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DansDeals Forum => Destination Guides And Trip Planning => Topic started by: levi on June 17, 2008, 01:39:59 AM
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My dream vacation! has anybody ever been there?
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No, but I'm saving up Starpoints to get to that property that's on my SPG Gold card!
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No, but I'm saving up Starpoints to get to that property that's on my SPG Gold card!
I am also saving up starpoints to get to that property, its on my SPG Platinum card ;D
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How did you get the platinum?! do you have 25 stays?
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Yes, I have 25 stays
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how much are the rooms there they say that there are spacial conditions
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There are 3 different starwood properties the rooms range from $600 to $3000 a night or 30,000 to 60,000 points per night
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Levi, just give me 24 hours notice before you go to Bora Bora. You know you need someone to come with you.
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The real expensive rooms are the OW (over water) rooms and they start at about $1000 (depending on season).
They are not really worth the extra money unless you've got lot to spare... The French Polynesia is not the only place to get them, the Maldives also has OW rooms...
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Levi, just give me 24 hours notice before you go to Bora Bora. You know you need someone to come with you.
Eli I must give you credit when I asked you about going to Europe this summer you said yes within a minute but as far as Bora Boro thats more of a Honeymoon type of place otherwise I would have been there already
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Eli I must give you credit when I asked you about going to Europe this summer you said yes within a minute but as far as Bora Boro thats more of a Honeymoon type of place otherwise I would have been there already
Who said I don't want to go to a honeymoon place with you? Doesn't someone need to check it out before we go with our wives?
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Who said I don't want to go to a honeymoon place with you? Doesn't someone need to check it out before we go with our wives?
I guess your right when are we going?
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We're landing from Europe Thursday night midnight. You wanna fly out Friday morning and go for Shabbos?
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I'm all in, the only problem is that the first flight out Friday morning leaves at 7 and you land on shabbos so maybe we should wait a week and fly out on a Thursday morning
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I'll find us a Heter ;)
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if you take me with you i can help you try to find one?
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Levi, just give me 24 hours notice before you go to Bora Bora. You know you need someone to come with you.
ill take 12 hour notice
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Just wondering if anybody has had any experience out there as far as which spg hotel to go with (st regis or westin) and if upgrades with plat status is likely.
Most importantly, I would like to find out what is the best option as far as getting there on points, which airline to use and how to route the trip.
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Has anyone been to Bora Bora?
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Has anyone been to Bora Bora?
I would've gone by now, but it's an extremely expensive 45 minute flight to get from PPT to BOB. Only 1 carrier flies and they don't take miles!
There used to be SPG on Moorea, which is a short boat ride from PPT, but it became a Hilton, and I don't think you can reserve an overwater bungalow with Hilton points.
The St. Regis in Bora Bora is supposed to be fantastic and a great way to blow through tons and tons of Starpoints. "Couples Retreat" was filmed entirely on the property if you want a nice tour of it.
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I would've gone by now, but it's an extremely expensive 45 minute flight to get from PPT to BOB. Only 1 carrier flies and they don't take miles!
There used to be SPG on Moorea, which is a short boat ride from PPT, but it became a Hilton, and I don't think you can reserve an overwater bungalow with Hilton points.
The St. Regis in Bora Bora is supposed to be fantastic and a great way to blow through tons and tons of Starpoints. "Couples Retreat" was filmed entirely on the property if you want a nice tour of it.
I don't know if Bora Bora would be on the top of my list at the moment. It's completely overpriced and all of the French influence would really drive me crazy. Try the Maldives first
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I don't know if Bora Bora would be on the top of my list at the moment. It's completely overpriced and all of the French influence would really drive me crazy. Try the Maldives first
Have you been to Bora Bora?
From what I've read, the general consensus is that Bora Bora is an incomparably nicer island than the Maldives (highest elevation: 7ft.) or any other island for that matter.
And I can deal with French influence much better than Muslim influence. In fact residents of the Maldives are forced to adhere to Islam and laws are based on sharia.
This is from an FT'er:
"It's not even close
Bora Bora is better by miles - indeed best by miles.
The St Regis and Le Meridien hotels are similar structurally to the W Maldives, but without the kitsch "hip" crap.
But Bora Bora the island just massacres the Maldives. It is physically far more beautiful - craggy mountains and deep bays as well as beautiful beaches, whereas the Maldives are flat and unattractive apart from the ocean.
Then there is the culture. Bora Bora is a gracious Polynesian paradise, with the music, the grass skirted dancers at dinner etc. And it's wealthy - the staff are all French citizens and protected by a high minimum wage. In contrast, the Maldives is effectively an offshore part of the Indian subcontinent."
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Have you been to Bora Bora?
From what I've read, the general consensus is that Bora Bora is an incomparably nicer island than the Maldives (highest elevation: 7ft.) or any other island for that matter.
And I can deal with French influence much better than Muslim influence. In fact residents of the Maldives are forced to adhere to Islam and laws are based on sharia.
This is from an FT'er:
I have not been to Bora Bora (yet). If anyone is willing to watch my daughter for a week, I'm willing to "take one for the team".
I no longer trust the guys on FT for their opinions on these sort of things, though Bora Bora does look beautiful in the pictures.
As per the Muslim influence in the Maldives, you will have no interaction with them at all because you will be on your own Island where most of the employees are foreigners.
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I have not been to Bora Bora (yet). If anyone is willing to watch my daughter for a week, I'm willing to "take one for the team".
;D
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I have never been to Bora Bora, but Ihave been to Papeete (the main island) and to Moorea. I went with my wife on our honeymoon in August 2006.
We flew from NY with a stop in Tahiti, then onto New Zealand where we spent one week. It was winter in New Zealand and cold (in the 40's and colder in some places). We drove around and I can tell being there twice already it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, especially the South Island.
On the way back to NY we stopped in Tahiti and stayed for a week. Spent a few days and Shabbos in Papeete, decent hotel. On Sunday we took a boat to Moorea, about a half hour away. What an island. A lot of the locals say that Moorea is just as nice as Bora Bora (some say even nicer) but a lot quieter since there are not as many tourists. We stayed in the Moorea Pearl Resort, very nice place, pretty pricey.
The ideal way to vacation is to stay in the over water bungalows - extremely expensive. I need to warn anyone that plans a vacation there, there are very few beaches and they are tiny. The beach in front of our hotel was maybe ten feet an not very wide. But the amazing thing is the water. Take ten steps into the water from our hotel and there is a drop where it becomes very deep and there is just a wall of coral, with amazing colorful fish swimming right up to you. I can't describe the feeling, you could just take snorkeling gear and be in the water for hours watching this stuff.
If anyone is interested in hearing more or need some tips, respond to this post. I would love to hear from someone else that went there.
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I have never been to Bora Bora, but Ihave been to Papeete (the main island) and to Moorea. I went with my wife on our honeymoon in August 2006.
We flew from NY with a stop in Tahiti, then onto New Zealand where we spent one week. It was winter in New Zealand and cold (in the 40's and colder in some places). We drove around and I can tell being there twice already it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, especially the South Island.
On the way back to NY we stopped in Tahiti and stayed for a week. Spent a few days and Shabbos in Papeete, decent hotel. On Sunday we took a boat to Moorea, about a half hour away. What an island. A lot of the locals say that Moorea is just as nice as Bora Bora (some say even nicer) but a lot quieter since there are not as many tourists. We stayed in the Moorea Pearl Resort, very nice place, pretty pricey.
The ideal way to vacation is to stay in the over water bungalows - extremely expensive. I need to warn anyone that plans a vacation there, there are very few beaches and they are tiny. The beach in front of our hotel was maybe ten feet an not very wide. But the amazing thing is the water. Take ten steps into the water from our hotel and there is a drop where it becomes very deep and there is just a wall of coral, with amazing colorful fish swimming right up to you. I can't describe the feeling, you could just take snorkeling gear and be in the water for hours watching this stuff.
If anyone is interested in hearing more or need some tips, respond to this post. I would love to hear from someone else that went there.
Awesome!
Did you have an overwater bungalow there?
I wish SPG still had a presence in Moorea...
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I did not have an overwater bungalow, but it was amazing without it.
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I just noticed that Hilton has lowered their properties in Moorea and Bora Bora from category 7 to category 5!!!
This means just 35K/night for 1-3 night stays, 29,750/night for 4 night stays, 28K/night for 5 night stays, and 26,250/night for 6+ night stays!
Considering I just loaded up on HH points at .49cpp that makes stays there as low as $128.
$128 for Bora Bora?!?!?!?! Sign me up!
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I want in how did u get hh so cheap
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how about some cheap airfare... well here you go http://www.airtahitinui-usa.com/tzoo11/
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I want in how did u get hh so cheap
Daily Getaways, bought like 1MM anticipating the WA J'lem, but this is an an incredible value for BB and Moorea!
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how do u get there using *A
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u bought like 1M??????????
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how do u get there using *A
*A is just on NZ via AKL IIRC.
With AA you have TN from LAX and with DL you have AF and TN from LAX.
All those flights are into PPT. You need to purchase the 45 minute RT PPT-BOB jump with some $400-$500 cold hard cash.
PPT-MOZ is much cheaper than PPT-BOB, only about $100 RT.
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u bought like 1M??????????
It was a $4,900 investment, but with $900/night BB rooms going for $128 with points it seems worthwhile.
And who knows, maybe we'll get luck with J'lem pricing as well.
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I just noticed that Hilton has lowered their properties in Moorea and Bora Bora from category 7 to category 5!!!
This means just 35K/night for 1-3 night stays, 29,750/night for 4 night stays, 28K/night for 5 night stays, and 26,250/night for 6+ night stays!
Considering I just loaded up on HH points at .49cpp that makes stays there as low as $128.
$128 for Bora Bora?!?!?!?! Sign me up!
pardon the ignorance i just searched a 6 night stay and it came out to be 35k night
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pardon the ignorance i just searched a 6 night stay and it came out to be 35k night
You need to call to book the discounted VIP elite awards.
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Dan would you take your son to such a place? I've thought about it but it seems like a couples place or a place you could bring older kids.
Btw, do you know of any other changes in Hilton categories?
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Considering I just loaded up on HH points at .49cpp that makes stays there as low as $128.
$128 for Bora Bora?!?!?!?! Sign me up!
Looking for a babysitter (in BOB)? I call dibs... :D
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But without paying, you do run the risk of not getting upgraded to an OWB.
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Looking for a babysitter (in BOB)? I call dibs... :D
At $128/night for an extra room plus the flight miles for a bbsitter I'm tempted :D.
But without paying, you do run the risk of not getting upgraded to an OWB.
Apparently OWB upgrades are pretty cheap (under $100/night) at either place.
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At $128/night for an extra room plus the flight miles for a bbsitter I'm tempted :D.
Apparently OWB upgrades are pretty cheap (under $100/night) at either place.
From what I read, Bora Bora seemed to be several hundred.
Although, it probably depends on season...
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From what I read, Bora Bora seemed to be several hundred.
Although, it probably depends on season...
I may have misread, but it can depend on occupancy and your status apparently.
Here's the BBN property:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5463219903_a21d8b52b2_o.jpg)
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Daily Getaways, bought like 1MM anticipating the WA J'lem, but this is an an incredible value for BB and Moorea!
How exactly did you do this?
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Dan, I am sure the new WA will be a Cat 7 at 60K per night for peak season (I'm sure summer and succos is peak) so even at .5 its still $300 a night, way too much for you to be spending!! :). The value at Bora Bora is much better.
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All those flights are into PPT. You need to purchase the 45 minute RT PPT-BOB jump with some $400-$500 cold hard cash.
that's where your two cap one venture cards come in...
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that's where your two cap one venture cards come in...
If he still has those points, knowing Dan he's spent them already:
They used to be worth a penny each, then they devalued to the tiered redemption. Now it looks like they're back to a penny each. I wouldn't hang onto the 112k miles for too long...
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If he still has those points, knowing Dan he's spent them already:
Looong gone.
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Looong gone.
I told you so. I take it you didn't redeem for $900 Hyatt certs before they devalued those, right?
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I told you so. I take it you didn't redeem for $900 Hyatt certs before they devalued those, right?
Nope, already have a huge stockpile of non-expiring Hyatt certs from Costco that I bought for ~.76 on the dollar.
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Nope, already have a huge stockpile of non-expiring Hyatt certs from Costco that I bought for ~.76 on the dollar.
The $900 certs had expiry dates, but they were better than .76 on the dollar, more like .55 on the dollar.
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The $900 certs had expiry dates, but they were better than .76 on the dollar, more like .55 on the dollar.
They were .57 and then became .72, but the real killer for me was the relatively short expiration date and the denomination amounts.
My typical Hyatt stay is $50-$100, so the $50 Costco certs work out well.. With Cap1 they were $500/$200/$200 and no change is given.
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My typical Hyatt stay is $50-$100, so the $50 Costco certs work out well..
Sounds like ultra-cheap (especially with the Costco certs) FFN and an cheap/easy way to earn/requalify for status...
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Sounds like ultra-cheap (especially with the Costco certs) FFN and an cheap/easy way to earn/requalify for status...
Yup, that's why I stocked up. Still hoping for a fall FFN or else I doubt I'll requal for Diamond next year.
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*A is just on NZ via AKL IIRC.
With AA you have TN from LAX and with DL you have AF and TN from LAX.
All those flights are into PPT. You need to purchase the 45 minute RT PPT-BOB jump with some $400-$500 cold hard cash.
PPT-MOZ is much cheaper than PPT-BOB, only about $100 RT.
question of aa and delta have partnerships with Tn why cant u get mileage tickets from ppt-bob
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question of aa and delta have partnerships with Tn why cant u get mileage tickets from ppt-bob
TN doesn't fly PPT-BOB
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Is tn air tahiti? And if not who does
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Is tn air tahiti? And if not who does
TN is Air Tahiti Nui, VT (http://www.airtahiti.aero) flies there
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Ah I see where I got confused
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looking for opinions is bora bora rly that much nicer then moorea. its alot easier(cheaper) to get from ppt to moorea then bora bora
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From what I've read BB is supposed to be otherworldly.
I hope to have a TR one day though comparing the two...
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im rly tempted to go in august i have the miles for flights with aa and i can get enough hhonors points but then as another 1k on top f that for the airfare from ppt to bora bora. im a poor student lol
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im rly tempted to go in august i have the miles for flights with aa and i can get enough hhonors points but then as another 1k on top f that for the airfare from ppt to bora bora. im a poor student lol
sell some points/miles
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bought like 1MM anticipating the WA J'lem
I'm anticipating the WA J'lem as well but worried that it'll be an unreasonable amount of points
AFAIK the Grand Wailea Resort is the most expensive WA as far as points go 70K offpeak and 80K peak. Most WAs are 50K OPK and 60K PK. But it seems that WAs somehow decide on their own how many points to accept for free nights as well as when peak and offpeak season are.
That said, I'm assuming the WA J'lem will be 10000000000000000 per night :(
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I'm anticipating the WA J'lem as well but worried that it'll be an unreasonable amount of points
AFAIK the Grand Wailea Resort is the most expensive WA as far as points go 70K offpeak and 80K peak. Most WAs are 50K OPK and 60K PK. But it seems that WAs somehow decide on their own how many points to accept for free nights as well as when peak and offpeak season are.
That said, I'm assuming the WA J'lem will be 10000000000000000 per night :(
Plus there are discounts on all HH hotels for multi-night stays with VIP awards.
Points are based on rates charged, so we'll see what happens.
Has anyone heard an ETA for the opening?
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With the introduction of "Points & Money", "Premium Room Rewards" and "Room Upgrade Rewards", HHonors is definitely something to start looking at.
They haven't quite rolled out these options across the board so its still yet to see just how valuable it will be.
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Most importantly, I would like to find out what is the best option as far as getting there on points, which airline to use and how to route the trip.
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Anyone? Points from NY to Bora Bora?
Looking to go on a honeymoon... Considering Maldives/Tahiti/Bora Bora -- any other suggestions for something tropical?
I have never been to Bora Bora, but Ihave been to Papeete (the main island) and to Moorea. I went with my wife on our honeymoon in August 2006.
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On the way back to NY we stopped in Tahiti and stayed for a week. Spent a few days and Shabbos in Papeete, decent hotel. On Sunday we took a boat to Moorea, about a half hour away. What an island. A lot of the locals say that Moorea is just as nice as Bora Bora (some say even nicer) but a lot quieter since there are not as many tourists. We stayed in the Moorea Pearl Resort, very nice place, pretty pricey.
The ideal way to vacation is to stay in the over water bungalows - extremely expensive. I need to warn anyone that plans a vacation there, there are very few beaches and they are tiny. The beach in front of our hotel was maybe ten feet an not very wide. But the amazing thing is the water. Take ten steps into the water from our hotel and there is a drop where it becomes very deep and there is just a wall of coral, with amazing colorful fish swimming right up to you. I can't describe the feeling, you could just take snorkeling gear and be in the water for hours watching this stuff.
If anyone is interested in hearing more or need some tips, respond to this post. I would love to hear from someone else that went there.
So you weren't disappointed with Moorea? Why did you stay in Papette and not Moorea? What did you do for food?
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Fiji, Solomon Islands, Langkawi, Seychelles, Nosy Iranja to name a few.
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Fiji, Solomon Islands, Langkawi, Seychelles, Nosy Iranja to name a few.
Have any personal experience with any of them?
How would you rank them?
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Have any personal experience with any of them?
How would you rank them?
No, but on my list. It really depends where you stay. If its a special occasion splurge on the Four Seasons or similar.
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I want to go for a honeymoon.
My factors are: 1) i'd like the place to be nice, 2) i'd like to use miles to get there.
Any recs based on the above?
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Anyone want to take the whole family to French Polynesia?
AF 674 LAX 03/15/12 11:05 PM PPT 03/16/12 4:20 AM 772 56% / 35m Business - Classic Awards & Upgrades O 9
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I just noticed that Hilton has lowered their properties in Moorea and Bora Bora from category 7 to category 5!!!
This means just 35K/night for 1-3 night stays, 29,750/night for 4 night stays, 28K/night for 5 night stays, and 26,250/night for 6+ night stays!
Considering I just loaded up on HH points at .49cpp that makes stays there as low as $128.
$128 for Bora Bora?!?!?!?! Sign me up!
Looks like it's cat 7 now.
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Anyone want to take the whole family to French Polynesia?
AF 674 LAX 03/15/12 11:05 PM PPT 03/16/12 4:20 AM 772 56% / 35m Business - Classic Awards & Upgrades O 9
Been scouting out the LAX-PPT route because you wanna go? eh? :)
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Been scouting out the LAX-PPT route because you wanna go? eh? :)
Yup :)
But probably won't go too soon...
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Anyone want to take the whole family to French Polynesia?
AF 674 LAX 03/15/12 11:05 PM PPT 03/16/12 4:20 AM 772 56% / 35m Business - Classic Awards & Upgrades O 9
and swim back? :)
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Thought I'd point out that Korean (Chase UR transfer partner) partners with AF and only charges 90k RT USA-Tahiti in business class. (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb438/Aussiebochur/2012-01-08072128.jpg)
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Thought I'd point out that Korean (Chase UR transfer partner) partners with AF and only charges 90k RT USA-Tahiti in business class.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my UR on a Korean redemption. I'd prefer to use AMEX MR to DL while hopefully snagging of the oft-used promos.
(Korean awards can be booked using DL can't they?)
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Personally, I wouldn't waste my UR on a Korean redemption. I'd prefer to use AMEX MR to DL while hopefully snagging of the oft-used promos.
(Korean awards can be booked using DL can't they?)
What would you waste your UR on?
Yes, Korean is a Skyteam member.
Even with a 50% bonus,Korean is cheaper then DL.
And I'd waste my 150k on V Australia to downunder in biz cos 90k UR ain't getting me there :P
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What would you waste you're UR on?
Yes, Korean is a Skyteam member.
Even with a 50% bonus,Korean is cheaper then DL.
And I'd waste my 150k on V Australia to downunder cos 90k UR ain't getting me there :P
<embarrassing>
Not sure why, but I mistakenly thought I can use 90K DL to redeem KE Business Award. Yeah, DL is 150K RT even at their low business award. Moving on.
Personally, I like to use AMEX MR for airline travel and UR for hotel (Hyatt) travel.
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Whats the story with Korean YQ?
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Whats the story with Korean YQ?
None AFAIK.
Damaxer?
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None AFAIK.
Damaxer?
They charge it on their own metal (I paid about $175 each for TLV-ICN-MNL in F). Not sure about partners
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Apparently its not too easy to book KE partner awards, or at least this one.
For some reason, when the KE reps search for availability, even if its there (can be seen on AF.com) it comes back with no availability.
So still looking for someone that booked this for more info...
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Apparently its not too easy to book KE partner awards, or at least this one.
For some reason, when the KE reps search for availability, even if its there (can be seen on AF.com) it comes back with no availability.
So still looking for someone that booked this for more info...
You'll pron have better luck on FT :)
Next time u call, see if AF F awards are possible too.
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I'll find us a Heter ;)
ask @JollyJ for one:)
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ask @JollyJ for one:)
Just to be clear, do you realize that you quoted a post from 3½ years ago?
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bora bora is the most amazing vacation in the world, you must stay in the overwater bungalows! i highly recommend it. i went for my honeymoom but unfortunately booked through a travel agent :) if you can book with points, its def worth saving for!!!!!!!
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Ya that's called an ad, not a trip report.
Full details and pics please!!!
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bora bora is the most amazing vacation in the world, you must stay in the overwater bungalows! i highly recommend it. i went for my honeymoom but unfortunately booked through a travel agent :) if you can book with points, its def worth saving for!!!!!!!
Was the water rough or calm? I recently traveled to the Maldives and the only thing that disappointed me was the rough water.
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Was the water rough or calm? I recently traveled to the Maldives and the only thing that disappointed me was the rough water.
I'd imagine in both places that it depends on the time of year.
When did you go to MLE?
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July 11th - 17th. I wrote a TR here http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=15937.120
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AFAIK that's low season for MLE but for
BOB that would be high season then.
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Correct.
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I am going to Bora Bora this week. Anybody have any good tips?
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I am going to Bora Bora this week. Anybody have any good tips?
Wow, awesome!
I don't think any DDF'er has ever been.
How much did you pay for tickets and the hotel?
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How much did you pay for tickets and the hotel?
+1, and which airline and hotel?
Did you use points? How long are you going for?
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I am going to Bora Bora this week. Anybody have any good tips?
Sorry, no experiences here :P
Pics and a trip report please.
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Pics and a trip report please.
+1000
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I bought two tickets for 75k miles each from JFK to PPT.
I am staying at the la meridian with starwood points.
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I bought two tickets for 75k miles each from JFK to PPT.
I am staying at the la meridian with starwood points.
On what airline? In what class?
How much were tickets from PPT-BOB?
How many Starwood points was the hotel?
How much more would the S. Regis have been?
We want details :D
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On what airline? In what class?
How much were tickets from PPT-BOB?
How many Starwood points was the hotel?
How much more would the S. Regis have been?
We want details :D
Me thinks AA/TN in coach.
