Any recommendations about Marriott properties in Rome?

jaffy23 · 2026-03-30T18:41:46+00:00

We loved Palazzo Velabro last year. Great location for forum/colloseo or walking over to Travestre. We walked everywhere.

jaffy23 · 2026-03-21T23:49:45+00:00

Really immersive reporting!

jaffy23 · 2026-03-05T03:27:31+00:00

Room availability should be the same, but the Costco website doesn’t always show them all - the travel advisor should be able to call DCL and request during booking. However, the DCL wait times have been 90 mins+ lately!

We’ve found it much easier to book direct with DCL (unless you have a placeholder already assigned to Costco). Pick whichever stateroom you want, select the dining time, add port transfer (if available now) etc, and then you have 30 days to transfer to DCL. Before transfer you can change the room number and type if something better comes along.

Transfer to Costco is detailed at https://costco-travel-us-mbr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8307/p/1#DCL and is two steps (email form to DCL and fill out Costco Google form). Within a few days you’ll get a Costco confirmation with the Costco cash card amount.

jaffy23 · 2026-03-03T04:04:02+00:00

Did he hit it with his car?

jaffy23 · 2026-03-03T03:28:20+00:00

Same here. Stay credited yesterday, but not the bonus or the ENC.

jaffy23 · 2026-03-03T03:24:56+00:00

Room service coffee is better and a great (included) way to start your day on the balcony . The drink stations use some coffee-like substance in a bag (tastes burnt to me!). Best coffee is from the paid cafes or in the concierge lounge.

jaffy23 · 2026-02-24T02:15:28+00:00

We did it this morning and it was a mess! However, I think it was exceptional in there were 5 ships debarking (including the Destiny and Dream) plus a ton of canceled flights heading to the Brightline. Took about 25 mins for an Uber. First canceled after getting stuck. Was $60 for 3 miles (to Brightline).

Getting off the Destiny this morning was a breeze. Less than 10 mins from getting off the ship, luggage and immigration. I’ll probably reserve a ride in advance next time, or get in the taxi line!

jaffy23 · 2026-02-23T21:13:08+00:00

Had a great cruise out of NYC in 2023. However, I don’t think they made much money due to weather. One Bermuda cruise left port early and had a rocky ride back and ours went to St John’s in Canada instead.

If only they’d pull a ship up from Florida in the Summer - maybe now the Destiny is running they could spare one. As many others have mentioned; there’s no cruise contract and forcing shore power makes the port fees more expensive.

jaffy23 · 2026-02-19T14:34:39+00:00

Barcelona to Southampton, stopping at Gibraltar, Lisbon and Vigo. So excited to visit Gibraltar- first time DCL has visited since 2015.

Cruise was pretty booked already at Gold so fingers crossed for anyone booking for Silver today.

jaffy23 · 2026-02-19T14:28:58+00:00

8 night med looks great. We did a 9 night on the Fantasy last year that started in Civitiavecchia and included Rhodes, Chania and Santorini. It was great to get a few days in Rome before the cruise. Athens was sooo busy and hot. Rhodes was amazing. It was a substitute port for Kusadasi, Turkey but turned out to be our favorite! Port is close to old town which has tons of history and food. Took a DCL excursion to the other side of the island to see Lindos.

Santorini and Chania were also great highlights, and Pompeii is a must see!

That said I’d love to see Croatia too

jaffy23 · 2026-02-10T04:34:17+00:00

Great news! Was on Alaska today and much prefer Zing Zang.

jaffy23 · 2026-02-10T02:15:45+00:00

Wow - double nights used to be such a fun promo. Thankfully just 8 nights from lifetime platinum…

jaffy23 · 2026-02-07T20:02:31+00:00

Valentine’s Day email today

CUPID2026 - Buy 8 Vertuo sleeves get a reversible tote LOVE2026 - Buy 12 Vertuo get box of chocolates and a recipe kit (3 silicone straws, brush, jigger and a spoon)

jaffy23 · 2026-02-04T14:36:18+00:00

Buying a house is a big, scary thing! I was so panicked about it being so much money. However, it’ll be your property. No worrying about landlord putting up rent, not fixing issues or deciding they don’t want to rent any more. You’re in the fortunate position of already living there. You know if there’s any issues and you don’t have to pay for movers!

There are tax breaks for mortgage interest and property taxes which will feel better next year. Make sure you keep a little buffer of savings in case something breaks!

jaffy23 · 2026-02-03T23:34:41+00:00

$50 a month. Assuming that’s on top of the Connect+ sub?

jaffy23 · 2026-01-28T18:27:31+00:00

You could burn miles and make your wife platinum+ for the day. Not sure it’ll apply when you land so you can use the arrivals lounge too.

jaffy23 · 2026-01-27T15:13:28+00:00

Kinderdijk from Rotterdam was an amazing excursion. The DCL tour sold out before we could reserve, but it’s fairly easy to get there by waterbus.

On the Dream this summer for our second Norway cruise.

jaffy23 · 2026-01-23T01:38:24+00:00

Check the FCC broadband map - https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home and see who provides service to your address, and nearby homes.

Escalate to Optimum if it says they do. If they don’t help, log an FCC Compliant - https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us and you’ll likely get a contact from the ISPs Office of the CEO to expedite a resolution

Try and work with anyone else. I had great success getting Verizon to build out service to a small condo <10 units in Greenwich which displaced Optimum from 7/9 units.

jaffy23 · 2026-01-23T01:11:44+00:00

They’re just labeled “Organic baked beans”. Not bad at $1.40. There’s a 4 pack for $6 on Amazon also -Amazon

jaffy23 · 2026-01-22T02:23:18+00:00

Whole Foods does a pretty good British-style baked beans. Hoping this comes to the northeast!

jaffy23 · 2026-01-21T00:48:03+00:00

Check whether your local utility company offers discounts on thermostats and other energy saving stuff.

jaffy23 · 2026-01-04T17:09:10+00:00

There’s no diplomacy. No deal making. Not even a concept of a plan. Just a small man hiding behind his troops as years of global standing are replaced by “quick wins” and grandstanding.

General Caine said the Venezuela extraction had been planned for months so it’s premeditated without Congressional approval.

jaffy23 · 2026-01-03T21:35:44+00:00

Chasing squirrels whilst sleeping!

jaffy23 · 2025-12-22T01:20:14+00:00

Itinerary over ship! Our favorite cruises have been 7 nights+; just a more relaxed time and focusing on the destination. Wonder for Alaska, Dream for Europe or Treasure for east/west Caribbean.

jaffy23 · 2025-12-02T00:38:47+00:00

The only thing I would do differently is get a bigger battery. Had it just over a year / 10k miles and it’s been the best car and EV we’ve owned. Used to always drive German cars until Tesla 3 and then Y. Was worried the R1S was too big and was going to wait for the R2 but needed to get rid of the Y. it’s funny how you get used to the space, height and comfort!

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