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 :).

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Why not bring your guest along for the SIN-Do? ;)

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.

I got the Raffles Stamford for a $84 bid on Priceline, $100 all in. In the past I have been able to upgrade on checkin to an executive floor room for about another $35 per 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

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 :(

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

Well I just want to know when the pool party takes place as I have never attended it LOL ;)

Well, I used to live in Penang and love Penang food. I have been to many Malaysian restaurants here and there all these years and King Hotel's buffet is the closest to the many tastes I remember. My eating there is mainly for nostalgic reasons, I guess.

Edit to add: I am drooling now thinking of the yummy dishes. :o