Hope I'm wrong, but from my experience, using SPG points in BOB is never a great value...
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Hope I'm wrong, but from my experience, using SPG points in BOB is never a great value...
That's my assumption as well. Probably can sell the points and pay for the S. Regis and still have change.
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That's my assumption as well. Probably can sell the points and pay for the S. Regis and still have change.
Yup. SPG50, SPG355N and similar often give good deals.
On the other hand, some people don't sell their points so if you have enough of them, why not.
And while youre going to BOB, it may be well worth looking at other hotels besides the chains.
Though many have a hard time wrapping their head around spending $800-$1000+/night.
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I bought two tickets for 75k miles each from JFK to PPT.
Details? Which miles? Which metal? Routing? Class(es)? etc.
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Did you get an OWB?
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I used 75k miles AA from JFK to PPT, this is in coach. I booked two tickets for me and my wife.
I used the SPG50 to book an OTW bungalow at the La Meridan, luckily the prices were very decent.
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I used 75k miles AA from JFK to PPT, this is in coach. I booked two tickets for me and my wife.
I used the SPG50 to book an OTW bungalow at the La Meridan, luckily the prices were very decent.
How long you going for?
How much were tickets ppt-bob?
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I used 75k miles AA from JFK to PPT, this is in coach. I booked two tickets for me and my wife.
I used the SPG50 to book an OTW bungalow at the La Meridan, luckily the prices were very decent.
Very exciting!
How much was the SPG50 rate? How much more was the rate at the S. Regis?
Was the SPG50 cheaper than the SPG AMEX 5 for 4 rate with $100 resort credit?
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Wow, I just googled Bora Bora for my first time and it's officially added to my bucket list.
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Yes the SPG50 was way cheaper then any other offer around.
The only big expense was the flight from ppt to bob which was $400 each. There is no way around that :(
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I am only an SPG gold member, would anyone know how I can wave the internet fees in the hotel?
In Bora Bora it's $40 dolor's a day :-\
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I am only an SPG gold member, would anyone know how I can wave the internet fees in the hotel?
In Bora Bora it's $40 dolor's a day :-\
Yeah, don't use it and enjoy Bora bora
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Yeah, don't use it and enjoy Bora bora
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I am only an SPG gold member, would anyone know how I can wave the internet fees in the hotel?
In Bora Bora it's $40 dolor's a day :-\
I believe that as a Gold you can choose free internet as an amenity. This is a benefit that began this past March. See here: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/account/member_benefits/gold_preferred.html
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I am only an SPG gold member, would anyone know how I can wave the internet fees in the hotel?
In Bora Bora it's $40 dolor's a day :-\
Have a Plat book the rate and add you as a guest and then you'll get free internet, suite upgrades, and more. PM me if you want.
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Have a Plat book the rate and add you as a guest and then you'll get free internet, suite upgrades, and more. PM me if you want.
In bob? you're coming right after? That's plausible?
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Have a Plat book the rate and add you as a guest and then you'll get free internet, suite upgrades, and more. PM me if you want.
I already booked it. Will it still matter?
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In bob? you're coming right after? That's plausible?
Interesting question...would have to research how checkin there works.
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Interesting question...would have to research how checkin there works.
Wouldn't be able to pull it off in MLE. I'd bet its almost impossible in BOB as well (and definitely impossible if there are island transfers like in MLE).
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Wouldn't be able to pull it off in MLE. I'd bet its almost impossible in BOB as well (and definitely impossible if there are island transfers like in MLE).
In the past, I've checked in others on my Plat account and explicitly called the hotel in advance to let them know that I was adding a name of another guest for whom I was booking the room. In all the cases, they had no issue with this. in one case, the rep thought it was very gracious of me to be treating out a friend/colleague in the way.
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I'd imagine that's against the T&Cs of the program, but from your experience, it seems those T&Cs are not explicitly enforced.
In any case, I was responding to the whole "oh, the registered primary guest got delayed and will be coming later" tactic.
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I used 75k miles AA from JFK to PPT, this is in coach. I booked two tickets for me and my wife.
I used the SPG50 to book an OTW bungalow at the La Meridan, luckily the prices were very decent.
Did you mind sharing how much you paid for the hotel? Btw how did you search for availability to PPT?
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I called AA everyday for millage flights. It was very hard to get.
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I called AA everyday for millage flights. It was very hard to get.
Next time, save the effort of calling and just use aa.com.
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Next time, save the effort of calling and just use aa.com.
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I use KVS for TN.
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I use KVS for TN.
1) I doubt he has (or wants to pay for) KVS, considering he was calling every day.
2) I just searched aa.com for NYC-PPT and had no problem finding availability. Was easy.
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1) I doubt he has (or wants to pay for) KVS, considering he was calling every day.
2) I just searched aa.com for NYC-PPT and had no problem finding availability. Was easy.
1. I know he doesn't, I'm saying what I do.
2. Really? Go ahead and give me one day I can fly there as a frum jew.
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I used 75k miles AA from JFK to PPT, this is in coach. I booked two tickets for me and my wife.
I used the SPG50 to book an OTW bungalow at the La Meridan, luckily the prices were very decent.
Awesome!
Glad that's what you did.
Though its not what you said, I bought two tickets for 75k miles each from JFK to PPT.
I am staying at the la meridian with starwood points.
@Dan, contact Aussiebochur Concierge if you need help with a trip to BOB ;)
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2. Really? Go ahead and give me one day I can fly there as a frum jew.
Ah, I just looked quickly and saw green. They're all over shabbas, I guess?
Even if that's the way currently, it seems OP was able to find dates that worked (unless he's not a frum jew).
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Well ya thats my point. TN ain't on aa so its either KVS or PUTPAC.
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Well ya thats my point. TN ain't on aa so its either KVS or PUTPAC.
EF is great.
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EF is great.
Or that, I just don't have the need to subscribe to both.
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Or that, I just don't have the need to subscribe to both.
Alerts can be priceless...
But for searching regularly KVS is the way to go IMO.
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Alerts can be priceless...
But for searching regularly KVS is the way to go IMO.
I guess. When I need something I just check it twice a day. Just moved from CX J to F on JFK-YVR that way. Gotta burn that BA account to the ground ;)
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2. Really? Go ahead and give me one day I can fly there as a frum jew.
Just a quick search pulled up for 2,
19 Jun 2013 AA 3735 CLE 10:30 ORD 10:50 Business Class
19 Jun 2013 AA 1247 ORD 11:25 LAX 13:50 Business Class
19 Jun 2013 TN 17 LAX 16:00 PPT 21:30 Business Class
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Just a quick search pulled up for 2,
19 Jun 2013 AA 3735 CLE 10:30 ORD 10:50 Business Class
19 Jun 2013 AA 1247 ORD 11:25 LAX 13:50 Business Class
19 Jun 2013 TN 17 LAX 16:00 PPT 21:30 Business Class
2) I just searched aa.com for NYC-PPT and had no problem finding availability. Was easy.
Was referring to finding that on aa.com ;)
But that is a nice find :)
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Was referring to finding that on aa.com ;)
But that is a nice find :)
Gotcha.
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Wow, I never realized how bad TN7 and TN17 are for connections to BOB. That sure makes for a long trip with a forced overnight :P
TN101 an AF 76 are much more ideally timed.
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But oftentimes beggars can't be choosers :P
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Gotta burn that BA account to the ground ;)
If you need help burning it to the ground, I'm available to come along to babysit :-)
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I called AA everyday for millage flights. It was very hard to get.
I was just curious to know how you searched for PPT it must be a pain to call AA so many time. Anyhow enjoy your trip and keep us posted.
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If you need help burning it to the ground, I'm available to come along to babysit :-)
haha what abt ur wife lol
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Gotta burn that BA account to the ground ;)
wish amex would have a transfer bonus
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Not a bad itin for 250K+$160 for 2 pax in business:
HT: aussie
(http://www.dansdeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aa11.png)
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On hold or booked? :P
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On hold or booked? :P
Ticketed :P
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Ticketed :P
You or him?
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You or him?
Scroll up and read (from this post (http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=178.msg288955#msg288955)), pretty obvious it's Dan.
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If so, is this a trip @dan you really plan on taking? ;)
#green
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If so, is this a trip @dan you really plan on taking? ;)
#green
Probably a 5% chance, but it's fun to look at.
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Probably a 5% chance, but it's fun to look at.
lol
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So you got status on AA too so that you have free redeposit?
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So you got status on AA too so that you have free redeposit?
I can't imagine a major airline that he wouldn't have status on.
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So you got status on AA too so that you have free redeposit?
i believe he has lifetime gold or plat from cc miles
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... Where was I for the good 'ol days...
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... Where was I for the good 'ol days...
I feel the same way
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since when does aa plat give free redeposit?
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since when does aa plat give free redeposit?
Good point :P
Only AA EXP gets free redeposit.
...Dan? ;)
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Good point :P
Only AA EXP gets free redeposit.
...Dan? ;)
Banking on a future platinum card, or maybe he was 1K on united and status matched
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Decent guesses, though I doubt he'd voluntarily waste the plat credit when he thinks he has only a 5% chance of going.
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Thinking about Moorea and Tahiti next Winter, but I can't find any recent information online about Kosher food, Shuls, bringing food into the country, etc. I see there is/was a shul in Tahiti, but I can't find any website for it. Anyone have any recent info that can help, or has anyone gone there recently and can share their experience. Thanks.
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AFAIK, there is no shul or kosher food in PPT/BOB.
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AFAIK, there is no shul or kosher food in PPT/BOB.
There's a shul (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/tahiti.html), which has a minyan on Shabbos, and even meshulachim from E"Y (http://www.jewishjournal.com/travel/article/tahitian_jews_make_do_on_their_island_paradise_20080104/)
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There's a shul (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/tahiti.html), which has a minyan on Shabbos, and even meshulachim from E"Y (http://www.jewishjournal.com/travel/article/tahitian_jews_make_do_on_their_island_paradise_20080104/)
Do they provide kosher food or meals on Shabbos? Also, does anyone know if there are issues bringing kosher food into Tahiti?
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Do they provide kosher food or meals on Shabbos? Also, does anyone know if there are issues bringing kosher food into Tahiti?
Read the articles in the link
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There's a shul (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/tahiti.html), which has a minyan on Shabbos, and even meshulachim from E"Y (http://www.jewishjournal.com/travel/article/tahitian_jews_make_do_on_their_island_paradise_20080104/)
Niiiice! I be corrected--pleasantly so.
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So intersting that there is a small kehilla there. Never would of guessed. Wonder if the meshulachim keep 2 days Shabbos there :)
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I was in the Shul there. I only found out after Shabbos, so was there for a minyan maariv.
They do not offer food there or anything, but they were really warm and even drove me to the airport.
They told me that one of the people there are planning on opening a Kosher hotel, I am not sure if his plans are coming through.
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You were on Tahiti for shabbos and didn't even know about the shul?
Why?
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You were on Tahiti for shabbos and didn't even know about the shul?
Why?
Yes, did not do enough research.
As well, I wanted to stay at the meridian which has over water bungalows in Tahiti and that is a very far walk from the Shul.
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But why Tahiti over Moorea or Bora Bora?
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But why Tahiti over Moorea or Bora Bora?
I landed Friday morning, wanted to stay Shabbos really close by. Looking back maybe I should have gone to Moorea, but I had a really nice time in Thaiti.
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I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
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I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
OWB? Would your diamond status help for that?
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I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
Wow that must be tough! At least you were just in the Maldives life's not that bad :)
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I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
Hmmm... I wonder if I can take off... ;D
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I wish I could go then. I was actually curious about Dan. Because Bora is my next vacation whenever I have the time for it. What is the best way getting tickets from LA. Is American miles the only way to go? I heard that you can use Delta also?
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Never mind. I read up on it.
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OWB? Would your diamond status help for that?
This is becoming very hard to find a friend with 125K AA. Oh the hardships of being single, if I had a +1 I'd just blow 250K :))
Any ddf'ers want to split this?
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This is becoming very hard to find a friend with 125K AA. Oh the hardships of being single, if I had a +1 I'd just blow 250K :))
Any ddf'ers want to split this?
125k AA is the easy part.
Timing/schedule is where it gets tuff.
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125k AA is the easy part.
Timing/schedule is where it gets tuff.
Advantages of being single :P
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Advantages of being single :P
Agree, but it seems now the disadvantage is kicking in :P
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Advantages of being single :P
Come on Bora Bora is a better place to go when married!!
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This is becoming very hard to find a friend with 125K AA. Oh the hardships of being single, if I had a +1 I'd just blow 250K :))
Any ddf'ers want to split this?
I'm not sure how conducive BOB is to bar prep...Otherwise, I'm free then.
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Come on Bora Bora is a better place to go when married!!
I was never in BOB or MLE but from what I hear it is very boring to go single.
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Come on Bora Bora is a better place to go when married!!
Never said otherwise, I agree with you. But timing is easier single and being that I am currently not married, and I don't see that changing in the next 27 days, I will look into my options now.
I'm not sure how conducive BOB is to bar prep...Otherwise, I'm free then.
Very conducive! Helps clear the head :) Imagine how much better you can study when you return. Is the Mrs. ok with it? Why don't you take the flights yourself?
I was never in BOB or MLE but from what I hear it is very boring to go single.
Been to MLE single. T'was EPIC! Really once in a lifetime amazing experience. Well that is until I go to BOB ;)
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Been to MLE single. T'was EPIC! Really once in a lifetime amazing experience. Well that is until I go to BOB ;)
You stayed in MLE in an OWB single? like at the Hyatt resort? maybe Ill reconsider?! LOL
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@jj
Convince Mrs. AJK and I'm in :)
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You stayed in MLE in an OWB single? like at the Hyatt resort? maybe Ill reconsider?! LOL
At the W. I did it with a friend. Obviously it is much more memorable with a spouse, and a lot tougher to lay out the cash/points for yourself. But it really was amazing. Snorkeling, sitting under a full sky of stars, the water were all enjoyable and I'll never forget how amazing it was. I had a good opportunity and took it. Similar to the opportunity I have now with BOB...
@jj
Convince Mrs. AJK and I'm in :)
Nu, what's her handle I can PM? :P
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At the W. I did it with a friend. Obviously it is much more memorable with a spouse, and a lot tougher to lay out the cash/points for yourself. But it really was amazing. Snorkeling, sitting under a full sky of stars, the water were all enjoyable and I'll never forget how amazing it was. I had a good opportunity and took it. Similar to the opportunity I have now with BOB...
What did you fly with to MLE?
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What did you fly with to MLE?
UA and SIN just economy.
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I am trying to convince someone to join me in Bora Bora for 1 week. What activities are there to do? Obviously snorkeling and laying on the beach. Anyone know what is offered free by Hilton or how I can reach them to ask? I also can't figure out how I'd get around the island or do people just stay in their resorts?
ETA- Just found this "Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards & hobby cat (guided tour) are complimentary"
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I am trying to convince someone to join me in Bora Bora for 1 week. What activities are there to do? Obviously snorkeling and laying on the beach. Anyone know what is offered free by Hilton or how I can reach them to ask? I also can't figure out how I'd get around the island or do people just stay in their resorts?
ETA- Just found this "Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards & hobby cat (guided tour) are complimentary"
Can that somebody be me? Very little convincing needed! A friend just went and after seeing the pics I'm just about ready to hop in a plane. How are you flying ?
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Can that somebody be me? Very little convincing needed! A friend just went and after seeing the pics I'm just about ready to hop in a plane. How are you flying ?
It'd be this deal. I believe you can book from your location and we'd meet up in LA... Split the room and activities, I figure pay $100 the first three nights for OWB and hope they leave us there (staying on a Diamond account) if we get moved to a regular room I figure it out then.I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
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It'd be this deal. I believe you can book from your location and we'd meet up in LA... Split the room and activities, I figure pay $100 the first three nights for OWB and hope they leave us there (staying on a Diamond account) if we get moved to a regular room I figure it out then.
Can't believe you have no takers. Bora Bora looks amazing.
No one should need any convincing.
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Can't believe you have no takers. Bora Bora looks amazing.
No one should need any convincing.
Well my most promising option just fell through today so looks like no bora bora for now.
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Well my most promising option just fell through today so looks like no bora bora for now.
wanna talk to my wife? if you get her to let me come, I'm game
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wanna talk to my wife? if you get her to let me come, I'm game
Maybe we should start a petition for you ? But it's only fair that she take A week off also then...
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wanna talk to my wife? if you get her to let me come, I'm game
I'm pretty sure your the fourth person in this thread to make that offer with me.
I'd rather convince your wife to go with you and you guys have a once in a lifetime trip for 1/3 of what the hotel rate is now...
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I'm pretty sure your the fourth person in this thread to make that offer with me.
I'd rather convince your wife to go with you and you guys have a once in a lifetime trip for 1/3 of what the hotel rate is now...
you'll watch the kids?
but in all seriousness, neither of us can get away that week
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I have 2 (extremely hard to find) TN J award tickets LAX-PPT that it seems I'm probably going to release unfortunately :'(
Dates are 06/09-06/17. Both flights are red-eyes. I'm guessing the seats will go back to award inventory when cancelled and it's 125K AA per seat.
I also have the Hilton BOB booked 06/10-06/17 for 7 nights at 37.5K per night (currently 95K).
Want to go on the trip of a lifetime? Hit me up to work out the details.
Dan, did anyone hit you up on the offer? Have you already released those seats?
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I have not released the seats but I did cancel the Hilton :'(
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I have not released the seats but I did cancel the Hilton :'(
I guess you had 14 days to cancel, feel the pain. I was contemplating taking you up on the offer, but now I need to a hotel as well.....
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I have not released the seats but I did cancel the Hilton :'(
Did you get any offers.
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I guess you had 14 days to cancel, feel the pain.
Yup.
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Does it make sense to try and stock up on Hilton points if i plan on a trip here? Any other hotel which would be better?
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Does it make sense to try and stock up on Hilton points if i plan on a trip here? Any other hotel which would be better?
By time you're ready to go they may require more points or/and leave the hilton >:(. How far out are you planning your trip?
SPG has 2 properties there, but they are category 7.
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By time you're ready to go they may require more points or/and leave the hilton >:(. How far out are you planning your trip?
SPG has 2 properties there, but they are category 7.
Probably a year out. I will work on getting SPG points as well to have myself covered.
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Would it be crazy to take a child <1 here?
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Would it be crazy to take a child <1 here?
From my experience of the Maldives, yes.
Any DDF babysitters :)?
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From my experience of the Maldives, yes.
Any DDF babysitters :)?
Is an OWB involved in the payment method?
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From my experience of the Maldives, yes.
Any DDF babysitters :)?
Was it because of the travel or once you got there you did not have what to do with the child?
If we plan on just hanging around in the OWB and walking around, would that be more doable?
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Was it because of the travel or once you got there you did not have what to do with the child?
If we plan on just hanging around in the OWB and walking around, would that be more doable?
Silly to go all that way and never go swimming/snorkeling/scuba etc.
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Silly to go all that way and never go swimming/snorkeling/scuba etc.
One at a time :)
May just have to up my effort and bring along a sitter.
One day into my idea of going here, i have gotten approved for two Hawaiian cards (140K HH), Citi AA (50K) and need to reallocate CL to get a SP Visa and UMP approved which i can sell and put towards the flights from PPT to BOB. I think i am off to a good decent start.
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Getting the points is the easy part. Availability is the hard part.
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First I would like to thank you all in enhance for the help. My wife and I are preparing a plan to go somewhere for about a week and I was looking into Tahiti it looks wonderful but I have not study many excellent stuff about it.
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Does anyone know if you can bring "processed" meat, e.g. cold cuts and schnitzel, to French Polynesia? Thanks!
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Have 2 tickets on hold for April from LAX to PPT. Leaving Sunday and coming back Thursday night with Air Tahiti. Any good options with points nowadays? Have 100K SPG points and a lot more UR points.
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The good old days...
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The good old days...
Bummer! Just got the Le Meridien OWB for 274 USD and 30K SPG points for 2 nights. Have you heard anything good about it?
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It's OK.
Look into the Intercontinental Thalasso.
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Or pray that it's on the PointsBreaks when it's released tomorrow.
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Or pray that it's on the PointsBreaks when it's released tomorrow.
That would work out nicely.
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Or pray that it's on the PointsBreaks when it's released tomorrow.
Never going to happen.
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The InterContinental Le Moana Resort is on Jetsetter if you are interested.
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The InterContinental Le Moana Resort is on Jetsetter if you are interested.
Thanks shame it is sold out for my dates.
My tentative schedule is to arrive Sunday evening late, overnight in PPT, take the flight Monday morning to BOB and have till Wednesday night when I need to fly back to PPT for an early Thursday flight back to LAX. Kind of quick but certainly cheaper this way and I don't run into Shabbos dateline issues this way.
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Is it hard to get seats in J from LAX to PPT using AA miles? I am torn about going as I have the seats in J on hold from LAX to PPT and back but nothing from NYC/PHL to LAX in either direction.
Trying to decide if I should go a different time which is why I was wondering if getting the seats with good dates is something I should jump on. As it happens I have a fully planned trip to St Martin for the same week, however with all my extra AA miles earned lately I am thinking BOB!
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Is it hard to get seats in J from LAX to PPT using AA miles? I am torn about going as I have the seats in J on hold from LAX to PPT and back but nothing from NYC/PHL to LAX in either direction.
Trying to decide if I should go a different time which is why I was wondering if getting the seats with good dates is something I should jump on. As it happens I have a fully planned trip to St Martin for the same week, however with all my extra AA miles earned lately I am thinking BOB!
Go to BOB! The NYC-lax flights will open up!
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Go to BOB! The NYC-lax flights will open up!
Fair enough :) I have the seats on hold for a day before so I don't have to pay a change fee when it does open. Can I assume there is a better chance of it opening from JFK then from PHL?
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What are the best miles to use to get to BOB from JFK?
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AA/DL
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AA/DL
How many miles is it?
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AA doesn't fly to BOB
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AA doesn't fly to BOB
But their miles do.
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But their miles do.
Could be he meant they only go as far as PPT.
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How many miles from NY to bora bora?
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Only has flights on fri & Shabbos and only to PPT.
How many miles from NY to bora bora?
62.5 aanytime
37.5 saaver
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But their miles do.
Can you actually get all the way there? Or do you still need to take a paid flight?
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No airline miles will get you past PPT.
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After reading the whole thread it seems like were still waiting for the first ddf'r to actually go to bora bora
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Are you volunteering?
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DDF'ers have gone and come.
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DDF'ers have gone and come.
Trip report?
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After reading the whole thread it seems like were still waiting for the first ddf'r to actually go to bora bora
too many speculators...
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Has anyone gone in January? I know the weather
can be is spotty, but if thats the only time to go, is it worth it?
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DDF'ers have gone and come.
+1
I am ticketed for October with the internal flight paid for and all.
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Where you staying?
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Where you staying?
LM OWB
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Anyone here ever research flying Air France to PPT? I want to fly from NYC (on Delta to LAX and AF from LAX to PPT) am trying to figure out the best mileage option. I thought transferring Chase to Korean would be best at 60/90 r/t but, after calling, it appears that option is only from LAX-PPT, not from NYC. The Korean agent said I would have to book the NYC-LAX by itself. This is weird b/c their chart says "USA-Tahiti by Air France : Economy 60,000/Business 90,000 miles".
