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Aug 31, 2006 | 9:28 pm

#1531

Deanster

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Fare Specials

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Originally Posted by sargento

Thanks for all the advice!! I like the idea of investing into an air conditioned unit as I remeber the large bachelor apartment I had rented only came with a floor fan and it didn't really do the job for the extremely hot days. I will try and negotitate as much as possible. One more question, I'm fluent in Spanish as I'm was raised in Mexico City, would it better to bring a native Argentine friend when signing the offer just in case? An extra ear/hand could always be helpful I'm thinking.

If anybody hears of any good fares from the US do post them. I'm pulling up around $667 from Miami and I would still have to add the YYZ-MIA segment.

Thanks again.

Lan Airlines lan.com Are running specials to Ba As from Miami for $399.00 a person during Sept til Dec 12. My husband and I are leaving tomorrow for EZE airport. With my frequent flyers the fare was only $299.00 GO ARGENTINA!!

Sep 1, 2006 | 12:09 am

#1532

skye1

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Originally Posted by Deanster

You may see a few FTers on your way...there are several of us heading to EZE tomorrow/Friday. I think most are going thru MIA, some thru DFW.

Check the "Cow Do" thread in the Community Forum.

Sep 11, 2006 | 4:41 pm

#1533

Gaucho100K

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If you cant snatch those super low fares, it seems that more seats are available for US$499, which is still very good for EZE-MIA return.

One detail to check out is whether these fares are valid for 100% mileage accrual, I dont know the details here, especially for folks that want to put these miles into a non LAN Chile FF account.

Sep 17, 2006 | 4:24 pm

#1534

KebaNYC

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Chinatown

I read that BA has a Chinatown and I was thinking of heading there for lunch this week. Has anyone been there and if so, is there anything worthwhile?

Thanks!

Keba

Sep 17, 2006 | 6:27 pm

#1535

SoFlyOn

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Originally Posted by KebaNYC

I read that BA has a Chinatown and I was thinking of heading there for lunch this week. Has anyone been there and if so, is there anything worthwhile?

Thanks!

Keba

It's pretty small - only a few blocks. It's great for buying fresh vegetables and some imported asian products that are not available elsewhere in BsAs. It's the only place I've found to buy a rice cooker for example.

But otherwise not very interesting, and I wouldn't consider dining there considering the other options in the city.

John

Sep 18, 2006 | 9:10 am

#1536

Gaucho100K

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I agree with John about Chinatown's dining.... its very hard to find good Chinese food in Buenos Aires. You can eat for very little money, yes, but the stuff you are served is far from authentic (no matter what the decor looks like).

Sep 18, 2006 | 1:44 pm

#1537

syzygy8

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Polo question

Is there any online resource regarding polo matches in BA? I'm planning to be there late Nov/early Dec and would like to take in a match. Any site showing dates of matches, ticketing info, etc? Thanks.

Sep 18, 2006 | 2:37 pm

#1538

jmartinn

Join Date: Apr 2006

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Polo in Argentina

Quote:

Originally Posted by syzygy8

You may try this link to purchase tkt´s for the Abierto Argentino de Polo (Nov18 to Dec 9):

http://www.ticketek.com.ar/show_type...perf_code=POLO - 20k -

Then the official site of Asociación Argentina de Polo:

http://www.aapolo.com/[/URL]

Sep 18, 2006 | 7:48 pm

#1539

GUWonder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by syzygy8

Just an FYI: I've not yet had any problem getting tickets upon arrival there.

Sep 18, 2006 | 11:38 pm

#1540

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Hotels near EZE

I tried doing a search but it didn't seem to work for me. Just wanted to know if there are any hotels near EZE? Would be staying one night tops. Free airport transfers would be nice. Thanks for your suggestions.

Sep 19, 2006 | 5:26 am

#1541

Gaucho100K

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Its more a family style lodge than a hotel, but this does appear to offer free transfers to the Airport. Posada de las Aguilas.

http://www.pdelasaguilas.com/

Sep 19, 2006 | 5:47 am

#1542

Gaucho100K

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As a follow up to the above... is there any special reason why you seem to not be considering staying in town?

Sep 19, 2006 | 9:23 am

#1543

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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K

As a follow up to the above... is there any special reason why you seem to not be considering staying in town?

Thanks. We will be staying in downtown at the Intercontinental for a week. Since I will be travelling with an airline employee, there is always the chance we might not get on since we are going non-rev so I always plan for a back up just in case. From what I can tell, I don't think we should have a problem since we are going in late October.

Sep 20, 2006 | 6:25 pm

#1544

Gru1K

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Hi Gaucho 100K
Going to stay a week in BA 10 days from now.
Please advise me where to stay,Palermo, downtown or Recoleta
I like food and wine very much and I don´t mind about shopping.
I usually stay in 4-5* hotels.
Do you know Soho all suite hotel in Palermo Soho? I checked on line, it seems nice...
Do you know any nice upscale hotel in Palermo?
Thank you in advance

Last edited by Gru1K; Sep 21, 2006 at 8:27 am

Sep 21, 2006 | 3:37 pm

#1545

Gaucho100K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gru1K

The best luxury hotels in Buenos Aires are:

- Alvear Palace Hotel
- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau
- Sofitel Arroyo

The all suites in Soho is nice... although its not a super full service establishment, so you may miss this if you are used to a large full service luxury hotel.

I would suggest you stick to Recoleta. Palermo does have nice accomodations, but they are not "traditional" if thats what you are looking for.

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