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Nov 19, 2016, 6:15 am
#2386
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Everywhere
Programs: UA GS 3MM, NH PLT
Posts: 767
Squeezing in a few more quick trips...
Thanksgiving weekend:
- Meadowood Napa Valley (+ dinner at The Restaurant at Meadowood)
March:
- MO Las Vegas
- Zion Lodge
- Amangiri
With our trip plans for this Winter and next Summer already finalized long ago, for Dec. 2017 we're considering a visit to Namibia (Little Kulala, Wolwedans Dune Camp, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and Serra Cafema.) Camp rates are nowhere near Singita or Zarafa levels, but man... getting around in Namibia by air looks to be INSANELY expensive!
Thanksgiving weekend:
- Meadowood Napa Valley (+ dinner at The Restaurant at Meadowood)
March:
- MO Las Vegas
- Zion Lodge
- Amangiri
With our trip plans for this Winter and next Summer already finalized long ago, for Dec. 2017 we're considering a visit to Namibia (Little Kulala, Wolwedans Dune Camp, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and Serra Cafema.) Camp rates are nowhere near Singita or Zarafa levels, but man... getting around in Namibia by air looks to be INSANELY expensive!
Nov 19, 2016, 6:14 pm
#2387
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
Man I am getting so confused for January.
I have this flight booked (paid ticket) PEN - KUL - HKG - JFK - YVR (all F class).
I booked a positioning ticket from SAN - ORD - PVG (Y class, AA SWU).
.
So far, I have two nights booked in Shanghai (Four Seasons Pudong). This is already paid for !
Right now, my plan was to go to Zanzibar. I booked , in cash, (F fare, refundable), CAN - DOH, DOH - BKK. This is on QR. I will achieve roughly the same EQD on AA as the cost of the ticket, which is a good value proposition.
Now here is the problem...If I want to book tickets from DOH - ZNZ, the fare is over $1000....in Economy. AA would say that I only spent $100 on EQD, which is a losing proposition. It simply isnt worth it, IMO, especially considering I can't get a good feel for the hotels. Although I currently have booked the Residence Zanzibar.
I can add a flight to MLE, in J, for the same price of the ticket that I have already paid. Most resorts are very pricey (this is around New Years) so Im looking at something like JA Manafaru or something of that. Alternatively, I can cancel the tickets and look at something like Boracay (Shangri La 1 br private pool villa), Bali (the Bale, Oberoi Garden Pool, or 6 nights at a combo of Amans -- but rainy season!), or even Phucket. All these are easier to get to PEN, but will require cancelling the F tickets on QR, which is fine, as Ill be doing F on CX.
Any ideas here? I am so perplexed.
I have this flight booked (paid ticket) PEN - KUL - HKG - JFK - YVR (all F class).
I booked a positioning ticket from SAN - ORD - PVG (Y class, AA SWU).
.
So far, I have two nights booked in Shanghai (Four Seasons Pudong). This is already paid for !
Right now, my plan was to go to Zanzibar. I booked , in cash, (F fare, refundable), CAN - DOH, DOH - BKK. This is on QR. I will achieve roughly the same EQD on AA as the cost of the ticket, which is a good value proposition.
Now here is the problem...If I want to book tickets from DOH - ZNZ, the fare is over $1000....in Economy. AA would say that I only spent $100 on EQD, which is a losing proposition. It simply isnt worth it, IMO, especially considering I can't get a good feel for the hotels. Although I currently have booked the Residence Zanzibar.
I can add a flight to MLE, in J, for the same price of the ticket that I have already paid. Most resorts are very pricey (this is around New Years) so Im looking at something like JA Manafaru or something of that. Alternatively, I can cancel the tickets and look at something like Boracay (Shangri La 1 br private pool villa), Bali (the Bale, Oberoi Garden Pool, or 6 nights at a combo of Amans -- but rainy season!), or even Phucket. All these are easier to get to PEN, but will require cancelling the F tickets on QR, which is fine, as Ill be doing F on CX.
Any ideas here? I am so perplexed.
Nov 19, 2016, 6:38 pm
#2388
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Man I am getting so confused for January.
I have this flight booked (paid ticket) PEN - KUL - HKG - JFK - YVR (all F class).
I booked a positioning ticket from SAN - ORD - PVG (Y class, AA SWU).
.
So far, I have two nights booked in Shanghai (Four Seasons Pudong). This is already paid for !
Right now, my plan was to go to Zanzibar. I booked , in cash, (F fare, refundable), CAN - DOH, DOH - BKK. This is on QR. I will achieve roughly the same EQD on AA as the cost of the ticket, which is a good value proposition.
Now here is the problem...If I want to book tickets from DOH - ZNZ, the fare is over $1000....in Economy. AA would say that I only spent $100 on EQD, which is a losing proposition. It simply isnt worth it, IMO, especially considering I can't get a good feel for the hotels. Although I currently have booked the Residence Zanzibar.
I can add a flight to MLE, in J, for the same price of the ticket that I have already paid. Most resorts are very pricey (this is around New Years) so Im looking at something like JA Manafaru or something of that. Alternatively, I can cancel the tickets and look at something like Boracay (Shangri La 1 br private pool villa), Bali (the Bale, Oberoi Garden Pool, or 6 nights at a combo of Amans -- but rainy season!), or even Phucket. All these are easier to get to PEN, but will require cancelling the F tickets on QR, which is fine, as Ill be doing F on CX.
Any ideas here? I am so perplexed.
I have this flight booked (paid ticket) PEN - KUL - HKG - JFK - YVR (all F class).
I booked a positioning ticket from SAN - ORD - PVG (Y class, AA SWU).
