CommunityBuzz! - SIN DO 2013, 1/18-1/20 Singapore

Well here is the planning thread for the 2013 SIN DO. I've got a lot of details to plug in, but here is the sparse outline. I've already got my hotel booked and will be getting a flight in a few days.

Pre-Do: If anyone wants to grab dinner from 1/13 to 1/16 infoworks will be in town early and will happily meet up with other FTers for dinner at a kopitiam in Chinatown that I like.

Thursday: Dinner at 8:00 and drinks for those that arrive early.
Sun with Moon Japanese Dining, around Wheelock Plaza
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore

Possible mini-bar party afterwards.

Also, depending on interest, possibly a late night hawker center to meet up with those arriving at midnight. This will be at Newton at Midnight.

Friday:

Lunch at 1:00 PM: Glory Catering
139 East Coast Road Singapore 428829

Drinks at 7:00 PM: This will be at Mogambo (#3 Canton Street, Boat Quay, Singapore). It's the same place as last year which had a good setup outside for everyone to meetup.
Hawker Center Trip at 11:00 PM: This will be at La Pau Sat, which is different than the last 3 or 4 years. This place is pretty happening at night. This is going to be on a rough timeline with epople heading over anytime from 11-12:30, but for those in town ahead of time, I would suggest if we all aim for getting there no later than 11:30 PM so we can grab enough tables.

Saturday:
Day Trip to Bintan Island: There are ferries that leave Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at 9:10 or 11:10 AM. The return ferry leaves for Singapore at either 3:35 or 5:35. You lose an hour on the way there, so you get into Bintan about 2 hours after you leave. If you would like to go on this side trip, PM me because I'll schedule this around when the most perople will be able to attend. The ferry ticket is $70 SGD for a round trip and the Indonesian visa is $25.

Saturday Lunch (12:30 at DB Bistro Moderne): lowjhg is organizing this. This is located at Marina Bay Sands and the cost is around $25-40 SGD for the main entree.

Afternoon beers at Clark Quay if time permits.

Dinner 8:00 PM: This will be at the Long Beach UDMC East Coast Seafood Center location. Note the address below, because there are two locations that are considered the Long Beach at East Coast Seafood Center...
Long Beach UDMC Seafood Restaurant
1202 East Coast Parkway, #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre
Tel: 6448 3636

Drinking time at the Grand Hyatt afterwards.

Sunday at 10:00 AM: For a morning event, this will be a different trail than the canopy walk the last two years at MacRitchie Reservoir Park. If anyone is interested in a run there, let me know. I would suggest we all meet up at the Hyatt at 10, and head over from there.

Lunch at 1:00 PM: Muthu's Curry on Race Course Road. I am 90% sure we'll do this, but will post any changes.
Dinner at 8:00 PM: Straits Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt. The cost is around $60SGD for everything.

Monday:
The Post Do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam begins going from 1/21-1/23.

Event Attendance List

FT Handle Post DO Thur Din Fri Lunch Friday Drinks Hawker Center Bintan Sat Lunch Sat Din No SF McRitchie Sun Lunch Sun Din
1993gt40
armagebedar
asiadxer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
asya999 + 1 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 2
Baxter&Bessies'Mama 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Blank Sheet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Bschaff1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
Bundy Bear 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 x 1 1 0
caramel +1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
caspritz78 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1???
ClaudiSTR 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
cliburn 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
cmn.jcs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
cyesq
dsgtc0408
dedehans 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
deirdre 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
dipoli 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
f0zzyNUE
Flyer_70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
freqflyercoll +1 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 2 2 0
gvdIAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
harry0233 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
HuntK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
infoworks 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
iridge 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1
Itsalongwaydown 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
jake66 +1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 3
Kyo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
lili 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 1 1 0
lowjhg 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
Mad4Miles 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
Maluku_Flyer 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1
margaritagirl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
mattking2000
Melville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
monitor +1 2 0 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 2
mtacchi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
mtensioners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
ntddevsys 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
ParanoiaTX 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 x 1 1 1
penegal
PeteJ 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Pinky 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
PlusOne 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
restlessinRNO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1
Rbmcgowan
rcs85551 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x
Robert 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
SEA777Guy 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 x 1 1 1
seacarl + 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0
sharkey 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
SirJman 0
skye1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
solanoma 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
spaceman 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 x 1 1 1
specialeffects
Spiff 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
SQ421
Sue OZ 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
synd
szg 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Tax Dude & Mrs. Tax 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0
ThatAdamGuy 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
Ted 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
UncleJed 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 x 1 1 1
Upperdeck744 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 x 1 1 1
upup&away 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
violist 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
where2next? 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1
zcat18 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
ZFW-ATC 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1

Attendees

If you need to be added, PM me. Also, if people want to start sending over hotel and flight details feel free to.
Here is the Google docs spreadsheet you can add yourself to if you are attending. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc#gid=0) I will try keep these lists in synch, but the spreadsheet will be best for tracking details like flights and hotels.

Confirmed

armagebedar
asiadxer
asya999 + 1 1/17 SQ 1 Sheraton
Baxter&Bessies'Mama
Blank Sheet 1/19 DL621 (0130hrs)
Bschaff1 1/17 SQ635 Grand Hyatt
Bundy Bear 1/18 JQ7 (1645) Hilton/Conrad
caramel +1 1/18 UA 895 (0130hrs)
caspritz78 1/17 LH778 Ibis on Bencoolen
clarelouise44 +1
ClaudiSTR LH778 Conrad
cliburn
cmn.jcs 1/19 DL621 (01:30)
cyesq
dedehans 1/17 DL621 Grand Hyatt
deirdre 1/17 SQ 975 Conrad
dipoli 1/18 LH778 (16:45) Intercontinental
dsgtc0408
f0zzyNUE
Flyer_70
freqflyercoll 1/17 SQ 633 (06:50)
gvdIAD 1/18 UA 7 (00:20) Hilton then Conrad
harry0233 Intercontinental
HuntK 1/20 UA 895 (0130hrs) Fairmont
iridge 1/18 JL711 (0035) Sheraton Towers
infoworks 1/12 BA 15 (21:35) Intercontinental
Itsalongwaydown 1/17 QF 005 (21:45) Hilton 17/Conrad 18-21
jake66 + 1 1/17 SQ 977 (19:10) Grand Hyatt
Kyo
lili 1/19 UA 895 (01:30) Hilton
lowjhg (Local)
Mad4Miles
Maluku_Flyer 1/17 Intercontinental
margaritagirl 1/18 UA 895 (0130hrs) Fairmont
mattking2000
Melville
monitor+1 1/18 SQ 21 Hilton
mtensioners
ntddevsys
ParanoiaTX 1/18 SQ 1 Grand Hyatt
penegal 1/17 CX 759
perthite
PeteJ 1/17 QF 9 Conrad & Hilton
Pinky 1/18 UA 895 (0130hrs) St. Regis
PlusOne 1/18 SQ931 (11:50) Grand Hyatt
restlessinRNO 1/18 UA 895 Conrad 18,19, IC 20
Rbmcgowan 1/18 UA 895 (0130hrs) Marriot,Hilton,Hyatt?
rcs85551
Robert 1/17 CX739 (1525hrs) Marina Bay Sands (17 Jan then Conrad 18-21)
SEA777Guy 1/18 UA803 St. Regis
seacarl + 1 1/17 SQ 461
sharkey 1/18 DL 621 (0155hrs) Conrad
SirJman
skye1 1/18 JL35 (0620) St. Regis
solanoma
spaceman
specialeffects
Spiff
SQ421
Sue OZ 1/17 QF 005 (21:45) Hilton 17/Conrad 18-21
synd
szg 1/18 LH778 (16:45) Intercontinental
Tax Dude & Mrs.Tax Dude 1/18 Fairmont
Ted 1/18 UA 895 (0130hrs)
ThatAdamGuy
UncleJed 1/17 QR 638 (13:55) Sheraton
Upperdeck744 1/18 SQ 833 (22:00) Sheraton & St. Regis
upup&away 1/18 UA 895 (01:30) Grand Hyatt
violist 1/19 UA 895 (01:30) Hilton
where2next? 1/18 SQ931 (11:50) Grand Hyatt
zcat18 1/18 UA 895 (01:30) Marriott
ZFW-ATC 1/16 CX 739 (1525) Conrad


Maybe
*A Flyer
Downunder girl
fiveninerzero
FriendlySkies
qbrain
Short hair Francis
tuapekastar
yosithezet

Post DO Information January 21-23 Ho Chi Minh City

Monday, January 21
Fly to SGN. I would suggest taking the following flight to SGN on Monday 1/21: Jetstar Asia 557 Dep: 2:00PM Arr: 3:05PM

Dinner at 8:00 PM Cuc Gach Quan
10 Dang Tat, Ward Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City District 1
Vietnamese, and this is one of the places I visited 3 years ago.

If anyone wants to meet at a central hotel to head over to this place PM me or others at your hotel.