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After reading the whole thread it seems like were still waiting for the first ddf'r to actually go to bora bora
You obliviously did not read the whole thread I was there in summer of 2012 was the most amazing thing I have done in my life!
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TR with pics por favor.
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FYI, J seats with TN are very easy to get in advance. 2-4 seats on many flights.
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FYI, J seats with TN are very easy to get in advance. 2-4 seats on many flights.
What alliance is it in?
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What alliance is it in?
None. Partners with AA and DL.
Either way you can't get to BOB on miles, just to PPT.
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None. Partners with AA and DL.
Either way you can't get to BOB on miles, just to PPT.
So why is jaywhy saying it's easier to get J seats in advance?
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So why is jaywhy saying it's easier to get J seats in advance?
Because it is. I'm talking PPT.
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Because it is. I'm talking PPT.
So you're saying that using AA or DL to book TN flying to PPT has a lot of J availability?
How far is PPT to the resorts area?
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Note that there's no lie flat J to PPT.
PPT-BOB is a $500 flight.
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Note that there's no lie flat J to PPT.
PPT-BOB is a $500 flight.
Ohhh PPT isn't just another airport in the area?
Now I see why more people here don't go there. Not so easy to get to.
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MLE is 50% farther (from NYC), yet somehow we make it work.
It's not about distance, though. It's about number of FF options to get there, and there's a whole bunch to MLE (on great products), while only TN and AF are possible to BOB (both of whose products stink).
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MLE is 50% farther (from NYC), yet somehow we make it work.
It's not about distance, though, it's about number of options to get there, and there's a whole bunch to MLE, and only TN and AF to BOB, both of whose products stink.
NZ, but good luck finding NZ J.
They actually used to fly LAX-PPT. Very sad when it went away.
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EY Residence is probably an easier award to snag than NZ J :P
I was just saying the top two in terms of frequency and accessibility.
But, if we're including NZ J, we may as well be more complete:
HA from HNL, and
LA from IPC.
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EY Residence is probably an easier award to snag than NZ J :P
Wasn't always this way, used to reliably open. Sad state of affairs there.
HA from HNL
Shabbos only :(
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Shabbos only :(
PPT-HNL leaves 11:30 PM, which is doable provided you stay in PPT for shabbas.
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provided you stay in PPT for shabbas.
I'll do that right after I spend shabbos on Male Island.
To which AJK will respond that technically he's correct. To which I'll respond that practically it's silly. Now we can skip all that.
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Better question is what's with shabbos in French Polynesia?
Any chabad guys ask the shayla yet?
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I'll do that right after I spend shabbos on Male Island.
You don't think there's a difference between spending shabbas on MLE, a muslim country, and PPT, a french country?
To which AJK will respond that technically he's correct. To which I'll respond that practically it's silly. Now we can skip all that.
Kind of like, practically, NZ J ex-LAX is silly. Hey, wait a minute...
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You don't think there's a difference between spending shabbas on MLE, a muslim country, and PPT, a french country?
I don't mean the religious aspect.
I mean when you're within spitting range of the most beautiful islands on earth, you don't stay in their armpit for any longer than a connection.
Kind of like, practically, NZ J ex-LAX is silly. Hey, wait a minute...
Take SQ/CX to AKL and fly back via PPT?
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I don't mean the religious aspect.
I mean when you're within spitting range of the most beautiful islands on earth, you don't stay in their armpit for any longer than a connection.
No, you do shabbas in Moorea, which is also beautiful, and is only a 30 min boat ride to PPT, or even better a few minutes flight. Plenty of time if shabbas ends 6:30 PM.
Take SQ/CX to AKL and fly back via PPT?
Or you can fly via PVG:
(http://i.gyazo.com/a87e66c5c1fb1a02e9e62da8a2608b45.png)
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No, you do shabbas in Moorea, which is also beautiful, and is only a 30 min boat ride to PPT, or even better a few minutes flight. Plenty of time if shabbas ends 6:30 PM.
Quick glance shows no flights or ferries from MOZ-PPT after dusk.
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http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/french-polynesia/bora-bora/1096/the-st-regis-bora-bora-resort?nm=splash&ca=asia&cl=3&rid=6
And they have the gall to charge $32 for wi-fi. As if 1.1k per night couldn't cover that...
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Dunno why more people don't go to Bora Bora over the Maldives. It sounds like the PPT-BOB flight costs the same amount as the seaplanes from MLE to the hotel. Plus it's closer.
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Hotels are more expensive, very few private pool options, flights are harder to get, no first class or even lie-flat business class, no *A flights from the US, dateline/shabbos issues, it's rainy during winter in the US, et al.
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Dunno why more people don't go to Bora Bora over the Maldives. It sounds like the PPT-BOB flight costs the same amount as the seaplanes from MLE to the hotel. Plus it's closer.
fewer mile options, fewer nice stopover options that you'd have when going to MLE
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Hotels are more expensive,
$ or points?very few private pool options
From reading the Maldives thread it seems fine with out it.
Hotels are more expensive, very few private pool options, flights are harder to get, no first class or even lie-flat business class, no *A flights from the US, dateline/shabbos issues, it's rainy during winter in the US, et al.
Didn't know that.
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its simple.. less award options.
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http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/french-polynesia/bora-bora/1096/the-st-regis-bora-bora-resort?nm=splash&ca=asia&cl=3&rid=6
And they have the gall to charge $32 for wi-fi. As if 1.1k per night couldn't cover that...
Don't SPG Golds get free wifi?
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Not on ota bookings
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Not on ota bookings
I've gotten it multiple times on OTA bookings.
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So have I.
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I've gotten it multiple times on OTA bookings.
It may work, but it's not officially a benefit.
Have you been able to get other elite benefits, such as breakfast for Plat?
FYI, there's a way to hack this by adding the stay into your account. A blogger wrote s/t a few years back. I never tried it though.
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Better question is what's with shabbos in French Polynesia?
Any chabad guys ask the shayla yet?
Tahiti has a 200 yo Orthodox shul
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Tahiti has a 200 yo Orthodox shul
Active?
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Active?
Yep
http://godaven.com/detail.asp?Id=8745
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http://travelisfree.com/2014/09/06/finishing-my-bucket-list-to-bora-bora-or-not-to-bora-bora/
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Yep
http://godaven.com/detail.asp?Id=8745
Incredible.
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I'll bet they don't keep 2 days shabbos ;)
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Could someone (with the requisite knowledge) volunteer to do a wiki on the possible routings (and award rates) from US to PPT, similar to the one in the Maldives threat: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=15937.0
thx
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Only flights from the US mainland are TN and AF from LAX.
TN is partners with AA and DL.
AF is partners with DL.
HA has a flight from HNL on shabbos only though the return is motzei shabbos but would probably require you to be on PPT island for shabbos.
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Only flights from the US mainland are TN and AF from LAX.
TN is partners with AA and DL.
AF is partners with DL.
HA has a flight from HNL on shabbos only though the return is motzei shabbos but would probably require you to be on PPT island for shabbos.
How about from Asia?
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I have myself booked for 3 nights in the Le Meridien OWB for 274 dollar and IIRC 15K point per night. Is it easy to book the IC instead buying the points as pointed on DDMS? Is it tied into availability etc.?
It would be a better deal of course at just 287 USD per night although I don't know which hotel has a better OWB.
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How about from Asia?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa%27a%27ā_International_Airport#Airlines_and_destinations
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Only flights from the US mainland are TN and AF from LAX.
TN is partners with AA and DL.
AF is partners with DL.
HA has a flight from HNL on shabbos only though the return is motzei shabbos but would probably require you to be on PPT island for shabbos.
How many miles? how are their premium cabins?
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GIYF.
Both are meh, i.e. angle flat.
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GIYF.
Both are meh, i.e. angle flat.
No F?
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Not for 18 months.
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How many miles? how are their premium cabins?
You're not going to decide to go to Bora Bora based on the quality of the premium cabin, are you?
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:-[
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GIYF.
Both are meh, i.e. angle flat.
According to a review from MMS AF is much better almost lie flat. While the other is only a recliner type.
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If by "other" you mean TN, then you're incorrect. The planes were retrofitted beginning in April of 2013 to be angled flat.
Why they'd bother retrofitting the plane in this era with angled instead of lie-flat is anyone's guess. Probably felt they didn't need to, as they're the only daily operator of US-PPT flights.
And never again quote MMS as a source for anything... except maybe arrows. Shame on you.
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If by "other" you mean TN, then you're incorrect. The planes were retrofitted beginning in April of 2013 to be angled flat.
Why they'd bother retrofitting the plane in this era with angled instead of lie-flat is anyone's guess. Probably felt they didn't need to, as they're the only daily operator of US-PPT flights.
And never again quote MMS as a source for anything... except maybe arrows. Shame on you.
Thanks, happy to hear. Lol about MMS :)
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You're not going to decide to go to Bora Bora based on the quality of the premium cabin, are you?
It can help decide between Maldives and BOB.
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It can help decide between Maldives and BOB.
Ding Ding Ding.
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Ding Ding Ding.
But Maldives a second time before BOB once?
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I stayed at the Park Hyatt Hadahaa in Maldives on the overwater bungalows with my wife for 5 days, (using hyatt 2 free nights offer and 20k pts per night) we also added ~300$ for the upgrade to overwater bungalow per night. i must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. After inquiring about kashrut possibilities they gave us the option of ordering from a menu they obtain from australian chabad caterers, the food was ok. We ended up going fishing and catching tunas so we just double wrapped and prepared it-
Anyways, i have to say the experience was great, but i doubt i would go back to the maldives.
It was a pain in the rear...
To get to the island we had to land in Male, then take another plane to Koodooo in which that flight had to make 2 stops before our final Koodooo destination. (meanwhile the majority of the plane were in burqa's)
Then we took a golf cart to the marina, and then a 30 minute boat ride at 1am (not the safest feeling in the world speeding through the ocean with nothing in site in pitch black night)
Also, as Dan mentioned earlier the muslim influence made it rather uncomfortable, especially at the male airport and the several rides till we got to the hotel. The ocean and beaches were amazing, amazing amazing.
Next on my list is Bora Bora, i think it would be more enjoyable-
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I stayed at the Park Hyatt Hadahaa in Maldives on the overwater bungalows with my wife for 5 days, (using hyatt 2 free nights offer and 20k pts per night) we also added ~300$ for the upgrade to overwater bungalow per night. i must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. After inquiring about kashrut possibilities they gave us the option of ordering from a menu they obtain from australian chabad caterers, the food was ok. We ended up going fishing and catching tunas so we just double wrapped and prepared it-
Anyways, i have to say the experience was great, but i doubt i would go back to the maldives.
It was a pain in the rear...
To get to the island we had to land in Male, then take another plane to Koodooo in which that flight had to make 2 stops before our final Koodooo destination. (meanwhile the majority of the plane were in burqa's)
Then we took a golf cart to the marina, and then a 30 minute boat ride at 1am (not the safest feeling in the world speeding through the ocean with nothing in site in pitch black night)
Also, as Dan mentioned earlier the muslim influence made it rather uncomfortable, especially at the male airport and the several rides till we got to the hotel. The ocean and beaches were amazing, amazing amazing.
Next on my list is Bora Bora, i think it would be more enjoyable-
tough life you live
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(http://s17.postimg.org/kivqkzu4v/photo.jpg)
Tell me about it....
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We ended up going fishing and catching tunas
You caught a tuna?? Are you an avid fisher? How big
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Anyone done research into which hotels have plunge pools on their OWB? It looks like St Regis does but not any other points options like Intercontinental or Le meridian. Am I wrong?
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You caught a tuna?? Are you an avid fisher? How big
Catching a tuna in MLE is like catching a cab in NYC.
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Catching a tuna in MLE is like catching a cab in NYC.
tuna are huge
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:-[
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:-[
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You caught a tuna?? Are you an avid fisher? How big
Not really. Its one of the adventures they offer. We basically trolled along the ocean with a few lines out for about an 2 hrs, and luckily, we caught two :)
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Not really. Its one of the adventures they offer. We basically trolled along the ocean with a few lines out for about an 2 hrs, and luckily, we caught two :)
Pics? size?
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Not sure what you're try no to say...
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Pics? size?
(http://s15.postimg.org/6fkmvi2or/73d22b70e10b2c71af4bc708eeb022ad.jpg)
(http://s30.postimg.org/7lz3qgjip/4e2a996bc71bf67616a93e44da45bc9e.jpg)
Here ya go.. (http://s30.postimg.org/r2ny7cn2p/photo.jpg)
So one was a Tuna, and the other was..... (can't remember the name) but a cousin of the tuna LOL. ;D
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(http://s15.postimg.org/6fkmvi2or/73d22b70e10b2c71af4bc708eeb022ad.jpg)
(http://s30.postimg.org/7lz3qgjip/4e2a996bc71bf67616a93e44da45bc9e.jpg)
Here ya go.. (http://s30.postimg.org/r2ny7cn2p/photo.jpg)
So one was a Tuna, and the other was..... (can't remember the name) but a cousin of the tuna LOL. ;D
Any chance you know if thats a skipjack tuna?
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Any chance you know if thats a skipjack tuna?
Yes, indeed it was
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Yes, indeed it was
(pats himself on the back
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Going there in January, taking the ultra-long route through SCL/IPC
Anyone ever bring in kosher food into PPT? What is customs like there (and in Chile for that matter)?
The shul looks pretty cool, anyone ever been to it?
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Going there in January, taking the ultra-long route through SCL/IPC
Awesome. Spending any time in IPC?
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Going there in January, taking the ultra-long route through SCL/IPC
Anyone ever bring in kosher food into PPT? What is customs like there (and in Chile for that matter)?
The shul looks pretty cool, anyone ever been to it?
How did you book your ticket/hotel?
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Awesome. Spending any time in IPC?
Yep, roughly a day on each end. Safe to assume I won't find any IPC trip reports or threads on this flight, or what to do about kosher? (I haven't researched yet, but I'm assuming I'll have more trouble getting meat by Lima and Santiago customs than I will IPC or PPT)
How did you book your ticket/hotel?
For all the flack we give US Airways agents about their geography skills, fortunately they are aware (or at least believed me when I told them) that IPC is geographically part of South America, unlike the airline they are merging with 8)
So used AA miles to get to Northern South America on the cheap, then 30K round trip intra-S.A. business class award to IPC**, then a separate Avios awad IPC-PPT round trip. Total 90K miles (only intra-S.A. flights are in Business). Haven't figured out hotels yet aside from 2 nights at each IC in BOB
**Yes, you are reading that right. I will be doing over 10K miles of flying in flat beds for 30K Dividend Miles. Yes, I will greatly miss the US Airways award chart when it goes away :'(
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So what's exact routing and mileage costs?
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Yep, roughly a day on each end. Safe to assume I won't find any IPC trip reports or threads on this flight, or what to do about kosher? (I haven't researched yet, but I'm assuming I'll have more trouble getting meat by Lima and Santiago customs than I will IPC or PPT)
For all the flack we give US Airways agents about their geography skills, fortunately they are aware (or at least believed me when I told them) that IPC is geographically part of South America, unlike the airline they are merging with 8)
So used AA miles to get to Northern South America on the cheap, then 30K round trip intra-S.A. business class award to IPC**, then a separate Avios awad IPC-PPT round trip. Total 90K miles (only intra-S.A. flights are in Business). Haven't figured out hotels yet aside from 2 nights at each IC in BOB
**Yes, you are reading that right. I will be doing over 10K miles of flying in flat beds for 30K Dividend Miles. Yes, I will greatly miss the US Airways award chart when it goes away :'(
Might find some info on it here - http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=5649.0. Very interesting routing you did there.
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So what's exact routing and mileage costs?
1) JFK-->BOG - 17.5K AA miles
2) BOG-->IPC-->GYE (via SCL in both directions) - 30K Dividend Miles for J (coach was only 5K less, so a no-brainer)
3) IPC-->PPT-->IPC - 25K Avios
4) GYE-->JFK - 17.5K AA miles
I could've done the boring 75K in coach to get to PPT the "normal" way, but I figured it would be worth it for an extra 15K to be in flat beds for half the trip and see some awesome places along the way ;)
Might find some info on it here - http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=5649.0. Very interesting routing you did there.
Thanks!
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One thing i will ask, and I'd be shocked if anyone here can help me but thought I'd toss it out there...
There is apparently a cargo/ferry of some sort that goes between PPT and the other islands (including BOB) several times a week and carries passengers. It's an overnight trip, but if it saves $500 x 2 in costs, I'd probably be ok with it
Problem is, other than reading some hearsay on it, I can't find any legitimate information in English about this.
This is on LonelyPlanet:
The cargo ship Vaeanu (41 25 35) makes three trips a week between Pape'ete and Bora Bora (via Huahine, Ra'iatea and Taha'a), leaving Pape'ete on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5pm; it leaves Bora Bora on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
That's all the info they have. No contact info, no website, no costs, no capacity. And Google is not being much help
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That's all the info they have. No contact info, no website, no costs, no capacity. And Google is not being much help
Call up one of the good hotels there, they are always great source for tourist information. Did this on many past trips when not too much info was available.
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1) JFK-->BOG - 17.5K AA miles
2) BOG-->IPC-->GYE (via SCL in both directions) - 30K Dividend Miles for J (coach was only 5K less, so a no-brainer)
3) IPC-->PPT-->IPC - 25K Avios
4) GYE-->JFK - 17.5K AA miles
I could've done the boring 75K in coach to get to PPT the "normal" way, but I figured it would be worth it for an extra 15K to be in flat beds for half the trip and see some awesome places along the way ;)
Thanks!
Love it. Great use of different currencies and maximizing their reward charts.
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1) JFK-->BOG - 17.5K AA miles
2) BOG-->IPC-->GYE (via SCL in both directions) - 30K Dividend Miles for J (coach was only 5K less, so a no-brainer)
3) IPC-->PPT-->IPC - 25K Avios
4) GYE-->JFK - 17.5K AA miles
I could've done the boring 75K in coach to get to PPT the "normal" way, but I figured it would be worth it for an extra 15K to be in flat beds for half the trip and see some awesome places along the way ;)
Thanks!
What are you doing for hotels\OWB in BOB?
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Love it. Great use of different currencies and maximizing their reward charts.
Agreed that is pretty creative. And it makes IPC not so in middle of nowhere which is nice.
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Call up one of the good hotels there, they are always great source for tourist information. Did this on many past trips when not too much info was available.
+1 do that all the time. TripAdvisor is great too.
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What are you doing for hotels\OWB in BOB?
The only thing that is firm so far is 2 nights at IC Thalasso (where it books into an OWB) since availability is uber-scarce. The rest of the itinerary i'm less concerned about - it will be some mix of the different IC's and Hilton's around PPT/MOZ/BOB, but i haven't researched those yet.
Agreed that is pretty creative. And it makes IPC not so in middle of nowhere which is nice.
The whole thing that puts it together is the US intra-S.A. cost. Considering how much buzz the BOS<-->DUB for 50K Avios in J gets, it's amazing that nobody talks about this which is a far better deal. The former is 6,000 miles of travel in an angled flat seat for 50K Avios. The latter can be upwards of 10K miles flying in flat beds for 30K Dividend miles, and you have a ton more flexibility (since you're not constrained to only 1 city pair where this works). And US will let you open jaw the trip so you can do something like 60K AA + 30K US can get you from anywhere in North America to IPC with 2 stopovers anywhere in Northern South America in flat beds the whole way.
How about 90K miles for NYC to IPC with stopovers in Cuzco and Galapagos in J? Now that is maximizing award charts
Call up one of the good hotels there, they are always great source for tourist information. Did this on many past trips when not too much info was available.
Good idea, I shot an email to the IC, but I doubt this will work. I don't suspect they'll no anything about this. For starters, I doubt the IC or LM have many travelers who arive to their hotel via cargo freighter. But also because this isn't just something "off the beaten path". This is well off the unbeaten ones as well
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The only thing that is firm so far is 2 nights at IC Thalasso (where it books into an OWB) since availability is uber-scarce. The rest of the itinerary i'm less concerned about - it will be some mix of the different IC's and Hilton's around PPT/MOZ/BOB, but i haven't researched those yet.
How did you get the IC Thalasso? Was that using points? Assuming your talking about the BOB one? I tried booking that with points but had a hard time.
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The only thing that is firm so far is 2 nights at IC Thalasso (where it books into an OWB) since availability is uber-scarce. The rest of the itinerary i'm less concerned about - it will be some mix of the different IC's and Hilton's around PPT/MOZ/BOB, but i haven't researched those yet.
How many points per night for the OWB BOB? the OWB is the biggest obstacle folks have when heading to BOB.
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How did you get the IC Thalasso? Was that using points? Assuming your talking about the BOB one? I tried booking that with points but had a hard time.
You can't book it with free night certs from IHG?
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How did you get the IC Thalasso? Was that using points? Assuming your talking about the BOB one? I tried booking that with points but had a hard time.
How many points per night for the OWB BOB? the OWB is the biggest obstacle folks have when heading to BOB.
You are correct that it's hard to book rooms at the IC Thalasso - that's why it's the only thing I've already reserved. As soon as I saw openings, I snatched it up.
It's 50K points a night, and it's confirmed into an OWB since all but like 2 or 3 rooms on the property are OWBs
You need to do a calendar search of availability on IHG.com to find dates that are open. It's not easy, but if you do it far enough in advance or go during non-peak times, you should be able to find something
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You can't book it with free night certs from IHG?
You can, it's just hard because there's very few rooms at that hotel which are considered "standard rooms" for award inventory purposes, and because of the obvious appeal of being confirmed into OWBs, what little inventory there is usually gets snatched up fast.
I will get the 2 free nights from the latest Big Win promo, but i wasn't waiting around till that happened to lock in the IC
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You can, it's just hard because there's very few rooms at that hotel which are considered "standard rooms" for award inventory purposes, and because of the obvious appeal of being confirmed into OWBs, what little inventory there is usually gets snatched up fast.
I will get the 2 free nights from the latest Big Win promo, but i wasn't waiting around till that happened to lock in the IC
I was told that only about 5 rooms in that hotel can be for awards at any time so you are on target.
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When is BOB off peak season?
How bad is the weather in BOB during off peak?
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When is BOB off peak season?
How bad is the weather in BOB during off peak?
GIYF.
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1) JFK-->BOG - 17.5K AA miles
2) BOG-->IPC-->GYE (via SCL in both directions) - 30K Dividend Miles for J (coach was only 5K less, so a no-brainer)
3) IPC-->PPT-->IPC - 25K Avios
4) GYE-->JFK - 17.5K AA miles
I could've done the boring 75K in coach to get to PPT the "normal" way, but I figured it would be worth it for an extra 15K to be in flat beds for half the trip and see some awesome places along the way ;)
Thanks!
