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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1160 on: August 13, 2014, 11:13:50 AM »
Caribbean.

Thanks! Any island or hotel in particular you have in mind?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1161 on: August 13, 2014, 11:20:38 AM »
Thanks! Any island or hotel in particular you have in mind?
Really depends on you and what you want/account balances for redemption purposes.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1162 on: August 13, 2014, 12:52:55 PM »
Really depends on you and what you want/account balances for redemption purposes.

Secluded beach areas would be ideal. Looking more for scenic relaxation than "activities."

I have plenty of UR, so I'm hoping Avios to get there and I'd prefer a Hyatt as I have upgrades, but I also have 20k Starwood and 70k United.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1163 on: August 13, 2014, 12:56:02 PM »
Secluded beach areas would be ideal. Looking more for scenic relaxation than "activities."

I have plenty of UR, so I'm hoping Avios to get there and I'd prefer a Hyatt as I have upgrades, but I also have 20k Starwood and 70k United.
You should look at Dan's post on BA destinations and see which you may like. Bermuda is mainly beaches and you can get quiet areas. Costa Rica can also be reached with BA and has a nice Hyatt that was downgraded in category.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1164 on: August 13, 2014, 12:58:02 PM »
Anyone have any new TR for the andaz CR?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1165 on: August 13, 2014, 01:22:50 PM »
You should look at Dan's post on BA destinations and see which you may like. Bermuda is mainly beaches and you can get quiet areas. Costa Rica can also be reached with BA and has a nice Hyatt that was downgraded in category.

Thanks for your responses, much appreciated. It seems that the BA destinations don't end up syncing with nice Hyatt locations. (The Andaz is by the wrong airport in Costa Rica) I'll keep looking.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1167 on: August 15, 2014, 12:43:39 AM »

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1168 on: August 15, 2014, 12:49:30 AM »
I have been in the area but didn't overnight. Really nice island btw.

I wonder what they charge a nite....

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1169 on: August 15, 2014, 11:01:38 AM »
Any ideas where I can go, from Aug 24- 28 ish(from nyc), with a five month old and no passport? I have UR, SPG, AA, United, BA, and Alaska.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1170 on: August 15, 2014, 11:13:26 AM »
Thanks for your responses, much appreciated. It seems that the BA destinations don't end up syncing with nice Hyatt locations. (The Andaz is by the wrong airport in Costa Rica) I'll keep looking.
AA flies to the airport next to the Andaz.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1171 on: August 15, 2014, 11:28:53 AM »
AA flies to the airport next to the Andaz.

True- but not direct from NYC - If I get availability for all 4 legs, I'm gonna do that. Otherwise I'll probably go to Cancun, with a stay in the Zilara.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1172 on: August 15, 2014, 12:14:36 PM »
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1173 on: August 27, 2014, 05:48:35 PM »
Looking for a trip end of December, with kids. May just do to Miami (grandparents with car/apartment) but looking for something more interesting (and poor award availability to Miami)
Does a week at the andaz papagayo make sense? Is there what do to in the area or is it mostly a beach location?

I need four tickets. I currently see three seats RT in J for days that work. And the return has one seat available in economy. Should I book what's available and hope something opens?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1174 on: August 27, 2014, 06:00:04 PM »
Looking for a trip end of December, with kids. May just do to Miami (grandparents with car/apartment) but looking for something more interesting (and poor award availability to Miami)
Does a week at the andaz papagayo make sense? Is there what do to in the area or is it mostly a beach location?

I need four tickets. I currently see three seats RT in J for days that work. And the return has one seat available in economy. Should I book what's available and hope something opens?
I'd def pick Papagayo.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1175 on: August 27, 2014, 06:35:47 PM »
Thoughts on the flights?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1176 on: August 27, 2014, 08:40:37 PM »
I'd take the flights now too.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1177 on: August 27, 2014, 09:42:36 PM »
Thoughts on the flights?
What are you going to be flying on. "Real" J seats?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1178 on: August 27, 2014, 10:01:41 PM »
Looking to do Norway and a arctic trip in late December early January. Suggestions?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1179 on: August 27, 2014, 10:10:39 PM »
I'd take the flights now too.
And worry about the forth seat later? Pay cash now?
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