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Jan 21, 2018, 11:51 pm
#3181
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
We have stayed at FS Surfside a couple of times now - the most recently just before New Years and I’m really impressed with the property. The hard product is literally stunning and the service has always been excellent and very friendly. The first time we stayed was just after Irma and it seems rates have gone up significantly. I still think it justifies the price tag as the hard product is the best in Miami. I’ve not been in the bar during either stay (I’m on a health kick at the moment and cut out all alcohol) but it’s a beautiful space. The food in Le Sirenuse is unbelievably good - especially breakfast! We first stayed in an Ocean View room and then the second time stayed in a Premier Ocean View room with wrap around balcony. The second room was definitely my favourite. Wholeheartedly recommend this place.
Jan 22, 2018, 11:06 am
#3182
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
We have stayed at FS Surfside a couple of times now - the most recently just before New Years and I’m really impressed with the property. The hard product is literally stunning and the service has always been excellent and very friendly. The first time we stayed was just after Irma and it seems rates have gone up significantly. I still think it justifies the price tag as the hard product is the best in Miami. I’ve not been in the bar during either stay (I’m on a health kick at the moment and cut out all alcohol) but it’s a beautiful space. The food in Le Sirenuse is unbelievably good - especially breakfast! We first stayed in an Ocean View room and then the second time stayed in a Premier Ocean View room with wrap around balcony. The second room was definitely my favourite. Wholeheartedly recommend this place.
Jan 24, 2018, 11:34 pm
#3185
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
Where are you planning to stay in Dubai? When in Abu Dhabi I highly recommend checking out the Rosewood and the Four Seasons. They’re both in the Al Maryah island area next to the super high end Galleria Mall. In Dubai we tend to stay at Dar Al Masyaf, Malakiya villas or the Burj Al Arab (which is vastly improved since they added the pool deck).
Jan 25, 2018, 7:22 am
#3186
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: Delta, SPG/Marriott
Posts: 17
Where are you planning to stay in Dubai? When in Abu Dhabi I highly recommend checking out the Rosewood and the Four Seasons. They’re both in the Al Maryah island area next to the super high end Galleria Mall. In Dubai we tend to stay at Dar Al Masyaf, Malakiya villas or the Burj Al Arab (which is vastly improved since they added the pool deck).
Jan 25, 2018, 11:13 am
#3187
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
good service? anything of note?
interesting, just noticed this >
interesting, just noticed this >
Drones
Kindly note that Madinat Jumeirah has been identified as a no fly zone by Dubai Civil Aviation. Therefore, drones are prohibited by law around the premises and may be confiscated by authorities if seen in use, unless the required Dubai Civil Aviation permits are obtained.
Kindly note that Madinat Jumeirah has been identified as a no fly zone by Dubai Civil Aviation. Therefore, drones are prohibited by law around the premises and may be confiscated by authorities if seen in use, unless the required Dubai Civil Aviation permits are obtained.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jan 25, 2018 at 7:16 pm
Jan 29, 2018, 4:42 am
#3188
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,826
I have a chunk of nights booked at the conference venue (Westin, Al Habtoor City -- the trip is, alas, primarily for business) in Dubai, but have some additional free nights to spend in either place. Dal Ar Masyaf looks beautiful -- I'd love to check out the Four Seasons as well.
i like the pool deck and the gym but not stayed there yet - let us know what the rooms are like!
Jan 29, 2018, 3:37 pm
#3189
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: En Route
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,798
Peninsula Chicago
Hilton PEK Airport
Westin Xi'an
The Pottinger, Hong Kong
The Peninsula, Manila
Nigi Nigi Nu, Boracay Island
The Peninsula Manila (again)
TBD airport hotel PEK
Hyatt Regency DFW Airport
HOME NYC
Sirius Hotel, Pristina
Some run down dump, Bologna
Le Meridien, Malta
TBD, Barcelona
Art Hotel, Andorra La Vella
Grand Hotel De L'Opera, Toulouse
HOME PARIS
Hilton PEK Airport
Westin Xi'an
The Pottinger, Hong Kong
The Peninsula, Manila
Nigi Nigi Nu, Boracay Island
The Peninsula Manila (again)
TBD airport hotel PEK
Hyatt Regency DFW Airport
HOME NYC
Sirius Hotel, Pristina
Some run down dump, Bologna
Le Meridien, Malta
TBD, Barcelona
Art Hotel, Andorra La Vella
Grand Hotel De L'Opera, Toulouse
HOME PARIS
Last edited by GetSetJetSet; Feb 28, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Feb 17, 2018, 11:10 am
#3191
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
Onto the last legs of our African tour now, as we head to Cape Town tomorrow.
