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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tipping guidelines for 77 countries for Restaurants, Porters & Taxis. See Magellan’s advice: http://www.magellans.com/store/article/367
