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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 1:15 pm
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Stgermainparis
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Okay, I've booked the final two nights at the Grand Hyatt (Park wouldn't take a point rez for 3 people in the room, which we need). I'm rethinking Hilton HS Curio bc now only have to pay for 3 nights, so it is doable. Two questions: is area around GH okay? Hearing Taksim can be stressful and not great in some areas. Second Q: We want to do Sultanahmet first bc will be itching to see sites. Our flights are inbound to IST (arr either 1PM or 5PM on Sunday) and outbound from SAW (dep 3:45PM on Friday). Will have carryons mostly but a couple of large duffle bags bc son is moving back to US on this trip. What is the best way to get to and from those airports? Seems like vehicle traffic is a nightmare. But changing a bunch of trains is also a nightmare with those duffles.
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