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Obviously, it doesn’t work for all companies or work (like restaurant staff or teachers), but for those that can work from home, should?

I don’t get the bigger overarching theme of companies dictating what’s best from their c suites than what is actually good for each individual team.

For anyone that has used CAS offers that wants to upgrade from their “award” category to a higher one, has anyone noticed their price difference that CAS gives you vs what you see online?

I have two upcoming cruises for next year and one was $330/person (Mexico) and the other was $450/person (Bahamas), both of which were to balcony fro

I noticed the Mexico one online showed a price difference of $200 between interior to balcony and the Bahamas one $300… however when I called CAS said there was no change in the price difference from what I had.

I tried to say that it showed it online but they said they couldn’t do anything about it as that is what it showed in their system. They mentioned to “keep trying” but wondering what is causing these discrepancies. Anyone else have similar issues?

I just wanted to share about my recent stay in Vegas and staying each one night at the Cosmo and Wynn. I wanted to provide my experience and thoughts as well as the FHR component as well.

Price
I paid $430 for Cosmo and $400 for Wynn for Saturday and Sunday night respectively. I was able subtract the $300 credit each as I booked one before the end of June and one in July to full maximize the credits. So in terms of price, at least for the weekend I went, it was fairly similar. Prices for both properties do vary widely but it does appear Wynn is usually more.

Property Amenities
Both properties have a great set of amenities going for them. I am going to summarize each of them otherwise this will be an extra long post. Wynn’s properties tend to be all high end while there is some more value proposition in Cosmo when it comes to restaurants. The pool at Wynn is better quality and relaxing, but the Cosmo is more “fun” and upbeat. Entertainment is kinda lacking at Wynn with the one highlight is the Lake of Dreams which is cool, but not enough for a property in my opinion. Cosmo has a bunch of dinner and shows and it always seems like something is happening. Cosmo may win just because of the location being in the center of the strip so you can get to so many places if you are doing a more “strip stay” to other nearby properties.

Food
I will say even though there are more upper end venues at Wynn, I have found the quality about the same as Cosmo. For Wynn, I went to Sinatra, Red 8, and the Wynn Buffet. They were good but not impressive that I thought would come with the Wynn name. As for Cosmo, I went to Amaya, Wicked Spoon, and The District. I honestly find them quite comparable.

Service
This is probably where I see a bigger disconnect between the two. Cosmo felt by the numbers and although friendly, it didn’t seem to have that extra touch of service that I found at Wynn. From the front desk to each venue, you can tell they really wanted to cater to high end folks. I did have a hiccup with the bell desk (took over an hour to get our luggage to the room), but that still does not take way from the overall service for me.

Room
A bigger difference is found here. Cosmo felt like a moderate property for NYNY rather than Wynn felt very high end with great bath products and maybe one of the best beds I have ever been in. If a room is important to you in terms of quality and product, Wynn easily wins this one.

FHR Benefits
The general benefits of FHR were similar (daily breakfast, early check in and late checkout). However, Cosmo comes with $100 dining while Wynn was $150 spa credit during my stay. I did ask the front desk to change it to dining and after a pause, they were able to change it which was great. Also at Wynn, you get an additional $25 welcome credit and free parking (got charged $20 for this at Cosmo). My upgrades I got were a better view of the Bellagio fountain at Cosmo but the upgrade for Wynn felt better with a high level floor panorama with a view of the strip and lake of dreams. Overall Wynn seems better but mainly if you are lucky if they can switch that credit over.

Overall (TL;DR)
If room and benefits are more important to you, then easily choose Wynn. If you want a more party scene in the center of the action, choose Cosmo.

I have really tried to get into the new actor and I just can’t. His acting is limited and more performative of that of a bad high school play. He’s too young to be a love interest for Leo.

Anyone else not a fan or am I just not seeing what is there? I know Al cannot come back due to the other role but the acting is night and day.

As the title says, I recently filed a claim for home insurance and I noticed just after submitting the claim, my home insurance went from $2600 to $6000 in the upcoming year that renews in a few months.

I have barely talked to an agent, let alone got confirmed or approved of any funds. It’s possible I don’t even get money for the claim and my insurance going up this much seems like a lot.

This and when I first started my insurance it was about $1000 just four years ago. I know there’s inflation but this tripling seems ridiculous for just filing a claim. Is this normal?

A “Vegas no stupid question”, I’m curious what someone’s earliest time they were able to actually check into their hotel room.

Like most check ins are usually available between 2-4 PM. But that same day you get in at 6 am. I know many resorts, especially Caesars, have an early check in fee for this reason.

Have you found “nicer” staff that didn’t care even if you got in at like 1 am the day of?

Something I wanted to bring up from my last cruise that I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t going crazy.

NCL used to give out notices when they were planning the stateroom balconies. But the last few cruises I have done, I haven’t gotten any notice. I had to scramble to close the balcony door asap before it got into the room.

I appreciate the cleaning, but is this how the policy? Not sure if others have noticed this either.

I got another notice for an owed balance from FTB CA for which I paid in late June.

It says I owe the same balance and it seems like their phone lines are always busy on no matter the call I do. I just want to clear the balance owed on my account.

Does anyone have another method that’s worked for them because getting these notices are annoying when you already paid?