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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5760 on: December 09, 2019, 07:02:55 AM »

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5761 on: December 09, 2019, 07:07:05 AM »
We wouldn't have been able to do the activities we did with a baby
Worth it with young baby? From what I read sounds like main panama attractions aren't so baby friendly...?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5762 on: December 09, 2019, 08:02:53 AM »
LAX .
we went on a road trip up the PCH and down through Yosemite NP , as well as a RT to bryce and Zion NP from LA with a 6-8 week old baby
LA is not hot in January. It's mild (50-60s) but not hot.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5763 on: December 09, 2019, 08:39:51 AM »
Its not hot , its usually bery pleasant with temps in the 60s
LA is not hot in January. It's mild (50-60s) but not hot.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5764 on: December 11, 2019, 12:06:16 AM »
I’m going to Silara next week 12/16-12-19

Unfortunately Ziva was booked solid, couldntbredeem points at all! So we had to grab the last room in Zilara.... but I’m concerned. Everyone seems to be praising Ziva to the sky First of all because of how nice and new it is (as opposed to Zilara which is more”dated”),but mainly BC of the proximity to kosher food. How far is Zilara actually to food? Can it be walked? I’m just hoping I didn’t settle for something I really won’t enjoy!

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5765 on: December 11, 2019, 12:07:54 AM »
I’m going to Silara next week 12/16-12-19

Unfortunately Ziva was booked solid, couldntbredeem points at all! So we had to grab the last room in Zilara.... but I’m concerned. Everyone seems to be praising Ziva to the sky First of all because of how nice and new it is (as opposed to Zilara which is more”dated”),but mainly BC of the proximity to kosher food. How far is Zilara actually to food? Can it be walked? I’m just hoping I didn’t settle for something I really won’t enjoy!

25 min walk to red heifer and others, you can cab also
Jury Duty: Nothing to do there but chill and write a TR. Kinda like the beach but missing the view and ocean breeze.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5766 on: December 11, 2019, 12:09:11 AM »
25 min walk to red heifer and others, you can cab also
thanks for immediate reply!

Are cabs safe? How much does that back and forth cost and will I need pesos or does dollars do it too

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5767 on: December 11, 2019, 12:29:22 AM »
thanks for immediate reply!

Are cabs safe? How much does that back and forth cost and will I need pesos or does dollars do it too

I personally stayed in the Ziva, so I can't answer those questions, although I believe they're safe. People race about the Zilara also, so you're bound to have a great time regardless, just minus the kids
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5768 on: December 15, 2019, 03:29:16 AM »
I’m going to Silara next week 12/16-12-19

Unfortunately Ziva was booked solid, couldntbredeem points at all! So we had to grab the last room in Zilara.... but I’m concerned. Everyone seems to be praising Ziva to the sky First of all because of how nice and new it is (as opposed to Zilara which is more”dated”),but mainly BC of the proximity to kosher food. How far is Zilara actually to food? Can it be walked? I’m just hoping I didn’t settle for something I really won’t enjoy!
It’s a 5 minute drive by car
Chabad will deliver food to your hotel seamlessly
Property of the zilara is very nice don’t worry

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5769 on: December 16, 2019, 07:34:05 AM »
Dont forget YYZ and IKA .  :)
Zika and the CDCs pathetic maps make me angry.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5770 on: December 16, 2019, 09:39:47 AM »
LAX .
we went on a road trip up the PCH and down through Yosemite NP , as well as a RT to bryce and Zion NP from LA with a 6-8 week old baby
January weather is nice?
Yes
LA is not hot in January. It's mild (50-60s) but not hot.
Its not hot , its usually bery pleasant with temps in the 60s
1) weather information provided is for lax. Zion, Bryce, Yosemite and Northern CA are not that warm.
2) lax is not dependably in the pleasant 60s. Low 60s, high 50s, and a twenty degree drop at night or near the ocean is definitely a distinct possibility. Had to break out a sweater last night and everything.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5771 on: December 16, 2019, 09:47:00 AM »
1) weather information provided is for lax. Zion, Bryce, Yosemite and Northern CA are not that warm.
2) lax is not dependably in the pleasant 60s. Low 60s, high 50s, and a twenty degree drop at night or near the ocean is definitely a distinct possibility. Had to break out a sweater last night and everything.
I landed in Thanksgiving morning. It was 45.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5772 on: December 16, 2019, 10:24:12 AM »
Thank you for bringing up the entire thread, i see the disconnect.
I was responding specifically to La weather, I've been to LA every single year for the last 10 years ( other then 1), and always had a pleasant experience. Looking at last years LA weather most of the month ranged from mid 60s to high 70s .
I will concede it gets chilly at night.
It is a great time to visit Southern California and Death valley NP .
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1) weather information provided is for lax. Zion, Bryce, Yosemite and Northern CA are not that warm.
2) lax is not dependably in the pleasant 60s. Low 60s, high 50s, and a twenty degree drop at night or near the ocean is definitely a distinct possibility. Had to break out a sweater last night and everything.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5773 on: December 16, 2019, 10:28:47 AM »
I landed in Thanksgiving morning. It was 45.
It's 48 this morning before sunrise, will be high 60s by lunch. But that week was pretty rainy and cold as I recall.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5774 on: December 16, 2019, 01:41:49 PM »
Would like to go to Asia for 4 days any ideas?
I was already in Thailand, I want something similar. Bali is not option now since there is no kosher food there.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5775 on: December 16, 2019, 01:45:42 PM »
Would like to go to Asia for 4 days any ideas?
I was already in Thailand, I want something similar. Bali is not option now since there is no kosher food there.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5776 on: December 16, 2019, 02:05:59 PM »
No food at chabad of Bali?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5777 on: December 16, 2019, 02:08:08 PM »
No food at chabad of Bali?
Oh wow I guess they have a new website!
Nothing came up last time I checked.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5778 on: December 16, 2019, 02:13:12 PM »
Would like to go to Asia for 4 days any ideas?
I was already in Thailand, I want something similar. Bali is not option now since there is no kosher food there.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #5779 on: December 16, 2019, 02:47:35 PM »
Oh wow I guess they have a new website!
Nothing came up last time I checked.
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=102660.0
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