Had a hard time visualizing, but this helped:
(http://www.gcmap.com/map?P=c:green,+jfk-bog,+gye-jfk,+c:red,+bog-scl-ipc-scl-gye,+c:blue,+ipc-ppt-ipc,&MS=wls&MR=540&MX=540x540&PM=*)
Green = AA miles
Red = US miles
Blue = BA Avios
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Had a hard time visualizing, but this helped:
(http://www.gcmap.com/map?P=c:green,+jfk-bog,+gye-jfk,+c:red,+bog-scl-ipc-scl-gye,+c:blue,+ipc-ppt-ipc,&MS=wls&MR=540&MX=540x540&PM=*)
Green = AA miles
Red = US miles
Blue = BA Avios
LOVE IT, just added this to my bucket list ;D
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If you guys are impressed with that, imagine what it would've looked like if AA didn't eliminate the free stopovers at international gateway city
"Hi, I'd like to book a flight from Guayaquil to Kauai" 8)
LOVE IT, just added this to my bucket list ;D
Here's a tip that will help you from personal experience - if you're searching on BA.com and you're not getting any availability, don't automatically assume it doesn't exist. Do a dummy booking on LAN's website and see if it prices out to the lowest mileage level (the equivalent of saver for AA) - I can't promise it will be available to OW airlines, but it has been frequent enough that it's probably worth spending 5 minutes to PUTPAC AA and double-check. Especially so with the more obscure destinations like IPC, PPT, GPS etc.
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One thing i will ask, and I'd be shocked if anyone here can help me but thought I'd toss it out there...
There is apparently a cargo/ferry of some sort that goes between PPT and the other islands (including BOB) several times a week and carries passengers. It's an overnight trip, but if it saves $500 x 2 in costs, I'd probably be ok with it
Problem is, other than reading some hearsay on it, I can't find any legitimate information in English about this.
This is on LonelyPlanet:
That's all the info they have. No contact info, no website, no costs, no capacity. And Google is not being much help
The ferry was discussed on Travelisfree.com. Email him. He replies. As opposed to....ahem...cough cough. ;)
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That's all the info they have. No contact info, no website, no costs, no capacity. And Google is not being much help
When I looked into the ferry years ago I don't think it was particularly cheap.
As opposed to....ahem...cough cough. ;)
Sorry for figuring that making a forum and answering 35,000 times on a forum where others can benefit is a better use of my time than individually answering those people where noone else can benefit :P
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Sorry for figuring that making a forum and answering 35,000 times on a forum where others can benefit is a better use of my time than individually answering those people where noone else can benefit :P
It's ok. Just don't do it again. :P
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@ML1219,
My main conecern would be getting the OWB,s @ BOB
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The only thing that is firm so far is 2 nights at IC Thalasso (where it books into an OWB) since availability is uber-scarce. The rest of the itinerary i'm less concerned about - it will be some mix of the different IC's and Hilton's around PPT/MOZ/BOB, but i haven't researched those yet.
@ML1219,
My main conecern would be getting the OWB,s @ BOB
Seems like he is getting one.
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@ML1219,
My main conecern would be getting the OWB,s @ BOB
If you can find award availability at the IC Thalasso, you will be confirmed into an OWB
If you're willing to spend an ungodly amount of SPG points, you can probably secure one at the LM and St. Regis as well
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If you're willing to spend an ungodly amount of SPG points, you can probably secure one at the LM and St. Regis as well
Anyone else thinking of couples retreat now? Was a great way for that hotel to get all that popularity.
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If you can find award availability at the IC Thalasso, you will be confirmed into an OWB
They won't try to first book you into one of those 5 standard rooms?
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If you guys are impressed with that, imagine what it would've looked like if AA didn't eliminate the free stopovers at international gateway city
"Hi, I'd like to book a flight from Guayaquil to Kauai" 8)
Here's a tip that will help you from personal experience - if you're searching on BA.com and you're not getting any availability, don't automatically assume it doesn't exist. Do a dummy booking on LAN's website and see if it prices out to the lowest mileage level (the equivalent of saver for AA) - I can't promise it will be available to OW airlines, but it has been frequent enough that it's probably worth spending 5 minutes to PUTPAC AA and double-check. Especially so with the more obscure destinations like IPC, PPT, GPS etc.
I love your routing. Good job working the charts.
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They won't try to first book you into one of those 5 standard rooms?
The 5 "standard" rooms are OWBs. I assure you of that. I think Dan even had a post a year or 2 ago about it
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I love your routing. Good job working the charts.
Thanks! If I enjoy BOB enough, maybe next time I'll route there through NRT or AKL ;D
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Going there in January, taking the ultra-long route through SCL/IPC
From beginning of FEB they will be operating the 787 on that route, will you be returning on it?
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From beginning of FEB they will be operating the 787 on that route, will you be returning on it?
WOW sounds even better with the 787 option. I also checked BOB IHG Thalasso for 50K IHG OWB calendar and if your pretty flexible they got some good availability for the IHG OWB.
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From beginning of FEB they will be operating the 787 on that route, will you be returning on it?
Dang too bad I missed it, but I believe I will still be on the 767. But for a a 5-6 hour flight, it's not the biggest deal in the world
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Dang too bad I missed it, but I believe I will still be on the 767. But for a a 5-6 hour flight, it's not the biggest deal in the world
Most of their 767s have been redone, and are pretty nice and lie-flat.
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I also checked BOB IHG Thalasso for 50K IHG OWB calendar and if your pretty flexible they got some good availability for the IHG OWB.
Not sure which BOB IHG Thalasso you checked, but the availability is anything but "good."
Not a single three-day award stay throughout the next year, and only a couple two-day stays scattered.
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Not sure which BOB IHG Thalasso you checked, but the availability is anything but "good."
Not a single three-day award stay throughout the next year, and only a couple two-day stays scattered.
Odd, when I checked (granted this was several months ago), availability was respectable during off peak periods. By no means did you have your pick of the litter, but you could make it work with moderate flexibility
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Not sure which BOB IHG Thalasso you checked, but the availability is anything but "good."
Not a single three-day award stay throughout the next year, and only a couple two-day stays scattered.
+1!!
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Not sure which BOB IHG Thalasso you checked, but the availability is anything but "good."
Not a single three-day award stay throughout the next year, and only a couple two-day stays scattered.
It depends on when you check, I've seen some "closer" to arrival dates some OWB have 3 night for 50K, it seems like it keeps on changing, kinda like securing F on premium flights, closer to departure date sometimes more F opens.
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Any hotels offer private pools?
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Any hotels offer private pools?
Bump
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Most of the OWB's have private plunge pools, see 4s for example.
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Most of the OWB's have private plunge pools
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Is it possible to upgrade the LM to the villa with a pool when booking a standard bungalow using SPGs?
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I'm confused; you're considering BOB, but not MLE?
--Hard products to BOB are terrible
--Availability is more difficult
--Trip time is virtually the same as MLE
--Still have the "issue" of an infant in an OWB
--Fewer loyalty hotels
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I'm confused; you're considering BOB, but not MLE?
--Hard products to BOB are terrible
--Availability is more difficult
--Trip time is virtually the same as MLE
--Still have the "issue" of an infant in an OWB
--Fewer loyalty hotels
I might have an option of the leaving the infant behind. I am just looking at all options before making my final decision. I have not had an easy time finding availability to and from MLE without being there for shabbos whereas with BOB I can be in CA for shabbos.
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I have never looked at Tahiti's master thread but I just found this online. For tickets booked before April one child (under 15) can ride for free from LAX to PPT.
http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/limited-time-offer-children-travel-free-la-to-tahiti.html
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That would require:
1. Actually bringing kids to an OWB.
2. Actually paying $$$$ for a ticket.
3. Actually flying coach on a long-haul.
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That would require:
1. Actually bringing kids to an OWB.
2. Actually paying $$$$ for a ticket.
3. Actually flying coach on a long-haul.
You would only have to pay taxes for the kids and that's not a lot. and its only 8 hours away
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Kids in an OWB sounds more like a nightmare than a vacation.
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Kids in an OWB sounds more like a nightmare than a vacation.
Srry bit wats owb?
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http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=10531.0
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I have an OWB award nights at the InterContinental Thalasso 12/12-12/16 that I'm about to cancel (200K IHG)
Anyone want it before I do that?
There is TN award space to book via AA or DL.
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I have an OWB award nights at the InterContinental Thalasso 12/12-12/16 that I'm about to cancel (200K IHG)
Anyone want it before I do that?
There is TN award space to book via AA or DL.
Why you cancelling your trip?? It's a sign from G-d that you have to go after the ganav left your reservation intact.
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Why you cancelling your trip?? It's a sign from G-d that you have to go after the ganav left your reservation intact.
Lol. Booked it a year ago in hopes the little would would have weaned herself by now.
Didn't happen.
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Lol. Booked it a year ago in hopes the little would would have weaned herself by now.
Didn't happen.
Ah, that's too bad. One day... :)
Was booking the OWB as expensive and hard to find availability as it was in MLE?
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50k IHG/night.
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50k IHG/night.
No $300/night to reserve it? That's not bad.
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Cancel it yet?
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Not yet, will soon.
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Let me just check with the boss first :)
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Let me just check with the boss first :)
Lol we could always rely on you :)
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Let me just check with the boss first :)
how they hell can u even think of taking more vacation!
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Still unclaimed.
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Still unclaimed.
Is this a trade or you're actually giving away the nights?
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I'll cancel the nights at a coordinated time and you'll book them.
Unless you don't have IHG in which case we can still work something out.
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I'll cancel the nights at a coordinated time and you'll book them.
Unless you don't have IHG in which case we can still work something out.
Gotcha, sorry it's not going to work out for me. Hopefully someone can benefit.
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I'll cancel the nights at a coordinated time and you'll book them.
Unless you don't have IHG in which case we can still work something out.
Is it really that difficult to get IHG 50K point per night availability for the owb?
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Is it really that difficult to get IHG 50K point per night availability for the owb?
For 4 consecutive nights in a row.
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For 4 consecutive nights in a row.
It's 50K IHG, plus cash? If yes how much? Just wondering for future planning
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It's 50K IHG, plus cash? If yes how much? Just wondering for future planning
bora bora is too relaxing for you
doesnt fit in line with your other "vacations"
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bora bora is too relaxing for you
doesnt fit in line with your other "vacations"
I never went on vacation before
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After all the adventure, now it's time for real vacation.
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Cancelled, rooms went back into award inventory if anyone wants them.
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It's 50K IHG, plus cash? If yes how much? Just wondering for future planning
No cash.
Is it really that difficult to get IHG 50K point per night availability for the owb?
Yes. Practically impossible to get consecutive nights.
Surprised we don't have any spontaneous DDF'ers here.
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Surprised we don't have any spontaneous DDF'ers here.
AJK did say he was looking into it ;)
It's not a spontaneous trip to MIA. It's a really long trip. You have to have the flight miles and the IHG, the ability for 2 people to take off work/school with just 10 days notice. A lot to go into this that even a spontaneous person might not be able to handle.
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AJ is in NZ, so that ship has sailed.
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No cash.
Yes. Practically impossible to get consecutive nights.
Surprised we don't have any spontaneous DDF'ers here.
How did you get the nights? Did the thief do it for you and not have a chance to use them?
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AJK did say he was looking into it ;)
It's not a spontaneous trip to MIA. It's a really long trip. You have to have the flight miles and the IHG, the ability for 2 people to take off work/school with just 10 days notice. A lot to go into this that even a spontaneous person might not be able to handle.
+1 Would be much easier for a single person to pull it off, but Borabora is for couples.
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AJ is in NZ, so that ship has sailed.
I'd be back by then, but alas, I can't take advantage right now.
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appears to still be available...
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The forecast shows rain for the week, it's summer in BB, wet season.
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Forecast is as reliable as... Sprint cell service.
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Does anyone know if IHG only releases award nights within a month or 2 ahead? I don't see any availability past January 15 for the year
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Forecast is as reliable as... Sprint cell service.
All the blogs I read write that the summer months, which is our winter is wet season and Winter is dry season and usually has day after day of sunshine and blue skies
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That's neither here nor there... the fact is that the forecast is unreliable, no matter the season.
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That's neither here nor there... the fact is that the forecast is unreliable, no matter the season.
+1
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Cancelled, rooms went back into award inventory if anyone wants them.
Was looking forward to the TR.
Gonna book for a year out again?
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If i have IHG free nights or 50K points, Besides air fare and round trip from PPT-BB which comes out to $412 per person
is there any other charges I need to consider?
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http://travelisfree.com/2014/12/18/how-to-get-award-nights-for-the-intercontinental-bora-bora-thalasso/
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Nothing earth shattering there that I see.
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Nothing earth shattering there that I see.
You're right. Just thought it might help some people.
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
You're clearly demonstrating the book the 2 week out approach. ;)
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
Very possible.
What awards available to get there?
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You're clearly demonstrating the book the 2 week out approach. ;)
The cancellation deadline is 1 week prior, don't see why a 2 week approach makes any sense.
In fact the only approach that makes any sense for any awards is checking several times daily.
Very possible.
What awards available to get there?
AA, DL, FB, etc.
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The cancellation deadline is 1 week prior, don't see why a 2 week approach makes any sense.
In fact the only approach that makes any sense for any awards is checking several times daily.
AA, DL, FB, etc.
Hmm?.. Tempting..
Searching for AA now. Having some issues
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Hmm?.. Tempting..
Searching for AA now. Having some issues
PUTPAC or use KVS mobile companion for TN space from LAX-PPT.
AF also flies to PPT. Better availability CDG-LAX-PPT than LAX-PPT due to married segment logic...
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BOB by yourself?
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PUTPAC or use KVS mobile companion for TN space from LAX-PPT.
AF also flies to PPT. Better availability CDG-LAX-PPT than LAX-PPT due to married segment logic...
Will search soon. Can I only take until Monday (Can you cancel the other days).
BOB by yourself? 
Are you saying I'm crazy or should skip it?
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This isn't a place I'd recommend going solo.
This is a place to save to go on a honeymoon with your partner.
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Will search soon. Can I only take until Monday (Can you cancel the other days).
Once I cancel the nights will go into award inventory.
Take what you want.
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This isn't a place I'd recommend going solo.
This is a place to save to go on a honeymoon with your partner.
Im doing that for the Maldives.
Once I cancel the nights will go into award inventory.
Take what you want.
Kk. will let you know in a few hours.
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Im doing that for the Maldives.
And?
MLE and BOB are the same type of destinations.
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And?
MLE and BOB are the same type of destinations.
I know. Was just playing round with the idea.
But in the end I prob wont take it since i am planning a trip for the weekend before.
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
Whats that? Explain pls
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Whats that? Explain pls
Google it
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Whats that? Explain pls
Whats so hard to understand?
He has award nights for the IC Thalasso for those dates, they are usually hard to get. If anyone wants them he will cancel them and you can book them ASAP from your account.
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
Going twice...
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I was gung ho about doing the into the nights thing so I could get 4 nights there. I checked availability, and there's nothing for the whole year! So I didn't end up doing it. Had I known earlier... :-\
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I keep searching for award availability to lax-ppt, I searched a year out and there is not availability on a Sunday or Monday, how do you get those days?
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QF Flies to PPT from Lax. Anyway to get onto that flight with awards?
Can I take that flight to Auckland and stop off in PPT with Awards?
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Have 01/09-01/15 at the IC Thalasso up for grabs, anyone want?
Cancelled. Should be bookable.
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QF Flies to PPT from Lax.
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QF 3818?
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Cancelled. Should be bookable.
How did you get that? Did you reserve 1-2 rooms at a time and kept checking till you were able to get 6 nights in a row?
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QF 3818?
Codeshare for TN.
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Codeshare for TN.
Ooh, I get it. What a shame
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Is there any way leave NY or LAX after a Shabbos and be in BOB by a Sunday night, or the total flight time will definitely not have you there until Monday?
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I tried the trick of "holding" a reward at IC BOB by booking a refundable room for cash and then releasing it in order to book it on points. It didint work!
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Is there any way leave NY or LAX after a Shabbos and be in BOB by a Sunday night, or the total flight time will definitely not have you there until Monday?
bump
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Hilton Bora Bora Nui drops from 10 to 9 eff 01/14/15.
95K down to 80K
or 76K down to 64K on 5 night stays
or 75K down to 65K on 4 night AXON stays.
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Hilton Bora Bora Nui drops from 10 to 9 eff 01/14/15.
95K down to 80K
or 76K down to 64K on 5 night stays
or 75K down to 65K on 4 night AXON stays.
I don't think that gets you a OWB though.
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I don't think they charge a lot for the upgrade. CMIIW.
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I just spoke to SPG Gold Rep about booking BB July 2015 and they said for both the St. Regis and Le meridian are 149K per night for 4 nights OWB? That sounds like a lot even for a Cat 7. Am I off or is that the going rate for booking OWB with SPG points? Better points to use for BB?
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High-end SPG is a rip-off.
Probably the most ridiculous thing about the program.
High ADRs compel the 30K price tag. But the rates are high at least partially because it's a "special" property, yet because it's a "special" property, they double the award cost to 60K+. So you pay once for the ADR, and then you pay again for what causes the ADR :o ::)
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High-end SPG is a rip-off.
Ok scratch SPG. Is Hyatt a good program for an OWB?
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No Hyatt's in BOB.
Check out Intercontinental and Hilton.
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No Hyatt's in BOB.
Check out Intercontinental and Hilton.
Thanks, and I am also looking at Maldives for Park Hyatt but from what I read in the thread it seems BB is the way to go.
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Not sure I'd necessarily agree.
Much easier to get an OWB + pool in MLE and the business and first products that fly to MLE are nicer.
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Not sure I'd necessarily agree.
Much easier to get an OWB + pool in MLE and the business and first products that fly to MLE are nicer.
Thanks for the tips. I will continue searching and see what the best reservations will be.
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Not sure I'd necessarily agree.
Much easier to get an OWB + pool in MLE and the business and first products that fly to MLE are nicer.
When is your BOB trip scheduled for?
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Not for awhile yet :)
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Has anyone here been to the Four Seasons resort? Looks better than the IC BOB
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Has anyone here been to the Four Seasons resort? Looks better than the IC BOB
It is. The associate down the hall from me has been.
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It is. The associate down the hall from me has been.
It's more expensive than the IC, any way to get it for less? With CC or free nights?
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It's more expensive than the IC, any way to get it for less? With CC or free nights?
He paid $$$
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He paid $$$
That must have felt awesome.... did he tell you how much?
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That must have felt awesome.... did he tell you how much?
Too much ;)
But he can afford it. He just purchased revenue KE J tickets for four to ICN and then onto DAN DAD where he'll stay at the Nam Hai (http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/nam-hai/), perhaps one of the world's most highly ranked resorts.
Total just for that is about $20K.
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how many AA miles can get you from JFK to PPT in economy and back? no wiki here
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how many AA miles can get you from JFK to PPT in economy and back? no wiki here
Feel free to do a bit of legwork and make one ;)
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Danville, Virginia?
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That hotel looks unreal
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DAD, not DAN. My bad.
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Too much ;)
But he can afford it. He just purchased revenue KE J tickets for four to ICN and then onto DAN DAD where he'll stay at the Nam Hai (http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/nam-hai/), perhaps one of the world's most highly ranked resorts.
Total just for that is about $20K.
Did you tell him what you pay (or not)?
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Did you tell him what you pay (or not)?
for some people $20k doesnt make a dent
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Did you tell him what you pay (or not)?
He knows. And he hates talking about it.
(Not unsurprising ;))
for some people $20k doesnt make a dent
Even people like that would prefer the $20k stay in their own pockets, if possible.
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Is there a TR on bora bora?
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Is there a TR on bora bora?
Not officially but unofficially there is ML11219 to answer ur questions.
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Not officially but unofficially there is ML11219 to answer ur questions.
Need an official one
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 03/01-03/06?
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 03/01-03/06?
Yes! But need flights getting there. Flights are $2000+ PP in Y, nothing available with points
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High-end SPG is a rip-off.
And you have a GOOD memory.
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 03/01-03/06?
Seriously? You've pulled off finding availability for 5 days in each of Dec, Jan, and March?? :)
Curious to know, though, 3/1 is a Sunday. Is there anyway to leave home after a Shabbos and actually get there by Sunday night?
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Seriously? You've pulled off finding availability for 5 days in each of Dec, Jan, and March?? :)
Curious to know, though, 3/1 is a Sunday. Is there anyway to leave home after a Shabbos and actually get there by Sunday night?
+1... Clearly Dan has a trick... It's not just checking every day
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Curious to know, though, 3/1 is a Sunday. Is there anyway to leave home after a Shabbos and actually get there by Sunday night?
Impossible to get to BOB, unless you rent a speed boat at PPT (not even sure if that's possible), though it is possible to reach PPT by 9pm if you take the 4.30pm flight out of LAX
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Impossible to get to BOB, unless you rent a speed boat at PPT (not even sure if that's possible), though it is possible to reach PPT by 9pm if you take the 4.30pm flight out of LAX
So Dan's just snagging any nights he can find? :P
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Seriously? You've pulled off finding availability for 5 days in each of Dec, Jan, and March?? :)
Curious to know, though, 3/1 is a Sunday. Is there anyway to leave home after a Shabbos and actually get there by Sunday night?
I Guess if he wants to check in at 8AM he'll need to check in the night before, or perhaps he'd be coming in from somewhere else, maybe AUK or something, or perhaps spending shabbat in PPT.....
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Or he's planning on staying in PPT for shabbos?
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@Dan is probably munching on Popcorn while we speculate how and why he snagged 3/1....
My question is, was he really going to spend Purim in BOB?
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@Dan is probably munching on Popcorn while we speculate how and why he snagged 3/1....
My question is, was he really going to spend Purim in BOB?
lol too fun. Good points all around.
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PPT has a shul.
And I've spent Purim on a pacific island before...
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Is there a Shabbos/dateline issue in PPT?
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Same as there would be in HNL
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Same as there would be in HNL
Boohoo
(Although I thought that area of the world had a Sunday issue, not Friday.)
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No, that would be Japan and NZ.
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No, that would be Japan and NZ.
Ah, getting my surroundings on a map now and it makes sense.
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PPT has a shul.
And I've spent Purim on a pacific island before...
That's an expensive flight to megillah no?
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Same as there would be in HNL
Does that mean 2 days of purim-Im in!!! ;D ;D
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Is there anything kosher in BOB?
I have BOB scheduled for June, I need to start planning the food
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Is there anything kosher in BOB?
I have BOB scheduled for June, I need to start planning the food
They have a Dougie's there
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They have a Dougie's there
I'm aware about that, I'm referring to American products with OU vs French.
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I'm aware about that, I'm referring to American products with OU vs French.
Very little according to what I've heard
My friends who have gone have all brought or shipped ahead
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Very little according to what I've heard
My friends who have gone have all brought or shipped ahead
Who ships ahead, pomegranate?
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Who ships ahead, pomegranate?
Pomegranate ships anywhere.
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Pomegranate ships anywhere.
How in the world do they ship frozen meals to Bora Bora? The fastest way to get there would be at least 24 hours by plane, how would that work?
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How in the world do they ship frozen meals to Bora Bora? The fastest way to get there would be at least 24 hours by plane, how would that work?
