Comments on: On The Road: NYC And Israel Trip Notes, Update #2.

By: at

at — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:35:02 +0000

freddie im not sure if we stayed at the same hotel. the rooms have a musty smell and my linen and towels were dirty. the electric in the room turn off every 3 min. there food was horrible and never enough. the milk in the morning was spoiled. and they never do anything for you. you are right that its not the citadel. but its worse then a motel 8.

By: steve2

steve2 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:36:07 +0000

@Yossi

I dont know of a single company that wont charge the 3rd party liability. Unless you are taking their CDW which has it bundled into it someway.

Of cause that will cost more

Could be Dan rented 2 bikes and thusly doesnt have to pay the ins on it

But I cant understand how a Mazda 3 or 1 cat below automatic can be had for a net-net with everything for $240 or $120 a week.Could be Dan has something up his sleeve

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:40:36 +0000

Dan does that mean that your rate includes insurance. Can you tell me the breakdown on the rate and the insurance. Thanks

By: Freddie

Freddie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:22:25 +0000

I just stayed at the King Solomon last week. Granted, it’s not the David Citadel but the rooms were clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were spotless and the service was very friendly.

Enjoy your travels!

By: Yossi

Yossi — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:58:47 +0000

240 Dollars is a good deal for mazda 3. What code did you use?

If one rents on Hertz Website and is covered by a cc on insurance, doesnt Hertz/avis still make you buy a insurance third party?

By: steve2

steve2 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:52:32 +0000

dan, how were you able to get Mamilla for 5k per night. did that include the 10k *W gave you and everyone else for the problems that came about due to the 4 Hotels being kicked out?

If yes then you didnt pay 5k per night but 10k

just got back from FCO and the UA 777 wasnt the reg 1 they use even thou the seat map always showed the reg configure

Hope you lock out with getting the 1-2-1, but just as CO showed the plane with AVOD before all of them were changed over. Equipment changes are done everyday, and you wont know what you will get till the plane leaves the day before over to TLV.

Been there too many times to rely on anything else , and sometimes I saw the better plane, only to board to see in the end it wasnt.

My Advice is to book 2 seats that will be on both planes so that if anything hits the fan, hopefully you guys will escape any problems.

As for the King Solomon I dont whats worse the rooms or the food, they both _____ !

By: Dan/Ctownbochur

Dan/Ctownbochur — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:17:54 +0000

@Mike:
Good work! I’m using my Mastercard World for insurance, but there’s seemingly no way out of the mandatory 3rd party insurance scam.

@dan is da man!!:
You can cancel any card with an annual fee whether its a new card or a renewal within 30 days of the charge showing up on your statement for free. Rumor has it the card works for club access even if it’s canceled…

@c:
Delta flies both the regular 777 and the 777LR to Israel.
The only way to know which version you’ll get is by looking at the seat map.
The regular 777 in BusinessElite is indeed 2-2-2 and is not lie-flat, the LR is 1-2-1 and is lie-flat.

But don’t take my word for it-look up my flight for yourself!

By: c

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:11:05 +0000

i was on the flight tweice in the last month new 777s not the suites im sure the seat goes down 180 but its a 222 figuration

By: izzy

izzy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:54:11 +0000

anyone know about the lounge in newark airport for elal? i heard its a hotel. is it any good? is it worth shlepping to it?

By: izzy

izzy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:53:03 +0000

dan im going to israel in a few months with elal. how do i do this skype thing?? it can be used while in flight? is there a cost?
also do u have any good rates for rental jan time?
appreciate the help. enjoy your trip

By: dan is da man!!

dan is da man!! — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:03:28 +0000

hey DAN.

Does it make any sense to sing up for the amex Platinum card and cancel (or change to a lower card) within the first month?
This way i wont get charged the annual fee of $450(!) – (at most it will be prorated)but i will still get access to airport lounges etc. plus will get the 25000 sign bonus…

Dan (or anyone)whats you OPINION?

By: EG

EG — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:51:04 +0000

@ C: It is the 180 suite-seats. Check your info again.

By: c

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:26:05 +0000

the flight back is a777 bu not the lr its a nice plane but not the lie flat seats private cabins etc.

By: Moshe

Moshe — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:13:59 +0000

Welcome to Israel. I’m here and would walk over to Budget this instant if i knew how to get that rate from Budget. Any help,Dan?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:23:39 +0000

I tried a corporate code from a Google search and got a pretty good rate at Budget. I was just wondering what you are using for insurance on the rental?

By: sn

sn — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:40:24 +0000

which Avis corporate did you use?

By: avremy

avremy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:14:33 +0000

I used Skype on American Airlines and Virgin America and had no problem with it except that the noise from the plane interfered with the call so i had to mute the mic but i was able to type to my wife and kids and hear them just fine when i plugged in my headphones, must be bad luck or st!

By: at

at — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:24:01 +0000

dan get ready for the king solomon i just stayed there for 10 night the rooms and service were horrid. let us know what you think of it.

By: danFan

danFan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:05:22 +0000

these are my favorite posts!
thanks!

By: Abs

Abs — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:50:04 +0000

Would love to meet you while you’re here…

By: Levi

Levi — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:23:37 +0000

What corporate rate do you have from budget?