1. This age old saying will always hold true: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." 2. Anything FREE is ALWAYS a red flag 🚩🚩🚩 3. Always be skeptical of anything off Facebook (or social media generally). Whether it's "information" or a product or news, Even Facebook itself!
I always book directly with the cruise line. Always. If there’s a problem and you’ve booked through a third party, the ship will just tell you to contact your agent. Not great on a Sunday afternoon on the other side of the world in a different time zone.
Sadly this is reality. Same for airlines. But the law is different. By common law, the travel agent is the agent of the cruise line. NOT your agent (as commonly described). This means the cruise company is liable for the action of their agents. They try to all kid you otherwise. You can insist the cruise company deals with your direct. The law allows you to choose who you chase and it's up to them to sort out whatever between them afterwards. Friends booked through a major travel agent franchise which closed down. They waited for 18 months for a COVID refund via another allocated franchise. I explained the above direct to the cruise line. Refund came direct from the cruise line in 4 weeks. One email indicated they were not aware of this law. Travel companies don't like upsetting agents. That's why they refer you back. But that's NOT the law.
The Social Media Cesspool seems to catch many off guard. My ‘favorites’ are the halfwits who post their itineraries, including confirmation codes, online and find that their paid vacations had been cancelled by someone who saw their info. Less a scam than someone just being cruel, but still leaves me no less incredulous.
I am always amazed how far have we come from early days of Internet. When sensibly you were not supposed to tell anything private to anyone online. And now people share everything. Including when they are away from home and very hard to contact. A perfect opportunity for some crimes.
I do not post information about my planned travel on the Internet it’s foolish. It’s easy enough to get someone’s home address and then visit while you’re gone.
@@_Ekaros True. It's incredulous. The one that gets me the most is this one: There are also *parents/guardians who share their children's entire lives on social media,* including photos and videos as well as their schools and activities. All to show off or for bragging rights. I've literally witnessed individuals post (grand)children's images for YEARS -- from Ultrasound/baby photos, right through to the same child entering high school! The child can't even take a simple nap without a picture of that being posted too. It's ironic considering how these *children aren't even old enough and are restricted from having their OWN social media accounts,* but yet their whole lives are out there for the world to see, thanks to their own adult family members. Children's lives have been destroyed and ruined by this, being targeted by bullies, predators, groomers and scammers (and more young adults are speaking out against this too). Then the relatives wonder how so many strangers' hard drives are full of photos of their children, then act 'outraged' after being warned NOT to share them like that anymore...
@@_Ekaros right? I've had friends in the past that would blatantly advertise in multiple post on social media how they were going to be out of the country for a week with their bf and if you read any of their other posts, you'd know it's just the two of them living together, so like.... super easy mark. I wait until after a trip and then post going "oh yeah, btw, SURPRISE! I was in the Caribbean" lol
At airports when you fly in, beware of fake taxis with realistic looking licences. The “meter” is on a phone and you are charged about triple what a real taxi would cost.
The fake painting scam has been around for at least 30 years in Paris and the Mexican resort scam has been around for an equal or longer time in Cabo San Lucas as a "time share" sales scam. The scams are the same but the player's names are different.
I know it would make for a short video, but the easiest advice is NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM AN ADVERT OR POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA they are predominantly scams.
I book direct thru the cruise lines. I usually go through my own rep at Princess, for example. Or my rep at HAL. I DON't even book through cruise critics.
Thank you for a very good and important video. If it seems too good to be true then it is 99% a scam. On another note, thanks for all the informative videos, we have a budding UA-cam channel and you certainly show us great examples to aspire to!
Cruise lines used to have some great last minute deals. Sometimes only offered via selected travel agents. Demand is so strong those deals are not around anymore. Scammers are now filling that void!