Tuesday, January 22
Between 7:30 and 9:00am, exact time TBD we will head out for a Mekong Delta tour/cruise.
There are a number of options for tour length, but expect this to be 8 to 10 hours.
Pricing will very depending on the group size and tour company, but I'm expecting this to be about $80
Depending on the tour we do I expect we will be back in HCMC around 7 at the latest, so dinner will be planned for 8:30 but I'll let you know if it goes later.

Dinner at 8:30 PM: Quan An Vietnames Restaurant
71/5+6 Mac Thi Buoi St | Ho Chi Minh City, District 1

Wednesday, January 23
"Unseen Saigon" tour where they will take you through Ho Chi Minh on motorbikes.
This is about 5 hours.

After lunch, War Remnants Museum and Saigon Central Market. Possibly Reunification Palace if time permits.
Dinner at There will be a late lunch or dinner to follow depending on when everyone's flights leave.

For Visas you must go through a service to apply for a visa online and have a visa approval letter. PM me for suggestions if needed. There is a $45 stamping fee when you land in Saigon, you need exact change in USD. This has increased from $15. This is for US citizens so verify what it is for your country and the processing time for the online applications is about 3 days.

Attendees

Bschaff1 1/21 JQ557 Intercontinental
caspritz78 1/21 SQ172 Novotel Saigon
deirdre 1/20 SQ186 Park Hyatt
iridge 1/21 JQ557 Sheraton
Itsalongwaydown 1/21 SQ172 Sheraton
ksuckow +1
monitor +1 1/21 SQ172 Sheraton
ParanoiaTX 1/21 SQ186 Sheraton
PlusOne Peter 1/21 SQ172 Renaissance
SEA777Guy 1/21 JQ557 Sheraton
skye1
solanoma Park Hyatt
Sue OZ 1/21 SQ172 Sheraton
ThatAdamGuy
UncleJed 1/21 JQ557 Park Royal/Sheraton
upup&away 1/21 JQ557 Park Hyatt
where2next? 1/21 SQ172 Renaissance

First to say that I'm planning on attending!!! Hope for another great turnout!

Eric

I'll be there with bells on.

Had a great time this year and looking forward to 2013. ^

Yay! Me in again!

I'm planning on making this one...

I will plan to attend, staying in Thailand just before the event.

definitely interested again. I have to be back to the party ...

Count me in. Looking forward to another great event.

Pending a good fare on UA. i'm seriously considering this. I was going to jump in on today's SIN fare for this spring but want to save my first visit in SIN to attend SIN DO

Yes!!

I am interested!

Put me down as interested.

Very interested :)

Hope to go!

Just priced out a DL flight to SIN ex LAX that works for these dates... $662 ai.
DL has positioning flights MSP-LAX at low level.
Put me down as coming.

Count me in. I've just booked my flights. Arriving Thursday evening, departing Monday evening.

Will be staying at either Conrad Centennial or Hilton Singapore.

Looking forward to my second SIN Do.

Regards,

PeteJ.

Pretty interested if I can get my hands on a cheap airfare at some point.

Me again!!!!!

Please mark me as interested (but by no means committed), have enjoyed the last couple and it would be great to do it again if possible. :)

My post-do events just got moved to RGN. :eek: :D

(see the premium class fares thread in the MR forum... ;) )

Please mark me as interested (but by no means committed), have enjoyed the last couple and it would be great to do it again if possible. :)

+1

I had to miss out this year, but have been to the previous 3 SIN DO's and hope to make it again :)

My post-do events just got moved to RGN. :eek: :D

(see the premium class fares thread in the MR forum... ;) )

RGN ! I'll fly over to the MR forum at once...

:)

This is the only week-end to be that far away, in January 2013. If the still confirmed Scary Team F return RGN-SFO is cancelled, I'll propably join in.

:cool:

I'm also very interested. Just a shame that in January the fares from Europe to South-East Asia are not so great.

I'm also very interested. Just a shame that in January the fares from Europe to South-East Asia are not so great.

the last three years there has been a sale to SIN every october on lufthansa.com. fares from 579€ from DE to SIN.

Just priced out a DL flight to SIN ex LAX that works for these dates... $662 ai.

Wow, how did you do that??

Wow, how did you do that??

Delta was offering those prices thru EOS when I booked/posted it....
I booked 3 trips in total to SIN -- Just back from my first trip (via EWR) yesterday.

Delta was offering those prices thru EOS when I booked/posted it....
I booked 3 trips in total to SIN -- Just back from my first trip (via EWR) yesterday.
Pardon my ignorance but what is EOS?

Pardon my ignorance but what is EOS?

End Of Schedule. So the fare was for sale into 2013.

the last three years there has been a sale to SIN every october on lufthansa.com. fares from 579€ from DE to SIN.

We will see if LH is doing it again. Right now the cheapest is TK form FRA via IST for 689€.

I'm a maybe -- again. I've attended three of these in the past, but it's been a few years since I was able to make it work out.

Is there a timeline for the Post-Do Event? How long is the post-do event normally?

Is there a timeline for the Post-Do Event? How long is the post-do event normally?

Same Q as above

Want to try this Do that I have heard about....

Have to see if I can do a before or after trip to China / India. Suggestions welcome.

So I booked my flight. LH had some good deals and got some additional percent off through my employer. Will arrive on Jan. 17th with LH778.

Flights booked....will stay tuned.

Nice. Count me in! I planned enough time for the Post Do and will take the scenic route home with an ex-RGN one-way via JNB ;-)

While I'm still recovering from the OzFest hangover (and thus, not quite capable of rational, liver-saving thought), put me down as a yes for the SIN-DO 2013, and 3 nights of liver-destruction that is sure to follow.

While I'm still recovering from the OzFest hangover (and thus, not quite capable of rational, liver-saving thought), put me down as a yes for the SIN-DO 2013, and 3 nights of liver-destruction that is sure to follow.

Hola, hooray!!

Now, what about the DXB Do next month?

Enjoyed meeting you and great to know you are getting DO oriented!

Hola, hooray!!

Now, what about the DXB Do next month?

Enjoyed meeting you and great to know you are getting DO oriented!

Unfortunately DXB do next month is just a bit too soon to get organised for. I'd have loved to be there, especially as eightblack is such a hoot!!

I'm a maybe. :) Would like to actually make it happen this time but have to see if the finances will allow it. Here's hoping! Will have a firm up or down within the next two weeks.

Unfortunately DXB do next month is just a bit too soon to get organised for. I'd have loved to be there, especially as eightblack is such a hoot!!

Too bad. Come to SIN and be a SINner.....eightblack has been known to show up there too..he appareently knows where to get liver transplants and word has it he has had a few;-D.

Put me down as attending.

Some of the OzFest attendees have twisted my arm ;)

Put me down as attending.

Some of the OzFest attendees have twisted my arm ;)

Attendees.. or the after party :D

LOL

I have been told by SWMBO (Sue Oz) to investigate being there. :roll eyes:

As two of the last hangers on left in Canberra after Oz Fest we are keen to try and be there. :D

Attendees.. or the after party :D

LOL

Or maybe it was the after-after party... SHHhh.... :p:p

Either way, I am investigating some flight options, hopefully to tie into other plans around that time. There are some very tempting CX fares in 'I' class which I may have to use, and have a 'stopover' in SIN.

PM re the fares please :D

I'm in! Just booked my flights on UA, arriving late Thursday night and departing Tuesday morning. Been wanting to attend this Do for years and am pumped that it's finally going to happen! :cool:

*update: Turns out this is going to be my first-ever longhaul premium cabin flight (yeah, it's just United Business-First, but still...for me, it's a big deal :))! And on ORD-HKG-SIN, no less--21 total hours of flying time to luxuriate and enjoy. SO pumped! I was able to work some magic by purchasing about 25k bonus miles against an upcoming award trip to EZE for a total of $460, which gave me enough to upgrade to Business on the SIN Do trip. Woo hoo!

Hi, I'd like to come as well. Just completed my first Do in Dubai and loved it. I have been wanting to visit Singapore for a long time but haven't been able to coax any of my friends along. This is the perfect way for me to get there and to meet some new friends as well. Count me in.

Hi, I'd like to come as well. Just completed my first Do in Dubai and loved it. I have been wanting to visit Singapore for a long time but haven't been able to coax any of my friends along. This is the perfect way for me to get there and to meet some new friends as well. Count me in.

^^^

....and see a few of your now old friends from DXB Do.

There are some very tempting CX fares in 'I' class which I may have to use, and have a 'stopover' in SIN.

I have booked said CX flights in 'I' class.

Arrival:
CX178 MEL 0100 - HKG 0710 17 JAN (333 with 'new' J)
CX759 HKG 0910 - SIN 1300 17 JAN (773 with old regional J - we can prey for an equip. change)

Accom:
TBA - If I still have an apartment in SIN, I will stay there... However I am about to be promoted at work, which could affect how long I spend in SIN each month, which in turn may push me back to hotels.

