Posts Tagged ‘DavidTravel-Tips’

   Property Name:  Cap Juluca Hotel Property Web Site:  www.capjuluca.com Escape from the cold and snow and let us arrange your getaway to the Caribbean (or anywhere in the world!) A “Best of The Best” choice for a relaxing stay is Cap Juluca Hotel in Anguilla. Property Description: Situated on the southwest coast of Anguilla and overlooking [...]

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 12:46 | 0 comments
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Great Travel Gadget. Part 1. Travelon Portable Luggage Scale, $9.95 I am a fan of Travelon’s old-school analog model. At 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ x 3″ when unextended, the device from top to bottom is a handle attached to a 75 pound capacity scale with a metal hook. Slip your bag’s handle onto the [...]

Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 08:16 | 0 comments
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Beginning today, Thursday, 3 December 2009 and probably lasting until mid-January 2010, The Hotel Bel-Air in Beverly Hills is selling everything including beds, couches, chairs, lamps, pots, silverware, pillows and TVs. Prices range from a couple of dollars to thousands. The sale begins at 10 am, but it’s not being held at the five-star hotel [...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 16:45 | 0 comments
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Four airlines now allow you to get your boarding pass at Paddington Station’s Heathrow Express. …for now, only Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Iberia and United Airlines. However, we recommend doing this online, if you can, before leaving your London hotel or home. Heathrow Express has introduced airport check-in (not of luggage check-in!) facilities and flight [...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 14:03 | 0 comments
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Les Deux Abeilles 189 rue de l’Université 75007 Paris Metro: Alma Marceau This small tea salon near the Eiffel Tower serves the most stunning home-made cakes (marron glacé cake being a favorite!) and thick dark hot chocolate. Only order the two at the same time if very hearty , as a small bed may be [...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 08:51 | 0 comments
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Comme à la Maison Village St Paul/Court Vert 9 rue St Paul 75004 Paris Metro: St Paul Sensational hot chocolate served in a generous white ceramic jug on a platter with a glass of water (de riguer with these type of hot chocolates!) It is poured out with glistening cocoa butter bubbles frothing down into [...]

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 | 0 comments
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Air New Zealand slashing domestic fares. http://bit.ly/DavidTravel-NZ-Air-10-09 Interesting: Reusable baggage tags will be introduced, allowing frequent travelers to pick up bags at regional airports as they step off planes rather than at a collection point. We have great local experts in New Zealand ….now is a great time to go and they are going into [...]

Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 18:16 | 0 comments
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Clients often ask us about tipping.  Great overview article on tipping worldwide from USA Today. See: http://bit.ly/DavidTravel-Tipping-10-09 Overall, I recommend tipping well for good service. Moreover, I often recommend tipping periodically when a guide, driver or concierge desk, etc. may be assisting you over several days or more than one visit. I recommend that clients [...]

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 15:30 | 1 comment
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Check out the great tool, The Cruise Tip Calculator. http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/ Remember, I prefer Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC)….and they include all gratuities, all beverages (including premium alcohol), and all food. We have great deals on all the crusiel lines! Please contact DavidTravel to design all of your travels. Tel: 949-723-0699 Request@DavidTravel.com Check [...]

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 14:51 | 0 comments
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Tipping guidelines for 77 countries for Restaurants, Porters & Taxis. See Magellan’s advice: http://www.magellans.com/store/article/367

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 14:43 | 0 comments
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