Maya and Steve (June 4th, 2009)
A temporary repository of some of the things you need to know about our wedding in Israel and Chicago.
Accommodations in Chicago
We’ve arranged for a block of rooms at The Palmer House which can be reserved now and canceled with 24 hours notice if needed, so we encourage you to make reservations now. The block of rooms is reserved in the name of Herstein/Smith Wedding and can be reserved by phone at 1-877-865-5321 or online at www.palmerhouse.hilton.com, using the group code, HSW . If for any reason you encounter a problem please contact Mr. James Williams, Event Service Manager at (312) 621-7384, by fax at 312-332-7255, or by e-mail at jamesl.williams@hilton.com.
Accommodations and Arrangements for Israel
Here are some resources for getting to and staying in Israel in June:
AIR TRAVEL
Riva Nahmiyas-Ozinci
Travel Consultant
OKT Travel
Direct Line (516) 281-8016
Tel: (516) 622-1600
Fax: (516) 622-1615
e-mail: riva@okttravel.com
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST
HOTELS
Suhair Dakwar
Business phone: 972-3-526-9455 [prefix is Tel Aviv]
Cell phone: 972-054-470-0442
email: suhair_d@cwt.co.il
1.Hotel De La Mer $129 per double/room/per/night, Bead & Breakfast
(boutique hotel)
2.Marina HOTEL $152 PER DOUBLE /ROOM/PER NIGHT.
3.Park Plaza Orchid $209. PER DOUBLE ROOM /PER NIGHT IN B/B. THE PARK PLAZA HOTEL IS ON THE BEACH.

Inaugural Post
This site will serve as the place to learn about plans for the wedding and celebration, finding a place to stay in either Chicago or Tel Aviv and the posting of unflattering pictures of Steve and gorgeous pictures of Maya. Much, much more to come…


