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Aug 23, 2017, 10:22 am
#2881
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
It was even more amazing to see in person than I had expected. And I expected a lot!
Reviews for both The Nines and The Allison Inn and Spa are forthcoming.
Aug 23, 2017, 10:55 am
#2883
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
great photo bhrubin!
30 rooms with a pool in rome, nice
curious how loud club & restaurant get
by piazza del popolo and villa borghese
30 rooms with a pool in rome, nice
curious how loud club & restaurant get
by piazza del popolo and villa borghese
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 23, 2017 at 11:29 am
Aug 23, 2017, 12:00 pm
#2884
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
Unfortunately my daughter is only 2 and Marquesa has a minimum age requirement (14). That's also the reason we're not staying at Little Palm Island.
As you say, I'm sure we will survive. However, after 3 weeks on the Côte d'Azur it may come as somewhat of a shock!
As you say, I'm sure we will survive. However, after 3 weeks on the Côte d'Azur it may come as somewhat of a shock!
Aug 23, 2017, 12:34 pm
#2886
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
I didn't even ask. After a bit of research about the property it did seem a bit like a couple's retreat. The last thing I would want to do is upset another guest who had been looking forward to a peaceful stay. Our daughter is very well behaved but she's still a 2 year old. So we booked the Ocean Key instead.
Aug 23, 2017, 3:13 pm
#2887
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Washington DC (home); KSA (work)
Posts: 122
I'm soon off to Paris to visit a dear, old friend named Crillon.
I have my usual bunch of assorted business & leisure trips coming up over the next few months; but, I am really excited for my first visit this February to Cluj-Napoca. The purpose is to tour a communist era paintbrush factory and I am beside myself with glee! I shall explain...
I am an amateur collector of contemporary paintings. I'm certainly no Leo & Gertrude Stein but, like them, the walls of my home are covered with paintings I have cheaply picked up through my 35 years of traveling. The Paintbrush Factory in Cluj is home to a bountiful number of artists and I am excited at the prospect of adding to my collection. Please forgive this needlessly long explanation, but I am truly excited. Oh, and I'll be staying at the Doubletree by Hilton, which apparently is what Cluj passes off as luxury accommodation.
I have my usual bunch of assorted business & leisure trips coming up over the next few months; but, I am really excited for my first visit this February to Cluj-Napoca. The purpose is to tour a communist era paintbrush factory and I am beside myself with glee! I shall explain...
I am an amateur collector of contemporary paintings. I'm certainly no Leo & Gertrude Stein but, like them, the walls of my home are covered with paintings I have cheaply picked up through my 35 years of traveling. The Paintbrush Factory in Cluj is home to a bountiful number of artists and I am excited at the prospect of adding to my collection. Please forgive this needlessly long explanation, but I am truly excited. Oh, and I'll be staying at the Doubletree by Hilton, which apparently is what Cluj passes off as luxury accommodation.
Aug 23, 2017, 3:18 pm
#2888
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Now that we have confirmed cruising Polynesia in March on Oceania ' s M . S . Marina , will try post photos again .
Hope will not disappear this time .
That is for M . S . Regatta .
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Tried posting about cruise in vain , will try again when less jet lagged
Aug :
Amankila
Nusa
MOHK
Sep :
Wales
LON
Connaught
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons , OX , England
Halkin
The Beaverbrook ?
Stay or just a meal
Chiangmai
Forgot potentially :
Oct
Penang ?
E & O
KL ?
MOKL
Melaka
Majestic
Beijing
AmanSP ?
Nov / Dec :
Returning to RC Kyoto & Nemu
HK
TUH
MOHK
Jan / Feb
Sri Lanka
Galla / Wella
Tea Trails
March
Polynesia M . S . Marina
Papeete
Intercontinental pre & post cruise , no luxury hotel here ??
" WIP "
The Brando ?
NZ Pre & post cruise
Auckland , etcetera
Deciding / working on itinerary
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Now that we have confirmed cruising Polynesia in March on Oceania ' s M . S . Marina , will try post photos again .
Hope will not disappear this time .
That is for M . S . Regatta .
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Tried posting about cruise in vain , will try again when less jet lagged
Aug :
Amankila
Nusa
MOHK
Sep :
Wales
LON
Connaught
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons , OX , England
Halkin
The Beaverbrook ?
Stay or just a meal
Chiangmai
Forgot potentially :
Oct
Penang ?
E & O
KL ?
MOKL
Melaka
Majestic
Beijing
AmanSP ?
