SIN Run 2007
Oct 23, 2006 | 7:35 am
#61
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Originally Posted by number5858
This is a real newbie question, but what typically happens at a DO. I am interested and my wife is pretty spontaneous, so she would probably be willing. It is definitely something different, and a good start to the year mileage wise. Please shed some light for us newbies. I am sure there will be good food and good drink, but what beyond that. Oh, I do have one major concern. My wife takes a prescription narcotic patch for chronic back pain relief (thanks to a 3rd time convicted drunk driver). Will that be a problem for her. I know Singapore is extremely strict with narcotics. She will, of course, have a doctor's note and prescription for the patch.
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Oct 30, 2006 | 10:47 am
#63
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Please count me in as a tentative "yes". I'm finalizing my plane tickets, but I'm considering flying DEN-SIN on January 10 and returning on the 15th.
Nov 6, 2006 | 11:11 am
#64
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I'm in! Here's my itinerary:
1/11, SEA-NRT, UA #875
1/12, NRT-SIN, UA #803
1/15, SIN-NRT, UA #804
1/15, SIN-SFO, UA #852 at 7:00 p.m.
Edited to add: I haven't chosen a hotel yet. The Conrad sounds fine, but I've stayed at a couple of really small hotels, like the Perak Lodge in Little India, and some shophouse hotel in Chinatown that I can no longer find the name of. (I'll search for it -- I'd like to stay there again!)
Ordinarily, I adore luxury hotels. However, in Singapore, I prefer the smaller hotels. They make me feel like I really am in a foreign place. I like the wood floors and plaster walls and the tall, shuttered windows. It's fun to be so close to everyday Singaporean life. And, best of all -- I can open the windows!
Is there anyone else who's interested in staying at a small hotel, too? If so, I'd be happy to find a place and get a few rooms booked.
1/11, SEA-NRT, UA #875
1/12, NRT-SIN, UA #803
1/15, SIN-NRT, UA #804
1/15, SIN-SFO, UA #852 at 7:00 p.m.
Edited to add: I haven't chosen a hotel yet. The Conrad sounds fine, but I've stayed at a couple of really small hotels, like the Perak Lodge in Little India, and some shophouse hotel in Chinatown that I can no longer find the name of. (I'll search for it -- I'd like to stay there again!)
Ordinarily, I adore luxury hotels. However, in Singapore, I prefer the smaller hotels. They make me feel like I really am in a foreign place. I like the wood floors and plaster walls and the tall, shuttered windows. It's fun to be so close to everyday Singaporean life. And, best of all -- I can open the windows!
Is there anyone else who's interested in staying at a small hotel, too? If so, I'd be happy to find a place and get a few rooms booked.
Last edited by Lori_Q; Dec 5, 2006 at 8:42 am
Nov 6, 2006 | 11:22 am
#65
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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
For your first and last night the LM Changi is a good place as I hate to spend a lot of money for only a short stay. There are reviews of the Sheraton, LM Changi and LM Orchard in the Starwood forum. Personally I prefer the Sheraton as it is only a little more than the LM Orchard and generally gives nice upgrades if you are a Plat.
Nov 6, 2006 | 5:26 pm
#66
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Originally Posted by Lori_Q
I stayed at Le Meridien Changi. It's a lovely and reasonably-priced hotel. The rooftop pool is nice. The free shuttle to and from the airport is helpful, but it is a S$10 taxi ride from the nearest MRT station, and the ride into town is about thirty minutes.
BUT, according to this thread from the Starwood Forum, the Le Meridien Changi is not going to be a Le Meridien anymore as of 12/1/2006
see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=620749
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Nov 8, 2006 | 4:16 am
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cancelling
Looks like I am going to have to drop out of SIN 2007 due to health issue. My FT wings are rather clipped for a while. .....but there's always 2008, I hope!
.....but there's always 2008, I hope!
Nov 9, 2006 | 8:58 am
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Wine tasting
It was briefly discussed on the 2005 thread that a few folks would be interested in an event involving wine.
FWIW:
I'm willing to bring a bottle or 2 and if other interested people can do the same, I'll take the lead in finding space for us to have a little wine and hors doevre event on Sunday night. I'm staying at the Conrad with access to the exec lounge - I'd start looking there but am open to other suggestions.
Any interest??
FWIW:
I'm willing to bring a bottle or 2 and if other interested people can do the same, I'll take the lead in finding space for us to have a little wine and hors doevre event on Sunday night. I'm staying at the Conrad with access to the exec lounge - I'd start looking there but am open to other suggestions.
Any interest??
Nov 10, 2006 | 8:54 am
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Originally Posted by work2fly
I'm willing to bring a bottle or 2 and if other interested people can do the same, I'll take the lead in finding space for us to have a little wine and hors doevre event on Sunday night. I'm staying at the Conrad with access to the exec lounge - I'd start looking there but am open to other suggestions.
Any interest??
Any interest??
Nov 10, 2006 | 1:09 pm
#73
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Originally Posted by work2fly
... I'm willing to bring a bottle or 2 and if other interested people can do the same. Any interest??
Nov 21, 2006 | 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by work2fly
I'm willing to bring a bottle or 2 and if other interested people can do the same
It will be strange to drink wine in the tropics. It's usually so expensive -- and hard to get the good stuff -- that we switch to the local crazy-juice for the duration of the trip.
Nov 21, 2006 | 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Lori_Q
Yes! Please count me in. Will you coordinate variety assignments too?
It will be strange to drink wine in the tropics. It's usually so expensive -- and hard to get the good stuff -- that we switch to the local crazy-juice for the duration of the trip.
It will be strange to drink wine in the tropics. It's usually so expensive -- and hard to get the good stuff -- that we switch to the local crazy-juice for the duration of the trip.
Oooh, how sorry I am to miss this but 2008 I will be booking in late February!