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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #560 on: December 26, 2017, 08:57:56 AM »
will be in there for one night

I read through some of the posts and im still unclear on haschagaha situation.  which places restaurants have a mehardin type of haschgacha? what are the types of haschgachas at the dead sea?

we will be at the CP for one night

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #561 on: December 26, 2017, 09:41:38 AM »
I would speak to the Mashgiach and he will tell you what item has what Hecsher and you can decide what is good for you. Very hard finding a good hecsher in my opinion in that area.

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #562 on: December 26, 2017, 12:27:29 PM »
I would speak to the Mashgiach and he will tell you what item has what Hecsher and you can decide what is good for you. Very hard finding a good hecsher in my opinion in that area.

the thread mentions Cafe Cafe as one of the better hashgacha restaurants what hecsher is that?

when you say speak to the Mashgiach you mean at the CP?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #563 on: December 26, 2017, 12:28:54 PM »
The Crown plaza has one.

whats the advantage of a indoor salt pool?  separate hours?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #564 on: December 26, 2017, 04:20:14 PM »
whats the advantage of a indoor salt pool?  separate hours?
also heated. but note if u have kids most places dont allow under 16...

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #565 on: December 26, 2017, 05:39:36 PM »
the thread mentions Cafe Cafe as one of the better hashgacha restaurants what hecsher is that?

when you say speak to the Mashgiach you mean at the CP?
Yes at the CP. When I went he was very helpful.

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #566 on: December 26, 2017, 05:40:50 PM »
whats the advantage of a indoor salt pool?  separate hours?
No separate hours. I was at CP over a year ago

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #567 on: December 26, 2017, 05:42:02 PM »
also heated. but note if u have kids most places dont allow under 16...

aren't most indoor pools heated?

whats the big deal that it is salt water sounds like a minus not a plus?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #568 on: December 26, 2017, 07:36:05 PM »
aren't most indoor pools heated?

whats the big deal that it is salt water sounds like a minus not a plus?

You float in it.  It is a wild experience especially when it is cold or dark outside....

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #569 on: December 26, 2017, 08:08:21 PM »
You float in it.  It is a wild experience especially when it is cold or dark outside....
yup, and its cleaner and easier to access, go from your room in your robe, dip in, float around, wash off and go back to your room. u can get normal pools anywhere, this is a special thing people come from all over the world for...

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #570 on: December 26, 2017, 08:31:08 PM »
yup, and its cleaner and easier to access, go from your room in your robe, dip in, float around, wash off and go back to your room. u can get normal pools anywhere, this is a special thing people come from all over the world for...
Is the CP the only hotel in Ein Bokek, dead sea are bookable by points? Is this hotel ever available by points, I can't find any dates ?
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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #571 on: December 26, 2017, 09:16:47 PM »
Is the CP the only hotel in Ein Bokek, dead sea are bookable by points? Is this hotel ever available by points, I can't find any dates ?
If you have UR points you can find something else.

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #572 on: December 27, 2017, 08:55:43 AM »
Is the CP the only hotel in Ein Bokek, dead sea are bookable by points? Is this hotel ever available by points, I can't find any dates ?

 strange I booked 2 rooms with IHG points for maid Jan approx 3 days ago

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #573 on: December 28, 2017, 12:15:25 AM »
strange I booked 2 rooms with IHG points for maid Jan approx 3 days ago
On the website or by phone? when I checked on the web site I could not find any dates, i'll try again.Thanks.
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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #574 on: December 28, 2017, 09:28:05 AM »
On the website or by phone? when I checked on the web site I could not find any dates, i'll try again.Thanks.

website but try calling as well sometimes that works better IME

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #575 on: December 28, 2017, 10:58:56 PM »
website but try calling as well sometimes that works better IME
Thanks, called and booked 3 nights .
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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #576 on: December 28, 2017, 11:12:17 PM »
Did you call directly to the hotel or the ihg reservation number

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #577 on: December 29, 2017, 08:42:16 AM »
Thanks, called and booked 3 nights .

enjoy your stay!

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #578 on: December 29, 2017, 08:18:33 PM »
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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #579 on: December 29, 2017, 08:19:44 PM »
Did you call directly to the hotel or the ihg reservation number
IHG rservations number.
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