Photo Trip Report: Zürich and Istanbul Weekend Getaway (LH F, LX J, TK F)
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Photo Trip Report: Zürich and Istanbul Weekend Getaway (LH F, LX J, TK F)
Taking advantage of Caesar Chavez Holiday (yes, many Angelenos get this day off ), The other bliss and I decided to travel to Istanbul with a stop in Zürich for a long weekend getaway (okay, extra long weekend but for us corporate slaves with only a handful of days off each year, this is as good as it gets). I'm in the process of moving my photo files (all 150 gig of them!) out of my laptop into my external drive. As soon as I post them I'll make the links live:
Part 1 (Now Live: click)
First Class LAX-MUC A346
Service on Lufthansa was excellent as always. The FA told me to have whatever I wanted from the menu and just tell him when I wanted them. He came to offer seconds (including cavair ) pretty much after each course. Superb!
Part 2 (live)
First Class Lounge at München Including Private Porsche Service
to our Connecting Flight on Lufthansa Cityline
Part 3 (live)
| PARK HYATT ZÜRICH |
Part 4 (live)
The City of Zürich
Part 5 (live)
Intra-Europe Business Class ZRH-IST A321
Part 6 (live)
| PARK HYATT ISTANBUL AT MAÇKA PALAS |
Part 7 (live)
The City of Istanbul
Part 8 (live)
First Class/Suite IST-JFK 77W
My other photo trip reports:
AIRLINES
Singapore Airlines Suite A380
ANA First Class 77W
Asiana Airlines First Class 747
Singapore Airlines First Class 747
Swiss International Airlnes First Class A343
United Airlines First Class 747/777
United Airlines First Class p.s. 757
Delta Business Elite 77L
Delta Business Elite New Transcontinental Service (p.s.) 757
Air New Zealand Business Premier 747
Air Canada Executive First 77L
Air France Affaires (Business)
Virgin America First Class A320/A319
United Airlines New Business Class 763
First and Business Class Lounges Collection
First and Business Class Meals Collection
Continental Airlines BusinessFirst and First Meal Collection
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W Barcelona Cool Corner Suite Barcelona, Spain
W Hong Kong Marvelous Suite and Fantastic Suite Hong Kong, China
W Montreal WOW Suite Montreal, QB, Canada
W South Beach Loft Suite Miami, FL
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W Washington DC Fantastic Suite Washington, DC
W Minneapolis Fantastic Suite Minneapolis, MN
W Times Square Fantastic Suite New York, NY
W Chicago City Center Marvelous Suite Chicago, IL
W Chicago Lake Shore Fantastic Suite Chicago, IL
W San Francisco Fantastic Suite San Francisco, CA
Le Meridien Khao Lak Oceanfront Villa Khao Lak, Thailand
Le Meridien New York Junior Suite New York, NY
Westin Moana Surfrider Oceanfront Corner Suite Honolulu, HI
Westin Moana Surfrider Kaulana Suite Honoulu, HI
Westin Sydney Executive Suite Sydney, Australia
Westin Frankfurt Suite Frankfurt, Germany
Westin Seattle Bi-Level Rainier Suite Seattle, WA
Westin Auckland Corner Suite Auckland, New Zealand
Westin Michigan Ave Diplomat Suite Chicago, IL
Westin Maui Resort and Villa Studio Villa Ka'anapali Beach, HI
Westin Kierland One Bedroom Villa Scottsdale, AZ
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Westin Calgary Junior Suite Calgary, AB, Canada
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Sheraton Boston Presidential Suite Boston, MA
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers Corner Suite New York, NY
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Luxury Collection: The Phoenician Corner Terrace Suite Scottsdale, AZ
Intercontinental Bali Uluwatu Suite Bali Indonesia
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Andaz London Liverpool St London, UK
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Grand Hyatt New York at Grand Central VIP Suite New York, NY
Destination Photos and More feel free to visit:
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Part 1 (Now Live: click)
First Class LAX-MUC A346
Menu
Dreamer's Delight Express Dine
Hot Gourmet Plate
Eggplant Rolotini, Fire roasted Pepper Coulis, Ricotta Salad
or
Cold Specialty
Chilled white Gazpacho, Avocado, Snow Crab Salad
Cheese and Dessert
Quince and Manchego Cheese, Roquefort stuffed Dates
Tres Leches Cake, fresh Berries
Full Dinner Menu*
Choice of Hors d'oeurve
Caviar with the traditional Garnishes*
Smoked Trout Mousse, poached Leeks, Mustard Dressing*