The sad truth is that it's almost always best to be very suspicious of promotions and unfamiliar websites. Most importantly: DO YOU RESEARCH!!! There's no rush if you're thinking about your dream vacation. Let it take its time, read up on the destination and learn as many pitfalls as possible. Then at least you're prepared to counter most wrongdoings. One important thing though is that the vast majority of people are nice and friendly. Most people want the same thing as you. The bad apples just unfortunately ruins that.
This is so interesting, we were approached by a very smooth and attractive 30's couple on a Princess cruise in August who sat with us and chatted and then ended up explaining they were travel agents specialising in cruises we happened to be interested in...their routine was very obvious (well to me anyway) long story short I played along, he emailed me with prices and payment suggestions and I found no trace of him on the internet ...my occupation makes me very cynical shall we say...didn't even have a website or anything. Didn't interact any further...very creepy..I'd hate to think others may have been scammed. Beware!
I was on a recent RCL cruise and someone in the hot tub said that they paid for travel agent training to get licensed and used it to get good deals/commissions for themselves/family. It seemed like a good idea but when I looked into it at home it seemed like a lot of ties to MLM. Thoughts?
This is a very common rip off. The promise of getting upgrades or commissions is a scam and you find out when you get to port or an airport that it has no validity.
About the art- Granted the customers have been fooled but that doesn’t mean they’re worse off. The monetary or resale value of most art is much less than what we pay for it- unless you’re an investor, its true value is in what you think about it. If they liked it enough to buy it, if it brightens their day, then the art is “worth it”. Of course you want an original- but I was duped once, and after stewing about it a bit, ended up not caring because I love the artwork.
I was in Hawaii on a birthday trip for my best friend and another woman. We were approached by Waikiki Beach about a free buffet breakfast, but we needed to attend a seminar on a vacation opportunity. My Bestie and I were not interested. The third gal wanted to go and I said go by yourself……
I would have totally done it but I always,say no and give them no personal information. I was in cancun for a few days (won free trip) but I turned that down since we wouldn't have been able to use free stuff. All you say is you want to go to Iceland and greenland. I can't remember which but one of them does not allow timeshares. Im pretty sure its Iceland that does not allow.
It is worth remembering that travelers should never post photographs of their boarding passes. Hackers can often access the personal information stored in the systems. I feel for the victims. It is important to remember that if a deal for cruises - or anything else - sounds 'too good to me true' it probably is. Easier said than done avoiding them though. If a company, travel agent or otherwise, is legitimate, they will have PayPal or equivalent options. Thank you for the video!
I book through an online travel agent but was concerned that they were offering a £250 prize if you paid by direct bank transfer. I always pay with a credit card because of the section 75 protection from the credit card companies. It maybe legit by the booking company, but I’m always weary any change in payment details.
I have seen scams and misleading adverts on social media, so I know there is no oversight protecting the consumer. As a result I assume that _every_ advert on social media is a scam.
Not understanding the duck thing. Why would anyone pay some stranger to send them surplus ducks? Are these "special" ducks that would theoretically get you some deal on a ship? Or do the victims think they're helping out the scammer by treating their plastic objects to a cruise?
I mostly book direct, if I use a TA its one that friends or relatives have used. I then log onto the providers website as soon as I get a booking/confirmation number to check that all information has been entered correctly.
If you get caught up in an overseas contract 'scam' with ongoing payments, just change you bank accounts and cards. Close what you used. Open up a new account or card. What's the odds of them chasing you overseas?
That's why I ask for a holiday brochure to be sent to my home for every year and it has the official website and booking phone number on it and you can double check on line if it's the correct phone number to use when booking a holiday .
Imagine rolling up to check in on your holiday only to find you've been scammed? not only scammed but the sheer embarrassment and humiliation? Special place in hell for these Shysters...!
The cruise line can also act as a visa middleman to rip you off. I needed a visa for Vietnam, and got one from the official website for about $20. If you don't have one during checkin, NCL will conveniently take care of it for you for $50. Well I showed mine and still got charged $50. It was difficult to get the charge removed.
