SIN DO 2013, 1/18-1/20 Singapore
Dec 1, 2012, 7:13 am
#211
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Dec 4, 2012, 7:30 pm
#213
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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.
Dec 7, 2012, 6:51 am
#214
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Please remove me from the confirmed list 
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.
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.
Dec 8, 2012, 5:34 am
#216
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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?
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?
Dec 8, 2012, 6:37 pm
#217
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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.
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.
Dec 9, 2012, 11:16 am
#218
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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.
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.
Last edited by bschaff1; Dec 10, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Dec 9, 2012, 11:40 am
#219
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Dec 9, 2012, 11:22 pm
#220
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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.
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.
Dec 11, 2012, 12:07 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 2:32 am
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Dec 13, 2012, 6:25 pm
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For the adventurous ones, do drop by Geylang (used to be known as a red light district) for real local fare.
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Dec 13, 2012, 6:28 pm
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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.
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.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd