SIN Run Do 2005
Jun 30, 2004 | 3:39 pm
#181
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Originally Posted by kluau88
Yeah I saw it coming. I probably should have kept my mouth (eh keyboard) quiet on this one 
In short V fares which we got were supposed to be Q fares that cost $200 more. V fares = 6 day stay, Q fares = 4 day stay. Amazingly these were also available during peak times in December.
In short V fares which we got were supposed to be Q fares that cost $200 more. V fares = 6 day stay, Q fares = 4 day stay. Amazingly these were also available during peak times in December.
Jun 30, 2004 | 4:04 pm
#182
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Ugh I feel so broke now after buying 2 tickets, to PVG in Nov and SIN in Jan
so it's confirmed, paid, ticketed, whatever you wanna call it
Jan 9th ORD-SFO UA 137 9J
Jan 9th SFO-NRT UA 837 17B
Jan 10th NRT-SIN UA 881 17B
Jan 17th SIN-ORD UA 882 17B
so it's confirmed, paid, ticketed, whatever you wanna call it
Jan 9th ORD-SFO UA 137 9J
Jan 9th SFO-NRT UA 837 17B
Jan 10th NRT-SIN UA 881 17B
Jan 17th SIN-ORD UA 882 17B
Jun 30, 2004 | 8:29 pm
#183
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
Kudos to RestlessinReno for alerting us to the fare. Who knew it would turn out to be such a short window? I've bought, I've upgraded, no stress waiting at the gate for my upgrade...
Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
I've been influenced by all you wicked people to ticket now instead of holding out for the 15% discount with a Friends and Family ...
I read the entire SIN RUN DO 2004 thread before booking. SanDiego1K - how was your afternoon tea at the Raffles Hotel, Billiard Room? Are you considering this again?
Jun 30, 2004 | 8:33 pm
#184
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
I read the entire SIN RUN DO 2004 thread before booking. SanDiego1K - how was your afternoon tea at the Raffles Hotel, Billiard Room? Are you considering this again?
However, we had a great time walking around the hotel. We had Singapore Slings in the Long Bar, went thru the Raffles Museum, and checked out the shops. I'm a sucker for British Colonial buildings, and I highly recommend an hour or two at Raffles.
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:02 pm
#185
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
I so glad you, I and so many other FTers decided to "bite the bullet". Yes, I too had no idea the ticketing window would only be a few days. mjm's web site now has 24 confirmed!
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:09 pm
#186
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
I love Raffles - but I was disappointed in tea in the Billiard Room. It has gone downhill substantially since the last time I was there. Apparently they have moved the tea buffet into the Tiffin Room, and moved the 3-tier service to the Billiard Room.
However, we had a great time walking around the hotel. We had Singapore Slings in the Long Bar, went thru the Raffles Museum, and checked out the shops. I'm a sucker for British Colonial buildings, and I highly recommend an hour or two at Raffles.
However, we had a great time walking around the hotel. We had Singapore Slings in the Long Bar, went thru the Raffles Museum, and checked out the shops. I'm a sucker for British Colonial buildings, and I highly recommend an hour or two at Raffles.
Have you stayed at Raffles before? It's one of our corporate preferred hotels and one I'm considering staying at.
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:14 pm
#187
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Have you stayed at Raffles before? It's one of our corporate preferred hotels and one I'm considering staying at.
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:20 pm
#188
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
I haven't - but bseller and - I think - iluv2fly have. Be very very careful that the Raffles on your corporate agreement is the colonial grande dame and not the Raffles Stamford or whatever the modern high rise a block or so away. Since Raffles uses the name concurrently for the cornerstone of their hotel empire and as the brand of their empire, it is very confusing in Singapore. If your corporate agreement is roughly $100 US, it is the modern Raffles. If it is $300 upwards, it is the historic property.
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:29 pm
#189
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
I think it only says on our corporate travel site "Raffles The Plaza" I'll follow the link and see where I end up!
http://www.rafflescityhotels.com/ It used to be a Westin; has now been rebranded as a Raffles.On the other hand, if you have a magic corporate rate at this property, share, girlfriend!
Jun 30, 2004 | 9:31 pm
#190
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
Wrong hotel, sorry. http://www.rafflescityhotels.com/ It used to be a Westin; has now been rebranded as a Raffles.
On the other hand, if you have a magic corporate rate at this property, share, girlfriend!
http://www.rafflescityhotels.com/ It used to be a Westin; has now been rebranded as a Raffles.On the other hand, if you have a magic corporate rate at this property, share, girlfriend!
Ah well, scratch that one off my list of 3 possible backup hotels! I'll have to talk to our travel dept as well as some of the people I know in our local office to see what can be done about the other Raffles. If I find anything, I'll let you know ASAP!
Jul 1, 2004 | 7:16 am
#191
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Yes, Yes, Yes!!!
Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
So, Dave - have you ticketed? By the way, Thaipusam is Feb 5, 2005. We won't see the penitents on the street this trip.
Too bad we'll miss those guys with the needles, but looking forward to lots of good food nonetheless...Will be great to see you again!!
Best wishes, Dave
Jul 1, 2004 | 7:25 am
#192
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
On the other hand, if you have a magic corporate rate at this property, share, girlfriend!
If Le Meridien completes its merging into SPG program, we might have 2 more new properties up for grabs next year.
^
Jul 1, 2004 | 10:10 am
#194
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Originally Posted by ws8n
I thought bseller managed to get some decent rate at raffles hotel some time ago.
Worth checking out.....
See y'all in SIN!! Best wishes, Dave
Jul 1, 2004 | 7:13 pm
#195
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Originally Posted by transpac
I think the plan might be:
some activities late Friday night for those arriving on UA.
some activities late Friday night for those arriving on UA.
I know myself and at least 3 others are headed to a hawker stand for beers & chow after we land.
Anyone else?