Bali Do 2006 (26-28 May)
Oct 6, 2005 | 4:21 am
#317
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 733
I have not wanted to mention this before, but due to the latest circumstances in Bali, I might as well tell you.
During the Bali-do 2006, I have reserved the best Ocean Suite at the Westin, which is 1516. It has the private plunge pool and kitchenette.
If the rest of you stay elsewhere, I do want to invite you all to some sort of gathering at some point during the DO. So please let me know when would be a good time for all of you to come so that I can make arrangements with catering and also a head count.
Many thanks, and I hope to see you all at the Bali-Do 2006!
During the Bali-do 2006, I have reserved the best Ocean Suite at the Westin, which is 1516. It has the private plunge pool and kitchenette.
If the rest of you stay elsewhere, I do want to invite you all to some sort of gathering at some point during the DO. So please let me know when would be a good time for all of you to come so that I can make arrangements with catering and also a head count.
Many thanks, and I hope to see you all at the Bali-Do 2006!
Oct 6, 2005 | 10:30 am
#318
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Heading to Costco for more popcorn...
Programs: UA 1K 2MM Flier, SPG Plt, Hilton Dia
Posts: 8,461
Diana, thanks for the update! I wondered if that was you who had booked the suite with the plunge pool already 
I'd definitely like to see the suite, as I'm sure others would...and also appreciate your offer of hospitality! 
As I told Alex, it will be much closer to the end of the year or possibly January before I think we're ready for everyone to make a decision on Hotel Central (I'm told one of the properties we're considering won't be updating rates until then). It is interesting though to see how the Westin's web rates jumped considerably for that weekend about 2 weeks ago...hopefully it's just that they were gearing up for the "winter season" and not an indication that they were considering raising rates that much.
I'd definitely like to see the suite, as I'm sure others would...and also appreciate your offer of hospitality! As I told Alex, it will be much closer to the end of the year or possibly January before I think we're ready for everyone to make a decision on Hotel Central (I'm told one of the properties we're considering won't be updating rates until then). It is interesting though to see how the Westin's web rates jumped considerably for that weekend about 2 weeks ago...hopefully it's just that they were gearing up for the "winter season" and not an indication that they were considering raising rates that much.
Oct 6, 2005 | 11:19 pm
#319
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 733
YIKES!!!
I just took a look at the Westin's rate increase for RBC rooms. I am glad I locked in my rate before the increase. That's a pretty big increase...I was paying $150 for the RBC package. Anyone know if the Sheraton has increased their rates?
I just took a look at the Westin's rate increase for RBC rooms. I am glad I locked in my rate before the increase. That's a pretty big increase...I was paying $150 for the RBC package. Anyone know if the Sheraton has increased their rates?
Nov 5, 2005 | 10:04 am
#320
Join Date: Jul 2002
Programs: StarAlliance Gold
Posts: 7,422
Found this post in one of SQ threads:
Hmmmmmm, now three DOers are booked Sunday on SQ147... :-:
Originally Posted by shortfinals
Speaking of Bali do 2006 - I've already booked 
Can somebody confirm it these will end up being the party flights:
SQ142 26 May SIN-DPS, and
SQ147 DPS-SIN 28 May.
If not, let me know so I'll change them.
Can somebody confirm it these will end up being the party flights:
SQ142 26 May SIN-DPS, and
SQ147 DPS-SIN 28 May.
If not, let me know so I'll change them.
Nov 6, 2005 | 10:13 pm
#321
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 733
I just returned from Bali on Nov. 1.
It's very sad. So empty and desparate. The Westin had less than 30% occupancy. It seemed like less to me.
The good news is that there was word that one of the three heads of the Bali bombers has been identified. Most of the locals feel that all of the bombers are Malaysian.
I doubt if I will be going back anytime soon. Not only is the rainy season starting...fly season is starting too. Ugh, nothing worse than being attacked by flys.
It's very sad. So empty and desparate. The Westin had less than 30% occupancy. It seemed like less to me.
The good news is that there was word that one of the three heads of the Bali bombers has been identified. Most of the locals feel that all of the bombers are Malaysian.
I doubt if I will be going back anytime soon. Not only is the rainy season starting...fly season is starting too. Ugh, nothing worse than being attacked by flys.
Nov 8, 2005 | 2:44 am
#322
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: YUL & SIN
Posts: 340
Hey guys!
Sorry for disappearing for such a long time. Been really swamped with work. Jubilee777 can attest to that.