If I am getting anything of facebook I always go and collect or as them to bring it to me and then I can check the item or item’s before giving them the money and only cash not by card
My husband and I have gone to timeshare presentations. But have no intention of buying. We’re there for the gifts. If the presentation time is 90 minutes, we give them 90 minutes and then leave
Elderly people falling for the same kind of scams for cruises as they do in their daily life via spam calls.......... I mean thank you for your services here but most of this should be pretty common knowledge and easy to catch. Also the cruise ducks... is so damn DUMB.
@@dianacastellanos1314 ETA is available to apply now for US citizens. ETIAS may open for applications sometime around May. Check the official websites.
Visa Waivers are typically valid for a period of time. Either for a long duration, or for the duration of your holiday. Best to go to the official site and confirm it for yourself. In addition if you leave it too late and are denied a visa waiver you need time to get a full visa otherwise your entry will be denied.
IDK why Im watching all your videos. I hate cruises. Never taken one. Something's wrong with me. That all said, dunno if you have it already, your channel should have a comprehensive video breaking down each of the cruise lines, what' their value prop is to market and how they are differentiated from each other, what type of travel each line attracts. You seem to have taken lots of cruises on lots of different cruise lines. Id really like to know how each of them are different from each other; or put differently, would love to have a guide that would enable me to pick a cruise line to commit to and take all my trips with them. (ie, i get the impression Carnival is for drunk Americans & frat types, with American fast food as it's food standard, and lots of puking.)
There's an app you can install on your phone in order to apply for ESTA to the USA! Very convenient as you nowadays need to scan both the photo page as well as the front of your passport AND do a live video.
any clown asking for a cashie deal is fake or unlawful just seeking insurance for such deals is impossible Credit cards are a 100% deal against all scammers
I just bought the Rock of Gibraltar for $50,000 from a very friendly man standing around the dock in Spain. . . Do you think I will get a full legal title of ownership ?
I didn't know the Rock of Gibraltar is for sale. Do you think the British and Spanish Governments are aware of this? Is the $50,000 for the whole Rock? If that's what he said, you got scammed. Now, maybe if what you actually bought was a square inch, then it might be legit. Of course, you might have only bought a lease for that square inch. Did a share of stock in that insurance company that uses the Rock in their commercials come with your purchase? That would definitely be added value to your purchase. I do hope everything works out for you on your purchase.
The Etias is for Schengen countries. ETA for UK. Took me 2 minutes to get my ETA. Am on notification list for when ETIAS system opens up for US travellers. No big deal.
No, it isn't. It's like letting USA make separate requirements to Canada - which already happens (ESTA and eTA respectively). By your logic, Mexico or Canada should be allowed to decide who enters USA.
@@MD-lj8md Brexit isn't that relevant for non-EU/UK citizens. There would still have been separate Schengen and UK entry systems. The only difference would have been that UK citizens wouldn't need ETIAS and rEU wouldn't need a UK ETA (similar to how Ireland isn't in either system, but its citizens do not require ETIAS and ETA as they are in the EU and the UK CTA).
The information is good and welcome. Though, your failure to include anything that might involve anyone *except* those who travel to Europe or the Bahamas, is indicative of how the southern hemisphere is almost non-existent to the north. Except for mentioning Australia briefly with the visa scam...or are we all good down here!? BUT my biggest gripe....You need to enunciate. Though English is my first language i found I only understood about a 2/3 of what you said. CDE...cadence, diction, enunciation... Do you have a normal conversation using the style of speaking you use in these videos??
1. This age old saying will always hold true: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
2. Anything FREE is ALWAYS a red flag 🚩🚩🚩
3. Always be skeptical of anything off Facebook (or social media generally). Whether it's "information" or a product or news, Even Facebook itself!
Some of these scams folks are falling for are a good indication that some folks really shouldn't be left alone!
I always book directly with the cruise line. Always. If there’s a problem and you’ve booked through a third party, the ship will just tell you to contact your agent. Not great on a Sunday afternoon on the other side of the world in a different time zone.
