New York, New York! Vlog 1

[@jaynana7]

Most people always say bad things about Americans and I liked that you said something nice about the service here

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I just call it as I see it

[@notablackclassicflap4416]

I don’t think Lululemon staff receive commission. I might be wrong. But I really don’t think so. Most regular retail stores in the U.S. do not give commission to their employees. Only the higher end retail. I really depends on the company and what their customer service policy is.

[@kimvilleneuve2543]

I agree. They don’t in Canada too

[@matthewcole4753]

Lululemon staff definitely wouldn't. It's not a fashion house, and I don't believe most people at department stores would either. Maybe only the luxury ones like Saks or Bergdorf, not Macy's altough they should because Macy's on 34th is the best bang for their buck and the staff is great. Helped me pick out a Ralph Lauren dress shirt for a party. At the jewelry counter, a lady let my mom try on a big jeweled necklace with sapphires and rubies, when she showed interest, no judgement or question if she was going to buy it.

[@matthewcole4753]

My mom did end up getting a diamond necklace later on, and I have a golden cross which I treasure deeply when I got it as a Christmas gift.

[@Bdhstl95]

Commissioned areas in department stores are shoes, jewelry and cosmetics

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Good to know they do it just to give the service then

[@ReginaM.0220]

I love your travel vlogs, Meredith. And that shower onboard the plane was quite a surprise luxury. Had no idea!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sylly654]

Living Lux, indeed! A shower on the plane! That is amazing!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It really is!

[@crimsonmai]

This may sound strange, but the way you have your MiuMiu bag packed at 6:16 is so satisfying! I don’t think I’ve seen anyone perfectly line up and store their SLGs and other pouches so well. I had to pause and appreciate the beauty of your packing technique! 😂

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

lol, I’m highly organised

[@pattywilliams788]

It was so cool seeing some of what was flying first class from Australia, Meredith. I was living vicariously through you. I’m looking forward to more vlogs and seeing you interact with the other wonderful youtubers. Thanks for sharing!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindazimmerman6337]

There are places in the US that have sound at crosswalks, plus textured plates at the curbs for people with canes to feel the difference.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@DaylesAddiction]

That’s an epic trip. Looking forward to some more NYC vids!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

More to come!

[@flutterbye0704]

That’s actually my favourite hotel to stay at whenever I am in NYC!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It was a great hotel!

[@marybethlengyel8875]

Looks like a wonderful time so far. So glad you met up with your friends too. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures there.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Us too!

[@mayak9110]

I’m so happy to hear about great service in US. I just came back from France and was greatly disappointed about nonexistent service and rudeness we encountered. This made me appreciate living in the US much more. Love your travel vlogs. Can’t wait to see what you got in NYC! ❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jademino3450]

Yayyyy I’m so happy for all the New York content

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Me too!

[@StyledByGwenny]

The ESTA anxiety was REAL! 🫣 I'm so happy we were there to hug you at check-in! 🤗 You did a great job of vlogging, and I can't wait to watch ALL the vlogs! 💕

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I was so happy to see you and The Lion Gwenny! It was the best welcome party ever!

[@Just.sayin07]

We do have a crosswalk sound system, similar to Australia in some cities but it is not standard in all. I understand about your flight time because I live in the South but flew to the West coast to connect to a flight to Australia about five years ago. I visited three of your cites Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. I fell in love with the bakery “Lune”. Enjoy New York. I use to live there , loved it and sometimes I miss it very much. ❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@IAMCourtneyCapes]

Lululemon’s service is like that in Australia. I used to work there. They have the best service and I say this as someone who came from luxury retail. They ask for your name, they ask what you are looking for, they teach you about sizes and fabrics, they see you from beginning to end. This is how I was trained, however this was prior to 2020, so maybe it has changed. With that said, I agree that Australia’s service in general is not as good as it used to be and in comparison to other countries.

