Author Topic: Niagara Falls Master Thread (Read 314485 times)

joeb1 · « **Reply #140 on:** June 19, 2012, 07:56:18 PM »

whose gonna be at niagara for aug. im planning to be there sometime in aug

youG · « **Reply #141 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:27:35 PM »

so any deals at the Hilton this thursday night

DrDanny · « **Reply #142 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:38:02 PM »

There's a lot of Hilton gold members here which might help you get an upgrade

AsherO · « **Reply #143 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:49:48 AM »

Quote from: DrDanny on June 19, 2012, 09:38:02 PM

There's a lot of Hilton gold members here which might help you get an upgrade

+1, I'll gladly do it if you're interested.

Ergel · « **Reply #144 on:** June 20, 2012, 01:13:11 AM »

Quote from: youG on June 19, 2012, 09:27:35 PM

so any deals at the Hilton this thursday night

127 seems pretty reasonable. Also you can try the four points on a best rate guarantee (booking.com is $97 plus you'll get 2k points) or embassy suites on a best rate guarantee (kayak.com $142 plus a $50 amex gift card)

kishke · « **Reply #145 on:** June 27, 2012, 08:36:54 PM »

so we are planning a trip to niagra falls from ny, this summer.
here is my problem, its 4 of us who are going, my husband, me, 15
and 17 year old kids,
we both dont have passport(only expired one) my husband reapplied, and he should have his by then.
have you tried crossing border with expired passport? and then coming back to US?
second my 17 year old has non driving ID, will that be good enough?
and then what do we do with 15 year old?
or maybe we should only stay on american side of falls?

Ergel · « **Reply #146 on:** June 27, 2012, 08:38:23 PM »

Definitely go to the Canadian side.
Why not all apply for passports now? When are you going?

me · « **Reply #147 on:** June 27, 2012, 08:41:03 PM »

Quote from: kishke on June 27, 2012, 08:36:54 PM

have you tried crossing border with expired passport? and then coming back to US?
second my 17 year old has non driving ID, will that be good enough?
and then what do we do with 15 year old?
or maybe we should only stay on american side of falls?

The 15 year old can go through with a birth certificate. Everyone else needs a valid passport.

If you're not crossing over to the Canadian side you might as well stay at home. All the attractions and nice hotels are on the Canadian side.

MarkS · « **Reply #148 on:** June 27, 2012, 08:42:49 PM »

Quote from: kishke on June 27, 2012, 08:36:54 PM

so we are planning a trip to niagra falls from ny, this summer.
here is my problem, its 4 of us who are going, my husband, me, 15
and 17 year old kids,
we both dont have passport(only expired one) my husband reapplied, and he should have his by then.
have you tried crossing border with expired passport? and then coming back to US?
second my 17 year old has non driving ID, will that be good enough?
and then what do we do with 15 year old?
or maybe we should only stay on american side of falls?

Under 16 doesn't need a passport (only birth cert.) http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatravelplanner/qt/kids_passport.html

From the US Govt site:
When returning to the United States from Canada, it is very important to note that all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the United States via air. For entry into the United States via land and sea borders, U.S. citizens must present either a U.S. passport, passport card, NEXUS card, Enhanced Drivers License, or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document. The only exception to this requirement is for U.S. citizens under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) who need only present a birth certificate (original, photocopy or certified copy), Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or naturalization certificate.

I know adults who have gotten through recently with just drivers license. You may have to go inside where they can check you up and see that you have a passport on file - my relatives who went didn't even need to do that.

kishke · « **Reply #149 on:** June 27, 2012, 09:08:11 PM »

Why not all apply for passports now? When are you going?
planning to go in aug.

Ergel · « **Reply #150 on:** June 27, 2012, 09:45:00 PM »

So apply now. You'll get them in plenty of time

Lev · « **Reply #151 on:** June 27, 2012, 10:57:17 PM »

Anyone gonna be in Buf/Niagara 7/17-18?

samzyr · « **Reply #152 on:** July 01, 2012, 05:08:32 PM »

Anybody know if it says sprint on my phone not extended. But I'm on the Canadian side can I use the phone to. Call? If not can use google voice how do I make sure it's not using my reg phone min and only wifi

plainbachur · « **Reply #153 on:** July 01, 2012, 07:28:31 PM »

Quote from: samzyr on July 01, 2012, 05:08:32 PM

Anybody know if it says sprint on my phone not extended. But I'm on the Canadian side can I use the phone to. Call? If not can use google voice how do I make sure it's not using my reg phone min and only wifi

u can use it for free as long as it doesn't say extened

naftoli · « **Reply #154 on:** July 01, 2012, 10:34:31 PM »

hi
i want to go to Niagara falls in the beginning of august with 6 children, so will need at least 2 hotel rooms.
i have lots of avios spg (2 accounts) and chase points
however i see to Buffalo no tickets available with avios but i can go to Toronto.
is it worth to go there and take a train or a bus to the falls ? as i wont drive?
what is a good deal i should in a hotel that should have nice rooms falls and decent rates?
does it pay to use spg or cash better?
also i would like the hotel to be close to a minyan
thank you

me · « **Reply #155 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:19:04 PM »

Quote from: naftoli on July 01, 2012, 10:34:31 PM

hi
i want to go to Niagara falls in the beginning of august with 6 children, so will need at least 2 hotel rooms.
i have lots of avios spg (2 accounts) and chase points
however i see to Buffalo no tickets available with avios but i can go to Toronto.
is it worth to go there and take a train or a bus to the falls ? as i wont drive?
what is a good deal i should in a hotel that should have nice rooms falls and decent rates?
does it pay to use spg or cash better?
also i would like the hotel to be close to a minyan
thank you

For the only Minyan, check here: (Its in one of the hotels) http://www.JewishNiagaraFalls.com

naftoli · « **Reply #156 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:31:50 PM »

were can i get good deals on hotels on the falls? i am willing ot pay cash but i also have every kind of points/

Ergel · « **Reply #157 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:45:37 PM »

Quote from: naftoli on July 19, 2012, 04:31:50 PM

were can i get good deals on hotels on the falls? i am willing ot pay cash but i also have every kind of points/

Usually prices are low enough that it's not worth it to pay points. Lots of groupon and similar offers make it very reasonable
(es chatai ani mazkir hayom, I once burnt 10k spg at of the hotels up there, way before I knew anything about DDF)

naftoli · « **Reply #158 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:47:28 PM »

thank you very much
i don't see noting on groupon for the falls, were else does it pay to look?

JEWDA · « **Reply #159 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:51:26 PM »

Quote from: naftoli on July 19, 2012, 04:47:28 PM

thank you very much
i don't see noting on groupon for the falls, were else does it pay to look?

http://www.dealfind.com/travel/st-catharines-niagara/ramadaplazaniagarafalls11?a=c987548d37b2

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