Sadly this is reality. Same for airlines. But the law is different.
By common law, the travel agent is the agent of the cruise line. NOT your agent (as commonly described). This means the cruise company is liable for the action of their agents. They try to all kid you otherwise. You can insist the cruise company deals with your direct. The law allows you to choose who you chase and it's up to them to sort out whatever between them afterwards.
Friends booked through a major travel agent franchise which closed down. They waited for 18 months for a COVID refund via another allocated franchise. I explained the above direct to the cruise line. Refund came direct from the cruise line in 4 weeks. One email indicated they were not aware of this law.
Travel companies don't like upsetting agents. That's why they refer you back. But that's NOT the law.
Thank you for alerting folk to so many scams, great to be forewarned.
The painting street sellers always make me think of the ILove Lucy episode, where everyone comes back with same painting 😂
Another proof point of how social media users are frequently clueless.
I immediately check my reservation even when booking with the cruise line itself or my trusted TA. 😂
The Social Media Cesspool seems to catch many off guard. My ‘favorites’ are the halfwits who post their itineraries, including confirmation codes, online and find that their paid vacations had been cancelled by someone who saw their info. Less a scam than someone just being cruel, but still leaves me no less incredulous.
I am always amazed how far have we come from early days of Internet. When sensibly you were not supposed to tell anything private to anyone online. And now people share everything. Including when they are away from home and very hard to contact. A perfect opportunity for some crimes.
I do not post information about my planned travel on the Internet it’s foolish. It’s easy enough to get someone’s home address and then visit while you’re gone.
@@_Ekaros True. It's incredulous. The one that gets me the most is this one:
There are also *parents/guardians who share their children's entire lives on social media,* including photos and videos as well as their schools and activities. All to show off or for bragging rights. I've literally witnessed individuals post (grand)children's images for YEARS -- from Ultrasound/baby photos, right through to the same child entering high school! The child can't even take a simple nap without a picture of that being posted too. It's ironic considering how these *children aren't even old enough and are restricted from having their OWN social media accounts,* but yet their whole lives are out there for the world to see, thanks to their own adult family members.
Children's lives have been destroyed and ruined by this, being targeted by bullies, predators, groomers and scammers (and more young adults are speaking out against this too). Then the relatives wonder how so many strangers' hard drives are full of photos of their children, then act 'outraged' after being warned NOT to share them like that anymore...
@@_Ekaros right? I've had friends in the past that would blatantly advertise in multiple post on social media how they were going to be out of the country for a week with their bf and if you read any of their other posts, you'd know it's just the two of them living together, so like.... super easy mark. I wait until after a trip and then post going "oh yeah, btw, SURPRISE! I was in the Caribbean" lol
I usually traveled with my parents but my husband was home. Although I never posted until we were home.
Gary - thank you for this information! And I love the graphics, as well!
10:40 This big thing that is missed with this is the fact the scammer gets the address of someone who will be on holiday.
Always informational, thanks.
At airports when you fly in, beware of fake taxis with realistic looking licences. The “meter” is on a phone and you are charged about triple what a real taxi would cost.
Thanks again for the warnings.
The fake painting scam has been around for at least 30 years in Paris and the Mexican resort scam
has been around for an equal or longer time in Cabo San Lucas as a "time share" sales scam.
The scams are the same but the player's names are different.
I just posted exactly this. Saying my dad pointed out the painting scams in Paris in the 70s. I imagine variations on it are amongst the oldest scams.
Thank you! The first place I go is trust pilot for everything 😊A must!! I learnt few years.
I know it would make for a short video, but the easiest advice is NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM AN ADVERT OR POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA they are predominantly scams.
And even if not total scam, and it is product you are happy with, you probably could have gotten it cheaper by a simple google search.
Yep!!
The Italian painting thing is as old as Rome. Also done in Paris. My dad showed me people doing it in the 1970s.
