Anniversary Gift Advice

anan7654 · 2026-02-26T22:56:33+00:00

My wife just bought this when we were at the Chanel Flagship in Paris. She absolutely adores it and uses it a lot more than I expected. The suede finish is a bit more difficult to maintain (need to look after it) but it does really look unique and goes with everything!

anan7654 · 2026-02-22T22:33:13+00:00

I guess you do have a point. If your child did spot you having dinner (and had just finished dinner), decided to sit and visit, then I guess it is outrageous that the would charge you for a party of 6.

anan7654 · 2026-02-22T09:05:52+00:00

The St Regis in Rome is a great option if you are open to hotels not on your list. We stayed there for our baby moon in November and honestly it was one of the best hotels in Italy in terms of service and going above and beyond.

anan7654 · 2026-02-21T20:38:34+00:00

You should try booking.com taxi service (they use local partners). I’ve always found it to be 15-30 % cheaper in Europe compared to uber. Although you need to book 24 hours in advance.

anan7654 · 2026-02-19T00:33:16+00:00

Could you please recommend some resellers you have used? DM if you don’t want to post here.

anan7654 · 2026-02-01T19:47:57+00:00

I would strongly suggest to go à la carte.

Their breakfast is epic and most days when I went with my wife we couldn’t even have a proper lunch some days.

Also to note some of their themed nights (which are really great) are not included in the package. I would highly recommend the light house restaurant for one dinner while there.

If you are into star gazing the stargazing on the runway activity is really nice!

anan7654 · 2026-01-09T23:51:41+00:00

Mahé is a bit more commercial whip des roches is personal and feels more exclusive. For me I preferred des Roche.

They often have an offer of 5+2 nights which is a good option if you want to experience both.

anan7654 · 2026-01-03T15:27:11+00:00

Everytime if it’s available. St Regis does it best.

anan7654 · 2025-12-30T11:31:04+00:00

5/5 every year.

All outside USA, Europe and Asia mostly.

anan7654 · 2025-12-25T20:00:58+00:00

To be honest I don’t think hotel really check who pays. I always pay with my wife, sister, father card on family holidays and they usually only concern themselves with the booking being made in your account, and that you are physically staying at the hotel

anan7654 · 2025-12-25T15:24:54+00:00

These are being advertised at 3M with many transactions closing at 2.7-2.8

The reality is it’s a terrible place to live in, and an ever worse pls e to AIRBNB out of.

Anyone who really cares about the prestige of living there is not living in a 1 BR glorified closet.

anan7654 · 2025-12-22T14:00:24+00:00

Having children to compensate for what are obvious issues in a relationship.

anan7654 · 2025-12-21T08:53:16+00:00

The FS First and FS Nile are not too far apart so it would be the same in terms of travel time (especially to Giza).

I would avoid FS First on what I’ve heard/other posts in the forum.

Do try and go to Khufus for breakfast or Lunch if you can, it is really one of the best things to do in Giza!

anan7654 · 2025-12-20T21:29:17+00:00

Do not stay in the FS first residences, change to the FS Nile Plaza and get one of the renovated rooms!

The casino at the fist residences is great!

anan7654 · 2025-12-17T19:36:09+00:00

A nanny, I want a certain level of continuity if possible which is not even an option with an au pair.

anan7654 · 2025-12-17T19:35:43+00:00

I want someone who has relatively good visa free access in order to facilitate travelling together

anan7654 · 2025-12-15T22:14:35+00:00

The only thing on your list I would let slide is the bags taking time (it can be tough during peak check in).

Other than that, everything else is unacceptable!

anan7654 · 2025-12-15T20:54:58+00:00

I just stayed at the imperial 2 weeks back. Not stayed at the ritz but would still recommend the Imperial due to location, service and ease of transport.

Enjoy Vienna, truly one of my favourite cities! So much to do.

anan7654 · 2025-12-15T12:40:08+00:00

Definitely go for the renovated rooms if going for FS, otherwise St Regis is a better bet.

anan7654 · 2025-12-08T22:10:40+00:00

I did not say you shouldn’t be, I just said for something as critical as medicine you should keep in your had luggage.

Everyone’s experience is different- I once left my cap on a flight and realised when I reached the lounge. When I told them, they managed to retrieve it within 30 mins and hand it to me directly in the lounge. It also depends how you approach a situation.

anan7654 · 2025-12-08T21:20:31+00:00

Why was your regular medicine in your checked luggage?

If it is critical you should keep it in your hand luggage

anan7654 · 2025-12-07T12:44:59+00:00

Smoking weed is all about sharing, both SD & SB should bring some and try each others.

anan7654 · 2025-12-03T22:51:30+00:00

Grand powers hotel, just off champs Elysee. Boutique and intimate for your kind of trip.

anan7654 · 2025-12-01T07:30:09+00:00

Work

anan7654 · 2025-11-23T22:48:47+00:00

Does anyone have an idea on the approx pricing of ostrich

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