EL AL

Advantages: Secure, kosher food
Disadvantages: Long queues for check-in

...I've flown on a number of occasions with EL AL, over a number of years, and have found that the quality of the service is improving. I have little doubt that they are one of the most security aware airlines around and that is one of the key reasons I have chosen to fly with them. I also think that the in-flight service has improved, with staff becoming more polite and better quality, and selection of, food on offer. Pointers from my own experiences with EL AL: * Given the focus on security, if you have anything in your baggage likely to look suspicious, either take it in hand baggage or warn the security staff when you go through the checks. They may ask you to open your bags, but it's likely to be less hassle than if they spot it on the x-ray. * Avoid 'smart' comments to the security staff - I know friends who have really...

marcb 21.08.2000 · Read review
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The Burj Al Arab

Advantages: Read Opp
Disadvantages: Price

...This review is about my time at the magnificent and luxury hotel the Burj Al Arab. I was lucky enough to spend two nights at this hotel during New Years Eve and New Years day 2008/2009. I had a friend who?s dad did a tone of import export business and thus I even managed to stay their for free, yes that?s right for free, under the condition that I paid for all my own food, and drink, which I was more than happy to at the time. Now everyone has either heard about this hotel, been their or at least seen the pictures of what it looks like, and let me tell you its even more breathtaking in real life. This review will hopefully give you an insight into the hotel, information regarding all the rooms in particular the one I stayed in, what the facilities are like, what the food and bar is like as well as the service provided by the hotel...

jaygami1986 12.08.2009 · Read review
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Important information if you're flying from London with El Al

Advantages: Good service
Disadvantages: Overbooking

...El Al have been improving their service in the last few years, and cabi crew attitudes are now excellent in most of their flights (as opposed to the past when it was: "sit down and shut up, I'm busy'). The flights from London tend to be heavilly overbooked (the airline books many more seats than it actually has, because not all passengers show up to flights). Inevitably this means that in some flights passengers are asked if they are willing to wait for the next flight for a reasonable compensation (there are always people willing to do so). Even if almost everybody boards the flight in the end it can be a very stressful experience, waiting till the last minute to know if you have a seat available, even though you paid a full fair ticket. There are several things you can do to prevent this: a. It is a little known fact that...

edagan 06.09.2000 · Read review
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Safety Must Come First

Advantages: High security, Proven track record
Disadvantages: Lengthy interrogatios, Stringent bag and body checks, Time consuming

...What was your concept on traveling from one point to another by air ?. For most of us it was probably get me there by the cheapest available means. For some it was possibly get me there by the most comfortable means. Did any of us really think deeply about getting there in one piece? The recent turn of events (which I will not go into but of which we are all aware) has drastically changed our psychology and thinking of air travel. Many travelers are now finding other means of travel and many are just giving up on the idea of traveling altogether. Most airline companies are going through extremely troubled times, due to this phenomena, and are laying of workers, reducing flights and discontinuing flights to some destinations. El Al, the national airline of Israel, is one airline that has not been faced with these problems and is...

vinodgm 22.09.2001 · Read review
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How to miss a sitting plane with a rocket launcher

Advantages: Best security in the world, cockpits have impenetrable doors
Disadvantages: Prices a tad deer, you may be interrogated!

...Now we all know Airlines have had it hard recently due to Sept 11th etc, El Al is no exception and in these bleak times lets just say there aren?t too many people travelling to Israel, major exception being the devout and the odd businessman. So when I decided to book a one-year trip to Israel for study purposes EL Al was my first and only choice. Why you ask? Well the security is the toughest in the world, most airlines have the usual X-ray scan and a woman at the desk checking the passports and tickets. From time to time you may get body checked. El Al vets every passenger 24 hrs before they depart and profiles them accordingly. You have to check in three hours before flight departure. Three sets of security officers ask you questions before the flight such as ?did you pack your own bags??, ?have your bags left your sight at any...

gideon 04.05.2003 (09.05.2003) · Read review
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Al Green