I book direct thru the cruise lines. I usually go through my own rep at Princess, for example. Or my rep at HAL. I DON't even book through cruise critics.
Thank you for a very good and important video. If it seems too good to be true then it is 99% a scam. On another note, thanks for all the informative videos, we have a budding UA-cam channel and you certainly show us great examples to aspire to!
Cruise lines used to have some great last minute deals. Sometimes only offered via selected travel agents. Demand is so strong those deals are not around anymore. Scammers are now filling that void!
The sad truth is that it's almost always best to be very suspicious of promotions and unfamiliar websites. Most importantly: DO YOU RESEARCH!!! There's no rush if you're thinking about your dream vacation. Let it take its time, read up on the destination and learn as many pitfalls as possible. Then at least you're prepared to counter most wrongdoings.
One important thing though is that the vast majority of people are nice and friendly. Most people want the same thing as you. The bad apples just unfortunately ruins that.
Travel club = time share. They've been doing that since our first cruise in 1996.
What do you mean by time share?
Many’s of these tips are relevant for us also not using cruises. I think I am aware of these, but it doesn’t harm with a reminder :)
People should know if the price is too good, then something is wrong.
A lot of cruise customers are very naive. More money than sense.
This is so interesting, we were approached by a very smooth and attractive 30's couple on a Princess cruise in August who sat with us and chatted and then ended up explaining they were travel agents specialising in cruises we happened to be interested in...their routine was very obvious (well to me anyway) long story short I played along, he emailed me with prices and payment suggestions and I found no trace of him on the internet ...my occupation makes me very cynical shall we say...didn't even have a website or anything. Didn't interact any further...very creepy..I'd hate to think others may have been scammed. Beware!
I would have alerted the pursers office. They dont want this.
@@paulgerrard9227 I think, as there is actually a rule against soliciting others while on a cruise for any purpose.
Never send money on Cash App to pay for a cruise. Or anything else.
I was on a recent RCL cruise and someone in the hot tub said that they paid for travel agent training to get licensed and used it to get good deals/commissions for themselves/family. It seemed like a good idea but when I looked into it at home it seemed like a lot of ties to MLM. Thoughts?
Never book through these travel agents they will always rip you off for commission at the very least
This is a very common rip off. The promise of getting upgrades or commissions is a scam and you find out when you get to port or an airport that it has no validity.
I remember the day pass scam back in 1990s, but this one sound even more expensive. Thanks.
About the art- Granted the customers have been fooled but that doesn’t mean they’re worse off. The monetary or resale value of most art is much less than what we pay for it- unless you’re an investor, its true value is in what you think about it. If they liked it enough to buy it, if it brightens their day, then the art is “worth it”. Of course you want an original- but I was duped once, and after stewing about it a bit, ended up not caring because I love the artwork.
I was in Hawaii on a birthday trip for my best friend and another woman. We were approached by Waikiki Beach about a free buffet breakfast, but we needed to attend a seminar on a vacation opportunity. My Bestie and I were not interested. The third gal wanted to go and I said go by yourself……
I would have totally done it but I always,say no and give them no personal information. I was in cancun for a few days (won free trip) but I turned that down since we wouldn't have been able to use free stuff. All you say is you want to go to Iceland and greenland. I can't remember which but one of them does not allow timeshares. Im pretty sure its Iceland that does not allow.
When booking a cruise I go to the local Travel Shop near me. Much safer than online.
It is worth remembering that travelers should never post photographs of their boarding passes. Hackers can often access the personal information stored in the systems.
I feel for the victims. It is important to remember that if a deal for cruises - or anything else - sounds 'too good to me true' it probably is. Easier said than done avoiding them though. If a company, travel agent or otherwise, is legitimate, they will have PayPal or equivalent options. Thank you for the video!
Only book through the cruise official site…never book third party
Why? There are plenty of legitimate travel agents around.
I have learnt it the hard way...
