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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6120 on: February 15, 2021, 09:21:53 PM »
Me and the Mrs. need a high class refreshing/natural getaway. we were considering the Post-Ranch Inn in Big Sur, but kosher etc. may be annoying there. any other ultra luxe (but understated/quiet) options for a 3 night getaway people would suggest (and of course, any deals preferred as that place is $$$$)? assuming May before Shavuos, and so likely nowhere intl.  Not really considering cancun/banyan tree etc (been there twice and still scared of zika)
Ventana Big Sur. 30k Hyatt.
Near impossible to find base rooms IME, Suites for 48k are wide open though.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6121 on: February 15, 2021, 11:14:31 PM »
Ventana Big Sur. 30k Hyatt.
Near impossible to find base rooms IME, Suites for 48k are wide open though.
thanks this is a great option.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6122 on: February 15, 2021, 11:18:09 PM »
Me and the Mrs. need a high class refreshing/natural getaway. we were considering the Post-Ranch Inn in Big Sur, but kosher etc. may be annoying there. any other ultra luxe (but understated/quiet) options for a 3 night getaway people would suggest (and of course, any deals preferred as that place is $$$$)? assuming May before Shavuos, and so likely nowhere intl.  Not really considering cancun/banyan tree etc (been there twice and still scared of zika)
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6123 on: February 15, 2021, 11:36:43 PM »
thanks this is a great option.
They also provide free kosher meals.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6124 on: February 16, 2021, 02:48:35 PM »
They also provide free kosher meals.
they say they dont have any certified meals, but will cook with new pans etc (and i assume let me light) if we want. any source for better?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6125 on: February 21, 2021, 09:36:08 PM »
Best country in Asia to visit with kids? Was looking at CMX and HKT.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6126 on: February 22, 2021, 07:14:15 AM »
Best country in Asia to visit with kids? Was looking at CMX and HKT.
TLV

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6127 on: February 22, 2021, 09:23:12 AM »
TLV

Do any airlines allow a free stopover in TLV when going to Asia?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6128 on: February 22, 2021, 09:36:22 AM »
Do any airlines allow a free stopover in TLV when going to Asia?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6129 on: February 22, 2021, 09:48:52 AM »
Do any airlines allow a free stopover in TLV when going to Asia?
Do any airlines allow a free stopover in JFK when going to North America?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6130 on: February 22, 2021, 10:02:29 AM »
they say they dont have any certified meals, but will cook with new pans etc (and i assume let me light) if we want. any source for better?
They told me they would buy us meals from Chabad.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6132 on: February 22, 2021, 11:56:03 AM »
need to be in TLV for new year (2022) and looking in to making it into a ~5 day (total) vacation.

so I'm looking for somewhere "worth" going for 2-3 days with reasonable connections to TLV and NYC and good point resorts/hotels. easier kosher food is a plus of course (im not against bringing food , but I'm assuming there are plenty of great places that can be checked of first)

i have plenty of points but I'm looking at keeping the cash outlay to a minimum (there goes MLE :P).

TIA for any and all help

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6133 on: February 22, 2021, 05:05:00 PM »
need to be in TLV for new year (2022) and looking in to making it into a ~5 day (total) vacation.

so I'm looking for somewhere "worth" going for 2-3 days with reasonable connections to TLV and NYC and good point resorts/hotels. easier kosher food is a plus of course (im not against bringing food , but I'm assuming there are plenty of great places that can be checked of first)

i have plenty of points but I'm looking at keeping the cash outlay to a minimum (there goes MLE :P).

TIA for any and all help
DXB?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6134 on: February 22, 2021, 08:10:14 PM »
DXB?
was thinking more along the lines of a resort then touring, (at least my understanding was that DXB was more about touring) but DXB does seem worth looking into.

on that note emirates does not seem to be showing any flights to TLV. not sure if this is old, or something just changed.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6135 on: February 22, 2021, 09:33:00 PM »
was thinking more along the lines of a resort then touring, (at least my understanding was that DXB was more about touring) but DXB does seem worth looking into.

on that note emirates does not seem to be showing any flights to TLV. not sure if this is old, or something just changed.
Plenty of resort options in DXB.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6136 on: February 23, 2021, 11:39:27 PM »
they say they dont have any certified meals, but will cook with new pans etc (and i assume let me light) if we want. any source for better?
They told me they would buy us meals from Chabad.
Confirmed, for kosher meals at Ventana Big Sur (all-inclusive) you just email guestrelations@ventanabigsur.com and inquire about the meal plan from chabad of monterrey and they give a menu (attached) for you to choose from 10 days before arrival.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6137 on: March 13, 2021, 11:01:24 PM »
any suggestions on where to have a warm weather 7-10 day stopover to or from TLV in December/January?
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« Reply #6138 on: March 13, 2021, 11:16:52 PM »
any suggestions on where to have a warm weather 7-10 day stopover to or from TLV in December/January?
Anywhere in the Middle East.

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