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Apr 16, 11, 10:24 pm
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Street food in Delhi
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mikeinseattle
If u can get your hands on Ducoral, a vaccine...
If u can get your hands on Ducoral, a vaccine against travellers diarrhea, you can basically eat whatever you want. I tested the vaccine with 28 continous meals at restaurants, food courts, street...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Dec 6, 07, 10:06 am
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Bad availablity for awards in India
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2,582
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mikeinseattle
Hotel rates in India are now some of the most...
Hotel rates in India are now some of the most expensive in the entire world. Metro cities are routinely hitting that 20,000 Rupees number, which translates into roughly 500 dollars after you...
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Middle East
Nov 14, 07, 12:43 pm
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Anyone else feel that Dubai is completely overrated?
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mikeinseattle
We really enjoyed the dune bashing and desert...
We really enjoyed the dune bashing and desert safari. That was the highlight of our trip, however, I inclined to think that "sand boarding' is not really a sport you can try. Climbing up sand dunes...
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Middle East
Nov 9, 07, 5:33 pm
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Anyone else feel that Dubai is completely overrated?
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mikeinseattle
Biggest difference is the people. You don't get...
Biggest difference is the people. You don't get warmth or personality in Dubai whereas India if full of vibrant and interesting people. Granted most of the people working in Dubai are from India,...
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Middle East
Nov 8, 07, 12:26 pm
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Anyone else feel that Dubai is completely overrated?
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mikeinseattle
Anyone else feel that Dubai is completely overrated?
Just came back from a 4 day trip to Dubai and was disappointed. For visitors, I found the following observations:
1. Not very child friendly. Strollers are hard to navigate on the streets.
...
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Middle East
Nov 8, 07, 12:10 pm
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Dubai: restaurant recommendations
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mikeinseattle
I'd reccomend Asha's (restaurant owned by famed...
I'd reccomend Asha's (restaurant owned by famed Indian singer Asha Bhosle) located in Wafi City. Great atmostphere for Indian restaurant and nice menu as well.
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Thailand
Sep 5, 07, 12:16 am
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J W Marriott, Bangkok: airport distance?
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mikeinseattle
Actually the fastest possible way is to cross...
Actually the fastest possible way is to cross Sukhumvit (there is a pedestrian overpass right where the JW Marriott Hotel is) and wave down a taxi from the opposite side. You are literally steps...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 12, 07, 7:57 pm
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OT: Tumi T3 - 22" or 20" model?
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mikeinseattle
Try the Kirkland brand from Costco. It's only a...
Try the Kirkland brand from Costco. It's only a hundred bucks and it's actually made by Pathfinder. The same units on the Pathfinder website sell for over $400.00. The ones sold in the US are 22...
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American Express | Membership Rewards
Jun 6, 07, 11:37 am
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Largest MR Rewards Claim
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mikeinseattle
Someone got a Mercedes ML-350 for under 1.1...
Someone got a Mercedes ML-350 for under 1.1 Million MR points via Frontier's More Store Auction launch.
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
May 25, 07, 9:12 pm
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Current SPG Point Value?
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mikeinseattle
Official exchange according to XE is 2.2 cents...
Official exchange according to XE is 2.2 cents per SPG point :D
Actually, that is the point level value according to my opinion.
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
May 7, 07, 4:35 pm
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Starpoint Purchases capped at 20K per year as of 12.7.07
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mikeinseattle
I am staying in Puerto Vallarta over New Year's. ...
I am staying in Puerto Vallarta over New Year's. Which hotel are you staying in? What is the name of the suite and what is it's current point level?
Mike
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Apr 15, 07, 7:39 pm
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Sheraton New Delhi, India [Master Thread]
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mikeinseattle
Wow, a full circle turn. SPG is making good...
Wow, a full circle turn. SPG is making good headway in New Delhi. Sadly, Marriott does not have ANY presence in the Indian capitol.
Room rates are running close to $300.00 USD base for most 5...
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Thailand
Apr 8, 07, 4:08 pm
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Bangkok Tailors [PRE-2013 ARCHIVE]
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mikeinseattle
Came back and visited Raja's Tailors. Here's the...
