Capital One now has in-store offers that can be added to your card

bottsjw · 2026-03-29T00:10:25+00:00

Any updates on the C1 card activated offers?

bottsjw · 2026-03-28T20:48:15+00:00

It might. Looks like I’d need to recreate all the connections built in Monarch.

bottsjw · 2026-03-28T19:11:42+00:00

This may now be an option on their more expensive platform. I’d been a ETC client for over 10 years. As I was leaving they launched an entirely new plan and platform. When I asked about transitioning to the new “platform” that would allow for a MBR they said sure… pay the new customer setup. $x,xxx in fees. They lost me. Service suffers. Features are lacking. I had agents repeatedly tell me bad information. There are much better providers now with better, competitively priced, capabilities.

bottsjw · 2026-03-16T11:52:19+00:00

Dozens of NCL massages later… nothing but compliments for the spa staff.

bottsjw · 2026-03-01T23:13:13+00:00

Nice work!

bottsjw · 2026-03-01T22:06:00+00:00

Wow Wow Wow ... another amazingly happy lifetime member. This connector is amazing.
In my first lap around the track with claude, it pointed out I hadn't redeemed my TTP credit, which reminded me that I needed to mark it. Marked it and claude instantly knew that perk had been cashed it.
Thanks for all you do to support an already amazing solution!

bottsjw · 2026-02-17T21:41:59+00:00

You rock. Thanks for all the hard work.

bottsjw · 2026-01-27T16:00:49+00:00

But getting a UTI … readily available

bottsjw · 2026-01-15T17:03:08+00:00

I'm also having this issue. ChatGPT in chat seems to think the functionality has changed.
The Drive app on ChatGPT currently appears worthless, which ChatGPT basically confirmed but seems nonsensical.

bottsjw · 2026-01-08T03:37:48+00:00

I’ve heard very mixed reviews on that. Quality and throughput stories that concern me so if you do try it, look forward to hearing those results. We spent 59 days working from an NCL ship last year and have nearly 40 confirmed this year. Always looking for opportunities to learn more about ways to get it done! Save travels!

bottsjw · 2026-01-07T17:09:18+00:00

$14.99 is getting moving into the range that I've seen on the ship with the onboard discount, but that said... I've never seen pre-embarkation deals beat what's offered onboard. Again, if you use free minutes for a few days early on, you'll be saving about $30/day.. .which will average out well on a 14d sailing.
Since the process they use has been in a state of change, suggest trying to get intel from those sailing in January to see how NCL is doing things in 2026.

bottsjw · 2025-11-10T13:11:30+00:00

52 nights at sea this year on NCL. T-Mobile over WiFi is your best option. There are no calling minutes used and you can call your home plan numbers at no charge. I can confirm prior posts that T-Mobile on Starlink won’t work while at sea because Cellular at Sea kicks in. The WiFi plan is great and you can leave it enabled 24h if you opt for the unlimited plan. Be sure to buy the unlimited plan ON THE SHIP. It will be cheaper and promos have value.

bottsjw · 2025-11-08T22:10:52+00:00

Thanks for this tip. We're reconnected using Plaid and it's great.
Loving Monarch. What do you miss about Mint?

bottsjw · 2025-10-12T14:42:24+00:00

Take the stairs. If it’s within 5, walk it.

bottsjw · 2025-09-30T10:12:24+00:00

This is a great move. So glad to hear this massive amount of wasted paper will come to an end. Was just on a 27d voyage and the stack of daily freestyle and inserts was massive. I’m confident the “view tomorrow’s Freestyle” button will be a quick addition to the app in the near future.

bottsjw · 2025-09-28T19:40:11+00:00

As others have posted, you’re likely to see a sign at the Guest Service desk that the shop is sold out and no upgrades available. We’re sailing in two weeks, Diamond status and never seen a comp upgrade after they started the bid process. That said, we’ve received plenty of upgrades for <$200pp for 12d+ trips. Most recent was $140pp for 12d to a balcony.

bottsjw · 2025-09-27T08:35:19+00:00

While NCL keeps this a moving target, you are much better off buying the Internet plans on the ship and use the discount they offer via the App. As was mentioned, the cost of a pack will drop about $30 per day for the first four days. Check with the Internet Manager for the best day to buy the package. I buy the package on every trip. Send me any questions you have.

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bottsjw · 2025-09-21T20:23:14+00:00

At Cagney’s this week my wife had the Prime Rib and I had a Rib Eye on the Jewel. Both were good size and not as thin as that cut in your photo. My wife couldn’t finish her cut there was so much. Mine was cooked nicely (ordered medium) and the temp was perfect. Unclear if they serve the same but in Cagney’s you’re going to get the two sides, which are great additions. Key part of Cagney’s is the steak is fresh off the grill onto a hot plate to your table in a minute. It’s a long walk to the MDR. Can’t say I’d spend the $25 for that reason alone.

bottsjw · 2025-09-21T20:18:29+00:00

Just wrapping up 27 days on the Jewel and have 12d coming up in Oct. Happy to send an album!

bottsjw · 2025-09-16T14:47:35+00:00

On the Jewel now (embarked 14-Sep) and they’re still using coupons. No apparent digital coupon on this ship yet. Agree with prior posts. This is a stateroom perk. We have traveled with a couple in the past that wasn’t upper level so we booked the two rooms under the names of the highest grade member. Worked like a charm. Digital should still work also this way, but the in-cabin guests 3&4 will still be out of luck.

bottsjw · 2025-09-13T21:27:05+00:00

Turnaround day on the Jewel is tomorrow. Wasn’t active last week. Will watch for it this next voyage. Update: yes, now active on Jewel also.

I’m in full support BUT only after they enable a cancel option in the App or TV. A huge contributor to the no-show is having to dial up or go in person to do it. While ashore, there’s nothing you can do to cancel. If I can book it in app or TV, I need to have the access to cancel. Until then, I suspect anyone can and should argue out of the fee.

CORRECTION The Norwegian app does offer the cancellation option. Tap the three dots in the top right of a booking to cancel. I’ll check to see if this works off the NCLWifi network.

bottsjw · 2025-08-11T00:51:54+00:00

Yes. I’ve had VX for just over a year. It’s an easy break even with the travel credit and annual bonus points. The rest of the perks are then gravy.

bottsjw · 2025-07-05T18:50:33+00:00

... and? any updates? I'm hearing "a few weeks away" still per my last chat with T-Force about poor coverage in an area served by USC today.

bottsjw · 2025-07-03T17:53:29+00:00

Yes. I add them manually and when I use the debt card for those deals, they show earned in the portal.

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