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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #620 on: October 28, 2013, 11:06:25 AM »
Go to Andaz Papagayo.

That's my only serious option so far. I already  made reservations for December. Still looking into other options.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #621 on: October 28, 2013, 11:14:16 AM »
Go to Andaz Papagayo.
+1.
Though PH EZE is really the place to be.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #622 on: October 28, 2013, 11:26:19 AM »
+1.
Though PH EZE is really the place to be.

Unfortunately I can't convince my travel partner to go so far.  :-\
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #623 on: October 28, 2013, 11:29:19 AM »
Find a new partner?  8)
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #624 on: October 28, 2013, 11:30:08 AM »
Find a new partner?  8)

Anyone want to head down to Buenos Aires with me?  :P
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #625 on: October 28, 2013, 11:37:49 AM »
Unfortunately I can't convince my travel partner to go so far.  :-\
Really not so bad.
There's no real jetlag to EZE as you don't have the big time zone shifts like you have with Europe. And the flight is long enough to get a full night's sleep.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #626 on: October 28, 2013, 11:38:35 AM »
Really not so bad.
There's no real jetlag to EZE as you don't have the big time zone shifts like you have with Europe.


Interesting. I never really thought about that. We'll see how well my convincing goes over.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #627 on: October 28, 2013, 12:16:56 PM »

Interesting. I never really thought about that. We'll see how well my convincing goes over.
Yup, currently just a 1 hour difference from EDT. If you can sleep on the plane you can really hit the ground running.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #628 on: October 28, 2013, 12:35:55 PM »
Go to Andaz Papagayo.

Think I'm gonna take your advice for dinner. :P

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #629 on: October 28, 2013, 12:54:15 PM »
Think I'm gonna take your advice for dinner. :P

Wrong thread. OT. Disregard.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #630 on: November 08, 2013, 01:41:31 PM »
Not exactly a vacation more like a getaway.
Thinking of going somewhere for a night or 2 towards the end of Dec. within driving distance from NYC. No major activities, just to spend some time alone with the wife.
I'm relatively new to this game but I do have a small stash of SPG and UR points. However being that we're not really hotel people I don't have any status in any chain.
Any pointers on:
1) Where to go
2) Finding a nice room/suite with a limited budget
3) Any other ideas/suggestions.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #631 on: November 08, 2013, 02:35:24 PM »
Not exactly a vacation more like a getaway.
Thinking of going somewhere for a night or 2 towards the end of Dec. within driving distance from NYC. No major activities, just to spend some time alone with the wife.
I'm relatively new to this game but I do have a small stash of SPG and UR points. However being that we're not really hotel people I don't have any status in any chain.
Any pointers on:
1) Where to go
2) Finding a nice room/suite with a limited budget
3) Any other ideas/suggestions.
How far do you want to go?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #632 on: November 08, 2013, 03:15:05 PM »
How far do you want to go?
Ideally within 2-3 hours.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #633 on: November 08, 2013, 03:23:00 PM »
Washington or Boston
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #634 on: November 08, 2013, 03:29:48 PM »
Washington or Boston
He's looking for a destination or a hotel room?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #635 on: November 09, 2013, 12:14:17 PM »

Washington or Boston
Washington's more 6 hrs, but a real nice city. Trick is to stay in baltimore (1/2 hour drive away). Even if not so interested in american history and stuff

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #636 on: November 09, 2013, 06:29:46 PM »
Washington's more 6 hrs, but a real nice city. Trick is to stay in baltimore (1/2 hour drive away). Even if not so interested in american history and stuff
Six hours to Washington?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #637 on: November 09, 2013, 09:27:41 PM »
He's looking for a destination or a hotel room?
I guess you can put it that way...
Washington or Boston
Both too far.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #638 on: November 09, 2013, 09:31:58 PM »
Rhode Island would be perfect for you
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #639 on: November 09, 2013, 09:34:22 PM »
Rhode Island would be perfect for you
Thanks! Anything specific?
Would be nice to tick another state off :)