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    beccaball reacted to firebuck in Low Carb/Keto on a cruise   
    You've got some killer willpower to stay keto on a cruise!!  Definite props to you.  Breakfast at the Windjammer is definitely your friend (mmmm baaaacon).  Although if its possible, try to get real eggs.  The powdered stuff (scrambled eggs) are slightly higher in carbs, but not too horrible if you're in a pinch. For lunch there should be plenty of protein available... bunless burgers, taco meat.  There should be plenty of salads and cheese as well at the Windjammer.  For dinner you can always get a steak (or two or three!) any night in the MDR.  Pair that with a caesar salad and some broccoli if they have it.  They don't have heavy cream on board, unfortunately, so if you're a coffee drinker I'd recommend butter in your coffee as well as a shot or two of the half and half - that's a good way to get some fats and keep your hunger at bay.
    Good luck, and keto on!
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    beccaball got a reaction from jonesjillian in Did any of your kids NOT like the clubs on the ship (or the ship at all for that matter)?   
    I have a 10 & 13 yr old boys..... We are going on Anthem in March..... they don't like the adventure clubs either..... they can meet friends in the pool or wherever..... but organized babysitting at that age, they'd be so mad if I made them go lol
    13 is a fun age, right? ?
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    beccaball got a reaction from Mikeb1892 in Did any of your kids NOT like the clubs on the ship (or the ship at all for that matter)?   
    I have a 10 & 13 yr old boys..... We are going on Anthem in March..... they don't like the adventure clubs either..... they can meet friends in the pool or wherever..... but organized babysitting at that age, they'd be so mad if I made them go lol
    13 is a fun age, right? ?
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    beccaball got a reaction from Baked Alaska in Did any of your kids NOT like the clubs on the ship (or the ship at all for that matter)?   
    I have a 10 & 13 yr old boys..... We are going on Anthem in March..... they don't like the adventure clubs either..... they can meet friends in the pool or wherever..... but organized babysitting at that age, they'd be so mad if I made them go lol
    13 is a fun age, right? ?
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    beccaball reacted to spursfreak21 in Drink Package   
    You will use your set sail pass before you have your sea pass card.  It has a barcode on it that the bartender can scan to let them know you have the DBP.
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    beccaball got a reaction from Ogilthorpe in Deluxe Beverage Package - Symphony   
    that is literally my favorite drink.,... oh and cucumber martinis....so refreshing -- i drink sooo many on cruises!
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    beccaball reacted to Ogilthorpe in I hate kids....   
    We are on the Oasis on March 8 also. My wife has many clients in preschool settings.  I think our hand sanitizer bill leading up to the trip may rival the cruise fare! ??
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    beccaball reacted to twangster in Fast Track To Diamond Status?   
    From someone who has climbed the C&A ranks quickly the secret has been a lot of solo cruising on longer cruises and occasional suites.  To make it economical cruising off peak is the key.
    Long cruises help a lot.  A cruise of 11 nights solo equates to 22 points.  The snowbird migration last year was 13 nights netting me 26 points.  
    The best "bang for your buck" are transatlantics on older ships.  Rhapsody Nov. 2020 14 nights for $1,300 "all in" (inc. taxes and fees) on a solo basis would net you 28 points for a very low $46 per point although you do have to consider the cost of international airfare.  These ultra low fares are few and far between so if you used them exclusively it would take years to climb the ranks.
    It's not always about just sailing the cheapest cruises.   You'll want to enjoy the cruise, it is money after all, so not all of my cruises are the bargain variety and often they cost me much more per point.  
    If it's strictly a points grab suites can help but you have to look at the numbers.  In some cases the extra cost to move up to a suite is less than the cost of another cruise to gain the same number of extra points, in other cases it isn't.  I've got a 15 night cruise booked in a JS that will net me 45 points solo in a suite.  If I cruised solo in a regular cabin that would be 30 points.  The extra $1,200 to move to a JS comes with an extra 15 points.  I could spend the $1,200 for another 7 night cruise that will get me 14 points or for $1,200 I get 15 points so in this case it made sense to upgrade and I get to enjoy a JS cabin.  More importantly it's a pretty cool and unique itinerary and being 15 nights the extra space will be appreciated compared to an interior cabin for 15 nights.
    One feature of C&A to be aware is the ability to put you and your "significant other" in a relationship.  Qualification so far appears to be having the same address on your C&A accounts.  Once in a relationship if one person achieves a certain level in the program, the other person is granted that level even though their actual points remains below the threshold for that level.  They don't get your points, but they get your level.  This is how one can sell the notion of cruising solo to a partner.  You are "taking one for the team" as you will both level up as you advance.  
    Cruising just to get points doesn't make sense but if you research and check often you can find some pretty cool and unique itineraries and often they are cost effective off peak when most working class people or those with kids can't cruise.
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