Departure:
Currently booked on the evening of 1/21, with some flexibility, as I will probably just nest another ticket and return to SIN on the morning on 1/22.

Ok, how much dare these tempting fares?

I'd be up for this, as I'm (more-or-less) in the neighborhood.

Well now that I am back in the region, I've been having some time to rethink post DOs and such and I've got it nailed town to a few countries. I'm going to wait until about 6 months out to post the plans.

I'm envisioning a Thursday dinner for early arrivers. I'm flying LAX-HND-SIN and get in around noon on Thursday.

Also, attendees list will be updated this week.

Well now that I am back in the region, I've been having some time to rethink post DOs and such and I've got it nailed town to a few countries. I'm going to wait until about 6 months out to post the plans.

So you're waiting two weeks? :D

(gentle ribbing, just in case that doesn't come through)

How many days does the post DO, DO normally go for?

How many days does the post DO, DO normally go for?

Usually 4 days Monday through Thursday

Post-SIN Do 2011 January 17-20, 2011 Bali, Indonesia (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1096406-post-sin-do-2011-january-17-20-2011-bali-indonesia.html)
Post-SIN Do 2012 January 16-19, 2012 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1223104-post-sin-do-2012-january-16-19-2012-kota-kinabalu-malaysia.html)

Usually 4 days Monday through Thursday

Post-SIN Do 2011 January 17-20, 2011 Bali, Indonesia (http://http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1096406-post-sin-do-2011-january-17-20-2011-bali-indonesia.html)
Post-SIN Do 2012 January 16-19, 2012 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (http://http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1223104-post-sin-do-2012-january-16-19-2012-kota-kinabalu-malaysia.html)Thanks for that.

Hi, Is there any more info about SIN DO and/or post DO available? Hotels? Am very interested in attending my first SIN DO , but need to know more before I book a ticket. From what I read, post DO will be 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City ?
Thanks! Clare

Ooh, I'd love a post-Do Do in VN, that would be great!

Hi, Is there any more info about SIN DO and/or post DO available? Hotels? Am very interested in attending my first SIN DO , but need to know more before I book a ticket.


The DO will be similar to the past events..
SIN DO 2012 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1174571-sin-do-x-2012-january-13-15-2012-singapore-mileage-run-do.html)
SIN DO 2011 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1043842-sin-do-2011-january-14-16-2011-singapore-sg.html)

Regarding hotels, book your favorite chain but just be conscious of booking anything prepaid since there have been sales in the past.

Regarding 2013 Singapore Post-DO, the new exciting destination is...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I know I had mentioned this before at the 2012 DO and I think there are some good activities that can be planned in the surrounding areas. Also, for anyone that wants to spend more time in Vietnam it's super cheap to fly to Hanoi or Da Nang.

It will begin on 1/21 and go until 1/23 or 1/24. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I know I had mentioned this before at the 2012 DO and I think there are some good activities that can be planned in the surrounding areas. Also, for anyone that wants to spend more time in Vietnam it's super cheap to fly to Hanoi or Da Nang.

It will begin on 1/14 and go until 1/16 or 1/17. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.

I thought the SGN portion is post-DO (so shouldn't it be starting on 1/20 or 1/21)?

Just booked an award tkt, so it looks like I'm closer to confirmed!;)

Count me as interested. Note that today only (or for a short time anyway), there is extremely good availability in premium cabins on Singapore Airlines for star alliance partner awards. I just booked an award ticket using United miles in first class on Singapore Airlines! I'm a 1k, so I can cancel for free later if I can't make it.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I know I had mentioned this before at the 2012 DO and I think there are some good activities that can be planned in the surrounding areas. Also, for anyone that wants to spend more time in Vietnam it's super cheap to fly to Hanoi or Da Nang.

It will begin on 1/14 and go until 1/16 or 1/17. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.

I really want to go, but having already booked my pre-do segments, I was hoping for post-do. It's far enough out that it's only a change fee right now, but I'd rather not pay one if I don't have to. :)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I know I had mentioned this before at the 2012 DO and I think there are some good activities that can be planned in the surrounding areas. Also, for anyone that wants to spend more time in Vietnam it's super cheap to fly to Hanoi or Da Nang.

It will begin on 1/14 and go until 1/16 or 1/17. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.If VN is post SIN DO we are certainly interested. If Pre SIN DO then we probably cannot make it work.

We also had been relying on what had been posted all along about SGN coming after SIN and some of us have been fortunate enough to catch an unusual availability of award tickets that will probably disappear before the night is out that will preclude changing.

I am still assuming that SGN is going to be a post-DO DO and that bschaff1 has made a typo posting "1/14" in milepost #63.

I have until tomorrow evening sometime to cancel without penalty and will do so if we do not hear more from bschaff1 about the confusion. Recommending that we hold off when such an unusual opportunity exists will not cut it for dates must be established and then there can be details. Most of us thought that they were.

Have just booked on SQ during their open period on C rewards. Departing EWR on 1/16, so arriving the morning of 1/18, on the evening flight to SGN on 1/20, then back on the evening flight on 1/23, and back to EWR mid-day on 1/24.

Sure hope that SGN stays post-Do, rather than setting a new precedent. :-)

Have just booked on SQ during their open period on C rewards. Departing EWR on 1/16, so arriving the morning of 1/18, on the evening flight to SGN on 1/20, then back on the evening flight on 1/23, and back to EWR mid-day on 1/24.

Sure hope that SGN stays post-Do, rather than setting a new precedent. :-)We are going out with you from EWR but are a bit later over to SGN (Monday morning) and back to EWR (Friday SIN nonstop). We are not about to pass up these tickets (if they hold) and if you (and perhaps mnmag and some others) are game, we will have a good-sized group.

Not to be outdone, myself and Mr.999 just booked the super-available premium awards and we will be arriving in SIN on SQ1 on Thursday, leaving on SQ2 on Monday so we're in for the DO.

Now to figure out where to stay... We might have to hotel-hop if we decide to use up points...

I'm interested as well in the SIN part...I just booked a SQ first award during this period :)

Have just booked on SQ during their open period on C rewards. Departing EWR on 1/16, so arriving the morning of 1/18, on the evening flight to SGN on 1/20, then back on the evening flight on 1/23, and back to EWR mid-day on 1/24.

Sure hope that SGN stays post-Do, rather than setting a new precedent. :-)

Sounds like there could be both a post-Do SGN and a pre-Do SGN. I'll be with you on the former. :)

I am doing the SIN DO but not the post as I cannot take the time for extended travel January - early April.

I have been to SGN before though, cruised on the river in the city and also the Mekong Delta. Loved everything but the Cuchi tunnels. Wijll be curious to hear if and who might be brave enough to go down one of those things....

We are going out with you from EWR but are a bit later over to SGN (Monday morning) and back to EWR (Friday SIN nonstop). We are not about to pass up these tickets (if they hold) and if you (and perhaps mnmag and some others) are game, we will have a good-sized group.

I’m certainly game. Might see about switching to your schedule today, if they’re available still.

We are going out with you from EWR but are a bit later over to SGN (Monday morning) and back to EWR (Friday SIN nonstop). We are not about to pass up these tickets (if they hold) and if you (and perhaps mnmag and some others) are game, we will have a good-sized group.We are happy to go with that. :cool:

I'll be booking flights to SIN and to PER for Oz Fest first thing in the morning.

We are going out with you from EWR but are a bit later over to SGN (Monday morning) and back to EWR (Friday SIN nonstop). We are not about to pass up these tickets (if they hold) and if you (and perhaps mnmag and some others) are game, we will have a good-sized group.

Yep -- we are a good group, in any case!;):D I am on the Sun. 1/20 flt to SGN.

IN case anyone is looking it seems SIN is 5ish CPM from the USA

Would like to take part in SIN DO 2013. Got in on the SQ reward tickets and now have a chance to join in the fun!

Just got in on the SQ F availability. My +1 and I arrive in SIN on Jan 17.

Our first trip to SIN. What are the hotel recommendations for Starwood or Hyatt?

Would like to take part in SIN DO 2013. Got in on the SQ reward tickets and now have a chance to join in the fun!

We just got ticketed on SQ21 EWR-SIN on 10 January - we'll probably spend the week in Laos and arrive at the DO on Friday the 18th - can't miss the midnight trip to the Hawker Centre :)

Not to hijack the thread, but I called UA to extend EWR-SIN to EWR-SIN-BKK-VTE (all available on .bomb) but the reservation is locked :(

I hope SQ does not try to renege ...

I'll be there as well from Thu-Sun. Will be arriving from Indonesia. Have already booked a dive trip on the Damai II prior to the DO --->www.divedamai.com.

Speculatively booked some flights to SIN and SGN...not yet 100% sure if I can actually take the time off work, but I couldn't let the SQ reward options go to waste!

I actually booked two options -- with the SGN part as a pre- and a post-DO. Would love to get a definitive answer on the dates, so that I can cancel one of them.

I'm envisioning a Thursday dinner for early arrivers. I'm flying LAX-HND-SIN and get in around noon on Thursday.



