Where are you going next?
May 25, 2017, 2:49 pm
#2716
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: BNA
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, RC STARS, Rosewood Elite, Bellini, SPG LP, Dorchester Diamond, PenClub
Posts: 357
Saint Lucia was gorgeous (and HOT). I loved seeing the Pitons from so many angles. From directly across at Ladera, the base at Sugar Beach, and together across the bay at Jade Mountain.
The food at Cap Maison was great. We had an AMAZING meal in the wine cellar two nights ago. The staff at the beach also went above and beyond, serving us Rosé and mangoes in the ocean while we floated the afternoon away. So lovely. The heli back to the airport yesterday was also a fun treat.
More to come...
May 26, 2017, 11:01 am
#2721
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Well....had Amanpulo booked for July to celebrate my birthday but with all the ISIS activities...thinking about canceling but part of me wants to go anyway as I think most of the activity is in the southern regions but I suppose things could change a lot, for better or worse over the next month.
Was really looking forward to it, too
... but small 1st world problem vs. the actual locals!
Was really looking forward to it, too
... but small 1st world problem vs. the actual locals!
May 26, 2017, 11:08 am
#2722
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
like 99% and that applies to many (tourist) countries/cities/regions
(i think sri lanka war and burma violence were unique examples)
start here >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post28296506
(i think sri lanka war and burma violence were unique examples)
start here >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post28296506
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 26, 2017 at 11:15 am
May 26, 2017, 11:13 am
#2723
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
May 26, 2017, 4:40 pm
#2724
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Programs: Some
Posts: 11,525
I guess it's pretty clear what they will say
It's like asking the waiter: Could you recommend your food?
Can,t say something about situation so will keep silent about it. But I would have problems to get the go for a trip now. I guess the fear us not justified but it remains this bad feeling.
It's like asking the waiter: Could you recommend your food?Can,t say something about situation so will keep silent about it. But I would have problems to get the go for a trip now. I guess the fear us not justified but it remains this bad feeling.
May 26, 2017, 5:41 pm
#2725
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
I guess it's pretty clear what they will say It's like asking the waiter: Could you recommend your food?
Can,t say something about situation so will keep silent about it. But I would have problems to get the go for a trip now. I guess the fear us not justified but it remains this bad feeling.
It's like asking the waiter: Could you recommend your food?Can,t say something about situation so will keep silent about it. But I would have problems to get the go for a trip now. I guess the fear us not justified but it remains this bad feeling.
#1 - If the resort says "all is fine, come on!" then need to do more research and think it through.
#2 - The off chance resort says "Nope, we're closing down for a few weeks or it's dicey..." then takes all the guessing out and saves me more time.
I don't have much to lose by asking....Also, I'm basically looking for any reasons I can find to justify still going as I've been wanting visit for some time (despite knowing better). It's just a mental/emotional dance I have to endure
May 31, 2017, 12:22 pm
#2727
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Light summer, thankfully:
June:
SLS Beverly Hills, Luxury Collection (dinner at SAAM at the Bazaar, my fave in LA)
August:
The Nines, Portland, Luxury Collection
The Allison Inn & Spa, Willamette Valley Oregon (total solar eclipse)
June:
SLS Beverly Hills, Luxury Collection (dinner at SAAM at the Bazaar, my fave in LA)
August:
The Nines, Portland, Luxury Collection
The Allison Inn & Spa, Willamette Valley Oregon (total solar eclipse)
Last edited by bhrubin; May 31, 2017 at 5:07 pm
May 31, 2017, 6:03 pm
#2729
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Light summer, unfortunately. Returned from a great stay at PH NY a couple weeks ago, which has improved significantly over the years.
August:
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (3 nights)
Aman Sveti Stefan (5 nights)
Followed by spending a week "slumming it" in Croatia with business school friends. Should make for a very fun couple of weeks, with the first half a bit more luxurious than the second!
August:
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (3 nights)
Aman Sveti Stefan (5 nights)
Followed by spending a week "slumming it" in Croatia with business school friends. Should make for a very fun couple of weeks, with the first half a bit more luxurious than the second!