Myanmar Trip (incl. Singapore Suites)
Oct 30, 12, 1:06 am
#1
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Myanmar Trip (incl. Singapore Suites)
I was lucky enough to get in on round 3 of the Myanmar mistake fare. I had an amazing trip flying all over the world in premium cabins. Enjoy the report. I should have it completely finished within the next few days.
As always, if you have any questions at all about Myanmar or anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
Part I: Planning/Asiana Business Class (SEA-ICN)
Part II: Asiana Lounge ICN/Asiana Business Class (ICN-BKK)
Part III: Thai Airways Lounge BKK/Thai Airways Business Class (BKK-RGN)
Part IV: Myanmar/Traders Hotel
Part V: Malaysia Airlines (RGN-KUL-SIN)
Part VI: Singapore Airlines Private Room
Part VII: Singapore Airlines Suites Class (SIN-LHR)
Part VIII: SAS-Air Canada Lounge LHR/Singapore Airlines Lounge LHR/Air Canada (LHR-YUL)
Part IX: Montreal Marriott Airport
Part X: Encore Wynn Las Vegas
As always, if you have any questions at all about Myanmar or anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
Part I: Planning/Asiana Business Class (SEA-ICN)
Part II: Asiana Lounge ICN/Asiana Business Class (ICN-BKK)
Part III: Thai Airways Lounge BKK/Thai Airways Business Class (BKK-RGN)
Part IV: Myanmar/Traders Hotel
Part V: Malaysia Airlines (RGN-KUL-SIN)
Part VI: Singapore Airlines Private Room
Part VII: Singapore Airlines Suites Class (SIN-LHR)
Part VIII: SAS-Air Canada Lounge LHR/Singapore Airlines Lounge LHR/Air Canada (LHR-YUL)
Part IX: Montreal Marriott Airport
Part X: Encore Wynn Las Vegas
Last edited by blr1222; Nov 10, 12 at 10:09 pm
Oct 30, 12, 1:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Bretteee
How did you find this fare?
I have never had this luck.
Can one find these tips on webflyer and what section? Thanks.
Did you need vaccinations?
I have never had this luck.
Can one find these tips on webflyer and what section? Thanks.
Did you need vaccinations?
I didn't get any vaccinations, but I hear there's a big hepatitis problem in Southeast Asia. So if you haven't gotten hepatitis shots, I'd recommend getting them before going to Myanmar.
Oct 30, 12, 2:53 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Great report and thanks for sharing. I just returned from a round 1 trip in which I was able to spend a week in Myanmar. I enjoyed reading the part about Yangon since I was sick for the day I was there. I'm looking forward to my round 2 trip in Feb. Planning on spending more time at Shwedagon Pagoda. I only managed an hour on the last trip but, I did see the broom ladies. Looking forward to reading the rest
Oct 31, 12, 2:28 pm
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Excellent report! I have an exactly same itin as yours coming up next summer. Really look forward to it!
Just have two questions:
(1) For RGN-KUL, OTA didn't have J availability when you book the trip?
(2) How long is the taxi ride to the Shwedagon Pagoda from RGN airport? I will have a 7-hour layover at RGN and would like to go there, if possible.
Just have two questions:
(1) For RGN-KUL, OTA didn't have J availability when you book the trip?
(2) How long is the taxi ride to the Shwedagon Pagoda from RGN airport? I will have a 7-hour layover at RGN and would like to go there, if possible.
Oct 31, 12, 5:04 pm
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Originally Posted by lewende
Excellent report! I have an exactly same itin as yours coming up next summer. Really look forward to it!
Just have two questions:
(1) For RGN-KUL, OTA didn't have J availability when you book the trip?
(2) How long is the taxi ride to the Shwedagon Pagoda from RGN airport? I will have a 7-hour layover at RGN and would like to go there, if possible.
Just have two questions:
(1) For RGN-KUL, OTA didn't have J availability when you book the trip?
(2) How long is the taxi ride to the Shwedagon Pagoda from RGN airport? I will have a 7-hour layover at RGN and would like to go there, if possible.
2) Taxi ride from the airport to the Shwedagon Pagoda should take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, so it's definitely doable with a 7 hour layover. The taxi should cost about $7 to $10.
Oct 31, 12, 6:02 pm
#13
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Originally Posted by blr1222
1) Economy class was all that was available for the dates I needed
2) Taxi ride from the airport to the Shwedagon Pagoda should take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, so it's definitely doable with a 7 hour layover. The taxi should cost about $7 to $10.
2) Taxi ride from the airport to the Shwedagon Pagoda should take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, so it's definitely doable with a 7 hour layover. The taxi should cost about $7 to $10.
Oct 31, 12, 8:26 pm
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Great trip report so far and I look forward to reading the rest.
Without treading too far into OMNI territory, we really should be calling this country Burma, the proper name endorsed by Aung San Suu Kyi and other legitimate leaders of that country.
In any case, it is great that things seem to be heading in the right direction, allowing better opportunities for visits.
Without treading too far into OMNI territory, we really should be calling this country Burma, the proper name endorsed by Aung San Suu Kyi and other legitimate leaders of that country.
In any case, it is great that things seem to be heading in the right direction, allowing better opportunities for visits.
Oct 31, 12, 8:31 pm
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Great report. Too bad you didn't spend more time in Myanmar. Especially after going to all that trouble to get the visa. Shwedagon is spectacular. And you did exactly right by going at the time of day you did.
I really want to go back. Spent 3 weeks there last year. The infrastructure is in pretty dire shape in most places. Domestic airports are real throwbacks. But the people are great. And there are so many amazing sights.
I really want to go back. Spent 3 weeks there last year. The infrastructure is in pretty dire shape in most places. Domestic airports are real throwbacks. But the people are great. And there are so many amazing sights.