I actually booked two options -- with the SGN part as a pre- and a post-DO. Would love to get a definitive answer on the dates, so that I can cancel one of them.

From post #55, bschaff1 will be flying LAX-HND-SIN leaving Tuesday 15 Jan night, so it would not be a pre-Do 14-17 Jan.

Arrival to SIN SQ461 22:40 17 Jan

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I know I had mentioned this before at the 2012 DO and I think there are some good activities that can be planned in the surrounding areas. Also, for anyone that wants to spend more time in Vietnam it's super cheap to fly to Hanoi or Da Nang.

It will begin on 1/14 and go until 1/16 or 1/17. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.

I'm envisioning a Thursday dinner for early arrivers. I'm flying LAX-HND-SIN and get in around noon on Thursday.

...
CX178 MEL 0100 - HKG 0710 17 JAN ...
CX759 HKG 0910 - SIN 1300 17 JAN ...

I arrive on Thursday afternoon (1/17), so I am in for a Thursday dinner for early arrivals.

As such a PRE-do would not be possible for me.




Departure:
Currently booked on the evening of 1/21, with some flexibility, as I will probably just nest another ticket and return to SIN on the morning on 1/22.

A POST-do looks good to me, pending details.

For most Australians it is worth noting that the 28th is a public holiday in lieu of the 26th, so if you want to take the whole week, you get an extra day. :p:p

I'm also in for a Post-Do Event.

I arrive on Thursday afternoon (1/17), so I am in for a Thursday dinner for early arrivals.

As such a PRE-do would not be possible for me.





A POST-do looks good to me, pending details.

For most Australians it is worth noting that the 28th is a public holiday in lieu of the 26th, so if you want to take the whole week, you get an extra day. :p:p

I don't mind a dinner on the Thursday too, good for catching up with old friends.
Post do quite impossible for me too due to work commitments
But after 10 days I'm going for a RTW! :)

Correction on the Post-DO dates
It will begin on 1/21 and go until 1/23 or 1/24. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.

Correction on the Post-DO dates
It will begin on 1/21 and go until 1/23 or 1/24. I have to work on the itinerary to come up with a closing date. I'd recommend holding off on flights for Vietnam until the itinerary is firmed out.Excellent ^ :cool:

We are booked SYD-SIN on QF5 arriving at 2145 on the 17th. ^ :D

I'm arriving BKK-SIN on SQ 975 arriving at 1600 on the 17th. :D

Bookde to arrive SIN 0105 Thu 17 Jan....leave 0600 Mon 21 Jan...

Haven't booked hotels yet...has anyone esle?

We arrive Friday early morning on the EWR flight and right now are double booked at both the Grand Hyatt and the St Regis.

I'm doing Thursday at IC and the rest at the Grand Hyatt. I was even able to confirm an upgrade to one of the duplex suites in February.

I'll not be at the post-do in Vietnam (love SGN though) because I'll be heading up to RGN instead (thank you currency exchange!). I'm looking forward to another great SIN-do. :cool:

I booked a flight arriving early from EWR on 1/18 and leaving late on 1/20 :)

Confirmed at Grand Hyatt for whole SIN stay.

Booked at the St. Regis for whole SIN stay. No air yet

Just found this thread. Have never attended one of these, sounds like fun, traveling with a group who know the place is so much better.

We already happen to be booked on SQ/TG arriving BKK on 1/18... so now thinking of changing to SIN although that means either missing the first two days of the DO or losing my outbound SQ segment... but would give me a chance to try out OZ instead.

our first trip to South Asia - super excited no matter where I end up going! :D

Holding a refundable reservation at the ibis Singapore on Bencoolen.

Just found this thread. Have never attended one of these, sounds like fun, traveling with a group who know the place is so much better.

Also it's easier to get out there and do things if you have people who know the ropes. So much more fun!

I may be down. Gotta see what work has me planned out doing or not doing during those dates.

Attendees list is updated and the total is 37 people.

I'm still trying after two years to figure out the best way to post the attendees list with the flight info and such laid out.

Attendees list is updated and the total is 37 people.

I'm still trying after two years to figure out the best way to post the attendees list with the flight info and such laid out.

That would be really great. I am sure someone with better computer skills than mine would help you. Possibly an excel spreadsheet.

No harm asking for volunteers on this.

I'm arriving on SQ 975 on the 17th.

I am still waffling on my hotel, though. Considering first night at Marina Sands and then the rest at the Conrad.

Attendees list is updated and the total is 37 people.

I'm still trying after two years to figure out the best way to post the attendees list with the flight info and such laid out.Unless I'm reading it wrong there are a few partners missing off the list. Certainly in my case Sue Oz is missing.

Please put me down as interested. :)

I leave SIN for DPS on Jan 17th so I will miss everyone, but would meet up with anyone in Bali at either the Conrad or St. Regis until Sun Jan 27th.

I plan to be in Saigon around the time of the Do and would be interested to join the post-do in Vietnam. I still have to book a positioning ticket for the outbound. Here to visit family, then onto RGN two months later. (I speak Vietnamese and would be glad to assist, as requested)

I have tix out of Singapore on 1/24, so I figure I might
have to get tix into Singapore and show up for this Do.

When's everyone arriving? I was thinking of late late
Friday or early early Saturday.

Will any of you offer Bschaff1 help on creating a spreadsheet? You are all signing up. Hello, techies, Give this FT some help...he/she certainly deserves it. If you are signing up for this DO, DO help if you can. Volunteer whatever tech you know and, hotel, motel etc. you may be purvey to...

It would be nice to see who is arriving when and where they are staying and etc. etc.

dedehans

A google docs spreadsheet may well do the task. It is stored somewhere in the cloud and can be accessed by anyone...

Let's see whether this works. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc

It's at its most basic stage. I can beautify it if this is what you guys have in mind...

I'm based in Singapore, but never been to a DO before... :o

Please add me to the Confirmed list :). Just booked a flight this evening DCA-ORD-HKG. I will be arriving into SIN sometime on the 17th, but haven't booked the HKG-SIN segment yet. Looking forward to my first SIN DO!

Have just booked on SQ during their open period on C rewards. Departing EWR on 1/16, so arriving the morning of 1/18, on the evening flight to SGN on 1/20, then back on the evening flight on 1/23, and back to EWR mid-day on 1/24.

Sure hope that SGN stays post-Do, rather than setting a new precedent. :-)

I'm on the same SIN-SGN flight. I will have to leave SGN late on the 22nd (my flight's early on the 23rd) just because I don't want to take another 3-4 days on the Island Hopper on my way back.

4 New confirmed attendees!

margarita girl
caramel + 1
huntk

First 3 arriving on Jan 18 at 01:30 and leaving on Jan 22 at 07:30.
Huntk arriving on Jan 20 at 01:30 and departing on Jan 22 at 07:30.

4 New confirmed attendees!

margarita girl
caramel + 1
huntk

First 3 arriving on Jan 18 at 01:30 and leaving on Jan 22 at 07:30.
Huntk arriving on Jan 20 at 01:30 and departing on Jan 22 at 07:30.

Sounds like we're on the same flight (UA 895?). Will you be on the ORD-HKG leg or will you be joining up in HKG? Might be fun to do a little pre-do mini-do for those of us on that flight...

A google docs spreadsheet may well do the task. It is stored somewhere in the cloud and can be accessed by anyone...

Let's see whether this works. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc

It's at its most basic stage. I can beautify it if this is what you guys have in mind...

I'm based in Singapore, but never been to a DO before... :o

There doesn't seem to be any way to add details to the spreadsheet

There doesn't seem to be any way to add details to the spreadsheet

It's read-only.

It's read-only.

Then how does it save the organizers and time? And to whom do we send updates?

Sounds like we're on the same flight (UA 895?). Will you be on the ORD-HKG leg or will you be joining up in HKG? Might be fun to do a little pre-do mini-do for those of us on that flight...

I'm on UA 895 from ORD-HKG departing January 15, arriving HKG the evening of the 16th. I didn't book onwards to SIN because the price was significantly more expensive. I'm seated in 13A on the UD. In-flight pre-DO, perhaps? :D

Edit to add: just realized the dates. Looks like I may miss you by a day, zcat18. Do you depart ORD on January 16?

I'm on UA 895 from ORD-HKG departing January 15, arriving HKG the evening of the 16th. I didn't book onwards to SIN because the price was significantly more expensive. I'm seated in 13A on the UD. In-flight pre-DO, perhaps? :D

Edit to add: just realized the dates. Looks like I may miss you by a day, zcat18. Do you depart ORD on January 16?

Indeed, I'm headed out on 895 on the 16th. Ah, that's a shame, as I'm in 13K and would have dug an in-flight pre-DO!

Then how does it save the organizers and time? And to whom do we send updates?

Ok, so I've changed the setting to enable anyone with the link (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc&pli=1#gid=0) to edit the content.

Have a look and see whether it is better this way...

