Next Vacation - Ideas

[EJB]

Cancun? Bermuda?

If he's looking for now, Bermuda isn't that warm in the winter.

[Luvtotravel]

Cancun? Bermuda?

actually checking flights for these two now! cancun has no availability on aa. bermuda im still trying to get info on minyan though there is availability. would you know zika status for bermuda by any chance?

[Luvtotravel]

If he's looking for now, Bermuda isn't that warm in the winter.

doesnt need to be that warm, just pleasant

[Emkay]

Needing some ideas for a two week babymoon. Trying to figure out which trip would be best to maximize our last long haul flight with no children. Here are our ideas but also open to different babymoon destinations from parents out there. We are thinking tropical destinations out of the equation with zika virus being an issue in so many places and forecasts saying it will rapidly spread.

-Japan: during spring, maybe catch cherry blossoms and travel around both the North and South. Since this is the only option with no rental car, I am thinking this is one best to do before baby since lugging around stroller and suitcases and baby on public transit would be a pain.

-spain: fly into barcelona, train to madrid, rent a car in Madrid and explore other towns. Most temperate/beautiful option. Mostly traveling to castles, muesums, historical places.

-new zealand: road trip to both north and south islands. Basically an average of driving 2 hours per day. Sightseeing and tourist stuff on north island, mostly scenery and day hikes on south island. Only option with hiking.

Parents- which things/activities should we maximize before children (while pregnant)?

If not at the end of pregnancy I would go for the last option. Otherwise option 1

[Mo85]

Looking to spend 2 nights on an all inclusive resort within 1.5 hour drive of Los Angeles. I have spg, chase, and Hyatt points. I was thinking either St Regis Dana point or Hyatt regency Huntington Beach? Which one is better (taking into account the construction at the st Regis)for  hanging out on the resort and taking my 2 year old into the water? Any other better ideas?

[Joe4007]

Looking to spend 2 nights on an all inclusive resort within 1.5 hour drive of Los Angeles. I have spg, chase, and Hyatt points. I was thinking either St Regis Dana point or Hyatt regency Huntington Beach? Which one is better (taking into account the construction at the st Regis)for  hanging out on the resort and taking my 2 year old into the water? Any other better ideas?

Are they all inclusive?

Check out Park Hyatt Aviara.

[Mo85]

Are they all inclusive?

Check out Park Hyatt Aviara.

I think they are. Is park Hyatt aviara better than the Hyatt regency Huntington Beach. The HR intrigues me, because it has direct access to the beach.
Has anyone been to both to compare.

[damaxer91]

Needing some ideas for a two week babymoon. Trying to figure out which trip would be best to maximize our last long haul flight with no children. Here are our ideas but also open to different babymoon destinations from parents out there. We are thinking tropical destinations out of the equation with zika virus being an issue in so many places and forecasts saying it will rapidly spread.

-Japan: during spring, maybe catch cherry blossoms and travel around both the North and South. Since this is the only option with no rental car, I am thinking this is one best to do before baby since lugging around stroller and suitcases and baby on public transit would be a pain.

-spain: fly into barcelona, train to madrid, rent a car in Madrid and explore other towns. Most temperate/beautiful option. Mostly traveling to castles, muesums, historical places.

-new zealand: road trip to both north and south islands. Basically an average of driving 2 hours per day. Sightseeing and tourist stuff on north island, mostly scenery and day hikes on south island. Only option with hiking.

Parents- which things/activities should we maximize before children (while pregnant)?

Dubai then Seychelles and then the honeymoon hopper to the Maldives

[mochjas]

I have very limited time to fly and wanted to do a reat trip before everything goes up! Thinking something like JFK-HKG then HKG- somewhere in Thailand then Thailand to Israel in June time the max I can spend is about 3 days in each what are your guys thoughts

[ual902]

I have very limited time to fly and wanted to do a reat trip before everything goes up! Thinking something like JFK-HKG then HKG- somewhere in Thailand then Thailand to Israel in June time the max I can spend is about 3 days in each what are your guys thoughts

HKG Phuket/phiphi island


HKG CNX Chiang mai for nice sightseeing jeep tours

[Emkay]

Cant figure out where to go, maybe someone wants to give input.
dates would be either right before or right after pesach. Leaving from Israel. Flying AA so would like to use Asia 1-2 (Japan, Korea, Mongolia,   Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Saipan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam)
With a year and a half old child, flying J, Around a week total. was gonna do Sri Lanka until i realized that the monsoon season starts then

[shwarmabob]

Cant figure out where to go, maybe someone wants to give input.
dates would be either right before or right after pesach. Leaving from Israel. Flying AA so would like to use Asia 1-2 (Japan, Korea, Mongolia,   Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Saipan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam)
With a year and a half old child, flying J, Around a week total. was gonna do Sri Lanka until i realized that the monsoon season starts then

You can't get into Bhutan unless you go with very expensive tours. Check the weather for the other places.

[ejb123]

Need idea for weekend getaway (thursday - sunday) with the wife in mid-March. Leaving from NYC. Ideally somewhere warm, but up for suggestions. Have plenty of SPG, UR and MR. Have reservation at St Regis Bal Harbour, flights are $$.

[Sholom123]

Anyone ever been to purto vallarta can't seem to find anything here on the forums?

[DXD]

What's your question about PVR? I have been several times.

[Sholom123]

Are the Sheraton and westin any good? They are cheap so was thinking of going there.
Where have you stayed? Were you happy?

[srap]

Hey-does this work for any of you?  It suggested Darjeeling for me.

http://www.arealme.com/travel/en/?ag

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[zow]

Quebec City vs. Mont Tremblant for Shabbat in Summertime?

I think we need to burn two Fairmont free nights before Tisha B'Av.

I know we could use them at the Plaza, but the rules all say that you can't use them back-to-back. (If that's not accurate, please advise!)

So, we're thinking of driving to Quebec City (Le Frontenac) or to Mont -remblant. Both have a Chabad nearby, though I'm waiting to hear back from the Chabad shaliach at each as to whether they will be "active" for a Shabbat in August.

We slightly prefer the idea of spending our Shabbat walking around Quebec City, but Tremblant has the advantage of our passing through Montreal on the way up and the way back, for kosher provisions and dining.

Both hotels look lovely, but pretty different -- Frontenac is historical and grand, while Tremblant is a resort, nice pools, great hiking (but remember, this is a Shabbat trip).

Are there other considerations?
Anyone have experience with either or both place?
Thanks in advance.

[efflpetzel]

Chabad in Mont Tremblant will definitely be open in august

[zow]

Chabad in Mont Tremblant will definitely be open in august

Thank you.
DW now tells me she is leaning toward Frontenac...