|
I need to move from "definite" to "maybe." I start a new job on the East Coast on the 9th, and will not be able to take the 13th off. Unless I can find some kind of "Concorde" service that leaves the East Coast Friday night and gets to SNN by Saturday night, it's doubtful. Have tried SQ, Cathay, etc. etc. I think there's just not enough hours between Fri. & Sat. to get there. But, hard to forget what a blast last year was, so still looking....
|
Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
Here is my itinerary, waitlisted for upgrades. Hotel will be whatever 4 or 5* I can get on Priceline.
UA 1579 Departs PHX WED 11 JAN 6:15A Arrives SFO WED 11 JAN 7:21A 1C UA 837 Departs SFO WED 11 JAN 11:30A Arrives NRT THU 12 JAN 3:25P 46H UA 891 Departs NRT THU 12 JAN 5:15P Arrives SIN THU 12 JAN 11:50P 30B UA 890 Departs SIN THU 19 JAN 7:15A Arrives NRT THU 19 JAN 2:45P 30A UA 852 Departs NRT THU 19 JAN 5:00P Arrives SFO THU 19 JAN 8:55A 46H UA 1510 Departs SFO THU 19 JAN 11:10A Arrives PHX THU 19 JAN 2:10P 11D Count me in for Saturday dinner with a probable guest. |
Originally Posted by skye1
I need to move from "definite" to "maybe." I start a new job on the East Coast on the 9th, and will not be able to take the 13th off. Unless I can find some kind of "Concorde" service that leaves the East Coast Friday night and gets to SNN by Saturday night, it's doubtful. Have tried SQ, Cathay, etc. etc. I think there's just not enough hours between Fri. & Sat. to get there. But, hard to forget what a blast last year was, so still looking....
|
Originally Posted by skye1
I need to move from "definite" to "maybe." I start a new job on the East Coast on the 9th, and will not be able to take the 13th off. Unless I can find some kind of "Concorde" service that leaves the East Coast Friday night and gets to SNN by Saturday night, it's doubtful. Have tried SQ, Cathay, etc. etc. I think there's just not enough hours between Fri. & Sat. to get there. But, hard to forget what a blast last year was, so still looking....
Aah, is there no way you could beg off to a previous commitment on Friday the 13th so as to join us? Just that one day????? If not, you will be very much missed, Skye1. :( |
Originally Posted by SQFAN
mjm - Pls remove me from the list. It was short lived. :( Next SIN Do perhaps.
|
Originally Posted by dedehans
Aah, is there no way you could beg off to a previous commitment on Friday the 13th so as to join us? Just that one day?????
If not, you will be very much missed, Skye1. :( Well, I will have just started the job the previous Monday, having just arrived in Baltimore the night before. I'll surely see about the "begging" 'tho.. I think he's O.K. with me taking a Friday off later on, Febuary or March, once I get settled, etc. So, we'll see....always the optimist here. And, if school gets out early for the MLK weekend, I will deifnitely be surfing for a great last-minute deal. Wireless, Airoli, and I do have a "Springey Horses" reunion to go to at the Singapore Zoo, to be sure :). |
Deleted
|
Originally Posted by demue
Hmm, so I guess as new permanent arrival to SIN I can't skip out of this. Right CGK? Though I do have a guest in town that wknd (not FT infected) and need to see how things work out time wise. Will be in touch with the usual suspects - CGK, MovieMan, Savage25, MAN Flyer, and Fly4fun. Cheers ...
|
Punki just talked to the Le Meridian folks who advised that all 2006 Le Meridian stays will roll over to SPG when their affiliation is completed in March, so we will be staying at the Le Meridian, Changi, on Tuesday after our return from Kuala Lampur, and before our 7:15 am departure on 1/18/06. The Le Meridian has free shuttle service to and from Changi airport and downtown Singapore, so at $74.00 per night, it is an excellent choice.
We requested an upgrade based on our SPG Platinum status, but since the merger isn't complete, who knows? Niced addition to the SPG group. |
Back at the keyboard after a week away. Will do updates very shortly.