It is very good. Thanks

If anyone is interested. BOS and EWR - SIN are on sale under $1100 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals/1375709-aa-ua-dl-bos-sin-1100-rt-ai-4-7-4-9-cpm-possible.html). Out of BOS all alliances (US based carriers) are available. I only checked UA out of EWR

If anyone is interested. BOS and EWR - SIN are on sale under $1100 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals/1375709-aa-ua-dl-bos-sin-1100-rt-ai-4-7-4-9-cpm-possible.html). Out of BOS all alliances are avalable. I only checked UA out of EWR

Even SQ on EWR-SIN?:p

Even SQ on EWR-SIN?:p

I wish :D. I should have specified on US based members of the three alliances + NH

Sounds like we're on the same flight (UA 895?). Will you be on the ORD-HKG leg or will you be joining up in HKG? Might be fun to do a little pre-do mini-do for those of us on that flight...

As MG's personal assistant I have been permitted to disclose that MG and her party of two will be on UA895 from ORD to HKG with continuing service to SIN. Confirmed upper deck seating on 747. She would be willing to entertain a private audience at your leisure.

Huntk per Margarita Girl

We arrive Friday early morning on the EWR flight and right now are double booked at both the Grand Hyatt and the St Regis.

Are there any good rates or good rate codes available for the St Regis?

Ok, so I've changed the setting to enable anyone with the link (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc&pli=1#gid=0) to edit the content.

Have a look and see whether it is better this way...

Thank you Kevinwijatno.....this is just great!

Are there any good rates or good rate codes available for the St Regis?If you call the Cash & Points rate of $150 + 8000 points good, then I have a good one.

As MG's personal assistant I have been permitted to disclose that MG and her party of two will be on UA895 from ORD to HKG with continuing service to SIN. Confirmed upper deck seating on 747. She would be willing to entertain a private audience at your leisure.

Huntk per Margarita Girl

Excellent! ^

I will submit to you a follow-up inquiry closer to the date of the proposed interface to confirm rendezvous point and dress code. ;)

RGN mistake fares are back:D:
Just booked RGN-BKK-NRT-LAX-YVR in DL business for 330 EUR to get home from SIN Do. Hope they honor it. Bookable on speedy.de and speedy.au

If you call the Cash & Points rate of $150 + 8000 points good, then I have a good one.

Maybe the hotel is already at high occupancy, but there were no C&P rates nor did any of my discounts work

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?

I'm actually have that idea planned out in my head, but i have to consult the master planner first! :)

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?

I will be in SGN by then!:)

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?Count us in since we do not depart for SGN until Monday and would be delighted to join violist again for a meal in Singapore. We will never forget his (and belle3388's) introducing us, about six or seven years ago, to some of the most intriguing foods of Chinese origin that we had ever tasted.

BTW we need to find out if belle3388 is thinking of coming. We know that she is not listed in milepost #2 but then again, neither is violist.

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?

I would like to join, too.

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?

Love to, but departing for SGN on the 20th.

If there isn't any other cool happening planned, would anyone
be interested in reserving a table at Imperial Treasure Super
Peking Duck on Orchard Road?

Please add me to the interested list for Sunday dinner :)

Please add me to the interested list for Sunday dinner :)

Please add me also. Thanks

Glad to make it to the SIN DO in 2013 as well. :)

Feel free to add me to the confirmed list.

Glad to make it to the SIN DO in 2013 as well. :)...^

Please add me as a likely participant again in 2013. Will be staying at IC. Flight details not firm and likely to be in SIN before and after the do for work.

I'm also a likely attendee.

Confirmed! Four years in a row!

Arrival on UA895 early Friday morning 1/18. Joining the flight after a brief layover in HKG so I may well be the only one awake on the plane.

Hotel TBA, still looking for decent rates.

I did not take this option myself but if anyone can route via LAX the new UA 787 is on the board departing on 1/16 to NRT. From there the connection to SIN arrives about the same time on 1/18. All fare classes available.

Any news on the Post-Do? Prices are good at the moment and want to get ticketed.

Any news on the Post-Do? Prices are good at the moment and want to get ticketed.

It's in the 1st post (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17989141-post1.html)!;) It's Ho Chi Mihn starting from 1/21/13.

I will attend the SIN DO in 2013 as well. :)

Feel free to add me to the confirmed list.

I´m planing to escort the jamaican-austrian mixture legend to the SIN Do in january.

I´ll try to arrange it. :)

Please add me to the list. Thanks in advance ^

I will attend the SIN DO in 2013 as well. :)

Feel free to add me to the confirmed list.

Juhu!

SGN caught my eye, and I haven't been to SIN for a few years so this seems like a good time for a SINDo repeat! Put me down for Likely for both SIN and SGN (won't know for sure until pretty close in though)

I snagged a one-way BC award on QR while we can still get them via UA and tentatively arrive on the 17th, pending work schedules etc. I added myself to the spreadsheet and will fill in other flights if/when I book them.

Sorry, my plans have changed and I won't be able to attend the SIN DO. Please take clarelouise44 + 1 off the confirmed list. Thanks!

Mrs. Tax Dude and I will be attending. We're arriving Jan 18th on UA 895 at 1:30 am. We'll be downstairs, pointy end, well away from the riff raff that is Margarita Girl and her entourage.

We're leaving SIN for LHR 1:00 am(ish) on Jan 24th on SQ 306 but we haven't decided if we'll do the post-do in SGN or head to Cambodia. Haven't been to either, and Siem Reap and the temples are on my to-see list.

I'm mostly booked, please add me to the definite list for Saturday and Sunday dinner. Sunday lunch not likely due to the largesse of the hotel breakfast buffet and my tendency to sleep in whenever possible.


Thanks, bschaff1, for setting this up again.

Mrs. Tax Dude and I will be attending. We're arriving Jan 18th on UA 895 at 1:30 am. We'll be downstairs, pointy end, well away from the riff raff that is Margarita Girl and her entourage.



And don't you even think about crashing our party! You'll have to show ID to get in. ;)

If you are either already booked or are considering staying at the SIN St. Regis, please send me a PM. I have been in contact with upper management at the hotel over the last year and they are considering offering a special rate with possible amenity’s to showcase the hotel and to put the Hyatt to shame. The more people we get, the better the offer.

Thanks,
J.

If you are either already booked or are considering staying at the SIN St. Regis, please send me a PM. I have been in contact with upper management at the hotel over the last year and they are considering offering a special rate with possible amenity’s to showcase the hotel and to put the Hyatt to shame. The more people we get, the better the offer.

Thanks,
J.

I might be interested, as I am also an SPG Plat!

If you are either already booked or are considering staying at the SIN St. Regis, please send me a PM. I have been in contact with upper management at the hotel over the last year and they are considering offering a special rate with possible amenity’s to showcase the hotel and to put the Hyatt to shame. The more people we get, the better the offer.

Thanks,
J.I know that there are a number of us already booked in there at a reasonable C+P rate.

Went last year, looking forward t0 2013. Please put me on the list. Reservations locked and loaded.:-:

Hotel booked (with points--so glad I had my wedding at a Marriott last month). Will be at the the Marriott on Orchard Road all five nights.

I have a room booked. Anyone wants to share room over the IC SIN? $200ish/person both 18th and 19th night. I'm a just poor college student IC ambassador :o
I'm still waiting for the inventory for flights to open up. So glad 21th is MLK day so I don't have to skip class :p

We have to switch from confirmed to maybe :( as I start a new gig on Monday ^

Hopefully will have a better idea in early December - thanks bschaff1 for organizing!

We have to switch from confirmed to maybe :( as I start a new gig on Monday ^

Hopefully will have a better idea in early December - thanks bschaff1 for organizing!

Congrats on the new gig!:cool:

Keeping fingers crossed that you'll be able to confirm later on!:)

I know that there are a number of us already booked in there at a reasonable C+P rate.

I haven't seen this hotel as c&p in awhile.

count me in as a positive - would not miss the annual get together ;)

I'm just doing some updates now and expect to have a firm schedule by the weekend. For those of you planning on attending the Post DO in SGN, I'll be adding flight and hotel info over the weekend. Just to confirm the post-DO dates, they are 1/21-1/23.

Also, kevinwijatno started a Google docs spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An9pPF7JRL4cdGpYcGt2RFl5TzJNQ1F0d191RTJla nc#gid=0) for tracking attendees along with flights and hotels. I will be trying to keep this and the thread in synch, but please let me know if anything has been left off.

I can now confirm. I arrive from NRT on UA7 at 00:20 on 18 Jan and depart for NRT at 07:00 on UA6 on 23 Jan.

Please consider me as a maybe for SIN at this time. :)

changed flights:
arr 1/19 @ 0130, UA 895
lv 1/21 @ 1110, QZ8103

staying at the Hilton

changed flights:
arr 1/19 @ 0130, UA 895
lv 1/21 @ 1110, QZ8103

staying at the Hilton

Glad to see that you are back to travelling ^

I can now confirm. I arrive from NRT on UA7 at 00:20 on 18 Jan and depart for NRT at 07:00 on UA6 on 23 Jan.