Advantages: Great songs
Disadvantages: None

...Most people are surprised when they hear about my musical tastes. Most see me as someone purely into heavy metal, my friends as heavy metal and clasic rock, but even my very close friends don't seem to understand how far my taste goes. I have always loved every type of metal and some rap and dance but it is only recently when i discovered the wonders of 70's Soul and funk. The first time i heard Al Green was on Pulp Fiction with the song "Let's stay together". I loved the song from the first time i heard it but never looked into it until i bought the movie soundtrack, since then i have been searching Al Green in youtube and discovering all sorts of other great music. I have always been into laid back songs and have often skipped through albums to find that one slow love song. With this collection you get some of the best of Al green...

joe-survey 02.12.2008 · Read review
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  Port El Kantaoui

Advantages: Beautiful Beaches
Disadvantages: Mainly For Couples, Hassle From Local Shopkeekers

...Port El Kantaoui is a purpose built Holiday Resort on the Northern Coast of Tunisia in North Africa. It is situated just a few kilometres North of Sousse, Tunisia's second largest City after the Capital Tunis. It was built in 1979 with a modern 300 Yacht capacity Marina as its focal point. In recent years this Marina has become a popular mooring location for the rich and famous undertaking their Mediterranean Cruises and the Marina here is said to rival those long established Marinas of Nice and Marbella on the Southern Coast of Europe. It is now also Tunisia's most popular Holiday Resort. I stayed in Port El Kantaoui between the 2nd and 9th July 2006 and found the experience to be a rather interesting one. Since it was my first visit to Tunisia I was a little unsure of what to expect and as my Holiday approached I began to hear...

micksheff 22.07.2006 · Read review
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A great airline

Advantages: Security, service, polite and understanding staff, good piloting
Disadvantages: Prices are a bit high, sometimes flights tend to be depart late

...I've been flying El Al for many years, to various destinations. They are a great airline, and they have improved dramatically over the last 5-10 years. Firstly, there's the security. El Al didn't introduce its security measures after 9/11, it did that way back ago. The security is tight, but I don't agree with the other reviewers claiming the interview is long and tiring (perhaps that's because I'm an Israeli citizen and I am used to flying with them). You're basically asked a few questions, in a pretty casual way. You'll find the person interviewing you asking 'off-topic questions' - don't be fooled, however, even if he looks honest - they are quite skilled in this matter. You'll be asked some questions relating your destination, and where you've coming from. You'd be asked some questions about the items you're carrying in the bag...

shift_19 11.01.2008 · Read review
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Don't pass on El Paso

Advantages: Fantastic hotel.
Disadvantages: They made me go home !!

...This review is about my holiday at the El Paso Hotel, Port Aventura, Spain in October 2008. My holiday was booked through First Choice Holidays and for my husband, myself and our 12 year old son for a weeks half board stay with unlimited access to the park, the cost, including flights and transfers was £1200. We all had a wonderful time, I won't go into the park details as I have already written a review on that aspect of Port Aventura - this review is purely about our stay in the hotel. We flew into Reus airport and it only took 10 - 15 minutes to get to our hotel. Before I go any further, let me explain about Halloween at Port Aventura. Every October and November Port Aventura goes into Halloween mode, and boy - they don't do it by half. If you have ever been to Disneyland at Halloween - Port Aventura do it...

oldchem 30.06.2009 · Read review
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  Charm-El-Sheik!

Advantages: Snorkelling, the red sea, food, price, heat.
Disadvantages: The runs!

...Me and my partner stayed in a hotel called the Conrad Sharm El Sheik in Egypt for a week from Monday 12th of June to the 19th of June. We had the most amazing holiday and I hope you enjoy reading my review of what I consider one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited in my life. I will start by reviewing the actual travel agents, etc then go on to the beautiful Sharm! Who did you book with? We booked with a well known travel Agent called First Choice. How much did it cost and what did it include? The total cost of the holiday for both of us came to 1058. This was for a week's stay in a four stay hotel, all inclusive basis, including travel insurance, flights and flight meals as well. We paid a 240 sterling pound deposit and we paid the rest off in installments. We booked the holiday in December 2005 and the money...

grapesoda 26.08.2006 (27.08.2006) · Read review
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