I know a few people were interested in Mombo after they rebuilt it from scratch and it reopened in January, so here are some pictures of the rooms/facilities. After our first safari being in Singita Lebombo, coming to a Wilderness Premier lodge really felt a long way from that capability of luxury. All I'd heard about Wilderness was proven true: the best viewings, but not on par with Singita in terms of being a luxury product. Abu is badly dated in places, as I'll write about when I get around to it, but the viewings and experiences were incredible. Yet Mombo changed all of that, and it felt like they realised it along the way and had to fight back to offer a truly competitive product. It is so well thought through and ambitious that even I was struggling to find many faults with it, although I did of course manage.
I know a few people were interested in Mombo after they rebuilt it from scratch and it reopened in January, so here are some pictures of the rooms/facilities. After our first safari being in Singita Lebombo, coming to a Wilderness Premier lodge really felt a long way from that capability of luxury. All I'd heard about Wilderness was proven true: the best viewings, but not on par with Singita in terms of being a luxury product. Abu is badly dated in places, as I'll write about when I get around to it, but the viewings and experiences were incredible. Yet Mombo changed all of that, and it felt like they realised it along the way and had to fight back to offer a truly competitive product. It is so well thought through and ambitious that even I was struggling to find many faults with it, although I did of course manage.
For a list of the other lodges, you can see my Flickr for Abu, Vembura Plains South and Kings Pool.
Feb 17, 2018, 3:12 pm
#3192
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
I don't know right now.
I changed all my flights around to get a guaranteed upgrade at Anantara Kihavah in May but the GM is now not responding to my travel agent or I emails. I posted a nasty review on tripadvisor so we shall see what happens.
So I have a bunch of time off in May / June now.
Right now,
I am thinking amankila/amanjiwo combination, possibly NIyama, or maybe even the Seychelles (i have 3 night voucher at Zil Payson).
Any other suggestions? I will be landing in CMB on a paid business ticket, leaving out of CAI. The Anantara Peace Haven private pool villas look good. I just need to start this trip on a beach resort with a private pool.
I changed all my flights around to get a guaranteed upgrade at Anantara Kihavah in May but the GM is now not responding to my travel agent or I emails. I posted a nasty review on tripadvisor so we shall see what happens.
So I have a bunch of time off in May / June now.
Right now,
I am thinking amankila/amanjiwo combination, possibly NIyama, or maybe even the Seychelles (i have 3 night voucher at Zil Payson).
Any other suggestions? I will be landing in CMB on a paid business ticket, leaving out of CAI. The Anantara Peace Haven private pool villas look good. I just need to start this trip on a beach resort with a private pool.
Last edited by surftb15; Feb 17, 2018 at 3:20 pm
Feb 17, 2018, 4:39 pm
#3193
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Programs: Some
Posts: 11,505
I don't know right now.
I changed all my flights around to get a guaranteed upgrade at Anantara Kihavah in May but the GM is now not responding to my travel agent or I emails. I posted a nasty review on tripadvisor so we shall see what happens.
So I have a bunch of time off in May / June now.
Right now,
I am thinking amankila/amanjiwo combination, possibly NIyama, or maybe even the Seychelles (i have 3 night voucher at Zil Payson).
Any other suggestions? I will be landing in CMB on a paid business ticket, leaving out of CAI. The Anantara Peace Haven private pool villas look good. I just need to start this trip on a beach resort with a private pool.
I changed all my flights around to get a guaranteed upgrade at Anantara Kihavah in May but the GM is now not responding to my travel agent or I emails. I posted a nasty review on tripadvisor so we shall see what happens.
So I have a bunch of time off in May / June now.
Right now,
I am thinking amankila/amanjiwo combination, possibly NIyama, or maybe even the Seychelles (i have 3 night voucher at Zil Payson).
Any other suggestions? I will be landing in CMB on a paid business ticket, leaving out of CAI. The Anantara Peace Haven private pool villas look good. I just need to start this trip on a beach resort with a private pool.
Feb 18, 2018, 5:29 am
#3195
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
surftb15, really odd. they could have easily just not honored, especially depending on who offered. they ask you to keep changing dates (flights), you spend $3K to do so, now no response. minor owns the property.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Feb 18, 2018 at 10:42 am