Looks like we are traveling together - I am on the same flights in and out of NRT. My feeders are the nonstop from IAD both ways

Please count me in.

After having had a good time last year, I hope we'll have fun again :).

The attendees list is current with those from the spreadsheet merged in and there are 58 confirmed to date. Please PM me if I left you off the list.

I updated the itinerary with a more firm listing of events for the DO. The rough schedule is there and I expect to have an exact timeline and restaurants nailed down in December.

I'm still working on the Post DO events schedule with more to come. The rough schedule is I would suggest taking the following flight to SGN on Monday 1/21...
Jetstar Asia 557 Dep: 2:00PM Arr: 3:05PM

I will add information for Visas for those with US passports. It's submitting a simple form online and bringing the papers emailed to you along with a copy of 2 passport photos. If I recall correctly the fees total around $45. For hotels, my suggestion is the Intercontinental with some excellent corporate rates. I'm going to add all this to post 3 on the front page.

I am considering attending the DO.
I will be flying Delta out of Chicago/ ORD.

Flights are pricing out at around $1300-1400 right now
Any advice on what price would be considered a good deal.

Thanks, Mort, and the health has been fairly decent. And you?

Starwood are having a sale that includes Singapore.

The properties includes are Sheraton Towers Singapore at SGD 238
and the W Singapore Sentosa cove at SGD 343.

Any feedback on either property? We'd planned on staying at the Hyatt.

The sale prices are prepaid, nonrefundable and can be booked with SET/Corporate Account #: 398146

Starwood are having a sale that includes Singapore.

The properties includes are Sheraton Towers Singapore at SGD 238
and the W Singapore Sentosa cove at SGD 343.

Any feedback on either property? We'd planned on staying at the Hyatt.

The sale prices are prepaid, nonrefundable and can be booked with SET/Corporate Account #: 398146

Sentosa isn't really too far away, but it seems like it is because Singapore is so dense, so I would rule that out. If you want to spend time on Sentosa, people have certainly done that during the DO, but I don't remember anyone saying that they were thrilled with the resorts out there.

I believe the the Hyatt is nicer than the Towers. Both will have several to many DOers staying.

If you qualify on stays, you will not be the only person hotel hopping that weekend.

It is hard to give guidance without more information on what you are looking for. Those prices are not so great that *I* would tie myself to them with prepaid rate but I am thinking of what I paid the last two years, not what I could get next year.

I will be staying at the St Regis

Please count myself as confirmed. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Inbound: 1/19 @ 01:35, DL 621
Outbound: 1/21 @ 06:00, DL 622

Sentosa isn't really too far away, but it seems like it is because Singapore is so dense, so I would rule that out. If you want to spend time on Sentosa, people have certainly done that during the DO, but I don't remember anyone saying that they were thrilled with the resorts out there.

I believe the the Hyatt is nicer than the Towers. Both will have several to many DOers staying.

If you qualify on stays, you will not be the only person hotel hopping that weekend.

It is hard to give guidance without more information on what you are looking for. Those prices are not so great that *I* would tie myself to them with prepaid rate but I am thinking of what I paid the last two years, not what I could get next year.

Make where you get the most out of your status the first factor. If not going on status, I would take the Hyatt if the price is close to the Sheraton Towers. I've done the first night at the Sheraton the last 3 DOs and moved over to Hyatt. The Sheraton is fine when you arrive dead tired at midnight, but seems like a worn out property about 5 years overdue for a renovation.

The Hyatt staff is either good or indifferent, but I've always found their rooms to be excellent.

Count me in! I will be in SIN for work from 13 Jan, so up for some pre-do catch-ups. Staying at the Intercon. Will fly out on 20 Jan, not participate in any post-do events.

I'll be there. Anything that revolves around food, I'll be up for. I, nor the fiancée drink, so we may give some things a pass that revolve around alcohol (as well as anything that is out of our budget, we are only 24!)

The attendee count so far is 62 confirmed. According to my numbers, there were 57 confirmed for 2012.

I'm going to break off a separate thread for the Post DO events in the next day or so and add the entire schedule. I've got a number of itineraries for SGN in the works and will appreciate feedback or suggestions once I start that thread.

I went ahead a marked myself confirmed in the google doc a while back, so you can update your master list. I would be silly to give up my award R-class seat to SIN... :D

Since I'm on an award though, I was planning on using SQ to continue to SGN, since that would be free. However the flight is much later in the day than the one proposed...so I'd be interested in seeing what the plan is for the Post-Do.

Put down Karen2 and Mr Karen2, esp if you do Sumatra. We have tried to get there before but have not been able to put it together. Malaysia we have done.

One note to people with extra time: The Hyatt at Kuantan is great, right on the beach and very inexpensive. Local fish restaurants are right across the street from the hotel, as is McDonald's. Caught more than a few hotel guests sneaking over for breakfast! The wild monkeys will join you on your balcony if you are not careful. We had a terrific time there. Place is full of Brits so you know it is a bargain.

Definite maybe

Oops. Karen2 plus one are maybes at this point.

I am interested. Of course, mainly because I'm Singaporean and I live in Singapore... The SGN itinerary interests me too. But I can't commit yet! :(

I've held off withdrawing from this DO (in the hope I could attend) but I think the time has come to face facts - barring something unforeseen, afraid I'm out, as much as I'd like to attend after having been to the last couple. :(

Give the bubbles a good go in the Conrad lounge. :)

I've held off withdrawing from this DO (in the hope I could attend) but I think the time has come to face facts - barring something unforeseen, afraid I'm out, as much as I'd like to attend after having been to the last couple. :(

Give the bubbles a good go in the Conrad lounge. :)

Tuapekastar, I am sure you will be missed. I'll try and find another random Kiwi to help drink your share!

Eric

Tuapekastar, I am sure you will be missed. I'll try and find another random Kiwi to help drink your share!

Eric

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I was actually referring to a rather specific Kiwi that attended this years Do and has indicated to me that he may be attending next years also.. He drank enough of the Conrads champagne to have made quite a name for himself.. Sorry for the confusion. :)

Cheers,
Eric

I was actually referring to a rather specific Kiwi that attended this years Do and has indicated to me that he may be attending next years also.. He drank enough of the Conrads champagne to have made quite a name for himself.. Sorry for the confusion. :)

Cheers,
Eric

And as a guest of the Fort Canning Hotel, he settled in very nicely at the Conrad lounge (multiple times). :D

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He is well known to you I think. Very young looking chap. :)

If needs be, I can pritind to be a Kiwi, and say fush and chups in an emergency.

I'm sure my share of the fizz will be well taken care of. ;)

Sounds good... not sure I can make it to the main event, but I'll be around Saigon for the post-Do...!

If you are not aligned to a chain, Singapore has some very nice upscale hotels.

The Hotel Fort Canning (www.hfcsingapore.com/) is a very nice option. Runs to 290 SGD / night including Taxes. Rate comes with breakfast and wi-fi along with a complimentary club lounge style spread in the lobby lounge in the evening. Last time I was there this was Piper-Heidsick Champagne, unlike the rather pedestrian Chandon (not to be confused with Moët & Chandon) served in the Executive Lounge at the Conrad Singapore. Other benefit is it is not infested with pesky Flyertalkers!

For those staying at Hilton or the Conrad, I see the PR13CB rate works at both now (SGD 210 and 255 / night respectively).

I can now happily confirm another SIN DO. :)

If you are not aligned to a chain, Singapore has some very nice upscale hotels.

The Hotel Fort Canning (www.hfcsingapore.com/) is a very nice option. Runs to 290 SGD / night including Taxes. Rate comes with breakfast and wi-fi along with a complimentary club lounge style spread in the lobby lounge in the evening. Last time I was there this was Piper-Heidsick Champagne, unlike the rather pedestrian Chandon (not to be confused with Moët & Chandon) served in the Executive Lounge at the Conrad Singapore. Other benefit is it is not infested with pesky Flyertalkers!

For those staying at Hilton or the Conrad, I see the PR13CB rate works at both now (SGD 210 and 255 / night respectively).


Is that a hint as to your disposition for the weekend? If so, maybe I'll come enjoy a little of your lounge this time! :)

Eric

So, everything is booked. ^

I am staying at the IC from Friday to Monday.

I will arrive on Friday with LH 778 at 4:45 pm and will depart on Monday with SQ 962 at 5:20 pm.

I believe I'll be attending again this year. :)



Jan.16 RNO-SFO UA6484 0935-1050
......... SFO-HKG UA869 1325-2005 +1
Jan.17 HKG-SIN UA895 2135-0130 +1.

I'm looking forward to meeting old friends again. :-:

I believe I'll be attending again this year. :)



Jan.16 RNO-SFO UA6484 0935-1050
......... SFO-HKG UA869 1325-2005 +1
Jan.17 HKG-SIN UA895 2135-0130 +1.

