Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS! (Read 1754590 times)

GettingReady · « **Reply #6680 on:** March 15, 2016, 07:45:25 AM »

I was looking through the travel forum, and saw the recommendation for musement for tours. Does anyone have recent experiences they want to share? We're taking a 7 Day Western Mediterranean Cruise. I would like to see Pompeii while docked in Naples. Current price for two is $212 for 8 hours Pompeii and Amalfi Coast. Worth it? I know it's a subjective question.

Also looking to book high speed train from Rome to Venice S. Lucia. I saw Trentalia and a site for Eurail. Are there any other sites that might have discounted fares?

Emkay · « **Reply #6681 on:** March 15, 2016, 07:57:01 AM »

Quote from: GettingReady on March 15, 2016, 07:45:25 AM

Also looking to book high speed train from Rome to Venice S. Lucia. I saw Trentalia and a site for Eurail. Are there any other sites that might have discounted fares?

all official sites will have same pricing and most 3rd party sites will charge a premium,try italiarail.com.

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I was looking through the travel forum, and saw the recommendation for musement for tours. Does anyone have recent experiences they want to share? We're taking a 7 Day Western Mediterranean Cruise. I would like to see Pompeii while docked in Naples. Current price for two is $212 for 8 hours Pompeii and Amalfi Coast. Worth it? I know it's a subjective question.

I have used Musement and was happy.You can likely find it around 20% cheaper if that matters.

yakrot · « **Reply #6682 on:** March 15, 2016, 01:02:02 PM »

Quote from: GettingReady on March 15, 2016, 07:45:25 AM

I was looking through the travel forum, and saw the recommendation for musement for tours. Does anyone have recent experiences they want to share? We're taking a 7 Day Western Mediterranean Cruise. I would like to see Pompeii while docked in Naples. Current price for two is $212 for 8 hours Pompeii and Amalfi Coast. Worth it? I know it's a subjective question.

Also looking to book high speed train from Rome to Venice S. Lucia. I saw Trentalia and a site for Eurail. Are there any other sites that might have discounted fares?

worth it? I personally have always been fascinated by Pompeii and it would take a lot more than that to get me to miss it

mord1 · « **Reply #6683 on:** March 15, 2016, 05:13:35 PM »

Is it bad to close my first amex card? I have another card which I opened years before an amex

GettingReady · « **Reply #6684 on:** March 15, 2016, 05:14:08 PM »

Thanks for the replies about Musement and Pompeii and the link for the train. I haven't checked out the link yet, but I will! 20% cheaper with Musement is great. Every bit helps.

This will be our only EU trip due to hubs health and intense dislike of flying. We'll be gone a little over a month. I started in July and our business/first class flights are booked, as well as our cruise and hotels (Hilton). We also have 9 nights in a non-chain hotel. Everything has been booked with points and miles. Now it's figuring out trains and things to see. We can afford to spend some money for some tours. It's just hard to escape a life of frugality even for one vacation and with CB cards. Yakrot, I've also been fascinated with Pompeii. Thanks for the reality check that it's not always about saving.

GettingReady · « **Reply #6685 on:** March 15, 2016, 05:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 15, 2016, 07:57:01 AM

all official sites will have same pricing and most 3rd party sites will charge a premium,try italiarail.com.
I have used Musement and was happy.You can likely find it around 20% cheaper if that matters.

Great link! Thanks, again.

jedderai · « **Reply #6686 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:15:58 PM »

Is there a time during the day that is best to apply for credit cards? Or is it ok to do an chase 3BM at night?

TimT · « **Reply #6687 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:38:10 PM »

Quote from: jedderai on March 15, 2016, 11:15:58 PM

Is there a time during the day that is best to apply for credit cards? Or is it ok to do an chase 3BM at night?

If you plan on PUTPAC & HUCA you'll wanna do it when they're open.

etech0 · « **Reply #6688 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:39:48 PM »

Quote from: TimT on March 15, 2016, 11:38:10 PM

If you plan on PUTPAC & HUCA you'll wanna do it when they're open.

And if you're going to want to do a bunch of cards in one day, you're best off starting in the morning (or after midnight(?) the night before)

TimT · « **Reply #6689 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:41:15 PM »

Quote from: etech0 on March 15, 2016, 11:39:48 PM

(or after midnight(?) the night before)

Not sure I've seen a definitive answer to this part.

Iz · « **Reply #6690 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:42:20 PM »

Quote from: etech0 on March 15, 2016, 11:39:48 PM

And if you're going to want to do a bunch of cards in one day, you're best off starting in the morning (or after midnight(?) the night before)

You may need to clarify which time zone...

etech0 · « **Reply #6691 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:30:53 AM »

Quote from: Iz on March 15, 2016, 11:42:20 PM

You may need to clarify which time zone...

Quote from: TimT on March 15, 2016, 11:41:15 PM

Not sure I've seen a definitive answer to this part.

If you find out, let me know

ad120 · « **Reply #6692 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:17:29 PM »

TA would refuse to cancel my trip to JFK within 24 hrs of booking.
Can someone please post a link to file the proper DoT complaint?

lubaby · « **Reply #6693 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:21:59 PM »

Quote from: ad120 on March 16, 2016, 05:17:29 PM

TA would refuse to cancel my trip to JFK within 24 hrs of booking.
Can someone please post a link to file the proper DoT complaint?

Does the TA's terms allow that 24 hour grace period (or specifically mention otherwise)?

sillypainter · « **Reply #6694 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:24:24 PM »

Quote from: ad120 on March 16, 2016, 05:17:29 PM

TA would refuse to cancel my trip to JFK within 24 hrs of booking.
Can someone please post a link to file the proper DoT complaint?

When is the trip? If it's within 7 days of the flight, the DOT rule does NOT apply.

ad120 · « **Reply #6695 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:45:30 PM »

Quote from: sillypainter on March 16, 2016, 05:24:24 PM

When is the trip? If it's within 7 days of the flight, the DOT rule does NOT apply.

It is in three weeks.

Quote from: lubaby on March 16, 2016, 05:21:59 PM

Does the TA's terms allow that 24 hour grace period (or specifically mention otherwise)?

Does it matter? Does the rule not apply so long has the routing includes the USA?

avadah · « **Reply #6696 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:27:58 PM »

Any CC's that give expanded economy MilesAAver availability?

GettingReady · « **Reply #6697 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:30:09 PM »

I've asked this question on different forums but have yet to get an answer. My husband and I retired this year. With current CC apps we can use 2015 tax income. What do we use for next year besides the 3 months my husband has worked in 2016? He's waiting until age 70 for SS, RMDs aren't required yet, dividend income is minimal as most of it is reinvested in Roths or IRAs. We have other money set aside to live on until the SS years start. We live below our means which affects how much we need to withdraw from our portfolio not how much we can withdraw. Feel free to PM me.

avadah · « **Reply #6698 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:27:42 PM »

This came up on the SPG homepage.
http://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/personal-banking/cards/credit-cards/spg-card/
Is this a US credit card? It gives points based on USD?

mochjas · « **Reply #6699 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:58:28 PM »

Quote from: avadah on March 20, 2016, 04:27:42 PM

This came up on the SPG homepage.
http://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/personal-banking/cards/credit-cards/spg-card/
Is this a US credit card? It gives points based on USD?

no you cannot get this card if you live in the US

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