Throw away cooler? Or a well insulated box.
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Dry ice.
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My shipment to Hawaii was in transit for over 24 hours and arrived frozen solid. Was in an insulated box and full of ice packs.
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Pomegranate ships anywhere.
They only ship domestically btw
How in the world do they ship frozen meals to Bora Bora? The fastest way to get there would be at least 24 hours by plane, how would that work?
I've had Hermoles ship to places that are even further out. If its an insulated box w dry ice it can last up to 72 hours
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My shipment to Hawaii was in transit for over 24 hours and arrived frozen solid. Was in an insulated box and full of ice packs.
Is it supposed to arrive after you arrive or is it supposed to be shipped to the hotel before you arrive and the hotel would keep in the freezer?
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So I guess I need to go with Hermolis
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Is it supposed to arrive after you arrive or is it supposed to be shipped to the hotel before you arrive and the hotel would keep in the freezer?
They shipped out it while I was there already.
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Is it supposed to arrive after you arrive or is it supposed to be shipped to the hotel before you arrive and the hotel would keep in the freezer?
I'd do it that it arrives a couple of days before because there are always delays
Hermoles is in London so thats really far from BOB. Better off trying POM
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How much does POM charge for shipping?
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How much does POM charge for shipping?
Insanely a lot. I was going to buy once, and shipping was more than a weeks worth of food.
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Will @Dan free up some award nights for me at the InterContinental Bora bora in June?


If anyone has any tips how to free up award space, I'd really appreciate it. PM'S accepted
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sorry for the noob question, are ihg aniversary nights subject to the same availability as points redemption?
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sorry for the noob question, are ihg aniversary nights subject to the same availability as points redemption?
Yes. Unless you're Dan. :P ;D
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Bummer! Just got the Le Meridien OWB for 274 USD and 30K SPG points for 2 nights. Have you heard anything good about it?
How did you do that?
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Bummer! Just got the Le Meridien OWB for 274 USD and 30K SPG points for 2 nights. Have you heard anything good about it?
Did you even end up going?
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Not one award day at IC Thalasso for the next year...
(http://i.gyazo.com/2b8621130b8b1a3b01a862a535de193a.png)
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I lied; two nights just popped up, one of which is tomorrow:
(http://i.gyazo.com/7232a10e0cd0e46cadd9ac8d742e0939.png)
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I lied; two nights just popped up, one of which is tomorrow:
(http://i.gyazo.com/7232a10e0cd0e46cadd9ac8d742e0939.png)
Thanks to the IHG Chase card which has been lately heavily promoted by bloggers.
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I lied; two nights just popped up, one of which is tomorrow:
(http://i.gyazo.com/7232a10e0cd0e46cadd9ac8d742e0939.png)
Sheesh. I have 3 nights reserved for $1200 each
At the
1. St. Regis
2. Le Merridan
3. Intercontinental
Which one should I go with?
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Sheesh. I have 3 nights reserved for $1200 each
At the
1. St. Regis
2. Le Merridan
3. Intercontinental
Which one should I go with?
No question. St. Regis.
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No question. St. Regis.
Is that from experience?
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Is that from experience?
No, but everything I've ever read has said the Four Seasons and St. Regis are 1A and 1B and everything else a notch below
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Bummer! Just got the Le Meridien OWB for 274 USD and 30K SPG points for 2 nights. Have you heard anything good about it?
Bump. Did you end up going?
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Bump. Did you end up going?
Not sure if he checks this thread. He didn't go in the end.
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Not sure if he checks this thread. He didn't go in the end.
When are you scheduled to go?
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When are you scheduled to go?
Later this year.
Frankly, though, after all the research, I think I'd rather just return to MLE, for my money/points.
Conrad MLE is probably the single best redemption in the Hilton portfolio, and being HH DIA, I'd have a decent shot at an upgrade to OWB with plunge pool. And, even if I didn't, their beach villas look phenomenal to the point where I almost wouldn't even care if I got the upgrade.
Whereas, the points options in BOB look... underwhelming, even if you are able to win the lotto and find an OWB at IC Thalasso, the room looks... old.
Sure, there is the Hilton BOB, and the LM BOB (both of which only have plunge pools at the tippty top end, read: presidential villas), the topography is better, but combined with the routing options, I think MLE takes the nod.
Most of the above can be discarded if one is prepared to drop $1500/night at St. Regis or Four Seasons.
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Later this year.
Frankly, though, after all the research, I think I'd rather just return to MLE, for my money/points.
Conrad MLE is probably the single best redemption in the Hilton portfolio, and being HH DIA, I'd have a decent shot at an upgrade to OWB with plunge pool. And, even if I didn't, their beach villas look phenomenal to the point where I almost wouldn't even care if I got the upgrade.
Whereas, the points options in BOB look... underwhelming, even if you are able to win the lotto and find an OWB at IC Thalasso, the room looks... old.
Sure, there is the Hilton BOB, and the LM BOB (both of which only have plunge pools at the tippty top end, read: presidential villas), the topography is better, but combined with the routing options, I think MLE takes the nod.
Most of the above can be discarded if one is prepared to drop $1500/night at St. Regis or Four Seasons.
Guess I'll be the only one to experience both. I'm heading to BOB in June and working out MLE for February.
I care more for the real hard product, which is the location.
I start my preference with the Hardest to get to places, most dangerous, Most beautiful ETC...... first, than work my way down.
If I'd need to hike there, so be it
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Guess I'll be the only one to experience both. I'm heading to BOB in June and working out MLE for February.
I care more for the real hard product, which is the location.
I start my preference with the Hardest to get to places, most dangerous, Most beautiful ETC...... first, than work my way down.
If I'd need to hike there, so be it
Routing options were but a fraction of my post.
...unless of course you consider accommodations AND routing options to not be "real" hard product.
To me, a trip comprises plane + hotel + destination. For me, a trip must have at least 2/3.
If it's all about destination for you, then it doesn't matter if you, as you say hiked, and slept in a tent, but for me it takes more.
Besides, I didn't cancel my BOB trip :P
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Most of the above can be discarded if one is prepared to drop $1500/night at St. Regis or Four Seasons.
Still no pool.
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Still no pool.
Some rooms (http://www.stregisborabora.com/premieroverwatervilla) do (http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/accommodations/).
Besides, the reputed service at those places may even make up for it apparently.
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Some rooms (http://www.stregisborabora.com/premieroverwatervilla) do (http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/accommodations/).
Besides, the reputed service at those places may even make up for it apparently.
That ain't $1,500, that's $2,500+
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Anyone know what the deal is w customs and bringing in food?
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Anyone know what the deal is w customs and bringing in food?
You are allowed to bring in food, including meat.
https://tahiti.visahq.com/customs/
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Later this year.
Frankly, though, after all the research, I think I'd rather just return to MLE, for my money/points.
Conrad MLE is probably the single best redemption in the Hilton portfolio, and being HH DIA, I'd have a decent shot at an upgrade to OWB with plunge pool. And, even if I didn't, their beach villas look phenomenal to the point where I almost wouldn't even care if I got the upgrade.
Whereas, the points options in BOB look... underwhelming, even if you are able to win the lotto and find an OWB at IC Thalasso, the room looks... old.
Sure, there is the Hilton BOB, and the LM BOB (both of which only have plunge pools at the tippty top end, read: presidential villas), the topography is better, but combined with the routing options, I think MLE takes the nod.
Most of the above can be discarded if one is prepared to drop $1500/night at St. Regis or Four Seasons.
Is this a positive guess or you saw such reports?
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Seen it.
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Not sure if he checks this thread. He didn't go in the end.
I don't check it much but now that you are thinking of going I decided to stop by :)
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I think I'll stick with the Le Meridian, I got a good rate ( relative) for the best room, the premier Mt Otemanu View, that would save me over $1200 for 2 nights VS the St. Regis standard.
Hope I'm doing the right thing
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I think I'll stick with the Le Meridian, I got a good rate ( relative) for the best room, the premier Mt Otemanu View, that would save me over $1200 for 2 nights VS the St. Regis standard.
Hope I'm doing the right thing
How many night are u going for?
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How many night are u going for?
2 owb at le meridian, 2 non OWB
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You are allowed to bring in food, including meat.
https://tahiti.visahq.com/customs/
Doesn't show u can bring meat AFAIK
Just doesn't show u can
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Doesn't show u can bring meat AFAIK
Just doesn't show u can
Well, if it's not prohibited or restricted, then why can't you bring?
It doesn't say that you can bring underwear either.
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Well, if it's not prohibited or restricted, then why can't you bring?
It doesn't say that you can bring underwear either.
True, but just saying to verify it in advance so you don't have issues
When are you headed out there?
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True, but just saying to verify it in advance so you don't have issues
When are you headed out there?
Plausible deniability?
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True, but just saying to verify it in advance so you don't have issues
When are you headed out there?
Mid June
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How does IC Thalasso work? Every day they release availability for the day that is 365 days ahead? Is there a set time of day they do that?
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How does IC Thalasso work? Every day they release availability for the day that is 365 days ahead? Is there a set time of day they do that?
Usually within a couple of days ahead
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Usually within a couple of days ahead
But right now, for example, you don't see space on 4/29/16 or 4/30/16 so at what point did those dates get released and snatched up? Midnight you think?
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But right now, for example, you don't see space on 4/29/16 or 4/30/16 so at what point did those dates get released and snatched up? Midnight you think?
Who said they were ever available? I guess they look ahead within the next couple of weeks and see how full it is and accordingly release availability for awards
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Who said they were ever available? I guess they look ahead within the next couple of weeks and see how full it is and accordingly release availability for awards
Oh, I thought they release X amount of rooms for every day. So no way to predict? What IS Dan's secret??
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Oh, I thought they release X amount of rooms for every day. So no way to predict? What IS Dan's secret??
UPS method
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Oh, I thought they release X amount of rooms for every day. So no way to predict? What IS Dan's secret??
Whatever it is, no way it will be posted here. Maybe go to Tokyo and ask him ☺
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FYI, The lounge that Air Tahiti Nui uses at LAX is the same as El Al so its loaded with lots of kosher snacks and they usually have kosher wraps and sandwiches in the back that you can get by asking for
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7+ seats in Business open on DFW-PPT-DFW
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/06/02/who-can-explain-this-flight-but-its-wide-open-for-business-class-awards-to-tahiti/
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Last call, I have a couple of days left to cancel my Le Meridien booking without penalty , does anyone have experience between the le Meridian and the IHG interncontinental thalasso? The Intercontinental would cost me a total of 900 dollars more, but seems to have a notch better rating, help me decide. This is a YOLO decision
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"YOLO" is a term that, right or wrong, grants carte blanche and justifies any and all decisions.
YOLO would dictate staying at 4S.
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"YOLO" is a term that, right or wrong, grants carte blanche and justifies any and all decisions.
YOLO would dictate staying at 4S.
4S is way out of reach, c'mon, what would you recommend.
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4S is way out of reach, c'mon, what would you recommend.
Personally, I wouldn't shell out for either. They're close enough in reviews that I'd go with the one which had award availability.
I'm currently booked at Hilton and LM in OWB.
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Last call, I have a couple of days left to cancel my Le Meridien booking without penalty , does anyone have experience between the le Meridian and the IHG interncontinental thalasso? The Intercontinental would cost me a total of 900 dollars more, but seems to have a notch better rating, help me decide. This is a YOLO decision
I would def go with the Intercontinental Thalasso. A little birdy who was recently in Bora Bora saw both and said that the latter was a significant upgrade over the former and only a small notch below the SR
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Personally, I wouldn't shell out for either. They're close enough in reviews that I'd go with the one which had award availability.
I'm currently booked at Hilton and LM in OWB.
Between the Hilton and LM, which one would you prefer
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I would def go with the Intercontinental Thalasso. A little birdy who was recently in Bora Bora saw both and said that the latter was a significant upgrade over the former and only a small notch below the SR
The question is if the significant upgrade is worth $900 more, and do you know what the significant upgrade is? Is it the property? The OWB's or the service?
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The question is if the significant upgrade is worth $900 more, and do you know what the significant upgrade is? Is it the property? The OWB's or the service?
From the multitude of reviews I've read, this seems to be a very accurate comparison tool
http://www.tahiti-explorer.com/frames/hotels-index.html
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The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island seems to get the most bang for the buck, according to what I'm reading, its located in the best part of the lagoon, and best for snorkeling. Its also better priced, Should i ditch the le Meridian for this?
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The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island seems to get the most bang for the buck, according to what I'm reading, its located in the best part of the lagoon, and best for snorkeling. Its also better priced, Should i ditch the le Meridian for this?
Def an upgrade over the Le Meridien
Just make sure there wont be a language barrier there
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Def an upgrade over the Le Meridien
Just make sure there wont be a language barrier there
@AJK do you agree?
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@AJK do you agree?
I'm a no one here... but I do know damaxer91's little birdie has more experience than I do in BOB.
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@AJK do you agree?
Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip
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Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip
No, never tried FT, will check now.
So again, you recommend the sofitel private island over Le Meridean?
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No, never tried FT, will check now.
So again, you recommend the sofitel private island over Le Meridean?
Can't really say
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Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip
And FT is different? How many of those posters go to BOB half dozen times?
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And FT is different? How many of those posters go to BOB half dozen times?
There are a few for sure. Its also a lot easier to weed out the fake reviews.
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How does IC Thalasso work? Every day they release availability for the day that is 365 days ahead? Is there a set time of day they do that?
But right now, for example, you don't see space on 4/29/16 or 4/30/16 so at what point did those dates get released and snatched up? Midnight you think?
FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?
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FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?
I highly doubt it. I never found availability 365 days out, and I've been checking
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FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?
Been reading that thread myself recently. Seems that midnight EST is the key. However, when 10 ppl are trying to book at the same exact moment, the odds of you getting it...
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I highly doubt it. I never found availability 365 days out, and I've been checking
if you read what YD just said I'm not sure why you're highly doubting it. Have you check ALL day?
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Been reading that thread myself recently. Seems that midnight EST is the key. However, when 10 ppl are trying to book at the same exact moment, the odds of you getting it...
Perhaps a script can be written...
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Next weekend Thursday to Sunday is available at the IC Thalasso on Points.
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Next weekend Thursday to Sunday is available at the IC Thalasso on Points.
Is that really the place you want to spend Shabbos?
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Is that really the place you want to spend Shabbos?
Absolutely! Would do so any shabbos
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My wife and I want to travel to Bora Bora and stay at the 4 Seasons in a year from now. Any suggestions on how I can do it all on points? TIA
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My wife and I want to travel to Bora Bora and stay at the 4 Seasons in a year from now. Any suggestions on how I can do it all on points? TIA
I don't believe you can get it using points, rather you would need to earn points and sell them, and/or cashback cards.
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I highly doubt it. I never found availability 365 days out, and I've been checking
Well, If you want to hop on a plane right now- there's a spot open 7/16 - 7/17 :)
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Well, If you want to hop on a plane right now- there's a spot open 7/16 - 7/17 :)
I'm back already
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what points are best obtained for this case in order to sell them?
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I'm back already
Lol
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Has anyone here stayed at the IC Thalasso?
Wondering if I (should i find availability) could use my brothers IHG free chase night for one of my nights or if the hotel will give me a hard time with him not being there. Wondering if its on the same level as the PH MLE where its so small and intimate.
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Has anyone here stayed at the IC Thalasso?
Wondering if I (should i find availability) could use my brothers IHG free chase night for one of my nights or if the hotel will give me a hard time with him not being there. Wondering if its on the same level as the PH MLE where its so small and intimate.
Lots of online TRs from there. See the bloggers.
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Lots of online TRs from there. See the bloggers.
i did. Wouldnt answer my specific question though
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Anyone booking BOB?
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/
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Anyone booking BOB?
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/
What are the paid rates if a redemption is 90k a night?
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What are the paid rates if a redemption is 90k a night?
Check for yourself.
Prices are seasonal
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Anyone booking BOB?
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/
I still think 58K/39K per night is astronomical.
Better bet, I think, is still the LM for 16K+$270 into an OWB.
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I can't imagine dropping so many SPG a night like that. For that reason I'm out.
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personally I would drop 58,500 spg Per night for the W MLE for that nice room. Market value is about $1,170 & the room gos for as much as $3k or more.. just my opinion
also makes a difference the occasion, future trips frequency etc. points earning speed..
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58.5K isn't getting you an OWB in SRBB or WMLE.
Still need to pay to confirm an upgrade.
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58.5K isn't getting you an OWB in SRBB or WMLE.
Still need to pay to confirm an upgrade.
if you say so then I believe & accept what you say.. as I trust you.. but i'm thinking that when I called SPG for a rate on that crazy huge owb they said its 90k SPG per night.
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90K is for the base room at the SRBB or WMLE.
Both are crazy rooms, neither are OWB.
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90K is for the base room at the SRBB or WMLE.
Both are crazy rooms, neither are OWB.
no sane person (I hope) would pay 90k SPG for a beach hotel when you travel so far
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no sane person (I hope) would pay 90k SPG for a beach hotel when you travel so far
58k SPG is almost the same as 90k for me. I would just pick a different destination.
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58k SPG is almost the same as 90k for me. I would just pick a different destination.
but according to Dan even 58k doesnt even get you a OWB so it doesnt really even come up as a thought to me..
rather burn some hotel.com credits for my future MLE trip.. anyways.. back to Boro Bora.. :)
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OWB at LM BOB for 16K SPG+$270
or
OWB at SR BOB for 52K MR
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How do you get the 2nd option? Booking direct through Amex?
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How do you get the 2nd option? Booking direct through Amex?
Can sell at ~1.5.
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Can sell at ~1.5.
Ah, gotcha.
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Can sell at ~1.5.
SR is supposed to be better than LM, now its your call if you want to pay $760 or go with the cheaper option. YOLO
Just $200 more a night
It all depends what your priorities are.
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SR is supposed to be better than LM, now its your call if you want to pay $760 or go with the cheaper option. YOLO
Just $200 more a night
It all depends what your priorities are.
Considering I'd earn 12K SPG points (~$225), bringing the total cost to 47K MR/night, and that I don't have plans to return, I probably will just do SR.
Just one credit card churn :)
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SR
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Just as I'm sitting down to book the SR, IHG Thalasso opens for 3 nights.
So I'm going to do 1 night at IHG Le Moana then take the free boat shuttle to their sister property, IHG Thalasso for 3 nights.
Would have loved to do 2 SR + 2 IHG Thalasso, but the only room the SR has available for the first night of our stay is... $10K.
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 01/28-02/03?
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That's a good get.
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 01/28-02/03?
I'd rather know how you consistently pull of availability like that
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If anybody has nights at the IC thallaso, that they plan on releasing, can you please let me know.
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If anybody has nights at the IC thallaso, that they plan on releasing, can you please let me know.
Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 01/28-02/03?
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Also, finding flights to BOB are in some cases harder than finding nights. You have flights?
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Dan doesn't reply to PM.

I don't have flights yet, but I figured it makes sense to work with hotel first being that I can cancel for free, but flights I can't.
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IME, the only way you can gaurantee a trip like this comes to fruition is book 330 days in advance.
Snag TN J and then snag IHG.
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IME, the only way you can gaurantee a trip like this comes to fruition is book 330 days in advance.
Snag TN J and then snag IHG.
Doesn't IHG get released 2 weeks before TN? That's what I came across in my searching.
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Doesn't IHG get released 2 weeks before TN? That's what I came across in my searching.
It does. I should have been clearer. I simply meant booking a year in advance.
Sure one can get lucky, but relying on luck, is...
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It does. I should have been clearer. I simply meant booking a year in advance.
Sure one can get lucky, but relying on luck, is...
Yep. Not always too easy to plan a year out, unfortunately. Seems like FTers are going here literally every week, while barely any DDFers have made it. I wonder why that is.
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IME, the only way you can gaurantee a trip like this comes to fruition is book 330 days in advance.
Snag TN J and then snag IHG.
Or settle for the other IHG and TN Y
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Or settle for the other IHG and TN Y
Isn't the whole point of going here to be able to stay in an OWB? Now if you meant to go to IC Moorea and pay for the upgrade or really to any other of the other hotels and pay for an upgrade, that's a different story. But not "free." :P
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Or settle for the other IHG and TN Y
I'd sooner settler for TN Y than the other IHG...
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Isn't the whole point of going here to be able to stay in an OWB? Now if you meant to go to IC Moorea and pay for the upgrade or really to any other of the other hotels and pay for an upgrade, that's a different story. But not "free." :P
The "other" IHG being talked about is also in BOB, the IHG LM, not the one in Moorea.
Either way, one can use SPG C+P to get into an OWB (which is what I was *going to do* before snagging IHG Thalasso).
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Yep. Not always too easy to plan a year out, unfortunately. Seems like FTers are going here literally every week, while barely any DDFers have made it. I wonder why that is.
I booked mine almost a year out.
I know at least 2 DDF'ers who have gone, and at least 2 more who are confirmed.
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The "other" IHG being talked about is also in BOB, the IHG LM, not the one in Moorea.
Either way, one can use SPG C+P to get into an OWB (which is what I was *going to do* before snagging IHG Thalasso).
Meant Moana, not Moorea, my mistake.
You've gotten Thalasso since you posted about your choices last week?
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Or settle for the other IHG and TN Y
Oy
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Meant Moana, not Moorea, my mistake.
You've gotten Thalasso since you posted about your choices last week?
Right:
Just as I'm sitting down to book the SR, IHG Thalasso opens for 3 nights.
So I'm going to do 1 night at IHG Le Moana then take the free boat shuttle to their sister property, IHG Thalasso for 3 nights.
Would have loved to do 2 SR + 2 IHG Thalasso, but the only room the SR has available for the first night of our stay is... $10K.
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Just FYI:
Spoke to two supervisors, AF apparently does not offer KSML on LAX-PPT.
:o
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Just FYI:
Spoke to two supervisors, AF apparently does not offer KSML on LAX-PPT.
:o
Odd, but who cares?
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Odd, but who cares?
I *always* order JIC.
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I *always* order JIC.
Well duh, that way you might get something if they forget.
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Just odd they don't offer KSML ex-LAX.
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Just FYI:
Spoke to two supervisors, AF apparently does not offer KSML on LAX-PPT.
:o
Since when do you care about KSML?
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Well duh, that way you might get something if they forget.
+1
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Just odd they don't offer KSML ex-LAX.
TN does offer BTW
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Oiy va voy. Reading comprehension, people:
Just FYI:
Spoke to two supervisors, AF apparently does not offer KSML on LAX-PPT.
:o
Just odd they don't offer KSML ex-LAX.
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Right:
Didn't see that. Nice!
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Either way, one can use SPG C+P to get into an OWB (which is what I was *going to do* before snagging IHG Thalasso).
How would the SPG C+P run ?
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How would the SPG C+P run ?
Better bet, I think, is still the LM for 16K+$270 into an OWB.
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FYI
Not a single award day through EOS for IHG Thalasso.