I'm looking forward to meeting old friends again. :-:

Glad that you could make it after all! Looking forward to seeing you again.

wish I could join you guys :(

Glad that you could make it after all! Looking forward to seeing you again.

It will be a pleasure! :)

Currently in SIN--11/25 to 11/27. Any Fters in town at the same time?
How about a Pre-SIN DO, DO.
Staying at the Sheraton.

I am booked there too

I might be interested, as I am also an SPG Plat!

Maybe for Friday night and Sunday, depending on how much free time I get in transit.

Maybe for Friday night and Sunday, depending on how much free time I get in transit.I would be good to see you again Rob if it works.

We finally have our flights sorted and they are in the spreadsheet.

Now to finish working on some Hotels.

Is anywhere too far away or are all the majors within reasonable distance? I've played with google maps but a little personal knowledge is much more useful.

We finally have our flights sorted and they are in the spreadsheet.

Now to finish working on some Hotels.

Is anywhere too far away or are all the majors within reasonable distance? I've played with google maps but a little personal knowledge is much more useful.

Sheraton Towers, Grand Hyatt, Hilton Singapore... are those the majors you are considering? That area will probably have the highest concentration of Doers but pretty much any hotel on this map would be S$10 taxi to any DO event except East Coast Seafood.

http://www.orangesmile.com/destinations/img/singapore-map-big.jpg

Itsalongwaydown - There really is no SIN DO "headquarters hotel". I note you are HH D. Some folks will also be staying at the Conrad Hotel. :)

I just made a non refundable booking at the Conrad Singapore for the Saturday night. Staying at the Singapore Hilton on the Friday night and flying up and back on Jetstar, arrive Friday afternoon, depart Sunday evening, so short 2 night stay in Singapore.

Please remove me from the confirmed list :eek: Relocating and too much work prevent me from taking the time off to enjoy the Do.
If time permits (and LH or TG have award flights) I might hop over on short notice, though.

SQ had a schedule change on our flight from MLE and now we will not be arriving in SIN until the evening of Jan 18, so we will join you for activities on Jan 19-20.

A few of us are arriving in the wee hours on the 19th and
were wondering how late the Lau Pa Sat nosh would be
going on - i.e. if it was worthwhile cabbing it down there
at 2 to 2:30 am?

i will be attending! Looking forward to seeing Singapore for the first time.

Airfare on Delta out of Chicago dropped below 1200 so I quickly booked my flight.
Arriving on the Jan 18 at 1:55 am

Planning on staying at the Conrad unless the Hilton is a better location.

Here is the schedule for the Post DO portion of the SIN DO. I'm going to be checking with all those confirmed to decide on an event for Wednesday and to get attendance and flight details to figure out a Monday dinner time.

Monday, January 21
Fly to SGN. I suggest Jetstar Asia, flight 557 Dep: 2:00PM Arr: 3:05PM
Dinner at 8:00 PM, this is going to be Vietnamese food, but I'm still deciding on a restaurant.

Tuesday, January 22
Between 7:30 and 9:00am, exact time TBD we will head out for a Mekong Delta tour/cruise.
There are a number of options for tour length, but expect this to be 8 to 10 hours.
Pricing will very depending on the group size and tour company, but I'm expecting this to be about $80
Dinner will be at least 1.5 hours after we get back to the hotels, so plan on 8:00 or 8:30.

Wednesday, January 23
Two options are either the Cu Chi tunnels or an "Unseen Saigon" tour where they will take you through Ho Chi Minh on motorbikes.
Either of these tours are about 5 hours excursions. I've also been looking at options for site seeing in the city such as the Reunification Palace, Saigon Central Market, and other places.
There will be a late lunch or dinner to follow depending on when everyone's flights leave.

Besides that, I'll be posting an updated attendees list and will be posting some ideas for events for those getting in to Singapore by Friday morning.

Here is the schedule for the Post DO portion of the SIN DO. I'm going to be checking with all those confirmed to decide on an event for Wednesday and to get attendance and flight details to figure out a Monday dinner time.

That sounds great! Really excited for it.

Here is the schedule for the Post DO portion of the SIN DO. I'm going to be checking with all those confirmed to decide on an event for Wednesday and to get attendance and flight details to figure out a Monday dinner time.

Monday, January 21
Fly to SGN. Jetstar is the cheapest option on the flight in the early afternoon.
Dinner at 8:00 PM, this is going to be Vietnamese food, but I'm still deciding on a restaurant.

Tuesday, January 22
Between 7:30 and 9:00am, exact time TBD we will head out for a Mekong Delta tour/cruise.
There are a number of options for tour length, but expect this to be 8 to 10 hours.
Pricing will very depending on the group size and tour company, but I'm expecting this to be about $80
Dinner will be at least 1.5 hours after we get back to the hotels, so plan on 8:00 or 8:30.

Wednesday, January 23
Two options are either the Cu Chi tunnels or an "Unseen Saigon" tour where they will take you through Ho Chi Minh on motorbikes.
Either of these tours are about 5 hours excursions. I've also been looking at options for site seeing in the city such as the Reunification Palace, Saigon Central Market, and other places.
There will be a late lunch or dinner to follow depending on when everyone's flights leave.

Besides that, I'll be posting an updated attendees list and will be posting some ideas for events for those getting in to Singapore by Friday morning.

I have added my name to the worksheet. Very much looking forward to participate in this post DO.

Please remove me from the confirmed list :eek: Relocating and too much work prevent me from taking the time off to enjoy the Do.
If time permits (and LH or TG have award flights) I might hop over on short notice, though.

That's sad :(

Am I reading this right? The SIN DO is going to be in Vietnam? If so, we will not be attending as we have DOne Vietnam.

Am I reading this right? The SIN DO is going to be in Vietnam? If so, we will not be attending as we have DOne Vietnam.

You are not reading this right. The SIN DO will be in SIN.

The post-SIN-DO will be in Saigon.

A few of us are arriving in the wee hours on the 19th and
were wondering how late the Lau Pa Sat nosh would be
going on - i.e. if it was worthwhile cabbing it down there
at 2 to 2:30 am?

There would be food for the hungry ones but not much of a variety unfortunately. Newton Circus would be a safer option for a food centre preference.

For the adventurous ones, do drop by Geylang (used to be known as a red light district) for real local fare.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/08/snapshots-from-singapore-a-late-night-food-crawl-with-makansutras-k-f-seetoh.html

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Wednesday, January 23
Two options are either the Cu Chi tunnels or an "Unseen Saigon" tour where they will take you through Ho Chi Minh on motorbikes.
Either of these tours are about 5 hours excursions. I've also been looking at options for site seeing in the city such as the Reunification Palace, Saigon Central Market, and other places.
There will be a late lunch or dinner to follow depending on when everyone's flights leave.

Besides that, I'll be posting an updated attendees list and will be posting some ideas for events for those getting in to Singapore by Friday morning.

You may not find much to see in the Reunification Palace unless you are very interested in Vietnamese history. The War Remnants Museum is far more interesting. Unfortunately it isn't well maintained over the years and the photo exhibits are turning yellow.

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

There would be food for the hungry ones but not much of a variety unfortunately. Newton Circus would be a safer option for
a food centre preference.

Thanks, Theytus. I had put forth two suggestions - Newton and sleep; but
another FTer said he was coming in around the same time and that the
calendar said LPS, where one can get decent satays at any hour, though
the selection gets weird later on (a few years ago, some wags ordered me
up I think kidney and lung skewers and were slightly taken aback when I
ate them as though they were filet mignon or something).

Right now it looks as though sleep is the #1 option, as we are in first
from HKG, and chances are we will be fed enough if not spectacularly.

Put me down as maybe. Surprised to see the new gardens by the bay isn't in the itinerary.

Put me down as maybe. Surprised to see the new gardens by the bay isn't in the itinerary.

The Gardens by the Bay could be added as an optional activity for
those interested.

I was there a week ago, and was impressed. The outdoor gardens are
free, but the (airconditioned) Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Dome have a
fee of S$ 28.00. This fee covers both conservatories. Locals get a discount.
The OCBC Skyway (a 22 meter high elevated "tree-top" walkway) is S$ 5.00 for everybody.

There is also a Garden Cruiser trolley that takes you around to the
most interesting places in case you get tired or overheated from
walking. The fee is S$ 5.00

This whole "excursion" can be combined with a visit to Marina Bay
Sands, for an entirely different experience. There is an elevated
walkway from the Sands hotel to the gardens.

I am pleased to confirm my attendance at this DO.

I will be landing at Changi early Thursday evening. I am not sure where I am staying yet (Particularly Thursday night which seems to have regular business-time SIN rates loaded still). Open to ideas.

I express regret in advance for being unable to attend some of the sessions at the DO as I foresee all manner of unforeseen issues which will require my attendance.

I would be interested in meeting up with anyone with particular specialist expertise in fuel dumps and ICH BRGs. I would also like to meet with anyone with experience in sueing airlines in any jurisdiction. I would be glad to buy you a drink and discuss these matters in more detail.