.
So far, I have two nights booked in Shanghai (Four Seasons Pudong). This is already paid for !
Right now, my plan was to go to Zanzibar. I booked , in cash, (F fare, refundable), CAN - DOH, DOH - BKK. This is on QR. I will achieve roughly the same EQD on AA as the cost of the ticket, which is a good value proposition.
Now here is the problem...If I want to book tickets from DOH - ZNZ, the fare is over $1000....in Economy. AA would say that I only spent $100 on EQD, which is a losing proposition. It simply isnt worth it, IMO, especially considering I can't get a good feel for the hotels. Although I currently have booked the Residence Zanzibar.
I can add a flight to MLE, in J, for the same price of the ticket that I have already paid. Most resorts are very pricey (this is around New Years) so Im looking at something like JA Manafaru or something of that. Alternatively, I can cancel the tickets and look at something like Boracay (Shangri La 1 br private pool villa), Bali (the Bale, Oberoi Garden Pool, or 6 nights at a combo of Amans -- but rainy season!), or even Phucket. All these are easier to get to PEN, but will require cancelling the F tickets on QR, which is fine, as Ill be doing F on CX.
Any ideas here? I am so perplexed.
Instead of SLA , try Pulo if you can in ! Have you been yet ? Much better by far .
Puri and / or Trisara will be great if you can get a in too . Trisara first than Puri in 105 or pool pavilions
How long is this trip ? Which other hotels have you booked ?
Save Zanzibar for another time especially if trips overlap or are too close .
Nov 19, 2016, 8:02 pm
#2389
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
CX is ok . Or SQ from KUL for ASEAN connections & to Maldives , then SQ back to KUL , stay at MOKL before returning to HKG
Instead of SLA , try Pulo if you can in ! Have you been yet ? Much better by far .
Puri and / or Trisara will be great if you can get a in too . Trisara first than Puri in 105 or pool pavilions
How long is this trip ? Which other hotels have you booked ?
Save Zanzibar for another time especially if trips overlap or are too close .
Instead of SLA , try Pulo if you can in ! Have you been yet ? Much better by far .
Puri and / or Trisara will be great if you can get a in too . Trisara first than Puri in 105 or pool pavilions
How long is this trip ? Which other hotels have you booked ?
Save Zanzibar for another time especially if trips overlap or are too close .
7 nights.
But Amanpuri/Trisara have no availability. This was done last minute.
And as far as SQ, the ticket on CX was a fare mistake ($4k round trip in F).
So its down to Maldives (JA manafaru or Coco Bodu Hithi - everything else is out of budget), Bali / Java, Phucket, or Shangra La 1br in Boracay.
Nov 20, 2016, 8:29 pm
#2392
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
Perhaps switch the order ?
Enjoyed the Residence D ' Angkor some years back so will be pleased to find out about the upgrading works done .
Any elevators / lifts added ?
If not walking up & down the floors in heat & humidity can be a workout , & we were there early January ..
Tend to save best for last , sometimes difficult if only Amans trip .
Enjoyed the Residence D ' Angkor some years back so will be pleased to find out about the upgrading works done .
Any elevators / lifts added ?
If not walking up & down the floors in heat & humidity can be a workout , & we were there early January ..
Tend to save best for last , sometimes difficult if only Amans trip .
Park Hyatt? Raffles? Anything else worth visiting/checking out there?
Nov 21, 2016, 5:26 am
#2393
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I'm in a very nice and shiny new corner suite now. Amazing views both in this room and the Club down the hall. Stunning bathroom. And yes the current price is quite a steal in comparison to the usual list of luxury Tokyo hotels.
Nov 21, 2016, 8:58 am
#2394
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Yes , always maximize time at Amans
Nov 21, 2016, 9:03 am
#2395
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 1,644
You get a lot of time at Amansara as the morning tours to Angkor return at about 10am and the afternoon tours leave at about 4pm. I don't think people use this hotel as a resort - it has more in common with a safari lodge.
Nov 27, 2016, 4:07 pm
#2396
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
I was going to be heading to zanzibar but then decided on Maldives for Qatar first ticketing reasons.
Ended up getting a confidential rate at the new outrigger, which was going to be a raffles.
Then I was planning on seychelles but DavidO hooked up a double upgrade an Amanusa and amanjiwo. So going there instead. Rates were cheap at undiscovered indo.
Ended up getting a confidential rate at the new outrigger, which was going to be a raffles.
Then I was planning on seychelles but DavidO hooked up a double upgrade an Amanusa and amanjiwo. So going there instead. Rates were cheap at undiscovered indo.
Nov 27, 2016, 4:19 pm
#2397
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
I was going to be heading to zanzibar but then decided on Maldives for Qatar first ticketing reasons.
Ended up getting a confidential rate at the new outrigger, which was going to be a raffles.
Then I was planning on seychelles but DavidO hooked up a double upgrade an Amanusa and amanjiwo. So going there instead. Rates were cheap at undiscovered indo.
Ended up getting a confidential rate at the new outrigger, which was going to be a raffles.
Then I was planning on seychelles but DavidO hooked up a double upgrade an Amanusa and amanjiwo. So going there instead. Rates were cheap at undiscovered indo.
Nov 27, 2016, 4:52 pm
#2398
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Nov 27, 2016, 6:21 pm
#2400
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
At Amanjiwo, I highly recommend multiple visits to Borobudur Temple...to get photos with different light. And even more highly, take the bicycle tour around the surrounding villages: most memorable activity I may ever have done anywhere that's so simple. We met so many locals, especially children, and saw real Javanese culture and living. And I despise biking!