Advice: RT PHL>DEL
Apr 1, 2011, 12:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Phila, PA
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Advice: RT PHL>DEL
I am planning a trip, dates not specific, times flexible. I want to go from Philadelphia to Delhi and return. I want FC or Envoy. What do you suggest as my best/nicest/most comfortable options? I have no idea the best seasons to travel there, but want to see the Taj which is on my 'Bucket List'.Never been to India and would like to experience some of it. (Hotel recommendations also welcome!)
I am open to all suggestions. Thanks!
I am open to all suggestions. Thanks!
Apr 1, 2011, 1:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Well I will start..
You want FC or Envoy.. that is like saying I want Bently or a Town Car. What can you pay for?
The seasons don't matter? So are you happy in the warm or the dam hot or it pissing it down with rain?
As a PHL regular I know the route very well.
You want FC or Envoy.. that is like saying I want Bently or a Town Car. What can you pay for?
The seasons don't matter? So are you happy in the warm or the dam hot or it pissing it down with rain?
As a PHL regular I know the route very well.
Apr 1, 2011, 2:32 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Romsey, UK
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October to April, avoiding December and January, would be my preferences.
Oberoi usually difficult to beat and sometimes have offers on staying at multiple properties - Delhi and Agra plus maybe one other. Obviously Jaipur would complete the "Golden Triangle".
We usually stay at The Imperial in Delhi. Just personal preference.
Good value hotels often difficult to find in Delhi, although the market is growing.
Aside from that, would need a more information to provide advice!
Oberoi usually difficult to beat and sometimes have offers on staying at multiple properties - Delhi and Agra plus maybe one other. Obviously Jaipur would complete the "Golden Triangle".
We usually stay at The Imperial in Delhi. Just personal preference.
Good value hotels often difficult to find in Delhi, although the market is growing.
Aside from that, would need a more information to provide advice!
Apr 1, 2011, 2:49 pm
#4
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Forgot to mention I am using miles. I mentioned Envoy/Business since I didn't think BA had FC on the Philly>LHR flights.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
Apr 1, 2011, 2:56 pm
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Forgot to mention I am using miles. I mentioned Envoy/Business since I didn't think BA had FC on the Philly>LHR flights.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
Apr 1, 2011, 4:14 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Forgot to mention I am using miles. I mentioned Envoy/Business since I didn't think BA had FC on the Philly>LHR flights.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
I am traveling alone, will plan on using drivers/guides and I have some mobility issues, walking with a stick. I am interested in a hotel that reflects the culture. I don't want a hotel that will look the same in NYC. Thanks.
Delhi... Hmmm... Dunno.
Jaipur would give you more options for "culture". A lot of ex-palaces have been converted into hotels and the like in Rajasthan.
And if you have any mobility issues, you really do not want to be going to northern India in the months from May to September.
Apr 2, 2011, 12:42 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2004
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In terms of partners, 9W is well worth a look. Personally, from LHR I would go out BA F, back 9W, although I think 9W still put an A330 on the route in the summer, which doesn't have F, but is frankly good enough for me to still choose it over BA F coming back.
You could also think about the 9W option from the US via (I think) BRU.