[@ciaash3391]

Yes! Iv had great service at Lululemon in Australia. The lady helping me went above and beyond. I almost felt like we had become friends as I left the store 😂 ❤

[@IAMCourtneyCapes]

@@ciaash3391 So glad to hear that. Haha yes the process can be quite intimate where you leave feeling like you have made a friend. Thank you for sharing your experience. 😄

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@fionacrispin-jennings4919]

Your face when you saw Dior and LV were open 🤣 I know that look so well! your video has made me so look forward to travel.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I'm so glad!

[@LizGonzalezzz]

Service in NY is so warm and friendly and in most retail stores is not based on commission. Customer-centric service is just an American value.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@MsEasyBeautiful]

I have loved your outfits during this New York trip you need to do more style content ❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I will try!

[@myPursesuitOfHappiness]

Can’t go wrong with breakfast at Tiffany’s! Thanks for sharing your amazing travel experience. Living vicariously through you! 🥰

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenellis1031]

To add context to Meredith’s Lululemon story, I went to David Jones last weekend and when I asked the assistant for a size of boot I needed to try, she verbally groaned and rolled her eyes before she stomped off to get them. Very different to the US 😀

[@WilliamTownsend-w1f]

OMGosh, in France the young girl rolled her eyes when helping with sizes. She then ran to gossip with her fellow shop workers. Rude.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

lol, sounds about right

[@sunnykel7573]

You looked so pretty at the end of the video with no make up on. A natural beauty!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@maggimae45-7]

Loved this and I know you guys all had such a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saralikesclothes]

Can't wait for all the NYC vlogs! We do have a sound system here with lights in America. They either beep like yours or say "Walk" or "Wait". I'm very surprised that the ones you encountered in New York didn't have either of those. Even small towns have them.

[@mariasieders9439]

I’m a frequent visitor to NYC! I would live there if I could! I have to laugh re the traffic lights, even if they had the sounds like here in Australia, you wouldn’t hear them in NYC from all the noise! It would be like having an ashtray on a motorbike, completely useless! 😉😉❤️

[@MaryannCn]

Actually the bird chirpy walk signs seem so antiquated to me now that many city have the updated ones saying “walk…walk” etc. Odd NYC doesn’t have any? Maybe because they have such high noise pollution? The big coffee chains in the US purposely serve bitter coffee. Not the best for sure! But I’d have to say the second best coffee I’ve ever had in the world is in the US - Kona coffee in Hawaii. Insanely good! Up there with Italian coffee IMHO.

[@Beck248]

They had them installed when I was living in a small town in MI, someone there was partially blind and it helped them use crosswalks.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

My understanding is they replace them as they update so they do make sound

[@somuchdesignwithhanne]

Thanks for sharing your trip, Meredith. First class on your flights look epic 💕

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks Hanne

[@PamelaTucker-oy6zl]

Enjoyed hearing your perspective about things NYC. I've been living in the city for years and love hearing what visitors are thinking! Looking forward to the rest of your trip here.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@heidineufeld3761]

Can’t wait to see all of your perspectives meaning you and the other Gals . Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Coming soon!

[@firstthecoffeethenthething7514]

I think providing all employees with a living wage is part of a fair and just society. Nobody should have to rely on tips to support themselves or their families (to me this just makes the service provided artificial instead of genuine in any event). I am a New Zealander and haven't found any real issue with the service provided in Aussie or NZ. Loved seeing what you got up to in NY and looking forward to the next vlog!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for your thoughts

[@mnicolechic]

Loved the vlog. Can't wait to see more. Here in the US, we actually do have the crosswalk sounds. I think it depends on the city. I live here in California. We have the sounds. Very helpful. ❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Interesting!

[@marypliska4070]

So happy you are having a great time!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you!

[@adasollystyling]

Yummy - the food on first class looks so good.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It really is!

