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Aug 10, 2021, 11:18 pm

#4396

Pausanias

Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: UK

Posts: 1,644

Quote:

Originally Posted by ysolde

Regent Seven Seas Splendor in January. Crossing my fingers this cruise will actually happen.

These Miami back-to-backs are a pretty good bet, especially for US residents. And most of the islands seem fairly secure at the moment. I've heard that independently organised excursions are off-limits with several cruise lines but this shouldn't be a big deal here. I like Regent's casual style a lot but their new ships lack a proper forward-facing observation deck which is a drawback for me. I like to see where I'm going.

Aug 11, 2021, 8:19 am

#4397

ysolde

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Feb 2012

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Posts: 14,111

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pausanias

As soon as my husband heard no tux and tie optional, he was in. The laid-back, country club casual style of this line appeals to us both. More than anything (as the person that does most of the travel planning around here), I like the fact that they make it pretty easy. This will be our first cruise with them, so we'll see how it goes.

Aug 11, 2021, 9:47 am

#4398

United747

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: ORD

Programs: UA 1K

Posts: 4,220

One small update for my rest-of-year bookings -

-Park Hotel Vitznau (new)
-Singita Grumeti

Added in PHV for some hiking, relaxation, and to gorge myself on food and wine. I’ve had the Safari booked for two years now and it’s feeling more and more like a “go” now too.

Aug 22, 2021, 7:18 pm

#4399

FlyerEC

Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)

Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..

Posts: 4,217

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChateauMargaux

Just booked MOHK for next March. Break my heart again, Hong Kong travel restrictions, I'm used to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerEC

May / June

HK here I come late May as there will be no quarantine 🤞🏻 🙏🏻 ATB does not burst this time

TUH
MOHK check out my “ new “ digs since the Club Floor took over my usual suite

October

Hopefully Australian ATB will happen

Then will start working on Tasmania seriously - Pumphouse or not Perhaps for an overnight
Saffire

Late October : Phuket

AMANJunkie FTer DO Puri “ Reprise “
Amanpuri ‼️

Trisara

Quote:

Originally Posted by BESVISOR

I'd be up for Puri meet up in October

I was planning a bit of Thai for Oct/Nov anyway. Puri + Siam + FS Tented Camp + FS BKK (just for fun, lol).

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerEC

Looks like Phuket is a distinct possibility now , while Europe and our Scandinavian cruise are still in jeopardy .
Tassie might happen - Saffire & Pumphouse along with some others

Azumi In April is not happening . Autumn ?

Perhaps an AMANJunkie FTer DO 2 ? Reprise Puri in October ?? 😉

Quote:

Originally Posted by uclabruin82

I am booked at Amanpuri for the 19 - 24. Not sure where we are going to be after that since it depends on if other places in SE asia will allow vaccinated tourists in without qurantine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerEC

That ‘ s great 😊 Looking forward !
Posted on Community Buzz , perhaps others can plan on this since Europe still seems “ iffy “ . Know that there are possibly 5 / 6 of us going - to make it a DO

AMANJunkie FTer DO Puri “ Reprise “

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33158263-post1.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerEC

Before the AMANJunkie FTer DO Puri “ Reprise “ , we plan on revisiting Tasmania , staying at some old haunts & some new including the Pumphouse . Have not stayed at Pumphouse before as it was not functioning as a “ lodge “ then . We will likely stay only 2 nights & require 4 rooms . Will ask about room sizes when Australia opens up the bubble , there is a glimmer of hope for October since the Tasman bubble has just begun . Might check with Justin K ( Saffire ) about it , Saffire October occupancy and the Pumphouse , F & B included .

Hopefully , more trips in November though Japan will likely be next spring as advised by locals not to plan on autumn .. no cruise either for this year

Quote:

Originally Posted by scented

All things considered, pretty frustrating situation but let's keep our spirits up and hope that Phuket Sandbox will be a success... I am still hopeful that Thailand may lower the minimum stay down to 7 nights in Phuket (from currently 14)... although I am being cautioned about this...

Still, FlyerEC, Phuket followed by BKK might be the best bet this year for a trip, so let's keep our fingers crossed.

If everything goes well I'll visit Marrakech later in summer... for the moment I'm still cautious because I can't be stuck there. And then Phuket in fall: Puri? Trisara? Layan Residences?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerEC

Still have not stepped onto a plane , ship , train or whatever will bring me to another country ❗️

No ATBs , bubble keeps bursting .
Australia is in poor lockdown as are many others in ASEAN ..

BESVISOR , how was AmanCGV , Lupaia , etc ❓

Still hoping for Kila , Aman Villas at Nusa Dua in August / September , October - Thailand which has opened Phuket , Puri & perhaps others .. MOBKK / The Siam .. ?

