capedreamer

Hello AC Forum!

Feeling a bit drained, I'm trying to book a last minute vacation for 7-10 days in mid-September (can depart as early as Sep 7 and return as late as Sep 20). I'm based on SFO and pretty open on destination, as long as it's outside of North America.

I can't seem to find any availability in Business on Aeroplan.com. Am I simply too late? Or am I doing something wrong?

Any help would be much appreciated!

yyznomad

When you say "anywhere", do you literally mean anywhere (on Earth, that is)?

Sean Peever

Also, as a 50k are you willing to use your priority reservation at double the cost?

capedreamer

Pretty much...

I was originally hoping to go hiking in the Swiss Alps. But then I thought about Argentina or Japan. So now, in the spirit of spontaneity, I'm throwing it completely open.

This trip is very unusual for me. I normally travel with a friend and plan well in advance. This will be a solo trip and a chance to clear my head. Hope that gives you an idea of what I'm looking for.

Yes, though obviously not preferred.

Hellfire

SFO - YYZ Sept 7
YYZ - SFO Sept 14

Within NA, Enjoy

SFO - PEK Sept 7
PEK - SFO Sept 14

Outside NA, Enjoy

capedreamer

Thanks for the suggestion, but given how much time I've spent in Toronto, I don't view going there as a getaway.

eigenvector

I see availability departing Sept 10 returning 21 to NRT/HND, just not from SFO, you will have to connect in LAX, DEN or YYC. But the TPAC leg is available in business on UA or AC.

Sean Peever

United Airlines UA893

Departs : Thu. Sep 1010:30San Francisco (SFO)

Arrives : Fri. Sep 1114:45Seoul Inchon (ICN)

Flight Duration : 12h 15 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 747-400 Complimentary meal

Change plane in Seoul InchonTime to connect : 9h 30 min



Singapore Airlines SQ603

Departs : Sat. Sep 1200:15Seoul Inchon (ICN)

Arrives : Sat. Sep 1205:35Singapore Changi (SIN)

Flight Duration : 6h 20 min
BUSINESS
Class IAirbus A330-300Complimentary meal

Total travel time : 28h 05min



RETURNSingapore Changi (SIN) San Francisco (SFO)Sun Sep 20, 2015

Change flight
EVA Air BR216

Departs : Sun. Sep 2015:10Singapore Changi (SIN)

Arrives : Sun. Sep 2020:00Taipei (TPE)

Flight Duration : 4h 50 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 777-300Complimentary meal

Change plane in TaipeiTime to connect : 15h 10 min



United Airlines UA872

Departs : Mon. Sep 2111:10Taipei (TPE)

Arrives : Mon. Sep 2107:30San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Duration : 11h 20 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 777 Complimentary meal

Total travel time : 31h 20min

nomadic.relief

I am willing to play with this as I need a bit of vicarious adventure - working 6 days a week for almost 3 months is just plain stupid.

What caveats do you have - are open jaws acceptable? Any no go locations outside of YYZ? Does YQ limit your preferences? (or whatever the #### they call it now) Do you have more than a US passport (affects visas)? And do you have any other spare points (ie Avios etc) for connecting legs if it gets you somewhere more interesting?

capedreamer

Thanks for the input so far, everyone! Keep them ocming!

Location: Outside North America. In order of preference: Europe, South America, Asia / Africa.

Passport: Canadian. Would prefer a location that doesn't require a visa, but not a deal breaker.

Spare Points in Other Programs: AA and Amex, but not a lot in either.

YQ: Prefer to avoid, but willing to consider if everything else is attractive.

Thanks in advance!

Sean Peever

do the SIN one! it'll be fun!

Zarg

I know Costa Rica is technically in North America - but still one of my favourite places to visit. Spend some time in Arenal by the volcanoes / hot springs / spas, head up the mountains into the cloud forests or enjoy the beach by the Pacific Ocean (or all of the above).

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MY TRIP 60,000 MILES

DEPARTURESan Francisco (SFO) San Jose / Costa Rica (SJO)Mon Sep 7, 2015

Change flight
United Airlines UA1679

Departs : Mon. Sep 708:39San Francisco (SFO)

Arrives : Mon. Sep 716:04Cancun (CUN)

Flight Duration : 5h 25 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 737-900 Complimentary meal

Change plane in Can....ime to connect : 2h 01 min



Avianca AV637 Operated by LINEAS AEREAS COSTARRICENSES-LACSA

Departs : Mon. Sep 718:05Cancun (CUN)

Arrives : Mon. Sep 722:05San Jose / Costa Rica (SJO)

Flight Duration : 5h 00 min
BUSINESS
1 Stop(s)Class IAirbus A320-100/200Complimentary meal

Total travel time : 12h 26min



RETURNSan Jose / Costa Rica (SJO) San Francisco (SFO)Sat Sep 19, 2015

Change flight
Copa Airlines CM465

Departs : Sat. Sep 1905:43San Jose / Costa Rica (SJO)

Arrives : Sat. Sep 1908:01Panama city International (PTY)

Flight Duration : 1h 18 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 737-800 Meal Not available

Change plane in Panama city InternationalTime to connect : 1h 40 min



Copa Airlines CM208

Departs : Sat. Sep 1909:41Panama city International (PTY)

Arrives : Sat. Sep 1914:54San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Duration : 7h 13 min
BUSINESS
Class IBoeing 737-800 Complimentary meal

Total travel time : 10h 11min

nomadic.relief

LOL seeing as I'm still in the pub, if you're looking for a quick booking, I too vote for SIN - if you don't think that'll interesting you that long, there are lots of places to fly from there!

Sean Peever

there you have it! SIN wins!

sunnyzip

agree for SIN.....usually do a stop over during my India trips.....nice city...lots of activities....!!