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Super Speed · « **Reply #540 on:** May 19, 2015, 11:46:46 AM »

Quote from: tzifanya54 on May 18, 2015, 08:55:10 PM

Amazing! And absolutely bug free (coming from the tri state, no pesky bugs or flies at night was amazing)

Quote from: tzifanya54 on May 18, 2015, 08:58:40 PM

The residence inn downtown is pretty nice... But if your looking for a nice upscale hotel just not that expensive (points wise, ie not fairmonts) then the Westin grand is really nice, all suite property and they gave me a double upgrade even though I am just spg gold.

Thanks! I may sell some points and go to the Fairmont.

tzifanya54 · « **Reply #541 on:** May 20, 2015, 12:26:08 AM »

Quote from: Super Speed on May 19, 2015, 11:46:46 AM

Thanks! I may sell some points and go to the Fairmont.

My pleasure! I just did this whole trip last year, so I did a ton of research feel free to PM me if you need more info. BTW where you able to get CX F or J?

tzifanya54 · « **Reply #542 on:** May 20, 2015, 12:30:21 AM »

Quote from: ushdadude on May 18, 2015, 09:26:38 PM

i'm staying at the westin bayshore. nothing available at westin grand

Did research on that property as well, really good reviews there as well and its actually newer than the westin grand. It was a toss up between the 2 places. I was traveling with 2 kids so ultimately the westin grand (being an all suite property) won out.

dpk4588 · « **Reply #543 on:** May 21, 2015, 01:43:01 PM »

Flying CX in F, booked with AA, who do I contact about Kosher food?

Also there have been mixed reports I was wondering if there was an update. Is there Kosher food available in the BA First Class lounge?

Ergel · « **Reply #544 on:** May 21, 2015, 05:12:35 PM »

Quote from: dpk4588 on May 21, 2015, 01:43:01 PM

Is there Kosher food available in the BA First Class lounge?

You are not officially entitled. Mixed reports (mostly failures) as to whether you can get them to accommodate you.

dpk4588 · « **Reply #545 on:** May 21, 2015, 05:14:37 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on May 21, 2015, 05:12:35 PM

You are not officially entitled. Mixed reports (mostly failures) as to whether you can get them to accommodate you.

I know its technically for BA metal passengers only, I was wondering if anyone had any recent success in getting them to accommodate.

Super Speed · « **Reply #546 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:27:36 PM »

Is the four seasons hotel nicer than the FPR?

Suz · « **Reply #547 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:30:07 PM »

Quote from: Super Speed on May 29, 2015, 06:27:36 PM

Is the four seasons hotel nicer than the FPR?

No

Super Speed · « **Reply #548 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Suz on May 29, 2015, 06:30:07 PM

No

How much worse, I can get it for under $200 for the dates I'm going...

Suz · « **Reply #549 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:34:19 PM »

Quote from: Super Speed on May 29, 2015, 06:31:14 PM

How much worse, I can get it for under $200 for the dates I'm going...

There's nothing wrong with the FS. I prefer the FPR. Get the Chase Fairmont card for 2 free nights with breakfast.
$200 a night for the FS is a great rate....even better if its $200CAD

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #550 on:** May 29, 2015, 08:03:32 PM »

Quote from: dpk4588 on May 21, 2015, 01:43:01 PM

Flying CX in F, booked with AA, who do I contact about Kosher food?

Also there have been mixed reports I was wondering if there was an update. Is there Kosher food available in the BA First Class lounge?

Call CX. The BA food is regular Bornstein meals so not particularly exciting. It will be the same thing you get on the plane. Note the biz class lounge has better snacks than the FCL.

amm543 · « **Reply #551 on:** June 02, 2015, 10:35:46 PM »

Anyone have an undated lists of kosher restaurants in Vancouver? It appears that some mentioned in the forum are now closed. Also does anyone know if any kosher restaurants are open on motzei shabbos this time of year (when shabbos ends after 10:00pm in Vancouver)?

Any ideas on something to do for a frum couple on a motzei shabbos in the spring/summer?

Chapshnell · « **Reply #552 on:** June 02, 2015, 10:50:09 PM »

Quote from: amm543 on June 02, 2015, 10:35:46 PM

Anyone have an undated lists of kosher restaurants in Vancouver? It appears that some mentioned in the forum are now closed. Also does anyone know if any kosher restaurants are open on motzei shabbos this time of year (when shabbos ends after 10:00pm in Vancouver)?

Any ideas on something to do for a frum couple on a motzei shabbos in the spring/summer?

read my TR..
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=49911.0

motzai Shabbos just walk around the city? not much "to do" technically

amm543 · « **Reply #553 on:** June 02, 2015, 10:58:54 PM »

You only went to Maple Grill? I will be there Friday - Sunday night so I wanted to see which restaurants are around besides Maple Grill. If Cafe 41 good for breakfast or lunch one day?

Chapshnell · « **Reply #554 on:** June 02, 2015, 11:01:30 PM »

Quote from: amm543 on June 02, 2015, 10:58:54 PM

You only went to Maple Grill? I will be there Friday - Sunday night so I wanted to see which restaurants are around besides Maple Grill. If Cafe 41 good for breakfast or lunch one day?

"Sunday AM we checked out & went to eat at a kosher cafe called "Cafe Forty One" tasty, great service & a very nice presentation as well.
Its a nice looking place. If you want to park the car in their basement parking lot you can do so. You just need to call out one of the workers to enter the pin code for you so the gates will open."

amm543 · « **Reply #555 on:** June 03, 2015, 10:20:58 AM »

Any1 ever go on those free walking tours in Vancouver "Tour Guys"? Worth doing? Is a tour bus worth going on?

reed · « **Reply #556 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:16:14 PM »

Can cathy pacific be booked With AA miles? If so how does one go about doing that? All I'm seeing on AA are American flights

efflpetzel · « **Reply #557 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:33:19 PM »

Quote from: reed on June 10, 2015, 08:16:14 PM

Can cathy pacific be booked With AA miles? If so how does one go about doing that? All I'm seeing on AA are American flights

you need to call in, for availability check ba.com

ddfried · « **Reply #558 on:** June 10, 2015, 11:36:23 PM »

I have been checking in for award availability on Cathay for 5 seats and there's nothing available in August for the past 2-3 weeks. What's the possibility rate to get it closer to the date??

Suz · « **Reply #559 on:** June 10, 2015, 11:46:05 PM »

Quote from: ddfried on June 10, 2015, 11:36:23 PM

I have been checking in for award availability on Cathay for 5 seats and there's nothing available in August for the past 2-3 weeks. What's the possibility rate to get it closer to the date??

Very high. I find seats open as it gets closer (week to 10 days). Economy, business of first? I have always been able to upgrade to first from business for 2 seats. Hopefully you are looking for an assortment of all classes of service.

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