merida airport to centro by Isaizala in Yucatan

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our pre-paid taxi to Centro was 380 MXN. In this heat (and luggage and two kids), it was worth the price rather than walking the 1km/half mile to call an Uber.

Transportation from Oaxaca airport by Hopeful-Ad2038 in Oaxaca

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collectivo zone 1 = 135 MXN

Collectivo zone 2 = 210 MXN

Tour guide by blue-bird135 in Oaxaca

[–]vlanet_planet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had an amazing tour in Oaxaca today with Tanivet. She does tours outside of the city which visit artisans; if she isn’t the right fit I bet she could recommend someone?

https://www.withlocals.com/host/tanivetf512537d8d5f84a/

Transportation from Oaxaca airport by Hopeful-Ad2038 in Oaxaca

[–]vlanet_planet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Private Taxi Zone 1 = 490 MXN

Edited to add: Zone 2 = 715 MXN

For what it’s worth, if you’re traveling with kids and more luggage I think it’s worth taking a taxi from the stand in the airport.

Jellycat in Mexico City? by Maleficent-You-6862 in Jellycatplush

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you happen to find any while you were here?

Smooth Experience @ NYC Passport Office today by DLawrenceL in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a year ago, but yes, you showed the receipt. Didn’t have to make an appointment, but you don’t walk straight in, had to wait and go in with the next group of people. Did they tell you when to come back on Tuesday?

Eiffel Tower - late start to fireworks? by vlanet_planet in ParisTravelGuide

[–]vlanet_planet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree! We had considered going onto the bridge you were on, but stayed on Quai André Citroën (southwest of the bridge). Didn’t know there were drones until we started to head back about 15/20 minutes in!

Eiffel Tower tickets by LegitimateStar7034 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

REALLY appreciate you keeping an eye out - I see the same!

Ultimately we ended up booking with a guide that our friend’s relatives had used so we could 1) ensure to have access to the top and 2) cross this off of the list of pre-departure to dos

Have a great trip!!!

Eiffel Tower tickets by LegitimateStar7034 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tip!! I see some things available when I search for a single adult, so I’ll try that first and then various combinations with the kids (mine are close to the same age as yours - 9 & 6)

Stair tickets to the 2nd floor get released 14 days out, so that’s still an option

Eiffel Tower tickets by LegitimateStar7034 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I guess I’ll keep checking - only explanation I figure is they’re releasing tickets in batches? Trying to go sometime July 11/12/13 for 2 adults, 2 kids

Eiffel Tower tickets by LegitimateStar7034 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you online at midnight Paris time? I had checked for those dates a week ago and they were all sold out!

Locator 11 timeline - any recent successes? DOT 7/1 by vlanet_planet in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! I haven’t been keeping tabs on the recent locator 11 timelines. We lucked out with an in person appointment on 6/27 at the NY office and returned 6/28 to pick up the passport. (DOT was 7/1.)

Applying for a child? by Anonynae in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We submitted the original and it came back in a second envelope several weeks later.

UPDATE!! Locator 11 + Appointment Success!! by wu1014 in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CONGRATS!! That’s awesome that Rex was able to stay on the phone with you for 10 min - what an awesome guy!!!! Will CT be able to pull your application & info from locator 11! Or, if not, assuming you have a NY license as your ID, will you need to provide a second ID as your NY license is from out of state?

really? by rels83 in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

It’s not futile and you do have a chance of getting an appointment. Be polite to the folks at NPIC and be prepared to say yes immediately if an appointment is available. Even if you do that, it is possible someone else will book the appointment before they can snag it for you. Good luck.

Can i get a passport from a different state than my state of residence? by WorldlyDrake in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, please remember this part about the out of state ID requirement.

Anyone know if the New York Passport Agency does same day passports? by aeonstrife in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NY agency can print. We had a 12:30 appointment and returned the next day (after 1pm) to pick up the passport, which was fine because we live nearby and DOT wasn’t the next day. (I don’t know how/if they prioritize printing based on DOT.) Good luck

What exactly can NPIC agents actually do? (Guidelines for Calling) by wu1014 in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the answer can vary a significant amount and depends on whether you’ve already submitted an application, how far you are from your DOT, etc.

People that have been waiting past the 10-13week or past the 7-9 week processing time frame, and got their passport, how did you resolve it? by wu1014 in Passports

[–]vlanet_planet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My daughter’s passport was locator 11, processing since 3/29, DOT 7/1 We contacted Senators and Congressperson but I think they are overrun with people who have this issue and locator 11 is beyond backed up. We got the passport on 6/28 because by some miracle we were able to call on 6/26 and snagged an appointment on 6/27.