(https://i.gyazo.com/a656a70b058299497206e1b2bfb3604d.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/f207b59600e593a6ed3d23e8770cc93d.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/4b8d5103b336f32b864691581bd9c55e.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/78e758ce24b2539127c766708fdd136a.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/662719ee71a56f1443f290e9bddf4f9d.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/789361190fb8c1b7f320eb4fd465c27e.png)
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Noticed it earlier today. I believe this is the 2nd time you've posted screenshots like that. You love it lol
There were sporadic days when I checked a few days ago. Very lucky that some of your days opened up for you.
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Just a very tough get. And it remains that way.
Yes, very lucky.
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Standard room is OWB there?
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Standard room is OWB there?
Correct.
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Anyone ever overnight in PPT? Where did you stay?
Top 2 options as I see it are the IHG Tahiti (7 min ride from airport) and the LM Tahiti (16 min from airport).
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Anyone ever overnight in PPT? Where did you stay?
Top 2 options as I see it are the IHG Tahiti (7 min ride from airport) and the LM Tahiti (16 min from airport).
FYI, The TN flights often open up 48-72 hrs before in J
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FYI, The TN flights often open up 48-72 hrs before in J
If that's the case, it's not true for this week, for example:
(https://i.gyazo.com/0aab52f19bab8b3aa8d81bda6cdfb901.png)
(https://i.gyazo.com/3981df0a5f9c8048fc0c42b3353b6309.png)
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Anyone ever overnight in PPT? Where did you stay?
Top 2 options as I see it are the IHG Tahiti (7 min ride from airport) and the LM Tahiti (16 min from airport).
I did IHG PPT
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I did IHG PPT
That's what I'm leaning towards. Happy with the choice?
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That's what I'm leaning towards. Happy with the choice?
Yes, beautiful property
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If that's the case, it's not true for this week, for example:
Could be. But in my experience I have seen it happen several times
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Could be. But in my experience I have seen it happen several times
So if you booked Econ with AA miles, would they let you upgrade to J 24-48 hours before if it opens for the diff in miles or is that only for AA flights?
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That works.
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Thalasso - Dec 10,12,13,14 are open right now if anyone can make a quick trip!
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 01/28-02/03?
Interested
OWB at LM BOB for 16K SPG+$270
Is there a way to see avail online for this or need to call?
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Putpac
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Putpac
Will do.
Are all room there OWB?
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Don't believe so.
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Don't believe so.
Called and agent claimed only room available for C&P is for 30K + $600 per night (checked as far as July 2016)
Does that mean there are simply no rooms available at 16K + $270, HUCA'd but same answer
Also, does anyone know if Hilton weekend nights from Citi CC would book into the OWB or still need an upgrade?
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Weird. Guess could be all out of availability. Definitely had that booked.
You're looking at LM BOB?
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You're looking at LM BOB?
Yes
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1905
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Wow, forget booking a year in advance, having to not be there for Shabbos makes this trip quite crazy.
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Wow, forget booking a year in advance, having to not be there for Shabbos makes this trip quite crazy.
U can get 4 full days if u leave Sun and come back Thurs night but can't make it back to the east coast for shabbos
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Shabbas in LAX sounds perfectly fine to me.
Or "channel Chabad" and go for a week :P
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U can get 4 full days if u leave Sun and come back Thurs night but can't make it back to the east coast for shabbos
-1 Thursday night is already in the "potentially Shabbos" time.
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-1 Thursday night is already in the "potentially Shabbos" time.
That depends on who your Rav is
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That depends on who your Rav is
True. For me, in the winter, the trip could only be Sunday night flight from LAX, get to BOB around noon on Monday and leave BOB Wednesday around 5PM. 2 nights, 1.5-2 days. In the summer, there's a Motzai Shabbos LAX-PPT flight, so I could get in another day/night in BOB.
A final option from my research is to catch the Wednesday morning flight PPT-AKL and go from AKL-Australia before Shabbos. Would mean even less time in BOB though...
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True. For me, in the winter, the trip could only be Sunday night flight from LAX, get to BOB around noon on Monday and leave BOB Wednesday around 5PM. 2 nights, 1.5-2 days. In the summer, there's a Motzai Shabbos LAX-PPT flight, so I could get in another day/night in BOB.
A final option from my research is to catch the Wednesday morning flight PPT-AKL and go from AKL-Australia before Shabbos. Would mean even less time in BOB though...
You'd have the same issue with Shabbas. PPT-AKL leaving weds morn, arrives in AKL on Thursday afternoon about 1 PM. The next flight out AKL-MEL/SYD is not until Friday morning at 8ish am.
Not to mention that to get to PPT for an 8am flight would require you leave BOB Tuesday afternoon.
Why can't you take a MS flight in the winter? Or keep "2 days" of shabbas?
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You'd have the same issue. PPT-AKL leaving weds morn, arrives in AKL on Thursday afternoon about 1 PM. The next flight out AKL-MEL/SYD is not until Friday morning at 8ish am.
Why can't you take a MS flight in the winter?
Aha, but once you cross the dateline, Friday is no longer "possibly Shabbos", rather Sunday is. Which means, you can stay in AKL until shkia and I could catch a Friday morning flight to Australia.
Looks like TN only flies at 4:20PM (and not 11 something PM) on Saturdays in the winter.
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Aha, but once you cross the dateline, Friday is no longer "possibly Shabbos", rather Sunday is. Which means, you can stay in AKL until shkia and I could catch a Friday morning flight to Australia.
Looks like TN only flies at 4:20PM (and not 11 something PM) on Saturdays in the winter.
Amended my post above.
But you're right about TN on MS in winter. Was looking at another day.
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You'd have the same issue with Shabbas. PPT-AKL leaving weds morn, arrives in AKL on Thursday afternoon about 1 PM. The next flight out AKL-MEL/SYD is not until Friday morning at 8ish am.
Not to mention that to get to PPT for an 8am flight would require you leave BOB Tuesday afternoon.
Why can't you take a MS flight in the winter? Or keep "2 days" of shabbas?
1. its not easy, and it requires knowing what is asur med'oraysa and what is asur medarabanan. or you could be machmir, but 2 days of shabbos is no fun
2. some may view it better to avoid the safek situation altogether
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I hear, but relaxing in an OWB in BOB for two days instead of one doesn't sound like much of a sacrifice :P
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Amended my post above.
But you're right about TN on MS in winter. Was looking at another day.
Good point, forgot about having to catch a Tuesday flight to PPT. Yeah so AKL connection is out.
1. its not easy, and it requires knowing what is asur med'oraysa and what is asur medarabanan. or you could be machmir, but 2 days of shabbos is no fun
2. some may view it better to avoid the safek situation altogether
Yep, my Rabbi said no to 2 days.
I hear, but relaxing in an OWB in BOB for two days instead of one doesn't sound like much of a sacrifice :P
Lol if only it was that simple. I was told to avoid 2 days for reasons such as what do you do about Tefillin on the non-Shabbos day? Etc. I also personally wouldn't feel comfortable not going to Shul on Shabbos.
Anyway, a 2 night, 1.5-2 day trip isn't completely crazy, right? Some people here have flown for 2 days straight without getting out of an airport. :P
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Frankly, there's no way I'd do a 1.5/2 day trip to BOB. No way, no how.
I'd MUCH sooner do MLE for 6 days.
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Frankly, there's no way I'd do a 1.5/2 day trip to BOB. No way, no how.
I'd MUCH sooner do MLE for 6 days.
But @Yehuda would never lay out cash, so that means no OWB
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But @Yehuda would never lay out cash, so that means no OWB
Then, my friend, it appears both MLE and BOB are a bit beyond his grasp at the moment... unless of course he wants to travel 20 hours each way for 1.5/2 days.
Or start doing some serious MS on the Arrival card... but even that takes money.
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Anyway, a 2 night, 1.5-2 day trip isn't completely crazy, right?
it is
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Frankly, there's no way I'd do a 1.5/2 day trip to BOB. No way, no how.
I'd MUCH sooner do MLE for 6 days.
So BOB>MLE?
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But @Yehuda would never lay out cash, so that means no OWB
;D Was about to say Arrival, but looks like AJ beat me to it.
Then, my friend, it appears both MLE and BOB are a bit beyond his grasp at the moment... unless of course he wants to travel 20 hours each way for 1.5/2 days.
Or start doing some serious MS on the Arrival card... but even that takes money.
There are ways to MS for free...
I've never really looked into MLE. I would have to do my research to see what routes get you there and if I have those miles.
it is
Thanks :)
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So BOB>MLE?
TR is halfway done. You'll just have to wait and see. I imagine I should have the first post up in the next few days.
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TR is halfway done. You'll just have to wait and see. I imagine I should have the first post up in the next few days.
You're killin' us.
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;D Was about to say Arrival, but looks like AJ beat me to it.
There are ways to MS for free...
Sure, but none that are highly scalable/aren't in the dark gray area/sustainable.
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Sure, but none that are highly scalable/aren't in the dark gray area/sustainable.
True, although I'm just a big talker bc it's not like I'm even doing them. Nonetheless, some signup bonuses and Citi funding should get enough points for a few nights OWB upgrades.
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1. its not easy, and it requires knowing what is asur med'oraysa and what is asur medarabanan.
Not too hard. You won't be doing much in the first place. And you could also be machmir and...
but 2 days of shabbos is no fun
I utterly, completely, and categorically disagree. I've done it multiple times and I can't recommend it more.
2. some may view it better to avoid the safek situation altogether
That'll depend on the LOR in question. If your LOR says no than this discussion is moot.
Lol if only it was that simple. I was told to avoid 2 days for reasons such as what do you do about Tefillin on the non-Shabbos day? Etc.
It is that simple - your LOR will be able to answer all of this for you. Once I got my psak that I need to keep two days, I compiled a list of many, many questions and took it into my Rov. Everything had a simple, black and white answer.
To address your tefillin question, he told me to wear it and daven like a regular weekday.
Shabbos candles was a more interesting issue - you can't light them on Friday afternoon, but at the same time you must light them for Shabbos! So he told me to light yartzeit candles on Thursday afternoon, and "Lekovod Shabbos Kodesh" over them. Then on Friday afternoon, my wife should cover her eyes and make the beracha. This way, no matter when Shabbos really was, we'd be covered :D.
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I was specifically told not to keep 2 days bc he won't know whether I should wear Tefillin. Those questions are the reason he said not to do 2 days.
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I was specifically told not to keep 2 days bc he won't know whether I should wear Tefillin. Those questions are the reason he said not to do 2 days.
Interesting. Seems he's not that familiar with this particular issue, then.
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Zing.
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Isn't tefillin the easiest?
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Zing.
I'm not trying to belittle (for lack of a better term) his LOR in any way whatsoever. It's just that this is a very thorny subject and not everyone could pasken "yes" without being thoroughly familiar in what is a relatively unknown topic.
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I know, but there was an avenue to create drama, and by gosh, I took it.
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I know, but there was an avenue to create drama, and by gosh, I took it.
LOL ;D
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Great back and forth. ;D
No worries, SF.
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Isn't tefillin the easiest?
Indeed.
And if tefillin was "the" issue, why the problem with flying out Thursday afternoon?
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Indeed.
And if tefillin was "the" issue, why the problem with flying out Thursday afternoon?
I said "those questions were the issue" - i.e. the questions of what to do with weekday mitzvos one needs to do and Shabbos mitzvos one needs to do.
Can't fly past Shkia if it's already Shabbos.
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I was specifically told not to keep 2 days bc he won't know whether I should wear Tefillin. Those questions are the reason he said not to do 2 days.
Is that the same LOR who does not let you sell miles, or you switched since? ;)
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Is that the same LOR who does not let you sell miles, or you switched since? ;)
Different. That was a Shayla I asked 2 years ago from a Rabbi who lives in Israel, and I was close to while in Yeshiva. Now in my community I have a Rav who says no to the dateline.
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Time to move again ;D
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Time to move again ;D
LOL
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Time to move again ;D
Hahaha he's actually been great (in terms of giving me answer I want to hear 🙈) with almost everything but the dateline.
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I imagine I should have the first post up in the next few days.

1 week later and still nothing.
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I can vouch that AJK has a vivid imagination :D
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I can vouch that AJK has a vivid imagination :D
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Anyone want the IC Thalasso from 01/28-02/03?
Cancelled.
Hurry and grab em :D
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1 week later and still nothing.
What you fail to realize is that I don't work for you.
Between you and my actual employer, he is going to win. Every. Single. Time.
While my intention was to begin posting over the weekend, there arose a competing professional priority, and that professional priority took precedence. (See above.)
It'll go up when it goes up.
I can vouch that AJK has a vivid imagination :D
...like someone asking you to post a TR over this past weekend.
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/3640206eda1046c49167203e4cc2733e.jpg)
TN flight leaving lax at 4:30, arriving at ppt 10:55on dec. 7 has 2 business seats available.
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next week full availability in IC Thallaso
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next week full availability in IC Thallaso
More than just next week. Wow.
Never seen that many days in a row available:
(https://i.gyazo.com/52f1f52e552ac6e714ffc2d52c587b20.png)
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More than just next week. Wow.
Never seen that many days in a row available:
(https://i.gyazo.com/52f1f52e552ac6e714ffc2d52c587b20.png)
now that i got ur attention, whats the best routing? ;)
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Only three ways to get there from US:
LAX-PPT on AF
LAX-PPT on TN
LAX-HNL-PPT on HA
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Only three ways to get there from US:
LAX-PPT on AF
LAX-PPT on TN
LAX-HNL-PPT on HA
what is TN?
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what is TN?
Air Tahiti Nui
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that gets booked on air france?
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that gets booked on air france?
Can book TN via AA
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TN can be booked with, among others, AA or DL.
AA obviously cannot book AF.
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More than just next week. Wow.
Never seen that many days in a row available:
(https://i.gyazo.com/52f1f52e552ac6e714ffc2d52c587b20.png)
Let me guess - you're tempted to go back? :D
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Extremely tempting... but December is rainy season.
It's extremely disappointing to travel that far and then get rain.
When it's cloudy outside, it's like someone took the plug out of the wall. All the color disappears.
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TN can be booked with, among others, AA or DL.
AA obviously cannot book AF.
experfly showing availability on TN but aa says they dont have availability. is this a huca case?
edit: rainy season, not going that far for dissapoinment
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experfly showing availability on TN but aa says they dont have availability. is this a huca case?
Should be available to AA if TN shows it.
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Should be available to AA if TN shows it.
i even gave a flight number but the rep said no avail. but i decided not to go now since rain season.
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December seems to be the only time of year I can "know" 12 months in advance that we can get away for a week. If I ever go here, I just may have to bank on rain.
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If you do get rain your entire time (or even most of it), you may as well go to Coney Island Beach.
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If you do get rain your entire time (or even most of it), you may as well go to Coney Island Beach.
At least in Bora Bora you'll have a place to sit, while Coney Island beach on the other hand
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I am in the early stages of planning a trip to BOB. Hoping to book LAX-PPT on TN using AA but it doesn't show any availability online. AA shows the flights as revenue flights but not award flights. I just pick a random date in October 2016.
Is this a matter of PUTPAC to book?
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I am in the early stages of planning a trip to BOB. Hoping to book LAX-PPT on TN using AA but it doesn't show any availability online. AA shows the flights as revenue flights but not award flights. I just pick a random date in October 2016.
Is this a matter of PUTPAC to book?
AA won't show TN award availability. Either PUTPAC or use EF.
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Does the IC Thallasso wait to release their reward rooms until right before the travel date?
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Does the IC Thallasso wait to release their reward rooms until right before the travel date?
no. its just that within two weeks of travel people cancel their bookings to avoid a fee.
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no. its just that within two weeks of travel people cancel their bookings to avoid a fee.
That's a good reason :)
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Nice chunk from the 21st on
(http://i66.tinypic.com/357hy5e.png)
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Wow. Nice.
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Still the rainy season, though.
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Still the rainy season, though.
When is the rainy season over
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http://bfy.tw/3kJV
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Le Moana Bora Bora and InterContinental Thalasso going up to 60k
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http://bfy.tw/3kJV
Just got here this morning, so far a little rain when we landed but forecast is clear and sunny for rest of the week. Hope it stays this way
Thanks for everyone's tips been reading a lot in this thread while planning
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Just got here this morning, so far a little rain when we landed but forecast is clear and sunny for rest of the week. Hope it stays this way
Thanks for everyone's tips been reading a lot in this thread while planning
Post Pics
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Post Pics
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160202/98a8135fbc2894ddd5d0c4ed44cb1235.jpg)
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Just a disclosure, We went to Moorea not bora bora, from the research we did it seems moorea is less busy (less tourists) cheaper overall, and more relaxed. I am sure there will be some who will disagree however I am very happy with our choice and this way we have a reason to come back.
Here are some more pics
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9ofPfa_XfhEXKlPPmqE_b--fGOJdLKt4taWVe-H0EJIsc0fHC4c_3RjwYV-GaNOp7MlHbNRlM5iEkdA-aeVML1GfVCZ8LtQpFSBWCsxWlRjpqqtuOFwGJcFRFPw5Of_3AcFv-EBtZL7BVYHbWL5S-IrwiX-XR59_2o__yGKYW_gna54XMSHrAFiJrwI6_0i_GWWDPWkYKLPrZV3blaW6d7o87T-iytYQw--zOTVIgVGT-SiuI3rDugXH-tejW8PwQY3hwFm57xSqBOIU1hnhuWvV35NRrIjYf6wyQU895cYCyKIfaZtfEQny2Q83ut-7RbrUMdFPoLlUIG7-9L0eWK5ifrxKJcQtb1AMYz-cuyqloUWhpfIkBuSTf1JCyLCDnjj-uiYTpuonIteNk4et0jsBMFu5qlql6kD1RnVXQkkY6t3qPaPbdE8gWpy5q7E0OiRyd3OUnX4Jr2fCivQ-681Foaofb0SJPwtZsAO1qKfMyu9Jpkb8fKzLPmNToZfVJ8S5h5sY9dl49bj0NulHC0WH-xWIBPvP0n6UDnfYk-HBIRrGXXG3jAAJ7z1sew7VKY2r=w1985-h1488-no)
This one is panoramic, so you can enjoy it best by downloading and zooming
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QknAkCeOcWyqwaMgYMKSyZrbo6nmSr1PtgYe0_juRgGzJY9LMiLul8cCdZC-3gRScR9tSc_k8kwGey1JcoZ6JVk9dAk-77lCUAYhdJfJDPFAGlbgugYOOBLnmJmcbFADB3z1LNxEZfDKeziYcJ29iDA-6sVYo1_dl0A7jdw3vD4t53sq1jFO0UDCNUEz8DkaVWLf_HwzNnIIGj4DDQ-W-gH3GdfPa6OEvoEo8DHIxlskj499AwimHiW2oCDP2KUSoKde7UZU2eOwmXoq-gauxPIXd_M8FUTzoMg65UuGr52i0HhCJmhmy09LCpdmpIgDwWOKTIFYf7Ka1cV6gb3KXl8kpOGs5kn9UPh6IAeIU3IzJkZwKCmTxLUISjhtGN6OhxQHjFDW5qEgKAOatiJrcHCsrpjAYVrJruLpejck14F3SlfuxzZqekolJp8gAIRlhawwyfEVkr_sCERrVon3W_wYPCvHbk11d9jidaX731Q80o9jFl7Wn1bNKoATrne0ZuIixHsWnw3Jt2ZFaDiLb8TqMUIaCUjPWiaj2BoOQWbF9l7dMgUJaEp1Q5qHoQ_76qP6=w3200-h644-no)
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A promotion popped up on my SPG app claiming to offer 50% Hawaii and French Polynesia. I looked up the St. Regis Bora Bora for July and it's available for 62,500 XPF ($583) which is cheaper than the Le Meridian. The code is SPG50PRO but doesn't seem to work on the regular SPG search. To access, go to "Special Offers" in your app and click on the "Full view. Half off" promotion.
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How many points does HH charge per night @ BOB starting out? I understand there is some renovating going on @ Hilton BOB going on.
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How much time do I need for a connection in PPT to Air Tahiti? Looking at a flight that gets in a 4:40 PM and want to try and make a 5:45 VT flight-possible or way too close...
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How much time do I need for a connection in PPT to Air Tahiti? Looking at a flight that gets in a 4:40 PM and want to try and make a 5:45 VT flight-possible or way too close...
Officially the MCT is 90 min, but I would prob take the risk
[KVS Tool 8.0.0 - Reference: Minimum Connection Time [MCT]: PPT] (http://www.KVSTool.com/)
** EXCEPTIONS EXIST **
DD DI ID II
STANDARD: PPT 045 060 090 060
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[DD] Domestic To Domestic [DEP] Departure Airport
[DI] Domestic To Intl [ARR] Arrival Airport
[ID] Intl To Domestic [A/L] Airline
[II] Intl To Intl [TR] Terminal
[EQP W] Wide-Body Aircraft [EFF] Effective Date
[EQP N] Narrow-Body Aircraft [SUP] Suppressed/Prohibited
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If customs is still "out of order" like it was with us, there's no way you could make the flight unless you're the first one off the plane.
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We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.
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If customs is still "out of order" like it was with us, there's no way you could make the flight unless you're the first one off the plane.
Yeah that's what I'm worried about. And VT specifically says they won't really help you out if you don't follow the min connection times, and it's the last flight of the day. Ugg...
We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.
How long ago was that?
Anyone successfully made it from NZ to PPT without overnighting in PPT? Seems almost impossible without the risk of missing the flight...
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Last week.
PPT airport is officially under renovation, but it didn't seem to affect waiting times.
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Yeah that's what I'm worried about. And VT specifically says they won't really help you out if you don't follow the min connection times, and it's the last flight of the day. Ugg...
I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)
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We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.
Was more than 45 mins for us. Probably closer to 60. And that's just passport control. Not getting bags, going to VT desk, checking in, going through (light) security etc.
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I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)
And if the baggae takes a while. Leave it and say you forgot it and they'll send it in the AM
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Was more than 45 mins for us. Probably closer to 60. And that's just passport control. Not getting bags, going to VT desk, checking in, going through (light) security etc.
Maybe there is a "VIP Service" there?
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I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)
I'd probably also risk it, but if the international flight is even 20-30 mins late, he's stuck.
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Where are you arriving from?
Assuming its AKL the flight lands on-time 100% of the time according to EF
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My flight *from* PPT to AKL was delayed by a couple hours due to a delayed LAX PPT flight.
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Was more than 45 mins for us. Probably closer to 60. And that's just passport control. Not getting bags, going to VT desk, checking in, going through (light) security etc.
We were actually out by the TAXI with our bags by 6:45 (yet still missed our 7:15am ferry to Moorea due to heavy traffic) but obviously it's possible it will take longer
My flight *from* PPT to AKL was delayed by a couple hours due to a delayed LAX PPT flight.
when dealing with LAX one should always account for delays. so far I'm 2 for 2 in last 6 months and hope to avoid that airport in the future as much as possible
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Has anyone done BOB via AUS or NZ? I'll probably be coming from NZ after being there for around 8-9 days, concerned about how to bring food to BOB and where to get it from.
Don't think I can bring enough food from SYD for 9 days NZ and a week of BOB, or is there enough kosher food to be found...