[@luxuryandlifeinthemiddle]

I still can’t believe how close you were to not coming. I would have been pulling what little hair I have out if I were in your situation (especially after hearing that your travel agent was supposed to do this in May!). So glad it went through. And thank you again for my fabulous makeup. I love everything!!💜

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks Lisa. Thanks for EVERYTHING!

[@lindathompson5099]

Such a great vlog! Hey Lisa! Love seeing more 💗

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@sams3015]

Waiting for this all day…I miss New York & my god the flight is such luxury. You really do it all in style!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@marcimiller605]

Love your travel vlogs! Thanks for sharing!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for watching!

[@domino2367]

Hi 👋🏻 Meredith! Wish you had an amazing 😻 trip to the USA 🇺🇸 with all of these beautiful 😍 YTers ladies 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✨✨✨

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@janmauro282]

Hi Meredith!! Just enjoy your wonderful vacation!! Will watch whatever you manage to vlog! I'm so excited for you!💕☺️🇨🇦

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@Smilingcats_couture]

I think you did a great job of vlogging! So fun to tag along! 💖

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@sheilacarlislepyreneesmom]

Great video❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@mgt89]

The Lululemons in Perth are super friendly and helpful!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Good to know!

[@aprilshouseofflair]

A fun start to the trip! Glad you got such great service in all the places 😊

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@camlk2874]

Thank you for your vlog. It’s so exited to meet the other lovely youtubers. You show me that my New York dreams can come true. ❤❤❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

You are so welcome!

[@Phoebe_Marie_and_Daisy_too]

Amazing so far! Can't wait to see more shopping in NYC with you and the ladies! Already watched one of Lisa's vlogs ... stunning! I could just see someone (in the future?) wearing a go-pro on them to vlog! How fun! Enjoy!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Coming soon!

[@savvylynn3699]

Can't wait to see the final haul! Cheers! xo

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Coming soon!

[@zoetucker8469]

There are more and more crosswalks with sound now for people with disabilities. However, as a NYer, the lights and noises and red/green hands are “optional”, we cross the street whenever we see the opportunity. 😂 I was just in another state and I noticed the residents there patiently waiting at each intersection for the green hand and thought ohhhhh. Can’t wait to hear more about your trip!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@judeallan268]

Loved the vlog Meredith. Looking forward to more!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Yay! Thank you!

[@bamagurl3242]

Welcome! ❤❤❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@JenniGower]

I love watching your vlogs when you travel lovely Meredith. 40 hours from wo to go, that made me feel tired just watching you and it's 8am here. First class travel with Emirates looks amazing. Can i come in your carryon next time.😁 Much love. Jenni. XX💞

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

We’ll see if we can fit you in Jenni xx

[@MotivationMaster28]

Lululemon employees don’t make commission . I will say all of their stores have good customer service tho . Tipping culture in the US is out of control , people expect tips for anything .

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@Tony.diamondd]

Meredith I hope you enjoyed your New York trip. I cannot wait to see more vlogs. How many days were you here for?

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I was there 8 days

[@valeriiarenas92]

Lovely 🥰 NYC 🗽 vlog Can’t wait to see more 🤩

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much 😊

[@caramaisel1373]

Some cities in the US have the beeping to cross the street!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@ameichholz]

Encouraged me to order some Bluestone Lane coffee (Said to be Australian...) hoping for the best!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Good luck!

[@claudiacamama3623]

Looking forward to more wonderful vids from you lovely Meredith, always thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. 😉 Enjoy!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much!