Duck Confit, Sherry Vinaigrette
Seared Watermelon, Goat Cheese Mousse, Banyuls Glaze, crushed Pistachio*
Salad
Seasonal Salad presented with delicious Dressing*
Choice of Main Courses
Mustard rubbed Breast of Chicken, Tomato-green Olive Salsa, Cafe de Paris
Parmesan crusted Halibut, Basil Risotto, White Wine Beurre Blanc*
Pork Tenderloin Medallion, Rice Cake, Spinach, Baby Carrots, Porcini Sauce
Spinach stuffed Gnocchi sauteed Cremini Mushrooms, Pine Nuts and Parmesan
Selection of Cheese and Dessert
Brie, herbed Goat, Morbier, Gruyere and Roquefort Cheese garnished with Grapes
Cherry Clafoutis, Vanilla Cream
Rum Baba, Strawberry with Terragon, Ice Cream*
Specialty Dessert Wines
*Denotes my choices
Prior to Landing Breakfast
Cold and hot Specialty
Freshly squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt with dried Fruits, Granola Nix, Cornflakes and Milk
Smoked Salmon, Turkey Pastrami, Roast Beef Deli Style and grilled Chicken Breast Emmental, Cheddar and Brie Cheese
Scrambled Eggs freshly prepared upon your Request with your CHoice of Bacon of Chives
Dreamer's Delight Express Dine
Hot Gourmet Plate
Eggplant Rolotini, Fire roasted Pepper Coulis, Ricotta Salad
or
Cold Specialty
Chilled white Gazpacho, Avocado, Snow Crab Salad
Cheese and Dessert
Quince and Manchego Cheese, Roquefort stuffed Dates
Tres Leches Cake, fresh Berries
Full Dinner Menu*
Choice of Hors d'oeurve
Caviar with the traditional Garnishes*
Smoked Trout Mousse, poached Leeks, Mustard Dressing*
Duck Confit, Sherry Vinaigrette
Seared Watermelon, Goat Cheese Mousse, Banyuls Glaze, crushed Pistachio*
Salad
Seasonal Salad presented with delicious Dressing*
Choice of Main Courses
Mustard rubbed Breast of Chicken, Tomato-green Olive Salsa, Cafe de Paris
Parmesan crusted Halibut, Basil Risotto, White Wine Beurre Blanc*
Pork Tenderloin Medallion, Rice Cake, Spinach, Baby Carrots, Porcini Sauce
Spinach stuffed Gnocchi sauteed Cremini Mushrooms, Pine Nuts and Parmesan
Selection of Cheese and Dessert
Brie, herbed Goat, Morbier, Gruyere and Roquefort Cheese garnished with Grapes
Cherry Clafoutis, Vanilla Cream
Rum Baba, Strawberry with Terragon, Ice Cream*
Specialty Dessert Wines
*Denotes my choices
Prior to Landing Breakfast
Cold and hot Specialty
Freshly squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt with dried Fruits, Granola Nix, Cornflakes and Milk
Smoked Salmon, Turkey Pastrami, Roast Beef Deli Style and grilled Chicken Breast Emmental, Cheddar and Brie Cheese
Scrambled Eggs freshly prepared upon your Request with your CHoice of Bacon of Chives
Service on Lufthansa was excellent as always. The FA told me to have whatever I wanted from the menu and just tell him when I wanted them. He came to offer seconds (including cavair ) pretty much after each course. Superb!
Part 2 (live)
First Class Lounge at München Including Private Porsche Service
to our Connecting Flight on Lufthansa Cityline
Part 3 (live)
| PARK HYATT ZÜRICH |
Part 4 (live)
The City of Zürich
Part 5 (live)
Intra-Europe Business Class ZRH-IST A321
Lunch Service
Salad
European mixed greens with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes
balsamic vinaigrette
Main Courses
Herbed crusted filet mignon
potato gratin
or
Penne Ratatouille
After meal
Starberry rhubard panna cotta
and
Artisan cheeses with onion salsa
Salad
European mixed greens with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes
balsamic vinaigrette
Main Courses
Herbed crusted filet mignon
potato gratin
or
Penne Ratatouille
After meal
Starberry rhubard panna cotta
and
Artisan cheeses with onion salsa
Part 6 (live)
| PARK HYATT ISTANBUL AT MAÇKA PALAS |
Part 7 (live)
The City of Istanbul
Part 8 (live)
First Class/Suite IST-JFK 77W
My other photo trip reports:
AIRLINES
Singapore Airlines Suite A380
ANA First Class 77W
Asiana Airlines First Class 747
Singapore Airlines First Class 747
Swiss International Airlnes First Class A343
United Airlines First Class 747/777
United Airlines First Class p.s. 757
Delta Business Elite 77L
Delta Business Elite New Transcontinental Service (p.s.) 757
Air New Zealand Business Premier 747
Air Canada Executive First 77L
Air France Affaires (Business)
Virgin America First Class A320/A319
United Airlines New Business Class 763
First and Business Class Lounges Collection
First and Business Class Meals Collection
Continental Airlines BusinessFirst and First Meal Collection
