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Q: What’s All The Fuss About Uber Vs Lyft? |
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We travel frequently, and when we need them, we always hail taxicabs. Now, we are confused because of the publicity about the two companies that hire independent car owners to pick up passengers. Is it better or worse? Does it cost less or more? What is the real story? EFL, London UK
A: Of course, regular taxi companies are mad as hell about the growing competition. To get immediate info, go to official websites of both Uber and Lyft. Learn about their services worldwide and in your area. If there’s a chance you’ll consider them, then go to independent websites that reveal personal experiences with the services, legal issues and other current factors.
We can’t comment intelligently here because good and bad info continues to make the news, and both Uber and Lyft services keep evolving. In our limited experience, their pricing isn’t that much different from traditional cab costs, especially during major sports and entertainment events in major cities.
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Q: Are Casino Slots On Cruise Ships Rigged? |
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Q: We like to gamble in Las Vegas, and enjoy playing video poker. On our most recent visit, we actually went home winners. We plan a Bahamas cruise next month, and we’d like to play video poker in the ship’s casino. A friend told us all cruise ship slot machines are rigged, and we’d just be throwing our money away. Is that true? BLD, Baltimore MD
A: On any casino slot machine, the odds strongly favor the house. Like any other business, it’s set to take in more money than it hands out. However, your friend may be right about cruise ship casino slots.
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Cruise Query: Are Last-Minute Deals For Real? |
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Q: I see frequent ads about big last-minute bargains for unsold cabins on cruises. Are they actually big discounts? LMMcC, Boston MA
A: Yes, if your timing and luck are right. Chances are best if you deal directly with the cruise line or a long-trusted travel agency rep. Cruise ships must sail on schedule, whether all cabins are sold or not. Empty cabins mean lost revenue. Additionally, it also means fewer passengers to buy drinks, gifts, spas, shore excursions and gamble in onboard casinos.
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Q: Las Vegas NV: Why Are They Called Whales? |
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We’ve seen them arriving in plush limos and tossing huge bets at the casino tables. I know they’re rich, but why are they called whales? PLJ, New Orleans LA
A: We love Vegas, go there frequently and are familiar with those big-bucks gamblers from all over the world known as whales. The term indicates they have unlimited resources and spend like spouting whales.
Some come to Sin City with inherited millions, others have built up oil and other business billions. Like the original Vegas mobsters, many got rich in drugs and other illegal dealings. Today, the newest wave of whales include super-rich rock stars, TV celebs, Hollywood moguls and grossly-overpaid pro jocks. They freely gamble away their easy-come-easy-go millions, knowing there’s more where that came from.
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Israel: Is It Safe To Visit In December? |
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Q: Now retired and empty nesters, we’ve planned for years to make a holiday pilgrimage to Jerusalem. However, because of the recent troubles in Gaza and the West Bank, is it be safe to travel there in this holiday season? PMC, Baltimore MD
A: Jerusalem did not suffer missile nor other damage, but the recent unrest caused cancellations and other economic problems in the Israeli tourist industry. Hopefully, as of this writing, it could be a peaceful holiday season for visitors of all faiths this year.
Continue to make plans while keeping a day-by-day awareness of the news concerning tourist safety in Jerusalem. Keep up-to-date on current info with your travel agent and U.S. State Department updates at travel.state.gov
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