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 the mountains of St. Maarten only seven miles away, Cap Juluca is perched on 179 acres of land and inland waters. The resort offers privacy and exclusivity with miles of white sand beach.

The resort is only 25 minutes by boat from the shops, restaurants, gambling, international flavors of Dutch and French St. Maarten, and 15 minutes by air or 45 minutes by boat to St. Barths.

This romantic, exclusive resort remains the essence of tranquility for the perfect Caribbean vacation.

Property Architect:
Oscar Farmer

Insider Tips:
Have us request a “Rooftop” Luxury Room or Junior Suite so you will have access to a private rooftop terrace perfect for a romantic evening of star gazing.

DavidTravel clients will receive these Virtuoso*** VIP extra amenities:

• Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability (suite upgrade applies from Flinders Suite to Ocean Retreat Suite only)
• Buffet or a la carte Breakfast included daily for all guests

Please contact DavidTravel to book this property, to design your journey, and for all of your travels.
Tel: 949-723-0699            Request@DavidTravel.com               www.DavidTravel.com


*DavidTravel is an Independent Contractor with Montecito Village Travel, a Virtuoso member agency.

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 hook, hold the handle up and out, and get a reading. That’s it. The spool casing also contains a tape measure.

Try our excellent local luggage store that sells online:
Rooten’s Luggage Center
www.RootensLuggage.com  (aka:  www.octravelgear.com )

On their site, the scale is at:
http://www.octravelgear.com/shop/p896/Luggage_Scale_with_Tape_Measure_-_Travelon/product_info.html

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 because it is undergoing renovations for at least another year. The sale is held at the former Circuit City store in Santa Monica, CA at 1251 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

See the video on ABC.
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=7150798

Very cool!

a DT DT (DavidTravel Daily Tip)

Nearly everything was taken out of the hotel, and the choice items fill two entire floors.

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 information screens at Paddington Station.

Heathrow Express managing director, Richard Robinson, said, “People do not always get the opportunity to print their boarding pass before getting to the airport. By introducing this service at Paddington, customers have the opportunity to print their boarding pass and avoid the hassle of queuing for check-in at the airport.”

He added, “Customers can then proceed direct to their airline’s designated bag-drop if they have hold luggage. There are three Common User Self Service (CUSS) check-in kiosks located next to the Heathrow Express ticket office at Paddington, which will initially be available only to passengers travelling with Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Iberia and United Airlines.

Meanwhile the flight information screens, showing all of the day’s flights, the airlines operating them and the terminals from which they depart, are situated near the Heathrow Express ticket office and half way down platforms six and seven, which are dedicated solely to Heathrow Express services.”

a DT DT (DavidTravel Daily Tip)

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 required at the local hospital for a heart check up!

Enjoy!

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 the cup. Excellent.  Enjoy!

More Paris hot chocolate suggestions to come from our Paris expert!

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 summer season!

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 hand write a note, perhaps on hotel stationary, and place the note and cash in an envelope with the persons name. Then personally hand deliver this or give to senior management to distribute.

For example, if you may be calling on the concierge staff to help you several times, perhaps introduce yourself to the head concierge. Hand write a note thanking the concierge staff in advance for assisting you, include your name and room number, and the equivalent of USD $10. Then tip additionally as appropriate.

Please don’t forget the maids. They really do so much more for you than a car parking valet or doorman. They clean your bathroom! Again, I leave a note with my business car and cash in an envelope with my name & room # addressed to “Housekeeping for Room ___ & the Dates”. I leave that on the desk in the room or give it to management.  

If you don’t tip the maids (housekeeping staff), I suggest you consider that you often tip a guy at least $1 to park your car nearby and at least $1 per bag to a bellman.   Whereas, your hotel room maid may spend 30 minutes a day cleaning your room and also do a turn down service.  Perhaps it is because the maids may be so invisible to hotel guests and not interface with guests directly so it may be easier to avoid thinking about and tipping them.  Whereas, if you did not tip the valet as he hands you your keys, you must directly confront the person you are not giving a gratuity to. 

As discussed in other articles below on my blog, customs also vary from country to country.   For example, EU countries have livable minimum wages, whereas staff in many service industry jobs outside the EU heavily rely on tips to earn a decent wage.

Moreover, we have found that our clients are respectful, kind and appreciative to those who render service to them.  In turn, staff around the world especially love hosting our clients!

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

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