Nov / Dec :
Returning to RC Kyoto & Nemu
HK
TUH
MOHK
Jan / Feb
Sri Lanka
Galla / Wella
Tea Trails
March
Polynesia M . S . Marina
Papeete
Intercontinental pre & post cruise , no luxury hotel here ??
" WIP "
The Brando ?
NZ Pre & post cruise
Auckland , etcetera
Deciding / working on itinerary
To continue on New Zealand
For starters
Kauri Cliffs
Cape Kidnappers
Helena Bay
Perhaps Eagle ' s Nest as not golfing &
Huka Lodge seems to have mixed reviews now
Last edited by FlyerEC; Aug 23, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Aug 23, 2017, 3:38 pm
#2889
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
I'm soon off to Paris to visit a dear, old friend named Crillon.
I have my usual bunch of assorted business & leisure trips coming up over the next few months; but, I am really excited for my first visit this February to Cluj-Napoca. The purpose is to tour a communist era paintbrush factory and I am beside myself with glee! I shall explain...
I am an amateur collector of contemporary paintings. I'm certainly no Leo & Gertrude Stein but, like them, the walls of my home are covered with paintings I have cheaply picked up through my 35 years of traveling. The Paintbrush Factory in Cluj is home to a bountiful number of artists and I am excited at the prospect of adding to my collection. Please forgive this needlessly long explanation, but I am truly excited. Oh, and I'll be staying at the Doubletree by Hilton, which apparently is what Cluj passes off as luxury accommodation.
I have my usual bunch of assorted business & leisure trips coming up over the next few months; but, I am really excited for my first visit this February to Cluj-Napoca. The purpose is to tour a communist era paintbrush factory and I am beside myself with glee! I shall explain...
I am an amateur collector of contemporary paintings. I'm certainly no Leo & Gertrude Stein but, like them, the walls of my home are covered with paintings I have cheaply picked up through my 35 years of traveling. The Paintbrush Factory in Cluj is home to a bountiful number of artists and I am excited at the prospect of adding to my collection. Please forgive this needlessly long explanation, but I am truly excited. Oh, and I'll be staying at the Doubletree by Hilton, which apparently is what Cluj passes off as luxury accommodation.
Do report back .
Excited for you too !
Looking forward to your trip report on Cluj-Napoca and findings ..
The cookies at Doubletree by Hilton receptions are really good , may qualify them as ' luxury '
Aug 23, 2017, 8:36 pm
#2890
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,340
We're excited about our upcoming honeymoon. Pre-departure cost is around 13K, but we'll be circumnavigating the globe.
Highlights: 3 Nights PHNY Park Suite, SQ F JFK-FRA-SIN-BOM, 3 Nights Le Meridian Fisherman's Cove, 8 night Madagascar Safari, 4 night Kruger Safari, SQ J JNB-SIN, 1 Night GH Singapore, SQ J SIN-KHG-SFO.
JoePro (JoePro Travel)
Highlights: 3 Nights PHNY Park Suite, SQ F JFK-FRA-SIN-BOM, 3 Nights Le Meridian Fisherman's Cove, 8 night Madagascar Safari, 4 night Kruger Safari, SQ J JNB-SIN, 1 Night GH Singapore, SQ J SIN-KHG-SFO.
JoePro (JoePro Travel)
Aug 23, 2017, 9:20 pm
#2892
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,052
For those who might care, here are our two best shots of the total solar eclipse from Temperance Hill Vineyard between Bethel Heights Vineyard and Cristom Vineyards, just outside Salem, Oregon.
It was even more amazing to see in person than I had expected. And I expected a lot!
Reviews for both The Nines and The Allison Inn and Spa are forthcoming.
It was even more amazing to see in person than I had expected. And I expected a lot!
Reviews for both The Nines and The Allison Inn and Spa are forthcoming.
Aug 24, 2017, 3:06 am
#2893
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 498
Heading to the French Rivera in a few days!
JW Marriott Cannes(using my stash of SPG points)
Hotel Sezz Saint-tropez
Toile Blanche in St Paul de Vence
Hotel Royal Riviera in Cap Ferrat
JW Marriott Cannes(using my stash of SPG points)
Hotel Sezz Saint-tropez
Toile Blanche in St Paul de Vence
Hotel Royal Riviera in Cap Ferrat
Last edited by Amex For Children Of Africa; Aug 24, 2017 at 3:12 am
Aug 24, 2017, 9:25 am
#2895
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 676
Touzentei looks interesting as I like small homey types of restaurants. You seem to like tempura? Tempura Matsu in Kyoto is fantastic and it offers good dishes other than tempura. In Osaka, Ippoh is over 100 years old and feels like dining in a rich friend's home with great food as well