W HOTEL SUITES/OTHER HOTEL SUITES
W Barcelona Cool Corner Suite Barcelona, Spain
W Hong Kong Marvelous Suite and Fantastic Suite Hong Kong, China
W Montreal WOW Suite Montreal, QB, Canada
W South Beach Loft Suite Miami, FL
W Hoboken Manhattan Suite Hoboken, NJ
W Washington DC Fantastic Suite Washington, DC
W Minneapolis Fantastic Suite Minneapolis, MN
W Times Square Fantastic Suite New York, NY
W Chicago City Center Marvelous Suite Chicago, IL
W Chicago Lake Shore Fantastic Suite Chicago, IL
W San Francisco Fantastic Suite San Francisco, CA
Le Meridien Khao Lak Oceanfront Villa Khao Lak, Thailand
Le Meridien New York Junior Suite New York, NY
Westin Moana Surfrider Oceanfront Corner Suite Honolulu, HI
Westin Moana Surfrider Kaulana Suite Honoulu, HI
Westin Sydney Executive Suite Sydney, Australia
Westin Frankfurt Suite Frankfurt, Germany
Westin Seattle Bi-Level Rainier Suite Seattle, WA
Westin Auckland Corner Suite Auckland, New Zealand
Westin Michigan Ave Diplomat Suite Chicago, IL
Westin Maui Resort and Villa Studio Villa Ka'anapali Beach, HI
Westin Kierland One Bedroom Villa Scottsdale, AZ
Westin Diplomat (FLL) Corner Oceanfront Suite Dania Beach, FL
Westin Beach Ft Lauderdale Oceanfront Corner Suite Ft Lauderdale, FL
Westin Vancouver Corner Suite Vancouver, BC, Canada
Westin Calgary Junior Suite Calgary, AB, Canada
Westin Mission Hill Presidential Suite Rancho Mirage, CA
Westin Peachtree 68th Floor Georgia Suite Atlanta, GA
Westin Chicago River North Club Suite Chicago, IL
Westin Copley Place Imperial Suite Boston, MA
Westin Arlington Gateway One Bedroom Suite Arlington, VA
Westin Alexandria Studio Suite Alexandria, VA
Westin Whistler One Bedroom Suite Whistler, BC, Canada
Westin San Francisco Market Street One Bedroom Suite San Francisco, CA
Westin Minneapolis Spa Suite Minneapolis, MN
Westin Tampa Harbour Island Corner Suite Tampa, FL
Sheraton Boston Presidential Suite Boston, MA
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers Corner Suite New York, NY
Sheraton Chicago Illinois Suite Chicago, IL
Luxury Collection: The Arion Resort Athens Oceanfront Corner Suite Athens, Greece
Luxury Collection: The Vemeda Apartment Santorini, Greece
Luxury Collection: The Phoenician Corner Terrace Suite Scottsdale, AZ
Intercontinental Bali Uluwatu Suite Bali Indonesia
Mirage Las Vegas Penthouse Suite Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Penthouse Suite Las Vegas, NV
Andaz London Liverpool St London, UK
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Oceanfront Corner Suite San Diego, CA
Grand Hyatt New York at Grand Central VIP Suite New York, NY
Destination Photos and More feel free to visit:
www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts
Last edited by BlissWorld; May 11, 2010 at 7:47 pm
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Thanks for sharing your excellent photos.
IMHO, one of the two best photographers I have come across on FT so far. (pigx5 being the other).
What camera do you use?
IMHO, one of the two best photographers I have come across on FT so far. (pigx5 being the other).
What camera do you use?
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Thanks!
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It looks as though you're getting good use from your Hyatt free nights. I'm looking forward to your pictures from the Park Hyatt Istanbul, which has the most amazing hotel bathrooms I've ever seen.
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Wow! What is an excellent trip reports. I'm glad that you are so enjoyable for flying in the F class suite. I know one of my uncle who has already flew on LH out of LAX-MUC-NCE & FCO-MUC-LAX. So I will be in the J class for next flight out on this Sunday. So I am looking forward to it. I will try to take a pictures the cabin shot before other passengers will allow to get inside the aircraft. I will try to ask GA will let me early boarding first to get inside the aircraft. I will try to take lots of those pictures on operating 762ER aircraft. I haven't been flown on it for a long time. I know US will be last operated 767-200ER will be phase out of the fleet. I will try to have more opportunity to get proper permission to get inside the aircraft first and anyone else will allowed to get inside the aircraft.
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