Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 5 FEB 2013
"The 2013 Blackjack Ball"
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/bob_dancer/2013/0205.cfm
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When I was at the Mirage last week the Players Club rep mentioned that a new perk for Noir level is a Royal Caribbean cruise. No one at MGM could provide additional details. I called Royal Caribbean and spoke with Casino Royal. Noir members receive a 7 day Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. I was quoted $350 for taxes and port charges for me and my wife. The cruise must be booked by 9/30 and taken by 12/16.
Joel
Is that $350 for both or is it $700 total for you and wife?
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, joel0457 wrote:
When I was at the Mirage last week the Players Club rep mentioned that a new perk for Noir level is a Royal Caribbean cruise. No one at MGM could provide additional details. I called Royal Caribbean and spoke with Casino Royal. Noir members receive a 7 day Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. I was quoted $350 for taxes and port charges for me and my wife. The cruise must be booked by 9/30 and taken by 12/16.Â
Joel
Platinum level also is given a free 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruise. We are going next month. . . . We are paying approx $350/taxes, fees, port charges AND TIPS. Must book 21 days in advance...book by 9/30, sail by 12/16. Platinum cruise includes OUTSIDE cabin--can up-grade to balcony, but I didn't inquire as to cost. Hurry if you are Platinum--not many 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruises after Easter--all these ships are going to Europe and Alaska. . . . . Royal Caribbean is a much better cruise line than Norwegian that CZR uses. . . . we are sailing on Liberty of Seas. MGM sent us a glossy mailing to explain this offer. . . . According to the mailing--there must be special offers/prices for Sapphire, Pearl and Gold too as there are special offers associated with each level:
Sapphire--exclusive Onboard Booking bonus, Ultimate Value Book
Pearl--Onboard Entertainment Tour, Departure Lounge Access
Gold--Priority Onboard Check-In, Onboard Welcome Party, Complimentary Onboard Specialty Dinner (arranged by Casino Host), Five Onboard Drink Vouchers
Platinum--Annual Complimentary Cruise, Priority Wail List for Shore Excursions, Dining and Spa, Ten Onboard Drink Voucher, 30 min free internet onboard
Noir--Annual Complimentary Cruise (7 Day), 15 Onboard Drink vouchers, 60 min onboard internet service
Plus--if you are Platinum--you get all the benefits in your level, plus the Gold and Pearl benefits. If you're Noir--you get it all. . . . . .
Jean H--
The random number generator does not respond
to violence. -Melissa Fine, Strictly Slots
Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas.
The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully
that you run out of money. -Jonathan Clements
Life is ten percent what you make it
and ninety percent how you take it!
“I believe in luck: how else can you explain
the success of those you dislike?” —Jean Cocteau
From: joel0457 <joel0457@yahoo.com>
To: "vpFREE@yahoogroups.com" <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:27 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] M-Life Noir Level Free Cruise Comp
When I was at the Mirage last week the Players Club rep mentioned that a new perk for Noir level is a Royal Caribbean cruise. No one at MGM could provide additional details. I called Royal Caribbean and spoke with Casino Royal. Noir members receive a 7 day Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. I was quoted $350 for taxes and port charges for me and my wife. The cruise must be booked by 9/30 and taken by 12/16.
Joel
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$350 each? "TIPS" are normally included. Good idea to toke your room steward $20 when you first meet. Don't spend too much time gambling and eating. Have fun.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, K/J Haka wrote:
Platinum level also is given a free 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruise. We are going next month. . . . We are paying approx $350/taxes, fees, port charges AND TIPS. Must book 21 days in advance...book by 9/30, sail by 12/16. Platinum cruise includes OUTSIDE cabin--can up-grade to balcony, but I didn't inquire as to cost. Hurry if you are Platinum--not many 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruises after Easter--all these ships are going to Europe and Alaska. . . . .  Royal Caribbean is a much better cruise line than Norwegian that CZR uses. . . . we are sailing on Liberty of Seas. MGM sent us a glossy mailing to explain this offer. . . . According to the mailing--there must be special offers/prices for Sapphire, Pearl and Gold too as there are special offers associated with each level:
Sapphire--exclusive Onboard Booking bonus, Ultimate Value Book
Pearl--Onboard Entertainment Tour, Departure Lounge Access
Gold--Priority Onboard Check-In, Onboard Welcome Party, Complimentary Onboard Specialty Dinner (arranged by Casino Host), Five Onboard Drink Vouchers
Platinum--Annual Complimentary Cruise, Priority Wail List for Shore Excursions, Dining and Spa, Ten Onboard Drink Voucher, 30 min free internet onboard
Noir--Annual Complimentary Cruise (7 Day), 15 Onboard Drink vouchers, 60 min onboard internet service
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Plus--if you are Platinum--you get all the benefits in your level, plus the Gold and Pearl benefits. If you're Noir--you get it all. . . . . .Jean H--
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The random number generator does not respond
to violence. -Melissa Fine, Strictly Slots
Â
Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas.
