u/Lunar_Landing_Hoax

I’ve been eyeing the MSC sailings out of Galveston for a Western Caribbean route (Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan). The pricing is ridiculously affordable, and being able to drive to the port instead of dealing with flights is a massive plus for me.

I know MSC gets a ton of mixed-to-negative reviews, but looking closely at what people usually complain about, I’m wondering if my travel style actually makes me immune to most of it:

• Entertainment / Shows: Don’t care. I’m mostly looking to read, watch the ocean on sea days, and unplug.
• Bar service / Staff ratios: I don’t drink alcohol and won't be buying a drink package, so slow bar service won't impact my trip.
• Food: I’ve seen the complaints about the main dining room and buffet, but I also know MSC is consistently praised for fresh pasta and pizza. Honestly, I could happily live on pasta and basic carbs for a week without complaining.
• Vibe: I just want to escape daily chores, not cook or clean, get off at a couple of ports, look at the waves, and take plenty of naps in a dark interior stateroom.
• Quiet: I'm assuming (hope I don't make an ASS out of ME) that if I get an interior stateroom away from clubs and theaters it can be relatively quiet.

The one dealbreaker that gives me pause: the air conditioning.

I saw a review mentioning that the ship felt warm/hot. Being from Texas, being stuck in weak A/C is the one thing that will genuinely ruin a vacation for me. I’d rather stay home in my own central air than pay to sweat indoors.

For those who have sailed the MSC Seascape out of Galveston:

1. How is the stateroom temperature in the interior cabins? Does the thermostat actually let you get the room properly cold for sleeping?
2. How are the indoor common areas (buffet, lounges, atrium)—are they crisp and comfortable, or humid/stuffy?

Unless the ship is uncomfortably warm, it feels like an unbeatable budget getaway for what I want. Would love honest feedback from anyone who has sailed this route recently.

I’m researching face and neck lifts at a teaching hospital/residency clinic where a chief resident or fellow performs the surgery under the supervision of an attending surgeon.

I know they say "don't cheap out on your face." But the reality is I am just not flush enough to drop $20K+ on standard US private practice prices. For me, it’s realistically a choice between a US teaching clinic or medical tourism.

If you have had a face lift, neck lift, or both done through a residency program, I would love to hear about your experience:

• Are you happy with the outcome? How was the scarring and naturalness of the lift?
• Did you feel comfortable with the level of supervision from the attending surgeon?
• If you're comfortable sharing, what was the total out-of-pocket cost (including OR and anesthesia fees)?

If anyone has experiences to share I would love to hear them!