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  1. Solid police and accident investigation evidence. What is so wrong with this?
  2. MSC used to give $50 OBC to book on board. Is this no longer the case?
  3. All 2024 Japan cruises are gone from X website. What is going on?
  4. They don't need to. Whatever RCCL did behind the scene is enough to keep the gangs happy and leave Labedee alone. If you think Labedee is not a target, just look at how desperate the Haitians are. Many of them live in total proverty and have practically nothing.
  5. A flimsy fence and gate topped with rusty barb wire a pick up truck can easily crashes through. And does anyone really think those rent-a-cop armed guards ( I counted 4 last time I was there) would lay their lives on the line to protect a bunch of foreign tourists off a cruise ship when leads fly? Perception can sometimes be misleading. That said, if anyone feels comfortable visiting Labedee, by all means go.
  6. Haiti government and police are outgunned, under siege 24/7 and barely able to fend for themselves, never mind providing security in Labadee. Although I am speculating here, I won't be surprised RCCL and the local gang controlling the area may have some sort of behind the scene arrangement to leave Labadee alone in exchange for economic or monetary benefits aka protection money. This is usually how businesses are done in the third world where central government is dysfunctional, leaving local armed gang or warlord to become the de facto ruler in the area they control.
  7. Read the TA fine print and research them on google before you commit. Some TAs may give you extra perks but would charge admin penalty if you cancel or their after booking services are subpar.
  8. People are getting way too sensitive these days. Just chill and go with the flow.
  9. I took the bus in PV before Covid in 2019. Paid US$1 pp each way. It had a sign that said Walmart, Sam's and Centro on the windshield. Very easy to do and I don't speak or read Spanish.
  10. No more. It's now shuttle to and from downtown only.
  11. My understanding is that having too many cc or credit enquiries with credit agencies can screw up your credit score.
  12. Check your cruise calendar. Being a lay back island port, many shops in downtown Hilo don't open on Sunday. I was just there last week and the place looked like a ghost town. Farmers market was about the only place that was open.
  13. I have the same question. Can gift card be used to pay for Flight Ease? Thanks.
  14. There is a free shuttle to Target shopping mall & Anchor Cove, not Walmart.
  15. Great news. Thank you for the heads up.
  16. Perhaps. But Mexican and other Caribbean policia may not be so kind and understanding.
  17. One problem with booking NRD so far ahead is that you never know what the flight will cost.
  18. Just got off Serenade of The Seas on Sunday. Many people skipped the hand sanitizer dispener on the way to buffet and MDR. Staff turned a blind eye and said nothing. Hardly anyone wore mask or social distancing. More and more people started coughing around Day 4. Things are definitely returning to pre COVID normal.
  19. Things have come a full circle. I bet this is what our parents said about us long hair hippies, pot smoking rock n rollers and rebellious babyboomers back in the 60's.
  20. Roberts Hawaii has a shared shuttle service from Honolulu cruise terminal to HNL. Online reviews are a mixed bag from good to terrible. Does anyone have any prior experience with them? Thanks.
  21. DW got Covid two days after getting off a cruise. It seems Covid is on every ship and a common occurance now.
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