[@amberr.6235]

Its mainly places that are in the food service industry that you’ll deal with tips but retail doesn’t do commission unless its a luxury retailer then the employees will get that extra money so that lulu lemon employee was more than likely just being nice because that’s how they are!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@Anounoune]

Most US retail chains don't provide workers commission/tips. American culture is very friendly and chatty compared to Canada, Australia, and some parts of Europe. 😂

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@Izzy-dl9nw]

Thanks for sharing Meredith 😘😘 looked amazing - looking forward to more vids

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Rosti619]

Hey Meredith, great to see you’re having a fabulous time in NY, with regards to Lululemon in Australia, we have a store in Miranda and the service there is as exactly as you described in NY, super helpful, ask for your name etc, you should definitely give them a try if your in the area.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@donegalgirl3491]

Really enjoyed your vlog as I love New York and the whole build up to and the journey there! I almost felt I was going too! 😅

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@llnut4775]

Looks like a great start to your trip Meredith. Some places in the US do have such a crosswalk… looking forward to following along on your adventures. It’s great to hear your perspective on customer service here. Being American I have seen a massive decline in customer service. 😊

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@ChristianRodriguez-qp9td]

Thanks for visiting our lovely city! And as always for you AMAZING content. All the work does not go unnoticed 😊. As for service/wages/tips in the city, it’s … tricky. I’m 95% sure Lululemon does not work on commission, as none of my retail jobs (non-luxury) have ever paid them. However, what we do have in NY is a “living” wage. It’s a MUCH higher wage than is required by federal law in the US, and something relatively new. (Still a bit low for “living” in NYC, but much better than before.) As for tips…ugh…where to begin. Yes, you can make a decent amount of money, but there’s also the possibility of going into a night’s work, staying for 8-10 hours, and walking out with $40 if the restaurant was dead. I’m not sure that’s the answer. I’ve had excellent service in Europe where tipping is not the norm either.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@antoa5825]

Meredith, as a NYC resident I highly recommend that you go to one of the smaller third wave coffee houses. Starbucks is just 🤮. I hope you and the girls enjoy your trip. Go to some of the smaller brands in Soho or Tribeca, like Nili Lotan or Rachel Comey Also, Gabriela Hearst has amazing clothes that are low key and stylish. Have fun!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for the tips!

[@GelaSowten]

Wish you had spent a bit more time vloging the airplane first class space. Was the shower room part of your pod or accessible to all first Class passengers? Amazing way to travel long distances 👍. Thanks for sharing all of this 🙏💯

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

You can go back and watch previous trips where I show more of first class. I suggest my last New York trip, the first video. There are 2 suits showers for 14 people and you book 20 minute time slots. It’s cleaned between each use.

[@GelaSowten]

@@livingluxwithmeredith oh my goodness Meredith thank you so much for taking the time to reply and in such detail, very much appreciated. I will definitely go back and rewatch the NYC vlogs. Thanks again

[@tonipeterson5294]

In all my 58 years, I have never seen a shower on a plane. Now that's living!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It’s certainly a nice touch

[@karenhutchens7557]

did you keep the travel agent?😂

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

For now

[@emjayluxe]

Haha ok since our coffee is so bad (I've heard this before) I need to know what's different about Australian coffee! And how is it different from European coffee?

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It’s much smoother, far less harsh or bitter

[@parissaprints4034]

When u push the button at the crosswalk though it usually talks and beeps. If someone doesn’t push it each time it won’t unfortunately

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@samanthaleigh805]

That’s a long trip! So nice to be able to do it first class. If I ever get to go to Australia, this is the way to do it for sure!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It really is!

[@cristyhenson4750]

Just watching your vlog…I visited NYC two weekends ago to see the Met Costume Institute exhibit and stayed at the Intercontinental Barclay, as well. I would have been so excited if I had been there at same time as you and actually ran into you. So glad you enjoyed my country.

[@sharonsalzberg2654]

I flew business class to Australia on Quantas almost 10 years ago. I loved the flight, though there was no shower. It cost me $14 thousand dollars back then. My husband and I fly business on international flights and it is just fine.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@murielleaendekerk4601]

I never flew first class and it's so amazing you want to share this experience with us ❤. I love the miu miu tote ❤. Even after 40 hours of travelling you look amazing as always 😊

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@ameliarosescloset]

It’s making me so happy to watch this but also emotional!! Like if we could make this monthly that would work for me!!