See you all soon, Mike |
ok I am booked and confirmed well waiting on my outbound upgrade geez....
flight info wed jan 11 dfw-nrt flt# 175 thur jan 12 nrt-sin flt# 5836 staying at the sheraton and will be looking for that late night pool party on thursday night. Friday and saturday night I think i will stay at the hotel with the new asia bar :) Sunday I will depart to Thailand for a week of golf and sun. See you all soon oh MRS PETEFLYS will not be attending this year. Thanks MIke |
I mistakenly didn't book a room for Sunday the 15th. Anyone know any good rates for sunday night?
Conrad and the Hilton rates have gone through the roof. I'll check the Meridian as mentioned above. |
Originally Posted by seanthepilot
I mistakenly didn't book a room for Sunday the 15th. Anyone know any good rates for sunday night?
|
Go to http://www.asiarooms.com/singapore/singapore.html. Raffles Plaza Hotel (previously Westin) is $130.00 per night including taxes, service and breakfast. Last time I paid S$35.00 extra to be upgraded to a deluxe modern King room with a beautiful view of the harbour. The 'rain' shower is also incredible. ^
|
Hi guys, I know you've got good food lined up for the SIN Run 2006 but if you're really interested in getting the real deal check out my food post on featured destinations.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...04#post5098504 |
Originally Posted by PETEFLYS
ok I am booked and confirmed well waiting on my outbound upgrade geez....
flight info wed jan 11 dfw-nrt flt# 175 thur jan 12 nrt-sin flt# 5836 staying at the sheraton and will be looking for that late night pool party on thursday night. Friday and saturday night I think i will stay at the hotel with the new asia bar :) Sunday I will depart to Thailand for a week of golf and sun. See you all soon oh MRS PETEFLYS will not be attending this year. Thanks MIke |
Originally Posted by dnotes
Hi guys, I know you've got good food lined up for the SIN Run 2006 but if you're really interested in getting the real deal check out my food post on featured destinations.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...04#post5098504 |
Originally Posted by belle3388
Yummmm... but couldn't find my :-: favouritest :-: Penang Buffet at Copthorne's King Hotel?
perhaps you might want to add it on to that thread. also bear in mind that whoever created the list might not have thought that the penang buffet in particular was all that great (sorry) i was there once, a long time ago and imho was just average. when did you last visit? what exactly did you like about it? getting good food in singapore is like going on a treasure hunt, not everything that's good is found in the same place ;P |
Originally Posted by cawhite
It's going to be fun to see you again :) IIRC in April you said that the Mrs would be with you again in January...she'll be missed :(
Well I just want to know when the pool party takes place as I have never attended it LOL ;) |
Originally Posted by dnotes
i was there once, a long time ago and imho was just average. when did you last visit? what exactly did you like about it?;P
Edit to add: I am drooling now thinking of the yummy dishes. :o |
MRT Advice, Please!
At this point, I think I will try to use the MRT to get around in SIN. Could someone please let me know the nearest MRT stops to:
The Conrad (for Sat night dinner meet-up) The Sheraton (for Safari and other activities) Any approximation of walking time from the MRT stop to the location would also be appreciated. Is the No Signboard in Geylang close to an MRT stop? See you all next week! |
Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian
The Sheration (for Safari and other activities)
Any aproximation of walking time from the MRT stop to the location would also be appreciated. Best wishes, look forward to meeting you on the flight over!!! Dave |
Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian
At this point, I think I will try to use the MRT to get around in SIN. Could someone please let me know the nearest MRT stops to:
The Conrard (for Sat night dinner meet-up) The Sheration (for Safari and other activities) Any aproximation of walking time from the MRT stop to the location would also be appreciated. Is the No Signboard in Geylang close to an MRT stop? See you all next week! |
Guess I asked too soon :)
I found this site http://www.can.com.sg/ - it does a great job of finding the nearest MRT stations to points of interest... Conrad - City Hall MRT (641 meters) Sheraton - Newton MRT (194 meters) No Signboard Geylang - Aljunied MRT (399 meters) Thanks! |
From the Conrad to City Hall MRT you can walk a good chunk of the way via the air conditioned underground malls that snake from Suntec to City Hall. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
|
Two Newbie Questions...