Agree. Travel agents are the biggest scams. They don’t care about your holiday only your money
I book through an online travel agent but was concerned that they were offering a £250 prize if you paid by direct bank transfer. I always pay with a credit card because of the section 75 protection from the credit card companies. It maybe legit by the booking company, but I’m always weary any change in payment details.
I have seen scams and misleading adverts on social media, so I know there is no oversight protecting the consumer. As a result I assume that _every_ advert on social media is a scam.
Not understanding the duck thing. Why would anyone pay some stranger to send them surplus ducks? Are these "special" ducks that would theoretically get you some deal on a ship? Or do the victims think they're helping out the scammer by treating their plastic objects to a cruise?
Perhaps they think the ducks will scratch their backs when taking a bath.
There are several private company Visa sites…you may actually get the Visa, but you will pay way more than the original fee.
Thank you so much. ❤
I mostly book direct, if I use a TA its one that friends or relatives have used. I then log onto the providers website as soon as I get a booking/confirmation number to check that all information has been entered correctly.
They gave me a print on Royal Caribbean saying it was a real painting. At the art auction. 😢😅
If you get caught up in an overseas contract 'scam' with ongoing payments, just change you bank accounts and cards. Close what you used. Open up a new account or card. What's the odds of them chasing you overseas?
I will now no longer buy anything via social media ads.
Also scammers cash in on people’s greed by offering too good to be true deals
I almost fell for the painting scam in Rome.
That's why I ask for a holiday brochure to be sent to my home for every year and it has the official website and booking phone number on it and you can double check on line if it's the correct phone number to use when booking a holiday .
More reason never to risk using a agent anc book direct so you are the booking owner
Amazing what people fall for 😂
Imagine rolling up to check in on your holiday only to find you've been scammed? not only scammed but the sheer embarrassment and humiliation? Special place in hell for these Shysters...!
Imagine being dumb enough to pay for a cruise through something called Cashapp!
TANSTAAFL: There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Thanks, Robert Heinlein?
I stick with my trusted TA even if it means I might miss out on a big bargain. I’d rather pay a little more for peace of mind.
The cruise line can also act as a visa middleman to rip you off. I needed a visa for Vietnam, and got one from the official website for about $20. If you don't have one during checkin, NCL will conveniently take care of it for you for $50. Well I showed mine and still got charged $50. It was difficult to get the charge removed.
If they didn’t remove, and you already showed you had the Visa I would contest on your credit card.
You can get a wry satisfaction that you have arrived in the UA-cam world if scammers start pretending to be you.
Those travel club scams have been around for decades. They used to be pretty aggressive in the Cancun airport 20 years ago.
Thank you Gary more invaluable guidance in a fast changing world ❤
If I am getting anything of facebook I always go and collect or as them to bring it to me and then I can check the item or item’s before giving them the money and only cash not by card
A lot of folks get scammed because they've never cruised before. I mean cash app? Nope.
My husband and I have gone to timeshare presentations. But have no intention of buying. We’re there for the gifts. If the presentation time is 90 minutes, we give them 90 minutes and then leave
Why would you cash app a cruise with someone you don’t know
Wow duck scams - so sad
You can’t fix stupid!
Man I call and check my reservation number with the line within 24 hours... just as in #3
Elderly people falling for the same kind of scams for cruises as they do in their daily life via spam calls..........
I mean thank you for your services here but most of this should be pretty common knowledge and easy to catch.
Also the cruise ducks... is so damn DUMB.
Better warn cruisers not to go to Santorini; hundreds of high magnitude earthquakes in last few days, which could lead to volcanic activity.
How soon should I get an ETA/ETAIS if I'm traveling this June?
@@dianacastellanos1314 ETA is available to apply now for US citizens. ETIAS may open for applications sometime around May. Check the official websites.
Visa Waivers are typically valid for a period of time. Either for a long duration, or for the duration of your holiday.
Best to go to the official site and confirm it for yourself. In addition if you leave it too late and are denied a visa waiver you need time to get a full visa otherwise your entry will be denied.