[@idaranwa4370]

@ameliarosescloset: That would be awesome 🤩

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Mr Lux might have some protests about monthly lol

[@ekclpn5676]

Enjoy!!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@TroyHardy-ge7tw]

Looking forward to your Vlogs of your fabulous Holiday.. 🩷🩷🩷

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

More to come!

[@TroyHardy-ge7tw]

@@livingluxwithmeredith 🤩🤩

[@ameichholz]

Some traffic/walk signals make noise in the US.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@francescathegreat1]

Nice blog. How luxurious. Happy your service was good. I’m in America and that’s what most retail stores do when trying clothes on. The higher end retail stores ask for your name. I guess we’re spoiled. Also, in Colorado we have the beep walk and don’t walk signs for the blind at most lights. But try an American when to walk and don’t walk. They will ignore it. So fun comparing! I guess we have lousy coffee. Except Hawaii maybe. lol.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@crazygympuppy]

Id love to see your outfits and a bag you are carring in New York please! I love your shirt btw. Thank you !!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Outfits of the day were all posted on Instagram

[@ameichholz]

Please add a link to your carry on suitcase! My laptop is so heavy in my neverful :(

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

amzn.asia/d/8TOkAw1

[@accountingforluxury]

Watched this while getting ready for church this morning and realizing what a bad KZbinr I was of getting footage with everybody else in it 😂

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It’s hard to enjoy the moment and vlog

[@cherieroatz4233]

"The Bad Guy" is the song she sampled it in. Very cool! xx

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@kavitagupta6103]

Hi meredith.im in new york .took me 25 hours from delhi.im not a youtuber but a real true bag lover.and coincidence I was in London in oct when all you ladies met up n now in new york on a short holiday n shopping trip.what an amazing co incidence.ive got about 10 bags in my bag at fashphile.😅will choose a couple.gorg weather luckily

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@kelleyg7421]

I’ve never been to NYC, but what you reported about the lack of traffic light/cross walk sounds surprises me. I live in a small town (population 4000) in an upper Midwest state and our cross walks talk to us and make sounds.

[@littleluxuries_435]

I’m sure Meredith figured this out after a day or two, but crosswalk signs mean nothing in New York. You go when there’s an opening in traffic, regardless of the color, a sound would be meaningless too. 😂❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I think some places have them and some don’t

[@LuxuryandASMR]

I need to know about this Australian coffee because I do agree that a lot of American coffee is bitter. Also, I do agree that we generally have good customer service in America. I can’t imagine paying somebody for a service and having them be rude. We definitely frown upon that although you do see it here and there.

[@mariasieders9439]

There are many Aussie style coffee places in NYC, some even run by Australians. I have a list of a few that I love if you’d like to know!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@LuxuryandASMR]

@@mariasieders9439 What is different about it? It’s hard to find good coffee.

[@tracygarrett3952]

In Australia you don't tip hairdressers, manicurists, taxi or uber drivers, food delivery?

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

You might round up your taxi fee, you might tip the Uber driver in the app, food delivery not really as you’ve pre paid for the food and no one has cash. Definitely not hairdressers or manicurists. Nothing is expected though.

[@antoinettereynolds4837]

Oh what joy girls❤

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It was definitely joyful

[@crab3696]

American stores are much better with service and they are nice about it. Not so much in Australia.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Agreed

[@blktauna]

Girl don't drink that Starbuck junk. No wonder you think the coffee is bitter. Lol no NYer crosses on the light. We cross when we can no matter the light. I'm glad you spent time with everyone vs vlogging. Thats way more important.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@AutumnBeckman]

Considering your story about the visa waver, is it more difficult to travel to the US than other places? Service in the States varies widely. Sounds like you had really nice experiences but I wouldn't say that's the norm. Some crosswalks here do have noise (in my experience that's a new thing) but in NYC no one pays attention to crosswalk signs anyway, you just look at the traffic and go when you can. I'm happy for you that you get to make such a long flight in such comfort. That's lovely. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

The US is very rigid and a little outdated in how the handle tourists and customs Autumn. Security is obviously the focus, but it’s still hard work.

