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Are you on the 7 day MX Riv itinerary? There’re some great places to hit on that cruise too and some tequila to bring home as well.
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You sound like a foodie so maybe some Mex and margs are on your list?
Tequila Jack's Restaurant and Cantina
407 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 628-0454
https://goo.gl/maps/F8twqVnRFLcVmnH68We’ve gone here for later evening bites and drinks. Easy access, solid food and strong drinks. Always a nice evening to kick of cruising next day. Uber and Lyft are your friends and make travel simple in LB.
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1 hour ago, LandlockedCruiser01 said:
Oh wow. I know about animal style, but a whole onion slice is probably much nicer than chopped. I'm getting that for sure.
and add chopped chilies if you like a little heat.
as for "what else to do," what do you like to do and how much time do you have?
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On 7/20/2019 at 4:45 PM, scottca075 said:
I love the SD Zoo Safari Park, but there isn't a snowball's chance in Hades I'd drive all the way to Escondido with a 6PM flight. I wouldn't go further north than La Jolla.
Yup. That’s a suicide mission. But if they do go, buy some ostrich eggs from the local vendor to take home and eat.
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we just use Lyft. and if there's 4 of us we order an XL (luggage and people take up lots of space).
we also stay in LB at the Renaissance which is very close to the pier. there are a few good hotels to stay at in the area. it all depends on what vibe you're seeking; LA or LB. so many choices, so may good places to eat at, so little time in life to enjoy them all.
enjoy your cruise and welcome to CA.
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On 7/29/2019 at 9:33 PM, tinkr2 said:
Gelato is just ice cream beat more slowly so it is silkier. It is also served 3 or 4 degrees warmer.
Actually, some bigger differences:
Citing gelato expert and author Morgan Morano, writer Linda Poon sketches out a few key differences:
Creaminess: Gelato is creamier, smoother and silkier, as well as denser and more elastic and fluid, than American ice cream.
Ingredients: While both gelato and ice cream contain cream, milk and sugar, authentic gelato uses more milk and less cream than ice cream and generally doesn’t use egg yolks, which are a common ingredient in ice cream.
Butterfat, air and flavor: Ice cream contains at least 10 percent butterfat and usually has between 14 and 25 percent. Meanwhile, Italian gelato includes only about 4 to 9 percent fat. Yet gelato also contains less air than American ice cream — that helps keep it dense, fluid and creamy. And having less butterfat to coat your palate allows the flavors to emerge more.
Temperature: Another flavor enhancer: Italian gelato is served about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than American ice cream, at about 7 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit, so your mouth is less numb and better able to taste it.
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I guess the editors are active on this thread as my reply was deleted.
It would be great if people replied in percentages of their TA’s discounts as that’s a valid and comparable measure for any cruiser.
We are averaging 12% in total cruise price discount using our TA that isn’t an online TA. It’s achieved by a combination of of percentages off; cash back card and annual rebates based upon credit card and membership.
I am am reading this and many threads to gauge total percentages off cruise fare to determine if I am getting my best deal and value.
Would love to to read about other’s experiences in percentages so I can “weigh” value of TAs.
Hopefully I’ve kept this post generic enough to Keep it on this thread.
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If you’re looking for a deal, book when final payment is due and pick up a cancelled cabin. Usually very inexpensive and you’ll pay in full upon booking. There’s around a 7 day window where prices drop and then they climb high, quickly.
We just did this on Splendor and sailed for $70 pp pd in a spa interior. I can’t stay home for that amount. Literally it was like a free vacation.
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this is the lifeblood of my travel power plans.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MQSMEEE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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2 hours ago, Sersee said:
So OP here. I am confused. My stuff will not be plugged into directly to a usb port on the ship. It will be plugged into a usb 4 port hub by Anker which is plugged into a European Travel adapter type E to charge our electronics. This is dangerous to my info? Or just if you directly plug into the ships usb which I am on the Breeze so don't think I have one
no. you're plugged into a power source, not a USB slot. there is zero data transfer when connected to a power block. the only risk you face is when you plug a device into a USB charging slot that does NOT have a visible power brick.
in your case, you're USB cable is connected to a USB hub which is connected to a European Travel adapter type E which is powering your Anker 4 port hub.
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1 hour ago, coevan said:
as someone just posted on another thread, "paranoia strikes deep, into your life it's going to creep"
There is no danger to your info.
said Coevan who often replies with wrong information. please speak less of what you don't know.
you gave incorrect info for my MX cruise and thankfully I avoided your advice then and will do so in the future.
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19 minutes ago, Organized Chaos said:
Sure, I'd recommend caution when using public charging stations at airports and whatnot, but I think they're perfectly safe in cruise ship cabins. Believe it or not, I'm a big proponent of cyber-security and privacy, but this is a pretty big stretch.
Do as you wish. It's your data that you need to protect.
The TV hijack link I posted was to exemplify that any room can be hacked, including USB ports.
Feel free to manage and protect your data as you deem fit but let others decide for themselves whether to trust or protect their data as they see fit. A few simple steps can isolate your data and remove you from compromising situations.
Anyone who works with confidential data has operating protocols and procedures. My company has strict SOPs in place and I choose to follow them because the exposure for not following them will cost me substantial time and economic loss.
Others can choose for themselves, as this OP was asking for methodology and input. I believe the OP is now well educated on options and tactics.
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5 hours ago, TomCruise48 said:
Good advice. My solution is to take a 20,000mAh USB power bank (battery) that has two 2.4A USB output charging ports. I recharge the mobile devices from the power bank without tying up any electrical outlets for "wall wart" chargers. When the power pack is not being used to recharge mobile devices, I recharge it from one of the USB ports provided in the cabin. Don't need to worry about about my power bank being hacked, since it has no data.