Came back and visited Raja's Tailors. Here's the skinny:
Shop is very busy but coming in at 10:30am is a good option. I ordered the following:
1 Suit
4 shirts
3 pants
total bill was...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Mar 26, 07, 1:39 pm
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Q for Starwood Cardholders
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mikeinseattle
Large value transactions will be treated...
Large value transactions will be treated suspiciously by the credit card company, especially if other charges the company is charging are much lower in value. Here are some potential problems:
1....
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Mar 25, 07, 12:31 pm
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When do you need to carry the spg membership card?
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mikeinseattle
At the Alladdin you will need your card to skip...
At the Alladdin you will need your card to skip the lineup at the buffet (can be very long in some cases).
Mike
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American Express | Membership Rewards
Mar 17, 07, 12:02 pm
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New transfer partners: Flying Blue and SQ?
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mikeinseattle
Excellent news. Main reason: SQ does not...
Excellent news. Main reason:
SQ does not allow their new seats for mileage redemption with any of their partners. Having Krisflyer miles allows you to redeem on SQ ultra premium seats without...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 8, 07, 8:34 pm
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Singapore: Sheraton or Le Meridien [Master Thread]
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mikeinseattle
Current Stay report from Le Meridien Singapore
I was totally satisfied with my stay at this hotel for the following reasons.
Only category 2 left in Singapore - for 3000 weekend and 4000 spg weekday points, this hotel is a bargain (especially...
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MilesBuzz
Feb 23, 07, 10:50 pm
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Are frequent flyer programs trying to increase the CASH value of their miles?
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mikeinseattle
Are frequent flyer programs trying to increase the CASH value of their miles?
I'm sensing as frequent flyer programs evolve even further, they are trying to set a base for the cash value of their points. Many programs are getting more and more into non-airline/hotel...
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Marriott | Rewards
Feb 21, 07, 10:13 pm
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These Samsonite spinner bags that Marriott is giving away....
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mikeinseattle
Can you use these online in any way. Say for a...
Can you use these online in any way. Say for a prepaid rate can you guarantee with this card?
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Marriott | Rewards
Feb 21, 07, 10:11 pm
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I know Ritz Carlton has a code for AMEX Centurion Members: What about Marriott?
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mikeinseattle
I know Ritz Carlton has a code for AMEX Centurion Members: What about Marriott?
Does Marriott hotels have a code for Centurion Members? Is it the same as the Ritz Carlton one (AXC) or is it something different?
Mike
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 21, 07, 10:09 pm
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210
Singapore: Sheraton or Le Meridien [Master Thread]
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26,012
Posted By
mikeinseattle
Have not stayed yet, but will stay very shortly. ...
Have not stayed yet, but will stay very shortly. I found the Le Meridien to be a great value, points wise. The hotel is a category 2 and is located in the heart of Orchard Road. Your next best...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Feb 14, 07, 2:28 pm
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Menzies theft ring busted...
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4,423
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mikeinseattle
Cable ties seem like a good idea, until you get...
Cable ties seem like a good idea, until you get to your destination and need access to your luggage. You can't carry scissors or a knife with you so you'll be searching the hotel to get access into...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 14, 07, 1:55 pm
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Award stay straddling status downgrade...will I still get Platinum benefits?
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663
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mikeinseattle
Award stay straddling status downgrade...will I still get Platinum benefits?
Hi All,
Sorry if this has been answered before, but I have a reservation arriving on Feb 26, 2007 and checking out on Mar 03, 2007. I am currently Platinum but my status will downgrade to Gold on...
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American Express | Membership Rewards
Feb 10, 07, 9:16 pm
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9
How long for a transfer of MR points into airline program?
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1,361
Posted By
mikeinseattle
Please DON'T do it. I am suffering the...
Please DON'T do it. I am suffering the consequences of transferrring to Aeromexico during a 25% bonus. Essientially, they never confirm partner space (ie. Delta, KLM, Air France) and after waiting...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 5, 07, 9:34 am
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4
SPG biggest category jumps in India-Any Alternatives?
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804
Posted By
mikeinseattle
see previous quotes from lurker
Quote:
Originally Posted by id9795
...Is this an indication of a move from cat 3 to cat 5? Seems like a big jump!
Could be. IIRC, there were seven such category jumps and most of them were...
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