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Credit Cards / Re: Amex Appreciation Gift

« on: November 07, 2018, 03:22:03 PM »

Which club and what is included?

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Up In The Air / Iberia Flights to Israel

« on: July 30, 2018, 02:26:17 PM »

Which Iberia flights to Israel (with a stopover in Madrid or Barcelona) are operated by El Al?

The Iberia / El Al combination seems to be a very attractive option price-wise.

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Up In The Air / Re: Need help finding a ticket? Post here! Award ticket edition (Master thread)

« on: July 23, 2018, 10:18:01 AM »

Bump...

One way/Round-trip: Round trip
Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any: max 1 stop
From: NYC, prefer JFK
To: TLV
Departure dates: Mon. Nov. 19 or Tues. Nov. 20
Return airports: prefer JFK
Return dates: Mon. Nov. 26 or Tues. Nov. 27
Class: Any
Seats: 2
Alliance/Airline: I have Amex MR and some (but not much) AA, DL and United.

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Up In The Air / Re: Need help finding a ticket? Post here! Award ticket edition (Master thread)

« on: July 19, 2018, 10:51:36 AM »

One way/Round-trip: Round trip
Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any: max 1 stop
From: NYC, prefer JFK
To: TLV
Departure dates: Mon. Nov. 19 or Tues. Nov. 20
Return airports: prefer JFK
Return dates: Mon. Nov. 26 or Tues. Nov. 27
Class: Any
Seats: 2
Alliance/Airline: I have Amex MR and some (but not much) AA, DL and United.

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Up In The Air / Re: Need help finding a ticket? Post here! Paid ticket edition (Master thread)

« on: March 01, 2017, 03:10:13 PM »

One way/Round trip: Round trip
Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any: max 1 stop
From: NYC
Stopover: Canada, Europe
To: TLV
Departure dates: May 24 or 25
Return dates: June 5
Class: Coach/business
Seats: 4
Alliance/Airline: Amex, Delta, United, Hilton, SPG

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On The Road / Re: Israel: Need help finding a rental car? Post here!

« on: November 15, 2016, 09:52:09 AM »

Pickup location:  TLV
Pickup date & time:  Dec. 26, 20:00
Drop Off location: TLV
Drop Off Date & Time:  Jan. 2, 20:00
Preferred Car Size:  Automatic, Mazda 6 (need for 4 people and luggage).
Age (if under 25): 25+
Do you have a World Master Card or Chase Credit Card?:  No

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat

« on: November 03, 2016, 07:09:43 PM »

Best day trips from Tel Aviv? Preferably outdoor activities.

Please recommend specific operators. Thanks.

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Up In The Air / Re: Need help finding a ticket? Post here! Paid ticket edition (Master thread)

« on: November 01, 2016, 01:28:01 PM »

Looking to book two travelers NYC-London-TLV-NYC. They will be flying together NYC-London and London-TLV but coming back from TLV-NYC seperately.

Here is the best I have found so far, so let me know if you can ID something better:

Traveler 1:

Dec 15 JFK -> LHR DL 4371 @ 8:15a (arr 8:10p)
Dec 20 Luton-TLV Easyjet @ 7:00a (arr 2:00p)
Dec 26 TLV -> JFK DL 469 @ 12:10a (arr 5:33a)


Traveler 2:

Dec 15 JFK -> LHR DL 4371 @ 8:15a (arr 8:10p)
Dec 20 Luton-TLV Easyjet @ 7:00a (arr 2:00p)
Jan 4 TLV -> JFK DL 467 @ 11:55p (arr 5:30a)

What do you think? All-in traveler 1 = $1,165.87 and traveler 2 is $1,393.87.

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Goods For Sale/Trade / Re: Global entry application fee for sale

« on: October 27, 2016, 04:12:21 AM »

Selling 1 for $12.

Sent you a PM

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat

« on: October 26, 2016, 08:18:04 AM »

Looking to go on a day trip jeep tour of Masada and Dead Sea, departing from Jerusalem. I know there are several tour companies out there so looking for specific operator recommendations based on personal experience. We will be 4 people.

Additional day trip suggestions from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv will also be welcomed.  TIA

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Goods For Sale/Trade / Re: RITZ cat 1-4 voucher for sale (works for almost any ritz)

« on: October 19, 2016, 08:35:44 AM »

A few questions for those with experience using these:

What type of room does the voucher cover? Is it the most basic run of house room or can it be applied toward upgraded rooms? Can you combine a voucher and cash to upgrade?

What's the process for booking if your name is not the one on the voucher? Is it problematic or pretty much smooth sailing?

TIA

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Beresheet Hotel - Mitzpe Ramon

« on: October 16, 2016, 04:33:36 PM »

Anyone have any leads on booking at discounted rates? Looking to stay week of Dec. 26th.

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Goods For Sale/Trade / Re: RITZ cat 1-4 voucher for sale (works for almost any ritz)

« on: October 16, 2016, 04:25:00 PM »

Looking to buy 2 nights to use at the Ritz Carlton Herzliya in 2016

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On The Road / Re: Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

« on: September 06, 2016, 03:49:47 PM »

Could be that's what it is.

they didn't raise the price they are most likely sold out of standard rooms

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On The Road / Re: Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

« on: September 06, 2016, 03:30:16 PM »

It looks like during certain peak periods in Nov. and Dec. the minimum points rate for a standard room shoots up to 167,400 - 198,000 points !!