Saturday, May 9, 2009

Tokio Hotel Fans How long you think they will stay?

Do you think Tokio Hotel will be around for a long time, if so how many more years? I hope they don't get old like other bands do, I think they be around for many years to come still =)

I love my boys.


bill said he'd love to do music for the rest of his life, so as long as we support them i'm sure they'll keep going for a long time XD

:) Forever hopefully. but I have a feeling that eventually Bill will continue on his own, even if the rest of the band splits. (which ofcourse hopefully they never will) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20090129182816AAWkb2U&kid=AYJSBTfKL2jRZ2f7jixu&s=comm&date=2009-04-02+12%3A00%3A26&.crumb=

Slipknots Better

Tokio Hotel Fans How long you think they will stay?

Do you think Tokio Hotel will be around for a long time, if so how many more years? I hope they don't get old like other bands do, I think they be around for many years to come still =)

I love my boys.


bill said he'd love to do music for the rest of his life, so as long as we support them i'm sure they'll keep going for a long time XD

:) Forever hopefully. but I have a feeling that eventually Bill will continue on his own, even if the rest of the band splits. (which ofcourse hopefully they never will) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20090129182816AAWkb2U&kid=AYJSBTfKL2jRZ2f7jixu&s=comm&date=2009-04-02+12%3A00%3A26&.crumb=

Slipknots Better

Priceline hotel bidding: Once you bid can you reject their offer or are you automatically locked in?

From the website, it seems fairly clear that once you bid, and if your bid is accepted, that you're credit card is immediately charged and you are "locked in" for that hotel. Just wanted to confirm that this is the case. Would also be interested in hearing if anyone else has had positive or negative experiences using priceline. Thanks.


Once your bid is accepted your credit card has already been charged, but you save a lot of money.

I'm going to Fort Lauderdale in a few days. I used Priceline and got a room at a Sheraton for 4 nights.

By booking direct with Sheraton.com I would have paid $1,038.96 USD.

By using Expedia.com I would have paid $913.51 USD.

By using Priceline's name your own price I got the room for $368.76 USD.

I always use Priceline, you save big ... but always book 1 star over what you really want, that way you won't be disappointed.

Why 1 star over what you really want?

A 3 star hotel that was built in 2008 kind of looks like a 4 star that was built in the 70s, and with Priceline you never know what you're going to get.

So the worst 4 star hotel is good enough for someone who was expecting a 3 star.

Priceline hotel bidding: Once you bid can you reject their offer or are you automatically locked in?

From the website, it seems fairly clear that once you bid, and if your bid is accepted, that you're credit card is immediately charged and you are "locked in" for that hotel. Just wanted to confirm that this is the case. Would also be interested in hearing if anyone else has had positive or negative experiences using priceline. Thanks.


Once your bid is accepted your credit card has already been charged, but you save a lot of money.

I'm going to Fort Lauderdale in a few days. I used Priceline and got a room at a Sheraton for 4 nights.

By booking direct with Sheraton.com I would have paid $1,038.96 USD.

By using Expedia.com I would have paid $913.51 USD.

By using Priceline's name your own price I got the room for $368.76 USD.

I always use Priceline, you save big ... but always book 1 star over what you really want, that way you won't be disappointed.

Why 1 star over what you really want?

A 3 star hotel that was built in 2008 kind of looks like a 4 star that was built in the 70s, and with Priceline you never know what you're going to get.

So the worst 4 star hotel is good enough for someone who was expecting a 3 star.

Best way to get from airport to hotel in waikiki?

We didn't rent a car or reserve any airport pickup service. What is the best and cheapest way to get from the airport to the hotel in the Waikiki area? Bus is out of the question because I hear there are luggage restrictions. Any tips on saving money will be greatly appreciated.


My grandma recently went to Waikiki, when I called the hotel to inquire about transportation I was told the best and most inexpensive route would be to take a shuttle from the airport. I was told the shuttle is about $9 where as a taxi would be $30, when you go outside the airport there is a special shuttle pick up area, that goes to all the hotels. If unsure call your hotel to see what they recommend and if they offer free shuttle pickup.

The only other transportation available is THE CAB. right outside the Baggage Claim, they are ready to take you anywhere on the island. I'm NOT going to say it's cheap. If you want "cheap" then WALK. It's free.

What hotel are you staying at? A good number of hotels offer that service for free...