[@Canadianneighbour]

There are U.S. cities that have crosswalks with the sounds you described; they are called “Accessible Pedestrian Signals”. NYC must be tricky for the blind and visually impaired.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheJalebe73]

I aspire to get to Meredith’s level of bougie on a plane! ❤❤😂😂

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It’s hard to go back

[@Restless318]

so so happy for you love this

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you ☺️

[@jaks_bag_attack]

Now i want to know about Australian coffee

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

It’s much smoother

[@jeangenie5179]

Please tell me you didn't tip at Lululemon.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

No I didn’t

[@jeangenie5179]

@livingluxwithmeredith thank goodness...wouldn't want to start that expectation now.

[@HandbagDiva]

My beautiful daughter has her Aussie travel/work visa all set and is moving there in late November. I’m curious to see how she’ll go working for no tips. Her visa is for 2 years and my heart if she stays all of that time, or God forbid falls in love & stays there 😭 Nice vlogging for your first days , I’m sure you were exhausted. I don’t believe most retail stores pay employees commission, and LuluLemon doesn’t.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

I hope your daughter loves Australia

[@USveteran83]

Just curious? Why don’t you fly from Australia to LA and then LA to NYC? I believe it would be much shorter flight time 😊

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Because you have to go through LAX which is always a terrible experience, there’s always a long layover, and Emirates is nicer than any airline doing the Sydney, LA, NY legs. I’d rather do the longer flights

[@mariasieders9439]

SYD TO NZL then onto JFK. Brilliant trip! Nowhere near 40 hours!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

@@mariasieders9439 no shower and the first class isn’t as good. We all decide what works best for us.

[@mariasieders9439]

@@livingluxwithmeredith absolutely we do😉

[@lolipena8051]

Q-is the shower private or for everyone on 1st class? also this is what dreams are made of. congrats on that. one day I hope to fly like that. also the sound for crossing, where I'm at (Oregon) some sound like a bird, and other crosswalks say words. It's odd that in NY it didn't, but now I wonder if they have bird sounds and maybe you thought you were hearing birds. we are very ADA (American with disabilities act) here in the States and they fix those things right away or else they will get in big trouble. now I want to report those crosswalks.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

There are 2 shower suits for 14 passengers. You book a 20 minute time slot and it’s completely cleaned between each person

[@kathleenewing3673]

My American city has sound at crosswalks. In some places it's a bird chirp, not just the beep. On the other end though, jealous of Dubai not doing incessant calls in the airport.

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thank you for sharing

[@miradonfbd]

They’re going to be well staffed in NYC because the stores have a lot of traffic. I wish we were not tipping at restaurants and had living wages. But you don’t tip at anywhere here but at restaurants. Maybe saks is comission?

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Thanks for sharing

[@pitbullmom6428]

So excited for you!!! I know you guys will have an amazing time!!! But just 1 question...the red light crossings....Should a blind man be crossing the street alone?? 🤔🤔

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

If given the right tools, the blind are completely capable.

[@pitbullmom6428]

@livingluxwithmeredith yes with the right tools...but alone, without a dog...how would they know when to cross?

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Thanks for saying nice things about Americans, we're not all bad like the media makes it out to be 😊💞!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Most every American I have met has been lovely

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

@livingluxwithmeredith that's great!

[@LisaChenNg]

What a luxurious trip! I want to be your +1 LOL

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

Maybe next time lol

[@austinmcwhorter6726]

Meredith...... I don't think you understand...... you are incredibly slay!!

[@livingluxwithmeredith]

lol, I think I’m too old to slay