And my costly mistake was the scam Incruises 😢, a travel club.....
How sad
Simple: NEVER believe ANYTHING on FaceBook.
There will always be stupid people, unfortunately they are not smart enough to know they are stupid. 😢
IDK why Im watching all your videos. I hate cruises. Never taken one. Something's wrong with me. That all said, dunno if you have it already, your channel should have a comprehensive video breaking down each of the cruise lines, what' their value prop is to market and how they are differentiated from each other, what type of travel each line attracts. You seem to have taken lots of cruises on lots of different cruise lines. Id really like to know how each of them are different from each other; or put differently, would love to have a guide that would enable me to pick a cruise line to commit to and take all my trips with them. (ie, i get the impression Carnival is for drunk Americans & frat types, with American fast food as it's food standard, and lots of puking.)
There's an app you can install on your phone in order to apply for ESTA to the USA! Very convenient as you nowadays need to scan both the photo page as well as the front of your passport AND do a live video.
And provide credit card and bank login to help rhem verify your identity.
Official ESTA app and no bank log in! @@paulgerrard9227
Plain and simple, stupid people fall for stupid crap
any clown asking for a cashie deal is fake or unlawful
just seeking insurance for such deals is impossible
Credit cards are a 100% deal against all scammers
People are so dumb, that it's on them... Who books a cruise on Cash App...
People are foolish. Common sense is rare.
@@j.m.7056That's why we need a "revolution of common sense."
Same..
I just bought the Rock of Gibraltar for $50,000 from a very friendly man standing around the dock in Spain. . .
Do you think I will get a full legal title of ownership ?
It's in the mail!
Definitely, arriving with your Scottish Lordship!
I didn't know the Rock of Gibraltar is for sale. Do you think the British and Spanish Governments are aware of this? Is the $50,000 for the whole Rock? If that's what he said, you got scammed. Now, maybe if what you actually bought was a square inch, then it might be legit. Of course, you might have only bought a lease for that square inch. Did a share of stock in that insurance company that uses the Rock in their commercials come with your purchase? That would definitely be added value to your purchase.
I do hope everything works out for you on your purchase.
@ Greetings Jacquelyn : Thank you for your thoughtful post; however, my post was a joke.
@@paulbrungardt9823 I know it was a joke. I was playing along with it.
A fake website sounds like a great idea. I might have to try it.
You forgot the main one. Price of the cruise itself... Run by all companies...
If you don’t think it’s worth the price, don’t buy it. Thanks for the reminder!
Simply put: "A fool and his money..."
Anybody caught out by these things must be pretty innocent in life.
the ETIAS should cover the UK as well. letting the UK make their own requirements is like making separate requirements for Texas.
The Etias is for Schengen countries. ETA for UK. Took me 2 minutes to get my ETA. Am on notification list for when ETIAS system opens up for US travellers. No big deal.
Google brexit
No, it isn't. It's like letting USA make separate requirements to Canada - which already happens (ESTA and eTA respectively). By your logic, Mexico or Canada should be allowed to decide who enters USA.
@@MD-lj8md Brexit isn't that relevant for non-EU/UK citizens. There would still have been separate Schengen and UK entry systems. The only difference would have been that UK citizens wouldn't need ETIAS and rEU wouldn't need a UK ETA (similar to how Ireland isn't in either system, but its citizens do not require ETIAS and ETA as they are in the EU and the UK CTA).
The information is good and welcome. Though, your failure to include anything that might involve anyone *except* those who travel to Europe or the Bahamas, is indicative of how the southern hemisphere is almost non-existent to the north. Except for mentioning Australia briefly with the visa scam...or are we all good down here!?
BUT my biggest gripe....You need to enunciate. Though English is my first language i found I only understood about a 2/3 of what you said. CDE...cadence, diction, enunciation...
Do you have a normal conversation using the style of speaking you use in these videos??
Thanks for the warnings!