You'd be surprised how easy it is to haggle a taxi driver outside of the airport for a verrry cheap amount...give it a go. Ask how much it is then be reasonable and throw a number at them

Hey, Diana!

We have used the shuttle buses from the airport to the hotels in Waikiki. No restrictions about luggage. It was $9.00 per person. Make sure you get the ticket for the pick-up at the end of your visit!

Hope you have a nice trip! ALooooha!

I live in Oahu and their pretty much one way to get their which is the highway but if u don't know your way then probably take a cab or tour vans. H1 town bound is the way u will be heading.

My husband and I have used Roberts van service several times. The buses are huge. They have lots of room for luggage, and they will stop at all hotels in the Waikiki area. For the cost, it is better than a taxi. . Only about approximately $20 round trip.

http://www.robertshawaii.com/about-us/company-profile.php

See if your hotel has a pickup service. Those normally are free of charge if you're checking into their hotel and don't have luggage restriction. Other than that, your only other option would be to catch a cab. Cabs are relatively inexpensive to/from the airport to Waikiki since it's not that far of a drive.

Happy travels!

Hi,

Once you get to the Honolulu Airport pick up a couple of "Free" local magazines Oahu Gold and 101 things to do on Oahu. The Oahu Gold will have a lot of tips on transportation to Waikiki, there is a less expensive way using a shuttle service that you'll find in the Oahu Gold. Or you can take a Taxi, it's not that far from the Airport to Waikikii.

For ways around the island take the "BUS", this is public transportation at it's best, you can catch "The BUS" at any location around Waikik. You can even purchase a 3, 5, or 7 day bus pass that will allow you to ride anytime any place. The "BUS" even stops just outside the Arizona Memorial and you can ride the bus all the way around the island.

Enjoy

Movie, bunch of people get stuck in hotel and it turns out the little boy is all of them. What's it called?

I can't remember the name of the movie where all these people get stuck in a hotel and they all end up dying but it turns out that they are just this one person's personalities. What's the name of this movie?


Identity.

(Good movie that! especially when you realise at the end - all you saw in the movie was actually what was going on inside someone's head)

Cheers

Identity

Identity wooo i love john cusack

Movie, bunch of people get stuck in hotel and it turns out the little boy is all of them. What's it called?

I can't remember the name of the movie where all these people get stuck in a hotel and they all end up dying but it turns out that they are just this one person's personalities. What's the name of this movie?


Identity.

(Good movie that! especially when you realise at the end - all you saw in the movie was actually what was going on inside someone's head)

Cheers

Identity

Identity wooo i love john cusack

Do you have to be over 18 to book a hotel room?

My friend and I are going to France in August this year on our own. We are both 16, will we be able to book a hotel room for 2 nights, as i've heard you have to be over 18 to book any hotel?


When you book the room, online or by telephone, you will be asked for a credit card number as security. As you have to be 18 to hold a credit card, the answer is technically, yes..... However, as you can legally hold a bank debit card from a considerably younger age than 18, if you use this when booking, it will almost certainly be accepted. good luck, have a crackin' time.

Well 1st of all theres no way i would allow my 16year old to travel that far away you will only have just reached 16 a few months before you go and yes you do have to be minimum age of 18 to rent a hotel for a few nights i know if i had a hotel i would not allow 16yr olds in it unless with parents sorry to seem harsh but i cannot believe your parents are allowing this to happen with all that goes on around in this world at the moment but if you do go please take care and look out for each other always .

it depends on the hotel. Maybe you can get a parent to book the hotel for you and you can just check in. You could also check into hostels, they might be more lenient

Do you have to be over 18 to book a hotel room?

My friend and I are going to France in August this year on our own. We are both 16, will we be able to book a hotel room for 2 nights, as i've heard you have to be over 18 to book any hotel?


When you book the room, online or by telephone, you will be asked for a credit card number as security. As you have to be 18 to hold a credit card, the answer is technically, yes..... However, as you can legally hold a bank debit card from a considerably younger age than 18, if you use this when booking, it will almost certainly be accepted. good luck, have a crackin' time.