Finally, I express continued thanks to bschaff1 for his efforts in scheduling this DO, particularly given the arduous amount of drinking it seems to drive him to.

Thanks, Theytus. I had put forth two suggestions - Newton and sleep; but
another FTer said he was coming in around the same time and that the
calendar said LPS, where one can get decent satays at any hour, though
the selection gets weird later on (a few years ago, some wags ordered me
up I think kidney and lung skewers and were slightly taken aback when I
ate them as though they were filet mignon or something).

Right now it looks as though sleep is the #1 option, as we are in first
from HKG, and chances are we will be fed enough if not spectacularly.

If you like to sit down and chat while having supper, LPS is a good place though as it is quiet especially in the wee hours of the day.

But for good food and people watching, Geylang is the place to go!

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

For those who would like to speak like a true blue Singaporean, here is an introduction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiYXiixlV0A&feature=player_embedded

Not very professionally done though, you should ask the expert. :D

Double guarantee sure can impress a local. Ho say lah.

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

For those who would like to speak like a true blue Singaporean, here is an introduction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiYXiixlV0A&feature=player_embedded

Not very professionally done though, you should ask the expert. :D

Double guarantee sure can impress a local. Ho say lah.

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Talk cock lah!
The Coxford Singlish Dictionary (http://www.talkingcock.com/html/lexec.php?op=LexPKL&lexicon=lexicon)

Wow Savage25, if I'm glad my work doesn't track the websites I visit because that URL may draw some suspicion.

Anyways, so the schedule is much more firmed up, so check it out. The updates are...
-Day Trip to Bintan (not Batam). This will be on Friday or Saturday subject to what day the most people can make it.
-The Hawker Center on Friday will be La Pau Sat. It's very happening at night, and time for a revisit.
-Dinner will be at Long Beach UDMC Seafood Restaurant, 1202 East Coast Parkway. Note the address because there are two Long Beach restaurants on the East Coast Parkway.
-Sunday morning activities will be at MacRitchie Reservoir Park and we will plan on leaving the Hyatt at 10.

I'm putting together a survey so I can gather all the attendance details and will be posting that tonight and start PMing it to attendees.

^

Wow Savage25, if I'm glad my work doesn't track the websites I visit because that URL may draw some suspicion.

Anyways, so the schedule is much more firmed up, so check it out. The updates are...
-Day Trip to Bintan (not Batam). This will be on Friday or Saturday subject to what day the most people can make it.
-The Hawker Center on Friday will be La Pau Sat. It's very happening at night, and time for a revisit.
-Dinner will be at Long Beach UDMC Seafood Restaurant, 1202 East Coast Parkway. Note the address because there are two Long Beach restaurants on the East Coast Parkway.
-Sunday morning activities will be at MacRitchie Reservoir Park and we will plan on leaving the Hyatt at 10.

I'm putting together a survey so I can gather all the attendance details and will be posting that tonight and start PMing it to attendees.

I would like to add my name to the list of 2013 attendees for the second year in a row, Yipee.
I will be arriving noon Saturday and staying at the Fairmont.

I'm going to be in the area anyway, but flying to HKG on the 18th. Hopefully I'll be able to join for drinks and the possible late-night hawker centre on the 17th. Woot!
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I would also like to meet with anyone with experience in sueing airlines in any jurisdiction. I would be glad to buy you a drink and discuss these matters in more detail.

I've already apologised for taking seat 1D off you and I do not think you can sue the airline for missing out.

Here is the list of events where I need to get a head count. Please fill in a response or with a Y or N for each even on the list and PM it to me. I know a lot of this information regarding flights and hotels is already gathered, so if you have already sent that over, I won't need it a second time...

Flight arrival time and Hotel:

Thursday Dinner 8:00 PM (possible event):

Friday Lunch (possible event):
Friday Drinks at Mogambo:
Friday Night Hawker Center Trip (at Lau Pau Sat):

Saturday trip to Bintan (9:10 or 11:10 ferry to Bintan):
timing makes it either a trip to Bintan or the Saturday lunch
Saturday Lunch (12:30 at DB Bistro Moderne): lowjhg is organizing this
Saturday Dinner (Chili Crab), also note if you prefer the non-seafood table:

Sunday morning trip to MacRitchie Resevoir:
Sunday Lunch (Muthu's Curry):
Sunday Dinner (Venue TBD):

Post DO, if yes flight and hotel:

For those not going on to Vietnam on Monday, a lunch trip to Little India may be organized.

The attendees list on the first page has been updated. It's now at 67 attendees and 6 plus ones confirmed. If I am missing hotel or flight details, PM along with the event attendance details from the first post.

Here is the list of events where I need to get a head count. Please fill in a response or with a Y or N for each even on the list and PM it to me. I know a lot of this information regarding flights and hotels is already gathered, so if you have already sent that over, I won't need it a second time...

Flight arrival time and Hotel:

Thursday Dinner 8:00 PM (possible event): No

Friday Lunch (possible event): No
Friday Drinks at Mogambo: Yes
Friday Night Hawker Center Trip (at Lau Pau Sat): Yes

Saturday trip to Bintan (9:10 or 11:10 ferry to Bintan): Yes
timing makes it either a trip to Bintan or the Saturday lunch
Saturday Lunch (12:30 at DB Bistro Moderne): lowjhg is organizing this No
Saturday Dinner (Chili Crab), also note if you prefer the
non-seafood table: Yes - Chili Crab

Sunday morning trip to MacRitchie Resevoir: Yes
Sunday Lunch (Muthu's Curry): Yes
Sunday Dinner (Venue TBD): Yes

Post DO, if yes flight and hotel: Yes
SIN-SGN Monday, Jan 21 Jetstar 557 2:00pm - 3:05pm
Park Hyatt
SGN-SIN, Jan 25, Jetstar 556, 8:55am - 11:55am

Cheers,
upup&away

Does anyone have a room on the lounge floor or a suite upgrade at the Fairmont? If so, can you send me a PM please?

TIA

Although I’ve long had award flight on SQ set up to attend SIN and Post-Do in Vietnam, I’ve had to cancel the flight due to other matters, and, sadly for me, won’t be coming.

I wish everyone a terrific Do and a very Happy New Year.

Although I’ve long had award flight on SQ set up to attend SIN and Post-Do in Vietnam, I’ve had to cancel the flight due to other matters, and, sadly for me, won’t be coming.

I wish everyone a terrific Do and a very Happy New Year.

I'm hoping I won't be echoing similar sentiments, not because we can't go but because UA "lost" our outbound award flight due to SQ schedule change.

Still trying to figure out how to get them to get it back :(

For those not going on to Vietnam on Monday, a lunch trip to Little India may be organized.

My +1 and I will be in for that! Our departure isn't till 5:30pm or so.

I'm hoping I won't be echoing similar sentiments, not because we can't go but because UA "lost" our outbound award flight due to SQ schedule change.

Still trying to figure out how to get them to get it back :(

I'm not sure if UA will be able to reinstate the SQ outgoing segment they "lost" but I've managed to grab award space on CX in C/J so we're still coming! :)

My +1 and I will be in for that! Our departure isn't till 5:30pm or so.

Excellent. We can try to make it a little earlier so that folks with evening/afternoon flights can get back to their hotels and then onto Changi.

Can someone tell me what the deal with Bintan Island is; do you require a passport, and do you have to pay the $25.00 USD visa fee on arrival.

I fixed 1 nights accommodation and then went to book the flights only to find the price went up $500.00, for one way. :td: so I didn't book, hoping the flight prices would come down.

I have found another way to get back from Singapore; although it does involve an overnight flight in economy. :eek:

I know a few Fters were hoping I could attend so I am still interested but on the other hand I could just stay home, Brads PM this morning has meant I better make up my mind.

Can someone tell me what the deal with Bintan Island is; do you require a passport, and do you have to pay the $25.00 USD visa fee on arrival.

It's been a while since I have been to Bintan, and can't make the trip this time. Your best bet is keep your flights into and out of SIN. Bintan is a fast (about an hour) ferry ride away from the Tanah Merah ferry terminal (near Changi). I haven't checked if the travel details have yet been posted to the do forum.

Cost is about S$70 return. I believe you have to still pay the US$25 Indonesian entry fee (not applicable if you have an APEC card). The island resorts, etc. usually accept IDH as well as SGD (or any good currency really) - just watch the exchange rates.

Post DO Information January 21-23 Ho Chi Minh City

Monday, January 21
Fly to SGN. I would suggest taking the following flight to SGN on Monday 1/21: Jetstar Asia 557 Dep: 2:00PM Arr: 3:05PM
Dinner at 8:00 PM, this is going to be Vietnamese food, but I'm still deciding on a restaurant.


Hmm...trying to decide if I should keep my free (part of award ticket) SQ186 flight (5:40p-6:45p) or switch to the suggested JetStar flight. I'm guessing an 8:00p dinner might be hard to make with 6:45p arrival. Would I be missing out on anything else in the afternoon?