The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully
that you run out of money. -Jonathan Clements
Â
Life is ten percent what you make it
and ninety percent how you take it!
Â
âI believe in luck: how else can you explain
the success of those you dislike?â â"Jean CocteauFrom: joel0457
To: "vpFREE@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:27 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] M-Life Noir Level Free Cruise CompWhen I was at the Mirage last week the Players Club rep mentioned that a new perk for Noir level is a Royal Caribbean cruise. No one at MGM could provide additional details. I called Royal Caribbean and spoke with Casino Royal. Noir members receive a 7 day Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. I was quoted $350 for taxes and port charges for me and my wife. The cruise must be booked by 9/30 and taken by 12/16.Â
Joel[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
No--$350 total for BOTH of us. . . .
Jean H--
From: Dave <haaljo@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 8:25 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: M-Life Noir/Platinum Level Free Cruise Comp
$350 each? "TIPS" are normally included. Good idea to toke your room steward $20 when you first meet. Don't spend too much time gambling and eating. Have fun.
--- In mailto:vpFREE%40yahoogroups.com, K/J Haka wrote:
Platinum level also is given a free 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruise. We are going next month. . . . We are paying approx $350/taxes, fees, port charges AND TIPS. Must book 21 days in advance...book by 9/30, sail by 12/16. Platinum cruise includes OUTSIDE cabin--can up-grade to balcony, but I didn't inquire as to cost. Hurry if you are Platinum--not many 2,3,4 or 5 nite cruises after Easter--all these ships are going to Europe and Alaska. . . . .  Royal Caribbean is a much better cruise line than Norwegian that CZR uses. . . . we are sailing on Liberty of Seas. MGM sent us a glossy mailing to explain this offer. . . . According to the mailing--there must be special offers/prices for Sapphire, Pearl and Gold too as there are special offers associated with each level:
Sapphire--exclusive Onboard Booking bonus, Ultimate Value Book
Pearl--Onboard Entertainment Tour, Departure Lounge Access
Gold--Priority Onboard Check-In, Onboard Welcome Party, Complimentary Onboard Specialty Dinner (arranged by Casino Host), Five Onboard Drink Vouchers
Platinum--Annual Complimentary Cruise, Priority Wail List for Shore Excursions, Dining and Spa, Ten Onboard Drink Voucher, 30 min free internet onboard
Noir--Annual Complimentary Cruise (7 Day), 15 Onboard Drink vouchers, 60 min onboard internet service
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Plus--if you are Platinum--you get all the benefits in your level, plus the Gold and Pearl benefits. If you're Noir--you get it all. . . . . .Jean H--
Â
The random number generator does not respond
to violence. -Melissa Fine, Strictly Slots
Â
Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas.
The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully
that you run out of money. -Jonathan Clements
Â
Life is ten percent what you make it
and ninety percent how you take it!
Â
“I believe in luck: how else can you explain
the success of those you dislike?â€� â€"Jean CocteauFrom: joel0457
To: "mailto:vpFREE%40yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:27 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] M-Life Noir Level Free Cruise CompWhen I was at the Mirage last week the Players Club rep mentioned that a new perk for Noir level is a Royal Caribbean cruise. No one at MGM could provide additional details. I called Royal Caribbean and spoke with Casino Royal. Noir members receive a 7 day Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. I was quoted $350 for taxes and port charges for me and my wife. The cruise must be booked by 9/30 and taken by 12/16.Â
Joel[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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