Well 1st of all theres no way i would allow my 16year old to travel that far away you will only have just reached 16 a few months before you go and yes you do have to be minimum age of 18 to rent a hotel for a few nights i know if i had a hotel i would not allow 16yr olds in it unless with parents sorry to seem harsh but i cannot believe your parents are allowing this to happen with all that goes on around in this world at the moment but if you do go please take care and look out for each other always .

it depends on the hotel. Maybe you can get a parent to book the hotel for you and you can just check in. You could also check into hostels, they might be more lenient

What is the name of the hotel everyone stayed at on Laguna Beach when they went to Mexico?

I think it was the 1st or maybe second season when they all went to Mexico. What is the name of the hotel that they stayed at?


Haven't seen the show, but I have seen tons of shows (reality) that take vacations to Cancun and stay in the Melia.

It was a back lot at Universal Studios. You know that show is fake right?

What is the name of the hotel everyone stayed at on Laguna Beach when they went to Mexico?

I think it was the 1st or maybe second season when they all went to Mexico. What is the name of the hotel that they stayed at?


Haven't seen the show, but I have seen tons of shows (reality) that take vacations to Cancun and stay in the Melia.

It was a back lot at Universal Studios. You know that show is fake right?

What are the hotel standards for clean sheets?

We spend 2 nights at a hotel and changed rooms for the 3rd. I requested clean sheets and the manager on duty rudely denied my request as housekeeping was done for the night. I ask for clean sheets at 5:45 pm. The manager refused to help and I asked for my money to be refunded and she denied that as well. Is there anyone who knows if this would be against a health code or anything similar as I am planning to call the general manager of the hotel/casino.


i know they're "suppose" to clean the sheets and stuff, but i always heard to bring your own blankets and sheets to a hotel...there's always going to be those employees at all jobs who slack off and don't really care about doing things right

If you moved to a new room the bed linen should have been fresh. I hope you didn't sleep on sheets that had already been slept on by strangers. Hotels have housekeepers on duty 24/7. Someone should have been called to fill your request. If you get no satisfaction from the general manager, I would report this to the health department in the city you were in.

No clean sheets. That would mean a call the the health Dept and a different hotel for me

The bed in your second room, the one you spent the third night in should have had clean sheets on the bed. You have no idea who slept in that bed the night before and/or what happened in that room. If you want to take it further I would suggest you write to the hotel manager (not a duty manager) and ask for an explanation. This would NEVER have happened in any of the hotels that I've worked in!

Let it go. The effort it will take to correct it, will not be satisfactory and you will still be unhappy. Just tell everyone you know about it. Believe me, word does travel fast.

i used to work in a hotel, and we changed the sheets everyday, if someone checked out...if u were there for a couple days, then we did it every other day, unless there was a request, and if there was no matter what time u requested it, i would have to change it.....if it was past the time that housekeeping was there( 4pm) then the person that was working front desk would lock the office up and go change the sheets, or towels, or whatever was needed. if the request was made between 12am and 8am, for some one that checked in that day ( they would have everything clean when they checked in) they would have to wait untill morn, for the saftety of the front desk person if there was only one. ( there are crazy ppl out there)....health code, im not sure, but i would go above that persons head, and ask to speak to a main manager, or a supervior ( sorry my spelling sucks) or even an owner. you should be mad, i would be

I would go above the manager's head. Call the hotel's customer service line, and make sure to name names if you've got them. Tell them in detail what happened, and explain that cleanliness, or the lack thereof, will make or break that hotel's reputation. Tell them that you will be calling the local news in that area and filing a complaint with the health department, licensing board, etc. I personally would be infuriated if I had to sleep on dirty sheets in a hotel... I know that certain things are more likely to happen when i'm in a hotel with my dh if you know what I mean ;) This is unacceptable on the part of the hotel!!!!

Also, I would contest the charges on your card (most hotels require a credit card upon checkin, so I'm guessing you used one) if you don't get a HUGE apology and a refund within 2 weeks.

What are the hotel standards for clean sheets?

We spend 2 nights at a hotel and changed rooms for the 3rd. I requested clean sheets and the manager on duty rudely denied my request as housekeeping was done for the night. I ask for clean sheets at 5:45 pm. The manager refused to help and I asked for my money to be refunded and she denied that as well. Is there anyone who knows if this would be against a health code or anything similar as I am planning to call the general manager of the hotel/casino.


i know they're "suppose" to clean the sheets and stuff, but i always heard to bring your own blankets and sheets to a hotel...there's always going to be those employees at all jobs who slack off and don't really care about doing things right

If you moved to a new room the bed linen should have been fresh. I hope you didn't sleep on sheets that had already been slept on by strangers. Hotels have housekeepers on duty 24/7. Someone should have been called to fill your request. If you get no satisfaction from the general manager, I would report this to the health department in the city you were in.