As for the other potential trips .. having them moved to ‘ 22 , there is no choice .
Hopefully , Australia , Fiji , NZ open up by May .. like to make it for the DO in MLB 🤞🏻

Looks like the continuous and numerous potential trips amendments will be the pattern in months to come including the AMANJunkie FTer DO Puri “ Reprise “

With the cumbersome Phuket “ sandbox “ requirements , October in Phuket is looking increasingly remote with rest of Thailand currently in lockdown .
Am keeping fingers crossed that the situation improves significantly so the restrictions will be somewhat “ loosened up “ by November .
If Phuket does along with rest of the country , Puri will hopefully not be the the sole place to stay for 2 weeks & splitting stays will be possible at say Trisara or even MOBKK or Chiva Som .
Perhaps November but January or February ‘ 22 is more optimistic - indicated by those living in various parts of Thailand .

Looks like HK is really “ iffy “ too with latest quarantine requirements imposed & duration / days increased instead of being removed ‼️
Hopefully , October will be workable for MOHK & TUH .

Perhaps December CHRISTmas markets in Germany ? MOMUC

Indonesian AMANs are off the list this year with country in lockdown , along with Fiji , Australia and New Zealand .

As of now , cruises confirmed for May and June , hopefully AmanCGV & Zoe along with Lupaia .. FS Florence / Milan ? MOMLN ?

Priority is to test wearing masks inflight ❗️The “ Doability “ for how many hours ⁉️
Need a SH destination to start 🤞🏻 😉 so LH ones will possible .

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Aug 22, 2021, 9:44 pm

#4400

uclabruin82

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Los Angeles

Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 1,048

So off to Amanruya in a few days. Ended up cancelling the Istanbul portion of the trip and just staying in Bodrum.
November (American Thanksgiving) - Currently booked at Amanpuri for the week FlyerEC maybe by then you will be able to travel? Just staying there for 8 nights and then coming back. Fall back will be either Miami or Mexico City if Phuket is not looking promising.
Xmas / New Years - Decided to focus on Europe instead of SE Asia given likely a lot more options will be open to vaccinated americans. As of now, the plan is Aman Venice followed by Grand Bellevue in Gstaad

will see what happens!

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Aug 25, 2021, 6:53 am

#4401

scented

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Europe

Posts: 2,602

September: Tunis, Marrakech
October: Abu Dhabi
November: possibly FS Dubai and considering Singapore (Vaccinated Travel Lane, which is such fantastic news!) Paging @FlyerEC

December: considering options...
February: Puri
April: Vietnam (FS Nam Hai and N'oi), if they decide to open borders... big if.

But as we all know.... likely to change, given restrictions.

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Sep 1, 2021, 1:28 pm

#4402

SocialAdept

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: GOT

Posts: 1,168

I will be in Budapest next week at Aria. Anyone with a spa recommendation for the city? I'm not thinking about the hot springs type spas that are in several places but rather a classical one, see my back's been acting up lately so I will definitely have to find a deep muscle massage.

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Sep 1, 2021, 1:38 pm

#4403

scented

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Europe

Posts: 2,602

Quote:

Originally Posted by SocialAdept

FS Budapest (Gresham Palace) has incredible therapists, kind ones too ! Great energy and their deep tissue muscle massage is fantastic. However, I am not really fond of their physical hardware. Constraints of a historic building. I brought my own oil as they only use Omorovicza, which I don't like.

Sep 5, 2021, 10:46 am

#4404

Omnivore

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Tampa, FL

Programs: Southwest A-List, Alaska MVP

Posts: 1,231

Finally feel like my low rent behind can post here since I’m not typically a luxury guy (budget not desire)

Pullman Maldives for our next trip

Sep 7, 2021, 5:33 am

#4405

BESVISOR

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

Next week:

Silo Cape Town
La Residence
Singita Lebombo
Singita Boulders Lodge

Decided to take a longer route to enjoy Qatar Qsuites

Sep 8, 2021, 1:36 pm

#4406

mad07

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: LA / NYC

Programs: Amex Platinum, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AA Platinum Pro, Hertz Gold, National Exec

Posts: 87

Heading to Airelles Gordes, La Bastide in late September!

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Sep 8, 2021, 1:53 pm

#4407

sophialite

Join Date: Sep 2018

Location: London, Paris

Programs: LH HON, AF Platinum

Posts: 2,001

Next few months:
Langham Chicago
South Congress Hotel Austin
Amanzoe
Lilly of the Valley St. Tropez
Cheval Blanc Paris
The Jaffa in Tel Aviv
Some hotel in Muscat (haven't decided)
Alila Hinu Bay
Haven't decided for Christmas/NY

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Sep 8, 2021, 4:22 pm

#4408

KatW

Original Member

Join Date: May 1998

Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA

Posts: 3,222

Assuming the Travel Deities are with me:
fly SFO-CDG tomorrow afternoon, helped mightily by Bevisor. AF La Premiere.
Six nights at Le Britol in a Prestige Elysee suite
Six nights on the barge Renaissance, Upper Loire and Western Burgundy.

Much hoop jumping with Covid requirements. Still don’t have my passe sanitaire but there is substantive info indicating the U.S. CDC vax card is widely accepted.

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