Pointbreaks Discussion Master Thread [merged]
May 11, 2011, 12:45 pm
#4201
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
Cairo and Manilla, traffic jam and air pollution, reminds me of the song Hell ain't a bad place to be 
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May 11, 2011, 4:05 pm
#4202
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 339
The Crowne Plaza in Kuala Lumpur has gone too..
May 11, 2011, 6:33 pm
#4203
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 2,704
Qinhuangdao is a nice HI and a good summer property right on the beach....albeit a Chinese beach
May 11, 2011, 6:34 pm
#4204
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
May 11, 2011, 6:38 pm
#4205
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
Thanks for that - so Manila IC is no stranger to PB promotions. I guess for them there's no difference from regular redemptions, so at least we'll get the free newspaper 
And I imagine breakfasts, a congenial cafe and drinks are not too hard to find without recourse to a mini-bar or the IC lounge!
And I imagine breakfasts, a congenial cafe and drinks are not too hard to find without recourse to a mini-bar or the IC lounge!
I try not to be concerned that it was bombed two weeks after my last visit.
I think I will go to Zamboanga after this next MNL IC visit.
May 11, 2011, 11:23 pm
#4207
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,803
CP Kuala Lumpur is off the list too, but currently still bookable at 5K points. This may not last very long though.
May 12, 2011, 12:36 am
#4208
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
it showed 5K for a King Deluxe, but on finalizing booking,
it choked and said I don't have enough points (account has 12K),
...so I am too late...not a big loss...
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May 12, 2011, 12:46 am
#4209
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
Therefore I will stick with MNL.
If I don't leave Makati, it should be OK.
Actually, it is good fun to ride the elevated rail line(s) to the old city.
May 12, 2011, 5:13 am
#4210
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Singapore
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hh Gold, NH*G, SPGP, SQ-CC
Posts: 1,381
So many fast legs and hands,
The Intercons are all gone.
The offers that got me looking was the hangzhou HI. Can take a short holiday there.
The Intercons are all gone.
The offers that got me looking was the hangzhou HI. Can take a short holiday there.
May 12, 2011, 6:02 am
#4211
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: too far from the airport
Posts: 3,298
Make sure to double check your cancellation policy before booking. I found at least one date at the HI Esplanade Darwin when the cancellation policy changes from 6pm day prior to arrival to non refundable (it looks like there is less availability in the area in general). So make sure to check your cancellation policy unless you are 100% certain about your dates. The wording mentions that, once booked, the reservation cannot be canceled without penalty, so in the case of cancellation or no show, the rate for the first night would be charged. On this particular date, the lowest rate seemed to be the rack rate: so, would you lose 5000 points or $300+?
May 12, 2011, 8:37 am
#4212
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PH
Programs: CX DM, PR PE, IHG Dia Amb, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 383
Had to cancel 2 of my IC Manila Bookings since apparently it showed as PB but did not realize booking was actually at regular points (30k) when confirmed.
May 12, 2011, 12:02 pm
#4213
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Sunny SoCal
Programs: AA, DL, UA, IHG, HHonors
Posts: 224
I called and they agreed it was showing 5K to them too, but no longer on the PB list so they wouldn't honor it.
May 12, 2011, 12:38 pm
#4215
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Malaysia
Programs: IHG Plat Amb, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, A-Club Plat
Posts: 18
wow ... did i just missed the boats on IC/CP reservation with 5k points ... seems like the PB will be sunset and replaced by the Last Minutes Rewards Night deal which is less attractive ...