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Can pickup or have shipped from Auckland. They have frozen meals at Grey's Ave Deli.
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Can pickup or have shipped from Auckland. They have frozen meals at Grey's Ave Deli.
Do they have a decent variety, and are the meals any good?
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Does anyone know why when i call SPG Gold direct they want 30-35k points for a night at the SR, but according to this forum and everywhere else i read online it costs between 50-90k points? is there an extra charge when i try booking or is there something else i am missing here?
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Does anyone know why when i call SPG Gold direct they want 30-35k points for a night at the SR, but according to this forum and everywhere else i read online it costs between 50-90k points? is there an extra charge when i try booking or is there something else i am missing here?
If you can book a that price, do it ASAP and don't complain!
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If you can book a that price, do it ASAP and don't complain!
ok thanks, i was just wondering if there is something that I'm missing and i will get charged for later on
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Does anyone know why when i call SPG Gold direct they want 30-35k points for a night at the SR, but according to this forum and everywhere else i read online it costs between 50-90k points? is there an extra charge when i try booking or is there something else i am missing here?
You sure it's not the Le Meridien?
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You sure it's not the Le Meridien?
yup,
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yup,
For what dates?
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Anyone want buy a resort?
http://www.luxury4play.com/luxury-travel/want-to-own-a-gorgeous-5-star-lagoon-resort-near-bora-bora-french-polynesia-20160229/
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Anyone want buy a resort?
http://www.luxury4play.com/luxury-travel/want-to-own-a-gorgeous-5-star-lagoon-resort-near-bora-bora-french-polynesia-20160229/
Which hotel is that?
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Anyone want buy a resort?
http://www.luxury4play.com/luxury-travel/want-to-own-a-gorgeous-5-star-lagoon-resort-near-bora-bora-french-polynesia-20160229/
For $50M it's quite an investment. Though once you buy no need to worry about points availability anymore..
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Some dates as low as $750 a night in June
http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/offers/stay_longer_second_night_free/
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Which hotel is that?
Right next to Hilton. Not sure what it is, but the views wont be great:
(https://api.monosnap.com/rpc/file/download?id=EYLXXOZLljPUDnPMmGhnK9UCHwrYms)
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For $50M it's quite an investment. Though once you buy no need to worry about points availability anymore..
Where'd you see $50m?
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Where'd you see $50m?
Probably here (http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/buy?search_id=82696551dd75d73f8aa6119a9b067b33)
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Where'd you see $50m?
It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
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Where'd you see $50m?
It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
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Where'd you see $50m?
It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
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It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
It's 1.02 to the dollar. For all intensive purposes you can take that amount as is.
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It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
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It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
It has the price in CHF which seems to be Swiss money
http://www.crestimmobilier.com/en/objects/detail/945039?admin=3562
We get the point.
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We get the point. 
Lol using Tapatalk is such a pain
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Does TN open J space as the flight gets closer or is it pretty much static?
Seems static from what I'm seeing but just checking if anyone has experienced anything more optimistic...
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Does TN open J space as the flight gets closer or is it pretty much static?
IME space is pretty much static and decreases as seats are sold, no changes when flights gets closer (I do remember reading somewhere the space is not actively managed)
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IME space is pretty much static and decreases as seats are sold, no changes when flights gets closer (I do remember reading somewhere the space is not actively managed)
Yeah that's what Lucky says- hmmm
Only 1 seat in J PPT-LAX ...so either switch off taking turns sleeping in J...or suffer both in Y
If it was a daytime flight I'd care more about sitting together but overnight I'm tempted to go J/Y split (no AF J either).
Thoughts?
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Yeah that's what Lucky says- hmmm
Only 1 seat in J PPT-LAX ...so either switch off taking turns sleeping in J...or suffer both in Y
If it was a daytime flight I'd care more about sitting together but overnight I'm tempted to go J/Y split (no AF J either).
Thoughts?
J is better
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J is better
Was J totally full for you?
Wondering if the J cabin usually fills with upgrades or if there are a few empty seats (not for coming up from Y, but for a lap infant car seat)
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J is better
Was J totally full for you?
Wondering if the J cabin usually fills with upgrades or if there are a few empty seats (not for coming up from Y, but for a lap infant car seat)
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Was J totally full for you?
Wondering if the J cabin usually fills with upgrades or if there are a few empty seats (not for coming up from Y, but for a lap infant car seat)
Not sure couldn't really tell (I flew in Y since no J was avil)
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Full for me both flights.
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Full for me both flights.
Was TN J worth it for the flight from PPT-AKL? I'm tempted to take the 2 J seats, but also tempted to stay 2 more days in NZ and just fly Y...
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J opened on Thurs eve for a Sun eve flight for me. Not sure if it was a cancellation or them opening space
Make sure to have EF alerts set
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J opened on Thurs eve for a Sun eve flight for me. Not sure if it was a cancellation or them opening space
Make sure to have EF alerts set
Now that you mentioned EF I remember on the return I say an email from EF that came at 4AM day of flight with J avil but when I checked at 5AM there was nothing
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Was TN J worth it for the flight from PPT-AKL? I'm tempted to take the 2 J seats, but also tempted to stay 2 more days in NZ and just fly Y...
If it means 2 more days in NZ, I'd fly Y.
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If it means 2 more days in NZ, I'd fly Y.
How many days total in BOB? Need at least 3 full days
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How many days total in BOB? Need at least 3 full days
Not sure yet but 5-7ish.
All options I won't get in til 9 something pm so I'll have to overnight in Papeete. Leaving the flights leave at 11:45pm so that'll be a pretty good day too
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If you're getting 5-7 in BOB, I'd absolutely cut off a day or two to spend that in AKL.
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If you're getting 5-7 in BOB, I'd absolutely cut off a day or two to spend that in AKL.
+1
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Flight BOB-PPT Motzei Shabbos is full - does their availability ever change or static?
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Flight BOB-PPT Motzei Shabbos is full - does their availability ever change or static?
Ask your hotel to see if they can get the seats locally. When I tried that they somehow had more availability. Also no-brainer to earn points :)
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Flight BOB-PPT Motzei Shabbos is full - does their availability ever change or static?
You can check EF to see how many seats are for sale. If it's zero, it's not gonna open unless someone cancels.
Ask your hotel to see if they can get the seats locally. When I tried that they somehow had more availability. Also no-brainer to earn points :)
IHG refused us when we asked.
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Ask your hotel to see if they can get the seats locally. When I tried that they somehow had more availability. Also no-brainer to earn points :)
You can check EF to see how many seats are for sale. If it's zero, it's not gonna open unless someone cancels.
Thanks guys. EF unfortunately says 0 space. Don't know I could make the VT flight anyway now considering how close to shabbat it leaves. I just don't understand the AF flights leaving at 7:35 in the AM-who can make that? It essentially necessitates an overnight in PPT.
Now I'm thinking maybe leaving Sunday afternoon instead to catch the 5:50PM flight back to AKL, then returning from there stopping over in HNL. Otherwise no way I can see to still stay for shabbat in BOB and make it back without returning late in the week.
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We were required to overnight in PPT for same reason.
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We were required to overnight in PPT for same reason.
Uch-already coming in from AKL I'll probably have to overnight in PPT-two nights in PPT out of 5 may just kill this leg of the for me...
Where in Papeete did you stay? Recommend it?
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Uch-already coming in from AKL I'll probably have to overnight in PPT-two nights in PPT out of 5 may just kill this leg of the for me...
Where in Papeete did you stay? Recommend it?
Why not continue from PPT to wherever you going instead of going g back to AKL?
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Uch-already coming in from AKL I'll probably have to overnight in PPT-two nights in PPT out of 5 may just kill this leg of the for me...
Where in Papeete did you stay? Recommend it?
IHG. Nice hotel.
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Why not continue from PPT to wherever you going instead of going g back to AKL?
No availability PPT-USA
TN has no availability the entire week
AF only has on Sunday 7:30-can't get in that morning, flight Sat night probably can't make and even if I could would be full-so then I'm coming back Friday to spend shabbat in PPT-gives me like 1-2 nights in bob-not worth it with moving the whole fam
HA-same problem as AF
So only chance I got is PPT-AKL Sunday night or Monday, then late M night / Tu morning 12:15 AKL-HNL, HNL USA
All terrible options
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IHG. Nice hotel.
Yeah looked at that-not worth staying just there though is it...
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You mean stay in PPT and not go to BOB?
May as well stay home.
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You mean stay in PPT and not go to BOB?
May as well stay home.
Yeah that's where we're headed...sigh
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You mean stay in PPT and not go to BOB?
May as well stay home.
What about 3 nights in BOB and just spending Shabbos at IHG PPT-nice enough to consider or rather wait to do BOB another trip?
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What about 3 nights in BOB and just spending Shabbos at IHG PPT-nice enough to consider or rather wait to do BOB another trip?
Nice enough to consider in my opinion
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Nice enough to consider in my opinion
Interesting...well that may be an option-alternatively, looking more at Moorea + PPT-people seem to have really like it
Maybe maybe...yeah people like BOB for the OWB but I've done that and honestly with kids would maybe feel more at ease being on land anyway
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Interesting...well that may be an option-alternatively, looking more at Moorea + PPT-people seem to have really like it
Maybe maybe...yeah people like BOB for the OWB but I've done that and honestly with kids would maybe feel more at ease being on land anyway
Moorea has OWB too
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What about 3 nights in BOB and just spending Shabbos at IHG PPT-nice enough to consider or rather wait to do BOB another trip?
Not a bad second option if that's where you're at.
Though google images of MOZ looks nice, I'd def prefer BOB.
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What about 3 nights in BOB and just spending Shabbos at IHG PPT-nice enough to consider or rather wait to do BOB another trip?
I'd do it
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OK so I am almost ready to book my flights to PPT. Just wanted to ask advice before doing so.
I am booking flights in February 2017 for a trip that I want to take in March 2017. I want to book now to lock in the current AA prices and then change the dates to March when the flights become available.
For the flights from LAX to PPT there is a 4:25 PM flight arriving at 10:50 PM and a 10:40 PM flight arriving 5:05 AM. Which flight am I better off taking?
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Latter. Former requires overnight.
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OK so I am almost ready to book my flights to PPT. Just wanted to ask advice before doing so.
I am booking flights in February 2017 for a trip that I want to take in March 2017. I want to book now to lock in the current AA prices and then change the dates to March when the flights become available.
For the flights from LAX to PPT there is a 4:25 PM flight arriving at 10:50 PM and a 10:40 PM flight arriving 5:05 AM. Which flight am I better off taking?
No question the night flight. If you take the afternoon flight you will need to overnight in PPT en-route to BOB
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Does it make sense that EF shows 7 J seats on TN and AA does not have the availability?
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Does it make sense that EF shows 7 J seats on TN and AA does not have the availability?
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Yes
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Is there a place to search that will show AA availability on TN?
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Is there a place to search that will show AA availability on TN?
AA doesn't have the same availability that TN has, TN doesn't release all their seats to partners.
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AA doesn't have the same availability that TN has, TN doesn't release all their seats to partners.
+1
J is not an award bucket.
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+1
J is not an award bucket.
That is my mistake! Was wondering why there was so much availability once I added that class ::)
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That is my mistake! Was wondering why there was so much availability once I added that class ::)
Expert flyer shows business class built in for TN you don't need to select a class letter
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Okay. I am trying to plan annivesary trip for next Dec/Jan time. I need some help here. How Do I get ticket from LA to PPT? AA doesn't show. Do I need to check Air Tahiti site. Will they show AA availability?
Also- what is best (and cheapest) way to get an overwater bungalow?
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Check EF for TN avail. AA can see whatever EF shows that TN has made available.
Either C+P at LM BOB or, even better, 60K at IHG Thalasso.
FYI, Dec/Jan is quite literally the height of rainy season.
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I see. LM or IHG points. Whats the best way of getting points there. Does amex transfer to them?
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No.
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Bunch of guides recommend taking 'plastic sandals' or water shoes as the 'sand is ground up coral' and can easily cause cuts. Anyone have experience with this? Is this a necessity?
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Didn't have that issue. But I guess depends on hotel.
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Didn't have that issue. But I guess depends on hotel.
The more I read I think you're right. Moorea seems like it can be an issue, BOB not so much...
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Any of the IHG hotels have a microwave in the room? Guessing no but just checking...
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Not in either of the rooms I stayed at, Le Moana or Thalasso.
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Not in either of the rooms I stayed at, Le Moana or Thalasso.
Would they provide one on request?
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Can't hurt to ask... all my food was oven, IIRC, so I didn't.
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Would they provide one on request?
Most hotels will. Some charge for it though...
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Most hotels will. Some charge for it though...
Not the PH Syd....
IHG Moorea has one in their suite :)
FYI Air Tahiti on strike so if you're trying to get to BOB :-\
https://www.airtahiti.pf/communication-air-tahiti
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https://www.airtahitinui.com/us-en/domestic-airlineairport-strike-tahiti
Flights to and from the main tourist destinations, such as Bora Bora, are being maintained all be it on an irregular schedule.
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https://www.airtahitinui.com/us-en/domestic-airlineairport-strike-tahiti
Flights to and from the main tourist destinations, such as Bora Bora, are being maintained all be it on an irregular schedule.
Yeah what they say and what happens aren't necessarily one and the same. Moorea is full of people now who couldn't get to BOB at the time they were supposed to.
On a separate note were getting into PPT at around 4:30pm and our flight isn't until 11- the hotel suggested we try a restaurant lol- anything to do around PPT after the sun goes down?
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Check out the local shul?
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That's what I'd do.
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That's what I'd do.
+1 probably worth trying to call in advance
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Anyone headed to FP anytime soon that needs an electric burner? Have one here were not planning on taking back with us
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Anyone headed to FP anytime soon that needs an electric burner?
In my dreams.
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In my dreams.
Isn't that where all our trips start? No better time to start planning like the present :)
But I was kinda talking about in the near future- well last minute trips are always fun...
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I just released 4 nights at the end of Jan at Le Moana if anyone is interested.
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Do the IHG properties ever become available (reward nights)? I search almost on a nightly basis and I don't find anything.
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Do the IHG properties ever become available (reward nights)? I search almost on a nightly basis and I don't find anything.
Last minute usually. Within 2 weeks of travel because thats when all the free cancellations come pouring in
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Thanks. And I would guess that's precisely when award flights are not available? :-\
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Last minute usually. Within 2 weeks of travel because thats when all the free cancellations come pouring in
If you're flexible this is a good strategy but if you're on a specific timeline I wouldn't count on this. None of the Ihg properties I wanted came available after 6 mo of watching, literally not one night change within two weeks. I don't know if they've changed their releasing of awards in the last few months at these properties in particular.
Also just for everyone else I'd say Moorea isn't worth it-go BOB or go home
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Really? Recently I've been reading wonderful things about MOZ.
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Really? Recently I've been reading wonderful things about MOZ.
No better than Hawaii, and without any of comforts. Also the scenery really didn't blow me away there- it was nice, and if you're in the area maybe, but not worth going all the way out to FP just for MOZ.
That being said I don't know that BOB is that much better having not made it there myself, but it sure seems like it.
Also maybe things are different at the Hilton there but the IHG get like a run of the mill resort just looking to shuttle honeymooners in and out with no personalized touch. MLE felt like the exact opposite. Hopefully I'll write a TR soon
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Really? Recently I've been reading wonderful things about MOZ.
+1 as have I. Do the people on this forum( besides Israel guy of course) think its worth going to moorea or BOB or bust?
I'm very limited with dates and award availability at bora bora is scarce.
TIA
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+1 as have I. Do the people on this forum( besides Israel guy of course) think its worth going to moorea or BOB or bust?
I'm very limited with dates and award availability at bora bora is scarce.
TIA
I can't imagine traveling all the way to PPT and not going to BOB. I don't care how pretty MOZ purports to be.
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+1 as have I. Do the people on this forum( besides Israel guy of course) think its worth going to moorea or BOB or bust?
I'm very limited with dates and award availability at bora bora is scarce.
TIA
Not worth the schlep. Moorea is a good as an add-on if you can't get all the nights u want at BOB
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Don't be fooled!
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would like to visit in jan for a week by using mileage/points only for tickets.
preferred departure city is CHI.
possible??? reading the other posts in this thread, seems not.
i have AA, united and chase UR points.
thanks for ur help.
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would like to visit in jan for a week by using mileage/points only for tickets.
preferred departure city is CHI.
possible??? reading the other posts in this thread, seems not.
i have AA, united and chase UR points.
thanks for ur help.
Keep in mind its rainy season
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If I can only go once (in my lifetime) to BOB and this coming summer I can likely piece together (already started) a stay at the IHG Le moana but definitely not the Thalasso, is it worth it to go this summer or better to try and wait till I can get a stay at the Thalasso being that it seems like the much better option?
TIA for your opinions.
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If you're going once, do it right. LM is nice, but it doesn't compare to Thalasso. Rooms are nicer, service is better, view is better. See my TR. (Yes, yes, I know, I'm in the middle.)
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If you're going once, do it right. LM is nice, but it doesn't compare to Thalasso. Rooms are nicer, service is better, view is better. See my TR. (Yes, yes, I know, I'm in the middle.)
How does one get award nights at thalasso these days? Even LM is almost fully booked for awards. I have 4 consecutive at LM in June/July which is practically impossible to find now...
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Just an FYI - Le Moana has a ton of award availability in 2017. Books into a beach bungalow.
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Is a 2 hour connection time enough in the airport, both directions?
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Should be.
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Is a 2 hour connection time enough in the airport, both directions?
Which airport
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Doesn't matter. My answer assumes PPT, which is by far the busiest and two hours should be fine.
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Of course PPT. and any other flight gives us 4+ hours to kill and want to maximize our time in BOB.
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I did 6:20 AM into PPT and 8:30 AM out of PPT. We made it in plenty of time and we were pretty much last in line for customs.
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For those complaining that there's no nice way to fly to BOB :)
http://press.fourseasons.com/borabora/hotel-news/2017/private-jet-service/
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how much extra would you pay to upgrade from Beach vila at Conrad- formerly hilton- BOB to OWB?
Know its been asked, but want to field opinions. Experience is appreciated
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how much extra would you pay to upgrade from Beach vila at Conrad- formerly hilton- BOB to OWB?
Know its been asked, but want to field opinions. Experience is appreciated
Depends on if you've done OwB before and how much it's worth it to you- personally I'd pay 150-200 for a night or two of I'd never done it before - but I would let pay for 5-7 nights of it for example.
Also there's not a ton of info on the new Conrad so no one really knows, but expect the benefits to be similar to what they were for the Hilton
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Depends on if you've done OwB before and how much it's worth it to you- personally I'd pay 150-200 for a night or two of I'd never done it before - but I would let pay for 5-7 nights of it for example.
Also there's not a ton of info on the new Conrad so no one really knows, but expect the benefits to be similar to what they were for the Hilton
I have already been in touch with them. At first they wanted $460 or so. I got them down to $235 with taxes included. Never been in one, and whole thing is 5 nights.
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I have already been in touch with them. At first they wanted $460 or so. I got them down to $235 with taxes included. Never been in one, and whole thing is 5 nights.
I would do it without thinking twice. What are you going all the way to BOB for?
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I would do it without thinking twice. What are you going all the way to BOB for?
I hear that- but I am also going for the snorkeling and relaxing and a 64k a night property. so now the question is for all 5 days? I am thinking the last 3.
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I hear that- but I am also going for the snorkeling and relaxing and a 64k a night property. so now the question is for all 5 days? I am thinking the last 3.
I'm with you. The last 3 should be enough to get the experience. We all hate shelling out green.
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I'm with you. The last 3 should be enough to get the experience. We all hate shelling out green.
Agree- I think last three would be a good compromise
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I hear that- but I am also going for the snorkeling and relaxing and a 64k a night property. so now the question is for all 5 days? I am thinking the last 3.
And I'm jealous you were able to snag award nights- that'll be an amazing stay most likely
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pleasant turn of events- for both diamond and gold members they offer complimentary upgrades to a standard OWB (I am 99% sure its upon arrival) or 16,300 cfp (~$145)/night total to get a deluxe overwater villa confirmed.
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pleasant turn of events- for both diamond and gold members they offer complimentary upgrades to a standard OWB (I am 99% sure its upon arrival) or 16,300 cfp (~$145)/night total to get a deluxe overwater villa confirmed.
How'd you confirm this? Email? Do you have the address?
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How'd you confirm this? Email? Do you have the address?
do you have a reservation? And I already paid and cc was charged and have email receipt saying I am in deluxe overwater villa. Another user on ft had the same experience.
I started by emailing the basic reservation desk
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If I'm landing at 5:20AM in PPT via AF, is the 7AM from PPT to BOB okay or should I do a later one? What happens if I miss it?
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If I'm landing at 5:20AM in PPT via AF, is the 7AM from PPT to BOB okay or should I do a later one? What happens if I miss it?
U should be fine by plenty. Its a 2 min walk
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U should be fine by plenty. Its a 2 min walk
Get bags and passport control?
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I did 6:20 AM into PPT and 8:30 AM out of PPT. We made it in plenty of time and we were pretty much last in line for customs.
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Get bags and passport control?
I dont think you'll have an issue
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Thanks
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In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to
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In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to
Indeed:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/730/22946892743_b20d18f913_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AXJPKM)DSC05261 (https://flic.kr/p/AXJPKM) by AJK DDF (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131797381@N04/), on Flickr
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In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to
AFAIR the international terminal is not much better..
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Recommendations for hotel near the airport in PPT for the night we land?
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IHG free night at IHG.
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That picture reminds me of HNL, couldn't wait to get out of there as quickly as possible.
Thanks
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Any new thoughts on Air Tahiti?
Anyone have experience with booking local prices and/or baggage costs?
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Any new thoughts on Air Tahiti?
Anyone have experience with booking local prices and/or baggage costs?
I haven't seen quality DP in a while about local prices. And you can look online for added luggage cost. It's 2 euros per kg if I'm not mistaken
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I haven't seen quality DP in a while about local prices.
DP? Destination Planning?
My understanding is that the local flight prices only usually include 10kg, but I think if you're connecting with an international flight you're allowed the regular 23kg/person (if I'm not misunderstanding their rules, but I can't find that exact info explicitly stated).
Yeah the luggage I think is 2.6 Euro/kg rt, just the base allowance is a little murky if I book the cheaper tickets
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DP? Destination Planning?
My understanding is that the local flight prices only usually include 10kg, but I think if you're connecting with an international flight you're allowed the regular 23kg/person (if I'm not misunderstanding their rules, but I can't find that exact info explicitly stated).
Yeah the luggage I think is 2.6 Euro/kg rt, just the base allowance is a little murky if I book the cheaper tickets
DP= Data point.
There are 2 types of tickets that you can book (after international flight) - Y class = 23kg and Z class = 46kg per person.
Not sure about local rates..
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Air Tahiti Nui claims they cant allow me to select my J seat until I get to the airport- something about only releasing 75% ahead of time.
Any way around this?
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Almost sure I assigned mine beforehand (which, of course, doesn't disprove their claim)...
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Any issues with the milk in Bora Bora? Does it come from France or is it local?