I always charge my phone and iPad from my battery pack and never use public ports. And I recharge my battery through my rapid charger to top it off as quickly as possible.
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Kinda like this too. You’re always safe wherever you are.
“Chris and Dana White say that they were on the Carnival Fantasy in October 2017 when they spotted some type of device among TV wires that was aimed at their bed, according to Inside Edition, which was scheduled to broadcast their story Monday night. The couple is from Pensacola, according to Newsweek.com”
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Ignore at your own peril. I have confidential data on my phone. I cannot take any risk.
“Plugging into a public USB port is kind of like finding a toothbrush on the side of the road and deciding to stick it in your mouth. You have no idea where that thing has been,” says Caleb Barlow, Vice President of X-Force Threat Intelligence at IBM Security. “And remember that that USB port can pass data.”
Your reply is as good as, she’s hot, and she’s probably disease free too. No risk in hooking up with her, as she’d never contract or pass any diseases on to me.
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word of advice, never plug your device (phones) into a USB port directly anywhere (airport, public place, cruise ship, etc). always plug your USB charger into an electrical plug device (charger block or charger hub). devices can be sniffed when connected to a network via USB directly and not via a charger that has a USB port on it.
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23 hours ago, Sersee said:
You did not read my post. I know I don’t need surge protection. I’m saying that the multi port hubs talk about safety systems ... which from other posts I read mean they Could be surge protected.
I will check out the one you sent and see if it has any of the same wording. It says this:
Safe and Energy Efficient
Certified according to UL60950-1, the AmazonBasics USB Wall Charger features an internal safety switch for ultimate protection of connected mobile devices. In fact, the wall charger comes with multiple safety protections, from premium-grade components to strict testing and automatic shutoff function in case a short-circuit happens at the output. It also meets the latest DOE Level VI requirements for energy efficiency.
Does that mean it has surge protection?
no, it means it has overchrage protection so that it doesn't over charge your device(s). this part "automatic shutoff function in case a short-circuit happens at the output." it speaks to OUTPUT, because you are outputting a charge to a device. INPUT protection would recognize surges which would make it "surge protected" which these charging hubs are not.
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They each have two ears and one mouth. Do half as much talking and twice as much listening. And have a fun time!
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Dirty ones, no bueno.
Wearing jeans and clean flips, bueno.
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Family of 4 in Lyft that seats six (remember you have luggage) was around $60 plus tip last July 2018.
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On 7/4/2019 at 7:36 AM, Paulras said:
Fetishism, (many) swingers, public intoxication, etc. Maybe I should avoid straights
Nailed it! We always avoid the publicly intoxicated swingers with fetishes. They’re one cRaZy bunch of straights.
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9 minutes ago, rwest898 said:
Thank you. I emailed them yesterday and they sent back to email a couple of days before arriving. I have some time before going but I always try to get everything in place before going. I appreciate the map.
Yvw. Just f/u with them prior to your arrival. My research showed me they’re busiest during Easter. That’s when it’s harder to get their day pass. Other seasons outside of Dec-March are lower season and it’s easier to get a pass.
Bring USD cash to tip you pool side server. $20 up front got my wife and me excellent service. We never saw the bottom of a glass and the chef was making to order food for us. Shrimp tacos, steak tacos, chicken quesadillas, habanero salsas, salads, grilled veggies and plenty of mixed drinks. PLENTY.
Have a great cruise and trip. Please report your success and experience so others can see if this is something they’d like to do.
Wife and and I will return to Secrets for a quick land vacation in the future. They won us over and from CA, it’s a quick hop onto Southwest to get there. We love PV!
And we’re in Vegas soon to enjoy Red Rock Resort and Summerlin. Great place to visit and relax.
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Here’s a quick map for reference:
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1 hour ago, rwest898 said:
I have a quick question for you because I did go back and see you went to Secrets. How far is the taxi ride from the port to the resort? Thanks in advance.
Maybe 10 mins. We exit the port and take a yellow cab. The white cabs in port are government/port taxis and charge more and are set fare rates (no negotiating and more expensive).
When you exit the port you can negotiate the taxi fare. IIRC we paid $10 (negotiated) from port to Secrets. Driver first offered $20 and we stuck with $10. And added a $2 tip when we paid him.
Secrets was an amazing day experience. It’s a beautiful resort and food and booze were great.
Hope this helps. Lmk if you have more questions.
Cruising out of Long Beach 1st time
in West Coast Departures
Posted · Edited by CA_Cruzing
Rubio’s is the quintessential Baja taco. Fried fish, fresh cabbage, spicy red salsa and white sauce. Over the years Rubio’s have moved back to their original flavor and style and produce a good product. It’s fast, filling, fresh and easy to enjoy.
California pizza can is often unique with many fresh toppings and made in a wood fired oven. IMO its a massive improvement over traditional cheese and sauce pizza. We’re fans of artichokes, feta, olives, spinach, red onions and sun dried tomatoes with high quality olive oil drizzled on top.
Mexican food varies so much, I’d try and experience as much of it as you can, including Ensenada. And if you like seafood, Mexican seafood dishes are also great.
There’s a large Asian population in LB too (Filipino, Cambodian and Vietnamese).
I have a few clients in LB and there’re some great Pho shops near the port area.
Mangosteen
510 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 495-5999
https://goo.gl/maps/DivzbwC6AS8MGT2Y7