No clean sheets. That would mean a call the the health Dept and a different hotel for me

The bed in your second room, the one you spent the third night in should have had clean sheets on the bed. You have no idea who slept in that bed the night before and/or what happened in that room. If you want to take it further I would suggest you write to the hotel manager (not a duty manager) and ask for an explanation. This would NEVER have happened in any of the hotels that I've worked in!

Let it go. The effort it will take to correct it, will not be satisfactory and you will still be unhappy. Just tell everyone you know about it. Believe me, word does travel fast.

i used to work in a hotel, and we changed the sheets everyday, if someone checked out...if u were there for a couple days, then we did it every other day, unless there was a request, and if there was no matter what time u requested it, i would have to change it.....if it was past the time that housekeeping was there( 4pm) then the person that was working front desk would lock the office up and go change the sheets, or towels, or whatever was needed. if the request was made between 12am and 8am, for some one that checked in that day ( they would have everything clean when they checked in) they would have to wait untill morn, for the saftety of the front desk person if there was only one. ( there are crazy ppl out there)....health code, im not sure, but i would go above that persons head, and ask to speak to a main manager, or a supervior ( sorry my spelling sucks) or even an owner. you should be mad, i would be

I would go above the manager's head. Call the hotel's customer service line, and make sure to name names if you've got them. Tell them in detail what happened, and explain that cleanliness, or the lack thereof, will make or break that hotel's reputation. Tell them that you will be calling the local news in that area and filing a complaint with the health department, licensing board, etc. I personally would be infuriated if I had to sleep on dirty sheets in a hotel... I know that certain things are more likely to happen when i'm in a hotel with my dh if you know what I mean ;) This is unacceptable on the part of the hotel!!!!

Also, I would contest the charges on your card (most hotels require a credit card upon checkin, so I'm guessing you used one) if you don't get a HUGE apology and a refund within 2 weeks.

Can someone please suggest an affordable hotel located not too far from Singapore Airport?

I have an awkward flight connection at Singapore Airport on my home from Macau to Perth.

Can someone suggest a good (and not too expensive) hotel I can stay in reasonably close to the airport?

Would appreciate some guidance please.


Ambassador Transit Hotels

If you need a short rest after a long journey,you can book a room at the Transit Hotels in Changi Airport.You do not have to clear Immigration to get to the hotel.

Terminal 1 - Tel : (65) 6542 5538

Terminal 2 - Tel : (65) 6542 8122

Terminal 3 - Tel : (65) 6507 9788

For Reservation Bookings

Terminal 1, 2 or 3

Reservation Office open from 0900hrs to 2100hrs (Singapore Time)

Tel: (65) 6507 9797

Fax: (65) 6242 8542

E-mail: rsvn@airport-hotel.com.sg

There is a new hotel at Changi Airport Terminal 3.

It is recently built, and quite cheap i heard, as it is aimed at transit travellers.

It's called Crowne Plaza hotel. To me, it's certainly worth checking out!

Ambassador Transit Hotel (within the airport)

www.airport-hotel.com.sg/

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel (next to the airport)

www.CrownePlaza.com

Changi Village Hotel (a few minutes from the airport)

http://www.changivillage.com.sg/

Can someone please suggest an affordable hotel located not too far from Singapore Airport?

I have an awkward flight connection at Singapore Airport on my home from Macau to Perth.

Can someone suggest a good (and not too expensive) hotel I can stay in reasonably close to the airport?

Would appreciate some guidance please.


Ambassador Transit Hotels

If you need a short rest after a long journey,you can book a room at the Transit Hotels in Changi Airport.You do not have to clear Immigration to get to the hotel.

Terminal 1 - Tel : (65) 6542 5538

Terminal 2 - Tel : (65) 6542 8122

Terminal 3 - Tel : (65) 6507 9788

For Reservation Bookings

Terminal 1, 2 or 3

Reservation Office open from 0900hrs to 2100hrs (Singapore Time)

Tel: (65) 6507 9797

Fax: (65) 6242 8542

E-mail: rsvn@airport-hotel.com.sg

There is a new hotel at Changi Airport Terminal 3.

