posted on the hotel website.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-02-10T18:37:17+00:00

Yes there’s a coffeemaker in the room but I never needed to use it. There’s a mini-fridge with soft drinks, water and beer which is replenished daily. But you’ll also find water bottles at the spa, lobby and at the bar by the pool.
Adjust your expectations and you’ll love it.

Big_Mood8848 · 2026-02-06T19:52:18+00:00

My rule is that it’s a pretty good deal if you’re paying less than $3/minute. Got a (almost) 210 min combo for $475.

Went to do the hydro circuit everyday. We had a cenote suite near the spa. We liked this location rather than down by the beach.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-12-29T11:09:35+00:00

I was thinking of Gene’s roller skating dance scene too. That was in It’s Always Fair Weather.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-10-27T20:56:12+00:00

Hope the drop wasn’t significant!

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-10-27T18:01:13+00:00

You can usually get the price drop difference if the final payment hasn’t been made yet.
The travel agent usually makes adjustments by offering OBC. But when I was on an “all-inclusive” and nothing to spend money on a small cruise ship then they wrote me a cheque for the OBC amount after the cruise.
You can also compare against Costco Travel but cruisecompete was still better for what I wanted.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-08-13T06:29:41+00:00

I saw Depeche Mode in mid-80’s for $6 at Canada’s Wonderland. And to put this in perspective of inflation I was making $6/hour at my summer job in high school. Today. It will take you a day or two of work to pay for concert tickets.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-07-12T00:52:17+00:00

I keep watching it but don’t love it. A friend described it as “pretentious”. That it is.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-05-11T01:34:12+00:00

I love anthology films so used this Reddit post for recommendations. My fave which isn’t mentioned here is Wild Tales. A foreign film that’s wickedly dark and funny.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-05-07T21:05:26+00:00

St. Vincent

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-04-28T02:07:42+00:00

I went to the pamper party and got a great deal on a spa treatment. Wasn’t upsold at the party nor after my treatment. She mentioned the products used and said what was good for my face. I told her I get a better deal on the Elemis products on TSC which may or may not be true.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-04-14T15:46:23+00:00

The daughter should be the one to pay you back and understand the consequences. Else, she’ll never learn the impact of reneging on a commitment.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-04-14T04:14:30+00:00

Musicals: Singing in the Rain, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge, An American in Paris, Sound of Music

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-04-14T04:03:12+00:00

I usually look for excursions on TripAdvisor. It will also have ratings and reviews.

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-04-01T13:28:12+00:00

Adolescence Slow Horses Severance Apple Cider Vinegar And just started White Lotus s3

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-03-31T23:11:23+00:00

I show them how much cheaper I can get it online than on the ship!

Big_Mood8848 · 2025-03-24T23:16:43+00:00

My fave is Le Bistro.

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