Help me figure out my winter break!

**mrs767er** · 01-Dec-2010, 11:16 AM

I second HKG!!!
GIG is $140 visa fee and done in advance--90 days lately

EZE might be worth the fee if you'll go enuff times--food and wine are cheap but digs can be high. You can return and see spectacular Iguacu Falls another time or just eat steaks a few times!)

What about Ecuador--it's a pretty HOT destination in the trav mags?

So--HKG--DL has nonstop DTW or the NRT cnx (that's really brutal, but I know you've prob had worse...)
You can get some great room rates--accor has a few places you can use DL discount and the Y hotels are supposedly very GOOD. Food is incredible--transport is cheap--3 day pass:
MTR > Airport Express Services > Airport Express Travel Pass

You WILL be tired but if you do the DTW--3:30 pm arr next day 9pm, the rtn is 10am back same day noon
I just researched new stuff for our trip in Feb and have been once before. Of course, Nick has the skinny on all the details and then some!
Good luck!!
PS--I always vote for Prague or Bud over anywhere else in EU--Boss and I favor them! He does FRA alot--and is there now for 2 trips.

**mrs767er** · 01-Dec-2010, 11:31 AM

As a side note--DL will fly Palau (pronounced Bell-ow, as in Survivor SHow) soon (no buddy passes) from NRT
not certain of schedule but might be future interest?

**vulindlela** · 01-Dec-2010, 12:22 PM

I would also go for HKG.
I have been twice and love it!
It is not too expensive, especially compared to other cities on your list. It is easy to get around. They do speak english. There is great food.
I have been to all three of your Middle East options and they are rather boring in my opinion. It will not be too hot at this time of year but will be expensive. The Kuwait Dinar is the highest valued currency in the world. Bahrain is not far behind.

**flassher** · 03-Dec-2010, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by mrs767er

As a side note--DL will fly Palau (pronounced Bell-ow, as in Survivor SHow)
?

Sorry, but it's pronounce Pal - ow and it's a great place if you're a diver. some nice places to stay as well.
Cheers......

**mrs767er** · 03-Dec-2010, 05:42 PM

interesting since the Palau website tells me otherwise. The P is a B sound, as it was explained to me in an email from one of the properties I contacted.
Kinda like Nandi? or Benga for Beqa Island?
Don't try to order a pizza in some countries--you won't get it unless you order a bizza.
Other than that--how did you like and where did you stay? Was it a long time ago? Details would be appreciated!

**vulindlela** · 01-Dec-2010, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by mrs767er

I second HKG!!!
PS--I always vote for Prague or Bud

What happened to the BUD flight?
I do not see it in the schedule but it does not list it as seasonal..........

**mrs767er** · 01-Dec-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by vulindlela

What happened to the BUD flight?
I do not see it in the schedule but it does not list it as seasonal..........

It's expected to return next year, but it may not be DL metal or just out of ATL vs NY base? My husband LOVED that rotation!
Great hotel near the Danube and I could get extra trip deals on LL if we wanted to go for fun.

Sorry to morph your thread, spongebue! I forgot BUD is off DL right now.
If you can stretch one of those breaks for 4.5 days, HKG is a winner--just watch out for the feb 3 lunar new year travel

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