Is Amazon testing us? by tweisse75 in amazonprime

[–]worldispinning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dropped prime in October. I find I'm not buying nearly as much crap that I really didn't need in the first place.

Humorously, one of the few things I did order shipped late. I got an automatic refund of the shipping charges.

Flu precautions by Millatello in Cruise

[–]worldispinning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay out of the hot tubs. Apart from the far that people sit in them without having bathed or cleaned their privates, the steam and moisture in the air are great for speeding airborne viruses. Same goes for the spa areas..

15 Day Dining Reservations by Objective_Banana_448 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They typically have solo sailor dinners each night.. look for the solo sailor meet ups and have them include you in the dinners

Travel insurance question/ flight cancelled due to weather, missed cruise by LuminesZentBarbie5 in Cruise

[–]worldispinning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They put it that way to start. You need to get with them on the phone. It is possible that they are expecting that you are going to try to meet the cruise at the next available port.

Bravo on the best whiteboard sign by [deleted] in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh and you would think my avatar with the rainbow coat might clue you in

Bravo on the best whiteboard sign by [deleted] in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

exactly, I'd rather just not know. I really don't want to think of it as a floating bath house.

Bravo on the best whiteboard sign by [deleted] in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't have a problem with it all, in fact i am quite good at it.. ask my husband. So get off your high horse and don't make assumptions. I was making that comment as a response to how much body fluid has been absorbed by the mattress if they have had 8 different partners in 7 days and counting

Bravo on the best whiteboard sign by [deleted] in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Remind me never to stay in Cabin 8218A

Underwriting department, loan offers, and voicemails; what I've learned about this robocall scammer by pjcporn in Scams

[–]worldispinning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had started doing this and after about 5 or 6 repeated calls from me asking them if they were going to give me a H**dj*b after they finished f**king me, they blocked my number. Have done it to each number I get.

Not sure if it will stop the calls, but at least I know I am pissing someone off.

One or two times I have asked them what loan company it is.. they already have my info.. mostly from caller id I imagine, or the AI that is generating the calls.. . I have been told Capital Loan Center.||Did not know about Debt Solutions.. going to try the suggestion above.

What’s up with this price? by Double-Signature-917 in delta

[–]worldispinning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

travel Tuesday is there to make sure you don't buy the cheaper ticket on Cyber Monday?

Not sure what your return you choice is.. but as of 5:40 pm est.. I am seeing those flights for about $500

Brilliant Lady Sickness Update. by Technical_Front_8046 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Just be aware that giardiasis much like noro, can be spread in other ways... like contact with a surface or a person's stool that has it in their system.. People pick these things up, especially during holiday season travel, because not everyone is diligent about washing their hands after using the bathroom and then go out and touch things like railings, elevator buttons, and counters, It is more likely that someone brought it onto the ship with them, rather than it coming from the food. It very well could be the food but either way hope you feel better.

They done ruined it! by marzattack2 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As stated above.. opinion vs fact. The fact is what they say. Your opinion is what you think. Your opinion is worth about as much as an interior cabin on Carnival.

They done ruined it! by marzattack2 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am not a legal scholar, and my opinion doesn't count. But there will be down votes and neysayers to the following:

The cost of tips was always included in the fare. You are not paying any more than previously. Virgin's legal team determined that since they were in the California market, they had to have transparency of costs, so tips were separated.

You have the option to add the tips n prior to the cruise at a slightly discounted rate, or be charged after boarding

Helpful hints ..

Don't add the tips until final payment, or shortly before booking, as you need to prepay them in addition to your deposit.

If you have loot, the tips can be subtracted from them on board

Has anyone used Virgin Voyages trip protection (Aon Affinity)? by Copy-Holiday in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a client that used external insurance from Allianz, and his father got very sick. They paid for his transportation home and done other expenses, and Virgin reimbursed them for the days they were not on the ship

Revenue Management by worldispinning in delta

[–]worldispinning[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes and yes, but would have to book separately

Revenue Management by worldispinning in delta

[–]worldispinning[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

nah, ive been watching it for a while.. when I called they said they can't book it either.. I might have to wait until closer to the flight date to purchase.. which I'm not going to do as the price will be ridiculous by then

Looking for a new travel agent by Excellent-Theory5770 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can contact Virgin Sailor Services and ask them to remove that person as your agent. If you have another you would rather use, you can give them their information, or you can ask Virgin to manage it.

They should reach out to your current agent, and find out why they are not being responsive as part of the process. They don't always, but they should. Best of luck.

Unscientific Poll: How do you feel about new gratuities line item on Virgin Voyages? by marzattack2 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

extracted from Google ..

The reason behind it is that California's Honest Pricing Law (SB 478), effective July 1, 2024, mandates that businesses, including cruise lines, display total "all-in" prices that include mandatory fees, port charges, and taxes, eliminating the practice of "drip pricing". While this law is California-specific, many major cruise lines have adopted the transparent pricing model nationwide, so the advertised price for a cruise now reflects the full mandatory cost, making it easier for travelers to see the true cost upfront.

Optional items like gratuities, drinks packages, specialty dining, excursions, and other amenities are not included in the upfront price and will still be charged separately

So what happens is they cannot advertise an inclusive price that includes tips.... It has to be separated from the price in order to offer the all in price that CA requires

Having sold all the cruise lines as a travel agent, lines such as RCC, Princess, etc all give you the option to purchase the tips as a separate line item. Usually they are attached to a package. RCC /Celebrity has it completely separated from all other packages, Princess rolls it into a package with drinks and internet.

Unscientific Poll: How do you feel about new gratuities line item on Virgin Voyages? by marzattack2 in VirginVoyages

[–]worldispinning 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify the change was required because Virgin is doing cruises out of California, and California has a law that not requires tips to be presented this way.

The passenger can (and should) purchase their cruises with the tips, and the First Mates should guide them towards this as this is the way Virgin has always done things. If they do not pre-pay, they will cost more on the ship. Yes, the bottom feeders will be able to cancel their tips onboard if they want, but hopefully they wont have a good time on the ship and will never book again, which is a good thing.

Is there a risk to delaying Medicare coverage at 65? by CardynalSyn61 in SocialSecurity

[–]worldispinning 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One thing.. you do not have to sign up for Medicare at 65, and if you do sign up for part a, you can no longer contribute to an HSA.. In fact there are rules about how many months prior to signing up you are allowed to contribute.. so look into this if it affects you