Anyway, if all goes well, I should be joining you guys for this do. Like many others, I made up my mind to go after the most recent bombings. I think the people there deserve our support.
Anyway, I am currently booked in the Intercontinental Bali as I'm a RA and have been guaranteed a suite upgrade, so maybe I could host one of the day programmes. Anyone else joining me? I have some rather decent corporate rates.
I will be trying to get on the party flight but SQ's website seems to have some problems now.
See you guys soon!
Cheers,
Gaz
Sorry for disappearing for such a long time. Been really swamped with work. Jubilee777 can attest to that.
Anyway, if all goes well, I should be joining you guys for this do. Like many others, I made up my mind to go after the most recent bombings. I think the people there deserve our support.
Anyway, I am currently booked in the Intercontinental Bali as I'm a RA and have been guaranteed a suite upgrade, so maybe I could host one of the day programmes. Anyone else joining me? I have some rather decent corporate rates.
I will be trying to get on the party flight but SQ's website seems to have some problems now.
See you guys soon!
Cheers,
Gaz
Nov 8, 2005 | 11:53 pm
#323
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,691
Originally Posted by CGK
Found this post in one of SQ threads:
Hmmmmmm, now three DOers are booked Sunday on SQ147... :-:
Hmmmmmm, now three DOers are booked Sunday on SQ147... :-:
What about SQ142 outbound? is that also a party flight?
I'll be overnighting in hotel SKL 25th May arriving SQ119, and waiting for one or two balibuds arriving that evening on SQ11. Anybody up for a F side slumberette party?
Nov 9, 2005 | 11:01 am
#324
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,849
thought on hotel options?
Hi Bali DO'ers:
We're betwixt and between Beijing and Bali for Memorial Day 2006. Totally different experiences, I know. Mr. Megatop does not want to stay at the RC again if we do Bali. The FS rates are a little steep, at least the ones they're publishing on the web, and Aman hotels are out of our price range, for now. What advice can you give us for the following options or any others. We're considering splitting time (total of 6 nights) between the beach and central Bali.
The Chedi Club in Ubud, perhaps combined with The Legian
VSOE's Jimbaran Puri Bali and Ubud Hanging Gardens.
The VSOE hotels have what appear to be great deals. The Chedi and Legian are at a price point between the VSOE and FS, and if Mr. Megatop gets an ASEAN rate, they'd be really great.
Unfortunately, we'd be arriving on May 28th, just when most of the crowd is leaving. We'd stay the whole week through June 3rd, and I'd catch SQ 20 home from SIN on the afternoon of the 3rd. I'll be going over on SQ 19 on May 24th, in case anyone else winds up on that flight. (We'll be in BKK for May 26-28.)
We're betwixt and between Beijing and Bali for Memorial Day 2006. Totally different experiences, I know. Mr. Megatop does not want to stay at the RC again if we do Bali. The FS rates are a little steep, at least the ones they're publishing on the web, and Aman hotels are out of our price range, for now. What advice can you give us for the following options or any others. We're considering splitting time (total of 6 nights) between the beach and central Bali.
The Chedi Club in Ubud, perhaps combined with The Legian
VSOE's Jimbaran Puri Bali and Ubud Hanging Gardens.
The VSOE hotels have what appear to be great deals. The Chedi and Legian are at a price point between the VSOE and FS, and if Mr. Megatop gets an ASEAN rate, they'd be really great.
Unfortunately, we'd be arriving on May 28th, just when most of the crowd is leaving. We'd stay the whole week through June 3rd, and I'd catch SQ 20 home from SIN on the afternoon of the 3rd. I'll be going over on SQ 19 on May 24th, in case anyone else winds up on that flight. (We'll be in BKK for May 26-28.)
Nov 9, 2005 | 11:14 am
#325
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Currently in the process of soliciting rates from other properties....and in at least one case has been a bit, uh, "interesting" 
Will keep y'all updated as we get more solid information to choose from.
Will keep y'all updated as we get more solid information to choose from.
Nov 9, 2005 | 2:07 pm
#326
Join Date: Jul 2002
Programs: StarAlliance Gold
Posts: 7,422
Originally Posted by MegatopLover
Unfortunately, we'd be arriving on May 28th, just when most of the crowd is leaving. We'd stay the whole week through June 3rd, and I'd catch SQ 20 home from SIN on the afternoon of the 3rd. I'll be going over on SQ 19 on May 24th, in case anyone else winds up on that flight. (We'll be in BKK for May 26-28.)
Just a thought...