I think, from what I've been able to find, that our best bet is to hit an ATM machine at SIN to get S$. We'll be arriving at 1:30am (YAWN!) on 1/12, and staying at the Ritz Carlton.
We'd love to see the Night Safari, but we'll be flying home on the 15th, so can't go with the group. I can't find a place on their website to make reservations, and we're not sure which is the best way to go...the cocktail safari? (One cocktail?)...or just go there? From what I've read on Trip Advisor, the best way to go is by taxi. How am I doing so far? |
Okay all,
Back at the controls and the page is now updated. Check your details to see if I have overlooked anything and anyone with further flight details etc. drop a note of post here. See you all very soon, and Happy New Year! Mike |
Originally Posted by mjm
Check your details to see if I have overlooked anything and anyone
Best wishes, Dave |
Originally Posted by Jaybee
I think, from what I've been able to find, that our best bet is to hit an ATM machine at SIN to get S$.
Originally Posted by Jaybee
We'd love to see the Night Safari, but we'll be flying home on the 15th, so can't go with the group. I can't find a place on their website to make reservations, and we're not sure which is the best way to go...the cocktail safari? (One cocktail?)...or just go there? From what I've read on Trip Advisor, the best way to go is by taxi. How am I doing so far?
|
Originally Posted by Spiff
It's not really a drinking event, but the resourceful FlyerTalker can make any event a drinking event.
|
Originally Posted by Spiff
Correct. There's an ATM
|
Few,
Automatic Teller Machine :) bseller, Roger that. For time's sake right now I have added him to the various event pages. Much easier than the Itins. page update. Tell him welcome aboard for us. Mike |
Originally Posted by FewMiles
What's an ATM?
:p :D |
Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian
Guess I asked too soon :)
I found this site http://www.can.com.sg/ - it does a great job of finding the nearest MRT stations to points of interest... Conrad - City Hall MRT (641 meters) Sheraton - Newton MRT (194 meters) No Signboard Geylang - Aljunied MRT (399 meters) Thanks! Newton MRT is right next to the Sheraton. No Signboard Geylang is walkable from Aljunied, about an easy 5 mins walk. By the time UA flight gets into SIN, the only public transport option is by taxi (~$25-30) or the maxicab which IIRC is about S$7~8 per person for any hotel in downtown. |
Originally Posted by Spiff
Correct. There's an ATM just before customs at SIN...
(Few, those are the bank machines where you insert your plastic card and get cash from your bank account, and yes, even if the machine isn't operated by your bank) |
Few, I am sure I have seen ATMs in Canada. Wait, that was Quebec. Never mind. :p
Thanks for the heads up, spiff. First thing I am going to do upon arrival at SIN is to hit the ATM and get extra cash, because most of the hawker centres, food courts....etc., do no accept cards. What about No Sign Board, is it also cash only? |
Originally Posted by belle3388
Few, I am sure I have seen ATMs in Canada. Wait, that was Quebec. Never mind. :p
Thanks for the heads up, spiff. First thing I am going to do upon arrival at SIN is to hit the ATM and get extra cash, because most of the hawker centres, food courts....etc., do no accept cards. What about No Sign Board, is it also cash only? |
Last year everyone paid mjm in cash and he paid as one bill.
|
Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Last year everyone paid mjm in cash....
|
Originally Posted by cawhite
There are several ATMs located in the central areas of both of the terminals at Changi, and as Spiff mentioned they're easily available before heading down the escalators to the Customs area.
(Few, those are the bank machines where you insert your plastic card and get cash from your bank account, and yes, even if the machine isn't operated by your bank) |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:05 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.