[nagdu] Booking vacations?

Mon May 26 14:04:27 UTC 2014

Tracy,

Thanks for the pointers!  Hubby and I had a long chat yesterday and have decided to forgo the crowds and invite some friends back to the hotel (less than a mile from Times Square).  That way we can take in the vibe of NYE and not have to worry about chlostraphobia (something we had neglected to consider in the initial excitement of trip planning).

----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Mon, 26 May 2014 07:51:37 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Booking vacations?

I heard, and it was a long time back, that there were people drinking 
champagne outside in Times Square, and sometimes dropping a bottle or glass, 
so there was broken glass on the ground.  Now, security is a lot tighter 
than it used to be, so this may not happen anymore, but it's something to 
keep in mind.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daryl Marie via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Booking vacations?

>I think I ahve a game plan.  I posted on Twitter that I was appalled by the 
>idea that an airline would charge, in effect, an extra fee for her based on 
>her size (which, BTW, is not that big).  They tweeted back at 1AM asking me 
>to contact them and we could get it straightened out.
>
> I am not sure if it's CATSA rules, but I know when flying a particular 
> airline the policy is to have a maximum of 4 service dogs per flight.  So 
> what I think I will do is book my flight and then let them know once it's 
> booked.
>
> A friend recommended getting NYE tickets for a restaurant (she went to 
> Applebees) and then just stepping outside when the ball drops, so I think 
> that's what we'll do.
>
> Daryl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sun, 25 May 2014 08:13:28 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Booking vacations?
>
> Hi Daryl.
> An airline can't charge you more because you have a service dog.  Me, I
> wouldn't mention it.
>
> I don't know of any "quiet, off-leash parks" in NYC.  Noisy dogparks are
> around, but I don't go there, so can't say.  I could inquire, if you want.
>
> Around Christmas, I really enjoy strolling through the markets at Bryant
> Park and in Union Square.  Lots of interesting crafts and food.
> If you're thinking of going to Times Square on New Year's Eve, leave Jenny
> somewhere safe.  It's an extremely crowded place, and, from what I hear,
> involves long hours of standing in the cold.
> Tracy
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Daryl Marie via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 11:49 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Booking vacations?
>
>
>> Sooooooo...
>>
>> On the spur of the moment, hubby and I decided that we are going to New
>> york City for Christmas/New Years.  We will be bringing Jenny along with
>> us, and I have about a million questions:
>>
>> 1) when booking flights, do you advise the airline you are traveling with
>> a guide dog?  If so, how has this been?  I mentioned it to one airline
>> company and, in effect, because it wasn't a package vacation (because I 
>> am
>> traveling with a service dog), they quoted me a price $500 above the rate
>> it would've been if I wasn't traveling with her.  This does not seem
>> equitable...
>> 2) Are there such a things as quiet off-leash parks in New York (don't
>> jump down my throat, I just want info!)
>> 3) Pointers on places to go?
>>
>>
>> I am sure I have more...
>>
>> Daryl
>>
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