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Big Upcoming trip
« on: July 05, 2012, 12:39:45 PM »
OK everyone, you may have picked up over the last several months that I was planning a big trip to Israel/Europe. Thanks to everyone who helped out with recommendations and getting me approved for the hyatt card!! Here is the basic itinerary, if anyone has any last minute tips, I would appreciate it.
EWR-TLV (got miles ticket in economy. I don't have status or anything, is it possible to pay for an upgrade at ticekting (either with points or cash).
Israel- staying with family or small hotels (i'll have to wait till waldorf opens to stay  somewhere nice is jerusalem
Paris- Suite in PHP
London- I unfortunately booked trip right at the end of the olympics. argh, it will be packed. Staying at holiday inn
Rome- Have 2 reservations, one at Westin and other at Kosher bed and breakfast
Venice- Westin Europa
Back to EWR on Lufstansa (coach- same question as before).
I'll make sure to post trip notes when I get back

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Re: Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2012, 01:13:05 PM »
OK everyone, you may have picked up over the last several months that I was planning a big trip to Israel/Europe. Thanks to everyone who helped out with recommendations and getting me approved for the hyatt card!! Here is the basic itinerary, if anyone has any last minute tips, I would appreciate it.
EWR-TLV (got miles ticket in economy. I don't have status or anything, is it possible to pay for an upgrade at ticekting (either with points or cash).
Israel- staying with family or small hotels (i'll have to wait till waldorf opens to stay  somewhere nice is jerusalem
Paris- Suite in PHP
London- I unfortunately booked trip right at the end of the olympics. argh, it will be packed. Staying at holiday inn
Rome- Have 2 reservations, one at Westin and other at Kosher bed and breakfast
Venice- Westin Europa
Back to EWR on Lufstansa (coach- same question as before).
I'll make sure to post trip notes when I get back

Sounds great- have an awesome time! Keep us posted!
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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2012, 01:47:51 PM »
OK everyone, you may have picked up over the last several months that I was planning a big trip to Israel/Europe. Thanks to everyone who helped out with recommendations and getting me approved for the hyatt card!! Here is the basic itinerary, if anyone has any last minute tips, I would appreciate it.
EWR-TLV (got miles ticket in economy. I don't have status or anything, is it possible to pay for an upgrade at ticekting (either with points or cash).
Israel- staying with family or small hotels (i'll have to wait till waldorf opens to stay  somewhere nice is jerusalem
Paris- Suite in PHP
London- I unfortunately booked trip right at the end of the olympics. argh, it will be packed. Staying at holiday inn
Rome- Have 2 reservations, one at Westin and other at Kosher bed and breakfast
Venice- Westin Europa
Back to EWR on Lufstansa (coach- same question as before).
I'll make sure to post trip notes when I get back
I have a similar itinerary but it seems I'm going to be ending my tripwhen your starting yours
Where did you find out about this kosher b&b from

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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2012, 01:59:33 PM »
if anyone has any advice as how to upgrade, id appreciate it. Willing to pay cash/poitns. flying on ua

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Re: Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2012, 02:01:38 PM »
if anyone has any advice as how to upgrade, id appreciate it. Willing to pay cash/poitns. flying on ua

Is there any reason you didn't book Business in the first place?
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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2012, 02:18:17 PM »
only one tip... if not going buissness  :(    at least pay for the preffered seat / extra leg room) and enjoy! hotels/cities in israel?
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Re: Big Upcoming trip
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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2012, 03:23:23 PM »
OK everyone, you may have picked up over the last several months that I was planning a big trip to Israel/Europe. Thanks to everyone who helped out with recommendations and getting me approved for the hyatt card!! Here is the basic itinerary, if anyone has any last minute tips, I would appreciate it.
EWR-TLV (got miles ticket in economy. I don't have status or anything, is it possible to pay for an upgrade at ticekting (either with points or cash).
Israel- staying with family or small hotels (i'll have to wait till waldorf opens to stay  somewhere nice is jerusalem
Paris- Suite in PHP
London- I unfortunately booked trip right at the end of the olympics. argh, it will be packed. Staying at holiday inn
Rome- Have 2 reservations, one at Westin and other at Kosher bed and breakfast
Venice- Westin Europa
Back to EWR on Lufstansa (coach- same question as before).
I'll make sure to post trip notes when I get back
wow lucky you!! njoy!

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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2012, 04:08:59 PM »
for london, maybe this interests you,

http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/22567
siyag lachachma :-)

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Re: Big Upcoming trip
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2012, 04:38:47 PM »
Im traveling with an infant and there was no way I was going to pay an extra $500 (10% of regular fare) for my kid to sit on my lap.
I couldn't use air canada because I was doing one way travel.