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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5620 on: August 19, 2019, 12:00:06 AM »
Looking for a nicer quiet hotel. Nj  or  pa. Nature oriented. For 3 nights. Any recommendations?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5622 on: August 19, 2019, 01:49:25 AM »
Are there any all 2 bedroom suites/villas Marriotts that are Cat 1-4?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5623 on: August 19, 2019, 03:20:13 PM »
Looking for a WARM place to go in Mid-November. Direct Southwest flights from Chicago (companion pass), preferably between 2-5 hour flight. Prefer Kosher food availability. With a resort property nearby. I have a couple Marriott regular anniversary nights, and some UR points. Am also willing to pay up to $200 a night, instead of using points. Minyan is a plus. Interested in nature and a relaxed, quiet environment. Looking into location and which property to stay at. Thanks ahead of time for any tips. Was looking into Dallas, Puerto Rico, and northern CA. Not sure which of these to choose, or looking for other options.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5624 on: August 19, 2019, 04:00:30 PM »
Looking for a WARM place to go in Mid-November. Direct Southwest flights from Chicago (companion pass), preferably between 2-5 hour flight. Prefer Kosher food availability. With a resort property nearby. I have a couple Marriott regular anniversary nights, and some UR points. Am also willing to pay up to $200 a night, instead of using points. Minyan is a plus. Interested in nature and a relaxed, quiet environment. Looking into location and which property to stay at. Thanks ahead of time for any tips. Was looking into Dallas, Puerto Rico, and northern CA. Not sure which of these to choose, or looking for other options.
Mexico? Cancun? Playa?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5625 on: August 19, 2019, 04:05:40 PM »
Mexico? Cancun? Playa?
Aren't those places all pretty packed? I'm looking for a place that is a little quieter? Also, is there kosher food in those Mexican resorts?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5626 on: August 20, 2019, 07:21:36 AM »
Aren't those places all pretty packed? I'm looking for a place that is a little quieter? Also, is there kosher food in those Mexican resorts?
Cancun has food adjacent to some resorts and Chabad delivery.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5627 on: August 20, 2019, 01:45:48 PM »
Cancun has food adjacent to some resorts and Chabad delivery.
How are Cancun resorts in regards to being packed in mid-November? Is there any specific resorts to be recommended. As mentioned earlier, I have Marriott free nights and UR points.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5628 on: August 20, 2019, 09:22:00 PM »
Aside from sitting in the gallery, barely anything in DC is dependendent on congress being in session. You can still tour the capitol, Supreme Court, monuments, and do Smithsonian.
Agree.

But a large point of going is to see the Government in action. ( BTW there are no oral arguments in the Supreme Court in July / Aug )

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5629 on: August 26, 2019, 01:35:39 PM »
Looking for something for January from East coast:

5-6 nights (can take another day or 2 for travel)

Have Hyatt Globalist and marriott Titanium:

Want to go somewhere where it will be easy with my status to get a suite to comfortably fit 5 (1 King and a sofa bed and crib is enough)

Will bring food

Did already:
STJ
SKB
GCM
MIA
TLV
Thailand
HKG
Did hawaii but not DDF proper (but dont think I want to drag 3 kids there)

Need beach

Prefer not to have a factory place like CUN with tons of people

Prefer luxury hotels like STR, Ritz, Park Hyatt etc.

Any ideas?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5630 on: August 26, 2019, 01:39:44 PM »
Looking for something for January from East coast:

5-6 nights (can take another day or 2 for travel)

Have Hyatt Globalist and marriott Titanium:

Want to go somewhere where it will be easy with my status to get a suite to comfortably fit 5 (1 King and a sofa bed and crib is enough)

Will bring food

Did already:
STJ
SKB
GCM
MIA
TLV
Thailand
HKG
Did hawaii but not DDF proper (but dont think I want to drag 3 kids there)

Need beach

Prefer not to have a factory place like CUN with tons of people

Prefer luxury hotels like STR, Ritz, Park Hyatt etc.

Any ideas?

I would say if maybe you would change your mind and go to Hawaii, go to the GHK.

There is an Andaz opening up in Turks and Caicos; I love T & C, def most pristine beaches I have ever been to in Caribbean

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5631 on: August 26, 2019, 02:43:31 PM »
I would say if maybe you would change your mind and go to Hawaii, go to the GHK.

There is an Andaz opening up in Turks and Caicos; I love T & C, def most pristine beaches I have ever been to in Caribbean
I doubt Andaz would be open but I would go there in a heart beat

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5632 on: August 26, 2019, 03:02:08 PM »
I doubt Andaz would be open but I would go there in a heart beat

go on the website and see when theyre opening up

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5633 on: August 26, 2019, 03:10:39 PM »
go on the website and see when theyre opening up
there is no date it just says in 2021 which means nothing

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5634 on: August 28, 2019, 06:15:47 PM »
Hi.
Debating between Singapore and Tokyo for next week. For this time of the year, which one will be a better option? (Yes yes I know they are 2 very different cities, thank you very much.)

Also, has anyone been to China on the 144 hour transit visa and went to Beijing and Shanghai? Because officially you’re only allowed to be in one of those regions.  Wanna hear from someone who has done it, and if there’s anything to be concerned about.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5635 on: August 28, 2019, 09:22:32 PM »
Looking for something for January from East coast:

5-6 nights (can take another day or 2 for travel)

Have Hyatt Globalist and marriott Titanium:

Want to go somewhere where it will be easy with my status to get a suite to comfortably fit 5 (1 King and a sofa bed and crib is enough)

Will bring food

Did already:
STJ
SKB
GCM
MIA
TLV
Thailand
HKG
Did hawaii but not DDF proper (but dont think I want to drag 3 kids there)

Need beach

Prefer not to have a factory place like CUN with tons of people

Prefer luxury hotels like STR, Ritz, Park Hyatt etc.

Any ideas?

Looking for something similar, but with a heated pools as well. +/- 4-5 hour flight

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5636 on: September 08, 2019, 05:30:40 PM »
Looking for some ideas....

Land in HKG in early Friday AM.  Looking for a Southeast Asia destination with a great Shabbos and relaxing experience. Could stay in HKG but thought it be nice to try something a bit off the beaten path.  Have been to Vietnam- looking for other ideas.  What are people’s views on Singapore? Bangkok? Other options?

Need to be back in HKG Monday PM or Tuesday AM...

Thx!

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5637 on: September 08, 2019, 05:37:07 PM »
nice to try something a bit off the beaten path.
Palawan?
Chiang Mai?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5638 on: September 08, 2019, 05:41:12 PM »
Langkawi
Amanpulo
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5639 on: September 08, 2019, 07:18:20 PM »
Palawan?
Chiang Mai?

Looks like only CNX has direct service from HKG...  will do a bit of research... thx!!