Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
Jul 3, 2004 | 3:48 am
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Originally Posted by vasantn
Does anyone have any information on the El Conquistador or the Sheraton Libertador?
Jul 3, 2004 | 7:40 am
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Originally Posted by rjque
Has anyone here dealt with any tour companies or hired a car and driver for wine tasting trips around Mendoza? I'm headed there with a few friends in September and we'd like to check out some of the better wineries - but we'd prefer not to drive ourselves 
. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 3, 2004 | 7:45 am
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Originally Posted by izzik
Everyone says BA is a relatively safe city blah blah.. but every so often, there will be a footnote at the bottom of a guidebook saying "Avoid this neighborhood at night."
Can someone give a reasonable run-down of which areas are completely unsafe and which are unsafe at night? This would help me decide what hotel to stay at.. as much as Recoleta sounds nice, I like having access to the subway.
Can someone give a reasonable run-down of which areas are completely unsafe and which are unsafe at night? This would help me decide what hotel to stay at.. as much as Recoleta sounds nice, I like having access to the subway.
Jul 3, 2004 | 9:48 am
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That's good to hear.. I mean, I know it's a bad comparison (apples and oranges, most likely).. but my first trip to South America was Sao Paulo.. and it was the first time a guidebook insisted there were areas NOT meant to be visited AT ALL. EVER. Not sure if a similar mentality may apply to BA. Guess it really doesn't - which is good. 
Jul 3, 2004 | 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by izzik
That's good to hear.. I mean, I know it's a bad comparison (apples and oranges, most likely).. but my first trip to South America was Sao Paulo.. and it was the first time a guidebook insisted there were areas NOT meant to be visited AT ALL. EVER. Not sure if a similar mentality may apply to BA. Guess it really doesn't - which is good.
Jul 3, 2004 | 12:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Not to offend my good friends from SP, and yes, SP has some great areas and is a lovely city. But, yes, BA and SP are quite different. Also, for the record, some areas of BA are also NEVER EVER to be visited. Unfortunately, we also have some of those.
Jul 3, 2004 | 5:27 pm
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Originally Posted by akhullar
Vasant you planning a trip there ?
[Edited to add:] Got my upgrade confirmed on the outbound already; looks pretty good for the return.
Jul 4, 2004 | 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
I would suggest you book this in Mendoza directly. Once you get to your hotel, speak to the concierge, work out the itin you wish to make and have him get you a couple of options. Yes, this will be a little more expensive than booking it on your own, but its the best arrangement for someone from out of town and that doesnt speak the language (Im assuming here, please forgive me if Im mistaken).
Jul 7, 2004 | 7:26 am
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Originally Posted by rjque
Thanks for your response - it sounds like booking this through the hotel is probably the best way to go. You aren't mistaken. I don't speak the language but some of the people I will be traveling with do. I was just curious if hiring a car and driver would be more difficult than just joining one of those awful "one size fits all" group tours.
Jul 7, 2004 | 8:35 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
No, it will not be difficult at all. I suggest you 'buddy up' with the concierge (ie. take care of him with a good tip) and then make sure he does some good shopping around for you to find the best and most price effective solution for transportation. How big is your party....? If you have between 4-10 people its always the best, since in this case you can hire one of the medium sized vans with a couple of rows of seats.
Jul 8, 2004 | 6:30 am
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Any tips/links for what to do on a 3-day (Sat-Mon) leisure trip in or near BA?
Any FTers in BA 7/10-12 who might like to get together for some adult beverages?
Any FTers in BA 7/10-12 who might like to get together for some adult beverages?
Jul 8, 2004 | 11:16 am
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NH Florida Hotel
Earlier someone mentioned the NH Florida hotel as being a good possible place to stay. It's nicely priced for my dates (U.S. $77 per night) and it looks like it's in a good location. Location is most important to me - I'd like to walk to good dining, shopping, nightlife, etc. Price, of course, is also important so this seemed like a good bet. Has anyone here ever stayed there?
Jul 14, 2004 | 1:51 pm
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Originally Posted by rjque
Earlier someone mentioned the NH Florida hotel as being a good possible place to stay. It's nicely priced for my dates (U.S. $77 per night) and it looks like it's in a good location. Location is most important to me - I'd like to walk to good dining, shopping, nightlife, etc. Price, of course, is also important so this seemed like a good bet. Has anyone here ever stayed there?
Jul 14, 2004 | 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Dont have details on this hotel, but the location is exactly what you are looking for.
Jul 15, 2004 | 12:12 am
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Originally Posted by akhullar
It is near Gallaria Pacifica (sp?) I know there is a really crowded pub nearby - KilKennys which gets really crowded