It is recently built, and quite cheap i heard, as it is aimed at transit travellers.

It's called Crowne Plaza hotel. To me, it's certainly worth checking out!

Ambassador Transit Hotel (within the airport)

www.airport-hotel.com.sg/

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel (next to the airport)

www.CrownePlaza.com

Changi Village Hotel (a few minutes from the airport)

http://www.changivillage.com.sg/

Is it worth buying the priceline Hotel Cancellation insurance?

I am planning a trip to chicago with the name your own price feature. I will be spending in the neiborhood of 480-640 for a hotel for 8 days.

If the amount is 500 or over, should I consider the $40 travel cancellation/interruption insurance? If I don't, I think I am stuck if I have to cancel for illness. Of course it is a vacation, so I would still go unless I had something devistating.


take it! it's always better to have it. Either you lose $40 now or possibly lose $500 later. As a travel agent I have seen far too many people turn this down and lose out when something unexpected comes up.

Yes.

Anytime you buy a non-refundable ticket or hotel upfront, please buy the insurance. Otherwise you are totally out of the money if anything happens.

If you don't want to buy the insurance, try Travelocity or Expedia where you don't purchase up front. Or even get on the actual hotel website. Sometimes you can get a better rate.

In addition to what the others have said.. READ the fine print before you purchase.. as getting a refund can be very difficult -- they have some VERY specific limitations and reasons for getting your money back.

Is it worth buying the priceline Hotel Cancellation insurance?

I am planning a trip to chicago with the name your own price feature. I will be spending in the neiborhood of 480-640 for a hotel for 8 days.

If the amount is 500 or over, should I consider the $40 travel cancellation/interruption insurance? If I don't, I think I am stuck if I have to cancel for illness. Of course it is a vacation, so I would still go unless I had something devistating.


take it! it's always better to have it. Either you lose $40 now or possibly lose $500 later. As a travel agent I have seen far too many people turn this down and lose out when something unexpected comes up.

Yes.

Anytime you buy a non-refundable ticket or hotel upfront, please buy the insurance. Otherwise you are totally out of the money if anything happens.

If you don't want to buy the insurance, try Travelocity or Expedia where you don't purchase up front. Or even get on the actual hotel website. Sometimes you can get a better rate.

In addition to what the others have said.. READ the fine print before you purchase.. as getting a refund can be very difficult -- they have some VERY specific limitations and reasons for getting your money back.

How difficult is it being a Hotel Owner?

I'm considering the purchase of a hotel, and would like honest feedback from experienced people.


it's up to your quality procedures and hotel amenities.

unlike other businesses, a hotel's cashflow is dependent on its available rooms for occupancy-- which is also tied down with overnight stays. you have here a funny income ceiling on two counts, which is affected also by how people perceive the hotel's appeal as well as the service quality provided by its staff-- four negatives at this count. on the other hand, if you have modest expectations of the return on your investment, it's better than nothing. if you can obtain the hotel's financial records for the last 3 years (profit & loss, assets & liabilities), you can make a better decision on this. good luck

How difficult is it being a Hotel Owner?

I'm considering the purchase of a hotel, and would like honest feedback from experienced people.


unlike other businesses, a hotel's cashflow is dependent on its available rooms for occupancy-- which is also tied down with overnight stays. you have here a funny income ceiling on two counts, which is affected also by how people perceive the hotel's appeal as well as the service quality provided by its staff-- four negatives at this count. on the other hand, if you have modest expectations of the return on your investment, it's better than nothing. if you can obtain the hotel's financial records for the last 3 years (profit & loss, assets & liabilities), you can make a better decision on this. good luck

it's up to your quality procedures and hotel amenities.

What is the name of the hotel in Wizards of Waverly place?

I listened really closely on YouTube and I think it is hotel fleur du blah du blah du blah fu fla. Anyone got any confirmation or the real answer?


Hotel "Fleur-De-Vla De-Vra Flu-Fla De-Vra" is the hotel where Gigi had her "loser tea" in the episode, Alex's Choice. The name is presumed to be French.

I watched that episode two hours ago...it is Hotel Flur-due-vla-due-vla-due-vla!! Hope I helped! ;-)

lol its like "flur do fla do flah do fla ben shca" thats what it sounds like to me!

acually you got it all correct... you must be french!