Archive for February, 2009

Clients just called interested in booking these lovely properties. It is great “barefoot” luxury…but it is not the right match for this couple because there is no Air Conditioning….so keep this in mind. The three lodges are Turtle Inn & Blancaneaux Lodge & La Lancha Resort. They are known of their excellent service, attention to [...]

Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 17:17 | 0 comments
Categories: Resorts

Today, USA Today wrote: “Ryanair could begin charging passengers to use the toilet. That’s direct from the mouth of Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, who made the comments this morning to BBC television. ‘One thing we have looked at in the past and are looking at again is the possibility of maybe putting a coin slot [...]

Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 11:31 | 0 comments
Categories: Airlines

Tonight, at my gym, The Sports Club LA in Orange County, I worked out next to Kobe Bryant….wow, did I feel short! Plus, it was great to do yoga two nights in a row….though Kobe wasn’t in the yoga class. Didn’t see him in the locker room, so no other info to report

Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 00:39 | 0 comments
Categories: General

24 Feb is Carnival Day aka Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans (N’Awlins)! Laissez les bons temp roulez! I have wonderful memories of Mardi Gras in New Orleans! I lived there from 1978- Jan 1989 while going to Tulane Undergrad, Tulane Law School and practicing Maritime Law. They were wonderful years in the Big Easy. [...]

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 17:50 | 0 comments
Categories: Event

ROSEMARY’S. Run (telephone or online of course), don’t walk, to make a reservation here! This is where local chefs go on their night off. Décor is basic…the focus is clearly on the food. www.rosemarysrestaurant.com A respected colleague of mine wrote, “I ate here in July 2008 and was blown away by the service, food and [...]

Saturday, February 14th, 2009 at 11:00 | 0 comments
Categories: Opinions

My guest at the OC PROST luncheon was the VERY lovely & Italian, Raffaella Manetti, TERRANEA Resort. This will be a 5-Star resport near LA on Palos Verdes Peninsula. The resort is on schedule for opening June 09 w/ great deals for DavidTravel clients. www.terranea.com This should be a stunning property with amazing ocean veiws. [...]

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 22:57 | 0 comments
Categories: Resorts

Tonight I checked out Newport Beach yachts for weddings, etc. These are nice 3-6 hour cruises from the Newport Beach harbor. The views are stunning and our weather is usually perfect. This is a very interesting venue option…one of the least expensive options for a harbor and ocean view wedding….and 360 degree views! www.electracruises.com I [...]

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 02:22 | 0 comments
Categories: Cruises

I do my best to connect and help people! David Just learned: The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC has a very special position open as the Manager of Diplomat and Entertainment Services. The person in this role works directly with all major VIP’s, royalty, political figures and entertainment groups that visit the hotel. They want [...]

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 18:59 | 0 comments
Categories: General

11 Feb. 5:45pm for an evening cruise w/ American Yacht Charters, Newport Beach. Newport Beach / Corona del Mar / Irvine Chambers of Commerce Mixer. I’m going? Please let me know if you are going, too.

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 16:53 | 0 comments
Categories: Event

Anyone in my social networks going to this Travel Industry Executives luncheon at the Island Hotel (formerly the Four Seasons) in Newport Beach? I’ll be there!

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 16:45 | 0 comments
Categories: Event