2nd class Treatment of LL Travellers?

[omegaet]

danielboldea....you make some excellent points....we have long believed in 'tipping ahead' to key personnel when arriving at a property (it's not really a bribe, since most will hand out a few gratuities during and after their stay).

Reid's Palace is very active on Twitter and their social media staff have provided a lot of details and arranged to book appointments in advance of our arrival. They have been very good about confirming all of the Luxury Link perks as well.

We have stayed at the Orient-Express Miraflores in Lima on several occasions and have interacted with many of their long time staff members. We forwarded an email to one of these staff members and requested some 'considerations' upon arrival at Reid's Palace (we would like to see the suite Churchill frequented and a few other goodies)....the GM invited us to a private wine tasting for 20 of their regular guests (we're not 'regulars' since this our first visit) one evening prior to dinner.

We believe most luxury properties enjoy showcasing what they have to offer to guests who express any interest.....it's not about being 'demanding' but rather being appreciative.

btw...of course. at least one or two pasteis de nata and we shall raise a copo de Vinho Verde to all community members at lunch daily, saúde!

[LL_Travelfan]

I enjoyed reading about the insider tips of omegaet and danielboldea. I do follow some of these, although not all of them work all the time. Here are a few more which might help. Have a look at these tips compiled by Readers' Diguest. http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-thin...l-you/?v=print

[bonniejoy03]

Thank you LL. I enjoyed reading the tips. I guess I need to start doing this!

[omegaet]

A small token of appreciation to the pianist the first evening for playing one of our favorite songs, has resulted in the same song being played as we enter or pass by the cocktail bar any evening...amazing what magic a Euro or two has created! The staff here at Reid's Palace h as it spot on....will be hard to say goodbye tomorrow.

[LL_Travelfan]

omegaet, good evening, a Mercedes will await your arrival in Funchal Airport

You sure get great deals! Will they also take you back in a Mercedes tomorrow???
Have a great trip. We are off to Northern Italy Saturday..... Will see how some of your suggestions work for us.

[kyshel]

LLTF--looking forward to reading about that trip! Have a great time.

[jsattapr2]

A small token of appreciation to the pianist the first evening for playing one of our favorite songs, has resulted in the same song being played as we enter or pass by the cocktail bar any evening...amazing what magic a Euro or two has created! The staff here at Reid's Palace h as it spot on....will be hard to say goodbye tomorrow.

omegaet, did you decide to stay? What happened?