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Air Tahiti Nui claims they cant allow me to select my J seat until I get to the airport- something about only releasing 75% ahead of time.
Any way around this?
had the same issue. No way around it. Easily got 2 seats next to each other at the airport
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Any issues with the milk in Bora Bora? Does it come from France or is it local?
Local but u can ask them for Milk from foreign country and they'll let you know what they can source
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If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!
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If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!
Tried begging? changing date?
Begging again?
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If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!
Also try calling the hotel directly to see if they can help
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Tried begging? changing date?
Begging again?
Tried begging 3 times.. No go
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Also try calling the hotel directly to see if they can help
I haven't tried that - I like that idea! Thanks.
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Looking to go in late Jan, am I risking having horrible weather?
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Looking to go in late Jan, am I risking having horrible weather?
Maybe look into MLE that time of year...
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UA applies to fly SFO-PPT beginning next year:
http://www.tahiti-infos.com/United-Airlines-reflechit-a-une-ligne-reguliere-San-Francisco-Tahiti_a166472.html#
(Article is in French)
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Fantastic.
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Maybe look into MLE that time of year...
Whats MLE?
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Whats MLE?
Maldives
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Great news but what an awful schedule
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2017/12/13/united-tahiti-flights-2018/?utm_sourcemedium=Twitter
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Great news but what an awful schedule
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2017/12/13/united-tahiti-flights-2018/?utm_sourcemedium=Twitter
My sentiments exactly, at least with respect to the outbound. Inbound is good.
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Wow. Awful arrive time.
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Bah.
"We will operate nonstop service, three-times weekly with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft between San Francisco and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), beginning on October 30, 2018 through March 28, 2019."
https://hub.united.com/united-tahiti-route-announcement-2516709280.html?utm_source=Direct
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IC Thalasso available from today through 1/12. No availability for the rest of the year. last minute trip anyone??
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Bah.
"We will operate nonstop service, three-times weekly with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft between San Francisco and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), beginning on October 30, 2018 through March 28, 2019."
https://hub.united.com/united-tahiti-route-announcement-2516709280.html?utm_source=Direct
Rainy season. Dummies.
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PSA: very solid award availability at the conrad from today thru the end of March for 80k a night.
Although I don't know what the weather is like this time of year.
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IC Thalasso available from today through 1/12. No availability for the rest of the year. last minute trip anyone??
Thru the 14th now..
I may be spilling some beans so please tell me to delete this if it needs deleting but I honestly don't know what's going on...
When I searched ihg for Bora Bora on a random date in July, I got that page that there is no availability. When I checked Le Moana's availability chart, there was nothing available. When I checked Thalassos chart, there was available through the 14th. When I clicked to check in on a day and check out a day later that was available, it showed both Thalasso and Le Moana available! I clicked through to make sure it wasn't phantom. I was able to get to the last page before a reservation without issue.
Anyone know what's going on here? Le Moana's chart seems to be messed up. Showing no availability when there in fact is availability.
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PSA: very solid award availability at the conrad from today thru the end of March for 80k a night.
Although I don't know what the weather is like this time of year.
jump on it!
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Anyway to do BOB (traveling from nyc) bein shabbos L'shabbos? Im dying to do this but cant travel more than that
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These are beach villas only though
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Anyway to do BOB (traveling from nyc) bein shabbos L'shabbos? Im dying to do this but cant travel more than that
If you stay for 3 nights, sure.
Is it worth it to travel 24 hrs each way for 3 nights? I wouldn't. There are other places closer on the map. Do this when you can spend time there and really enjoy it. Don't just "do it" to check it off the list. It isn't daf yomi, it's bora bora.
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These are beach villas only though
Gold and above get complimentary upgrades to OWB.
Or you can pay as a gold/plat $130ish a night for a deluxe OWB
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Gold and above get complimentary upgrades to OWB.
Or you can pay as a gold/plat $130ish a night for a deluxe OWB
Seriously - free upgrade automatically?
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Seriously - free upgrade automatically?
For everyone but you ;)
It's officially at time of check-in, but people have had some success getting it a few days before. This was definitely true in the first few months of the property being open
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With some time suddenly opening up for me, it got me thinking of a possible BOB trip for like 5 nights for the dates between March 8-19... Was hoping to do the Conrad, as I just rebuilt my Hilton Stash specifically for a BOB trip, but it seems that there is no 80k a night availability.
Is there a chance of it opening up again? Or is there anywhere else I can/should look for availability this close to the trip date?
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With some time suddenly opening up for me, it got me thinking of a possible BOB trip for like 5 nights for the dates between March 8-19... Was hoping to do the Conrad, as I just rebuilt my Hilton Stash specifically for a BOB trip, but it seems that there is no 80k a night availability.
Is there a chance of it opening up again? Or is there anywhere else I can/should look for availability this close to the trip date?
Not open to Conrad MLE?
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Not open to Conrad MLE?
He just got back from MLE
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He just got back from MLE
This is true. Besides the point that I want to try BOB, now that I have already done SR MLE, it's way more convenient flying from LAX then going back to MLE again.
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This is true. Besides the point that I want to try BOB, now that I have already done SR MLE, it's way more convenient flying from LAX then going back to MLE again.
You have some TRs due before you can go on another trip
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Risking it in the rainy season... If you don't get the weather you want in BOB, you might come to think MLE is better
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Risking it in the rainy season... If you don't get the weather you want in BOB, you might come to think MLE is better 
According to google, it seemed as if March is a great time to go...?
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According to google, it seemed as if March is a great time to go...?
May-Sep ideal. March is risky.
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HA has a flight from HNL on shabbos only though the return is motzei shabbos but would probably require you to be on PPT island for shabbos.
Hawaiian Airlines during the month of October and November 2018 is increasing service to Tahiti, as the airline introducing 2nd weekly rotation on Honolulu – Papeete route. From 02OCT18 to 20NOV18, additional flight will be served on Tuesdays, with A330-200.
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Air Tahiti Nui going to be replacing the A340 with the 787, toward the end of this year.
Papeete – Los Angeles eff 07NOV18 3 weekly TN102/101 (Day 136 from PPT, Day 257 from LAX)
The other flights are going to be changed to the 787 during 2019.
The 787 will have lie-flat seats in J.
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Air Tahiti Nui going to be replacing the A340 with the 787, toward the end of this year.
Papeete – Los Angeles eff 07NOV18 3 weekly TN102/101 (Day 136 from PPT, Day 257 from LAX)
The other flights are going to be changed to the 787 during 2019.
The 787 will have lie-flat seats in J.
No direct aisle access for all but still a huge improvement.
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No direct aisle access for all but still a huge improvement.
You're going to have bigger issues than lack of direct aisle access if you're going to BOB where that will matter.
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You're going to have bigger issues than lack of direct aisle access if you're going to BOB where that will matter.
I don't get what you're saying.
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No one flies to BOB alone.
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No one flies to BOB alone.
Ah, true say. My point was just to add that there's no direct aisle access, not that it's necessarily a big deal.
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You're going to have bigger issues than lack of direct aisle access if you're going to BOB where that will matter.
:)
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Just thinking... if there's no availability for OWB with points is it crazy to use 80k UR (CSR) per night for a once in a lifetime trip?
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Would getting the Chase Marriott 100K X4 = 400K get me to the SR BOB for a few nights? just called SPG they want 95K per night for the BOB SR and book 4 nights get the 5th night free.
Or what is a good strategy to get a points property in BOB? intercontinental is not easy
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Would getting the Chase Marriott 100K X4 = 400K get me to the SR BOB for a few nights? just called SPG they want 95K per night for the BOB SR and book 4 nights get the 5th night free.
Or what is a good strategy to get a points property in BOB? intercontinental is not easy
Ha, you'd barely get 1 night for 400K.
95K SPG = 285K MT
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Remain to be seen if the collective will get the opportunity to redeem for SR BOB and like hotels for 60K MT come August.
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Remain to be seen if the collective will get the opportunity to redeem for SR BOB and like hotels for 60K MT come August.
And at that rate, good luck finding nights with availability.
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Ha, you'd barely get 1 night for 400K.
95K SPG = 285K MT
So what's your suggestions on how to stay at similar properties while at BOB?
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So what's your suggestions on how to stay at similar properties while at BOB?
Look at Conrad?
Get lucky with IC Thalasso?
Hope to win the lotto and book SR BOB post Aug 1?
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Conrad BOB wants over 500,000 HHP for an OWB per night
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Last I checked, they were upgrading DIAs to OWB from regular rooms.
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Anyone know how much delta charges for AF from LAX to PPT?
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Anyone know how much delta charges for AF from LAX to PPT?
what class?
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what class?
Right now only avail in Economy but intrested also in business price in case opens... I called Delta they said over an hour wait time
Also, does anyone know if I arrive in LAX with AA, will they interline my baggage into AF?
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Right now only avail in Economy but intrested also in business price in case opens... I called Delta they said over an hour wait time
Also, does anyone know if I arrive in LAX with AA, will they interline my baggage into AF?
Should be 110K in economy RT - http://www.awardhacker.com/#f=Los%20Angeles&t=PPT&o=0&c=y&s=0&p=0 or 230K in business RT per this link. Highest mileage cost compared to other airlines for the same flight.
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Right now only avail in Economy but intrested also in business price in case opens... I called Delta they said over an hour wait time
Also, does anyone know if I arrive in LAX with AA, will they interline my baggage into AF?
delta is 55k in y and 115k in J
They will not check your bags through
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Should be 110K in economy RT - http://www.awardhacker.com/#f=Los%20Angeles&t=PPT&o=0&c=y&s=0&p=0 or 230K in business RT per this link. Highest mileage cost compared to other airlines for the same flight.
Thanks for the link, I rather use flying blue miles (and I don't think the price there is correct for AF miles it's more like 85K RT, not 60k) but not sure how to check if AF will have access to the JFK-LAX leg...
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Does AA start opening up availability closer to flight time for LAX-PPT for either Y or J?
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Does AA start opening up availability closer to flight time for LAX-PPT for either Y or J?
AA doesn't fly to PPT.
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AA doesn't fly to PPT.
Means Air Tahiti booked on AA.
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Means Air Tahiti booked on AA.
Sorry! Thought this was obvious.
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Sorry! Thought this was obvious.
Then the question is flawed, as AA doesn't control TN award availability.
Either way, the answer is no.
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Then the question is flawed, as AA doesn't control TN award availability.
Either way, the answer is no.
I apologize for the flawed question. I assumed that when I mentioned AA that those who have flown or looked into flying to PPT would understand my question. But, I guess not...
Is this from your own experience? Because EF seems to show a lot more availability for the upcoming week. Whereas, as expected, looking out a month there is barely any availability.
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Who am I to argue with EF? If it shows, then perhaps things have changed. Dunno.
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This thread is in desperate need of a Wiki, I elect @AJK
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UA SFO-PPT is now year round!
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Awesome.
Can we assume that means it's doing well?
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Indeed.
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Seems like there's no Saver J available on most of the calendar. :-\
Saw DDMS. Better available on the new dates. I hadn't gone that far in the future, although it makes sense those new flights would have the space.
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Hawaiian Airlines during the month of October and November 2018 is increasing service to Tahiti, as the airline introducing 2nd weekly rotation on Honolulu – Papeete route. From 02OCT18 to 20NOV18, additional flight will be served on Tuesdays, with A330-200.
Hawaiian Airlines during Northern summer 2019 season once again schedules 2nd weekly Honolulu – Papeete route, reflected in recent schedule update. From 24JUN19 to 05AUG19, the 2nd weekly flight will operate on Mondays, with A330-200.
HA481 HNL1535 – 2130PPT 332 1
HA481 HNL1540 – 2130PPT 332 6
HA482 PPT2330 – 0520+1HNL 332 16
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Any thoughts/comments/reviews on the Le meriden BOB? (SR and conrad not available my dates)
Seems based on the pics that the OWBs are more private and you can upgrade to end of the pontoon.
Anyone know if they'll heat up KSMLs?
Thanks
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Any thoughts/comments/reviews on the Le meriden BOB? (SR and conrad not available my dates)
Seems based on the pics that the OWBs are more private and you can upgrade to end of the pontoon.
Anyone know if they'll heat up KSMLs?
Thanks
I've stayed there. The scenery is beautiful, possibly the best in Bora Bora. The chef was very accommodating to heat my kosher meals.
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This thread is in desperate need of a Wiki, I elect @AJK
+1000
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United is saying no KSML PPT-SFO (in J), true?
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Any must do's/sees other than doing nothing, swimming, snorkeling and scuba?
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Any must do's/sees other than doing nothing, swimming, snorkeling and scuba?
The swimming with sharks and rays excursion!
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The swimming with sharks and rays excursion!
That's even better than the own
Man up yehuda
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Go jetskiing, the different color waters that you encounter on the way are spectacular
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The swimming with sharks and rays excursion!
Thank you
That's even better than the own
Man up yehuda
I just don't see it happening.
Go jetskiing, the different color waters that you encounter on the way are spectacular
Thanks, nice idea!
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Classic guest room by le meridien is owb?
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Classic guest room by le meridien is owb?
I believe the standard award is not OWB but probably a garden villa of sorts.
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I believe the standard award is not OWB but probably a garden villa of sorts.
thats what I thought but the classic guest room when I click on it says owb so wanted to see if anyone can confirm
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thats what I thought but the classic guest room when I click on it says owb so wanted to see if anyone can confirm
I would check Flyertalk as don’t think many people have been to the LM. I can ask someone I know who’s there’s currently and get back to you!
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I would check Flyertalk as don’t think many people have been to the LM. I can ask someone I know who’s there’s currently and get back to you!
please, thank you
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please, thank you
It’s not OWB. Easily found on the LM website is the description of the room:
“Recently renovated and located at the beginning of the pontoon, this exquisite bungalow with no direct access to the water offers great views over the main island of Bora Bora and the lagoon.”
It has access to the beach though... from what I hear they are very upgrade friendly if not at full occupancy.
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Thanks
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Booked the TN mass availability last week (some of which is still around actually).
Since we have done BOB before, am I crazy to consider mixing BOB with other islands (or skipping it altogether :o)?
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Booked the TN mass availability last week (some of which is still around actually).
Since we have done BOB before, am I crazy to consider mixing BOB with other islands (or skipping it altogether :o)?
Skip and do other islands IMHO.
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Booked the TN mass availability last week (some of which is still around actually).
Since we have done BOB before, am I crazy to consider mixing BOB with other islands (or skipping it altogether :o)?
While researching, seeing ads, etc. I saw bits of other islands and thought they were beautiful too and worth a visit. However, the most important thing to me was the resort, and points resorts are scarce on the other islands. Diving and other water sports aren't very important to me, and I believe BOB has more options for those (unsure if the quality of diving/snorkeling is better in BOB or the same as other islands), so if those are important to you, you may want to stay in BOB.
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points resorts are scarce on the other islands.
Used up all the A+?
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Used up all the A+?
$28 out of pocket will do that to ya
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Used up all the A+?
A+ is cash, I'm not sure why people here think that they're getting their vacation for free when they use the points. You're using money that you could have used for anything, for a vacation. Nothing wrong with that, just realize what it is.
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A+ is cash, I'm not sure why people here think that they're getting their vacation for free when they use the points. You're using money that you could have used for anything, for a vacation. Nothing wrong with that, just realize what it is.
Lol, didn't realize you were such a n00b ;)
You are repeating the same argument that I always made with @yehuda back in the day.
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Lol, didn't realize you were such a n00b ;)
You are repeating the same argument that I always made with @yehuda back in the day.
Thanks for keeping me humble 😏
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However, the most important thing to me was the resort
That'll probably be the same for Mrs. AJK. I don't require a points hotel, necessarily, but I'll not be allowed to make reservations at the French Polynesian Holiday Inn equivalent, neither.
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That'll probably be the same for Mrs. AJK. I don't require a points hotel, necessarily, but I'll not be allowed to make reservations at the French Polynesian Holiday Inn equivalent, neither.
I'm sure you can find decent hotels on other islands.
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That'll probably be the same for Mrs. AJK. I don't require a points hotel, necessarily, but I'll not be allowed to make reservations at the French Polynesian Holiday Inn equivalent, neither.
I guess that's what you get for spoiling her for years :P
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A+ is cash, I'm not sure why people here think that they're getting their vacation for free when they use the points. You're using money that you could have used for anything, for a vacation. Nothing wrong with that, just realize what it is.
-.5 While that argument holds water, it still is not an out of pocket expense. In my current financial situation, I probably couldn't just drop $1,000 on a vacation without setting aside money every month. With the A+, as well as my other points/miles, I can afford it without offsetting my budget. Obviously, you can argue that points/miles are included in a budget, but I personally don't work it that way.
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-.5 While that argument holds water, it still is not an out of pocket expense. In my current financial situation, I probably couldn't just drop $1,000 on a vacation without setting aside money every month. With the A+, as well as my other points/miles, I can afford it without offsetting my budget. Obviously, you can argue that points/miles are included in a budget, but I personally don't work it that way.
I'm not disagreeing with your sentiment, I'm just saying that you could use the cash back just as easily to repair the leak in your roof as you can on a vacation. What you actually choose to use it for is irrelevant, it's a cash back card just like any other, just book a refundable.
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I'm not disagreeing with your sentiment, I'm just saying that you could use the cash back just as easily to repair the leak in your roof as you can on a vacation. What you actually choose to use it for is irrelevant, it's a cash back card just like any other, just book a refundable.
Same can be said for miles.
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Same can be said for miles.
Only to a certain extent and miles are definitely not cash in the same way.
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Only to a certain extent and miles are definitely not cash in the same way.
It requires a bit more work, yes, but at the end of the day it's all about how you set your mind and what you expect out of your CC spending.
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I'm not disagreeing with your sentiment, I'm just saying that you could use the cash back just as easily to repair the leak in your roof as you can on a vacation. What you actually choose to use it for is irrelevant, it's a cash back card just like any other, just book a refundable.
some people don’t book refundables
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Lol, didn't realize you were such a n00b ;)
You are repeating the same argument that I always made with @yehuda back in the day.
My 2 contributions: Illogical math and My Brain on DDF. I'll take it :P
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I'm not disagreeing with your sentiment, I'm just saying that you could use the cash back just as easily to repair the leak in your roof as you can on a vacation. What you actually choose to use it for is irrelevant, it's a cash back card just like any other, just book a refundable.
My point isn't what I'm using it for. It may be a cash back card, but it's not part of my paycheck/budget. I hear your point, I think we pretty much agree. My main focus with points and miles, it to not pull cash out of my pocket. Stopping potential extra cash from coming in is ok.
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My point isn't what I'm using it for. It may be a cash back card, but it's not part of my paycheck/budget. I hear your point, I think we pretty much agree. My main focus with points and miles, it to not pull cash out of my pocket. Stopping potential extra cash from coming in is ok.
https://youtu.be/n1b7piSmmME
See 5:30
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https://youtu.be/n1b7piSmmME
See 5:30
My point still stands. What they are saying is only true to a certain degree.
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Cash is only partially fungible?
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Same can be said for miles.
Not even close. At least not until they start caring about refundables.
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Cash is only partially fungible?
No. I need to make x amount to live, and anything more than that, will go towards luxuries/retirement/investment etc. I can't afford to take money out of what I NEED, for what I WANT, but this isn't money I need, it's out of budget. 11/12 months, it goes to savings/investments, but once a year or so, it goes towards a luxury that I may not have been able to afford otherwise. I completely agree, cash is cash. I had an opportunity to replace my car with a nicer (fully loaded) car, for the same price, or get the same one (newer model) for cheaper. A bad decision (assuming you live paycheck to paycheck) is to get the nicer car. I opted not to, and saved the $, even though my budget allowed it.
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Not even close. At least not until they start caring about refundables.
Your average Joe (not me) can sell his miles pretty easily.
Point is, for a lot of us (with limited spending resources) miles act as a CD to save up towards travel costs we would otherwise be hesitant to cover out of pocket. In doing that, we willingly forgo the opportunity to earn cashback. A+ is the same thing in a different format.
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Your average Joe (not me) can sell his miles pretty easily.
Point is, for a lot of us (with limited spending resources) miles act as a CD to save up towards travel costs we would otherwise be hesitant to cover out of pocket. In doing that, we willingly forgo the opportunity to earn cashback. A+ is the same thing in a different format.
And your average Joe will get a Dear John letter from Barto and his ilk pretty soon after that. It's silly to compare the 2 situations IMHO.
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No. I need to make x amount to live, and anything more than that, will go towards luxuries/retirement/investment etc. I can't afford to take money out of what I NEED, for what I WANT, but this isn't money I need, it's out of budget. 11/12 months, it goes to savings/investments, but once a year or so, it goes towards a luxury that I may not have been able to afford otherwise. I completely agree, cash is cash. I had an opportunity to replace my car with a nicer (fully loaded) car, for the same price, or get the same one (newer model) for cheaper. A bad decision (assuming you live paycheck to paycheck) is to get the nicer car. I opted not to, and saved the $, even though my budget allowed it.
What you're describing is decreasing marginal utility. Why distinguish between the source of the extra money for luxuries/retirement/investment?
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What you're describing is decreasing marginal utility. Why distinguish between the source of the extra money for luxuries/retirement/investment?
I'm not! My point is merely that this is extra income, thus making it easier to justify spending on extra stuff. If I win $100 on a scratch off, I'd use it the same way. Any irregular surges in income, are treated the same by me.
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https://youtu.be/n1b7piSmmME
See 5:30
Wow, I really liked this video. But the sad/scary part is, if I really viewed my miles or A+ as fungible and as money that has just come into my bank account, I wouldn't go on any trips.
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I guess that's what you get for spoiling her for years :P
you got it all backwards. she married him for the spoiling
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you got it all backwards. she married him for the spoiling
Lol, now I know what not to talk about on a date.
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Is there a minyan in bb?
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Is there a minyan in bb?
Is it easier to spend shabbos in bob or ppt?
Can you buy kosher food/ get invited out for meals?
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Is it easier to spend shabbos in bob or ppt?
Can you buy kosher food/ get invited out for meals?
Is there a minyan in bb?
I do not believe there is a minyan /kosher food /or any Jews in either location.
People go there to get away.
I don't think one place over the other would be easier for shabbos
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https://www.godaven.com/shul-details/8745
https://www.jta.org/2007/12/17/global/tahitis-jews-make-do
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https://forward.com/food/148965/the-lay-of-the-lamb-shabbat-dinner-in-papeete/
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Is there a minyan in bb?
Am assuming this is a joke.
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I do not believe there is a minyan /kosher food /or any Jews in either location.
People go there to get away.
I don't think one place over the other would be easier for shabbos
I stand corrected
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Am assuming this is a joke.
not at all. Papeete has a minyan. Figured BB might also have one.
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https://www.godaven.com/shul-details/8745
https://www.jta.org/2007/12/17/global/tahitis-jews-make-do
Thanks!
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the main ferry services to moorea's last route is 5;25PM. flight from lax arrives @ 6:00 PM
just wondering if there are private charters or any other way to get to moorea after 6 PM
is it worth schlepping to BOB from Friday-Monday?
Ic Moorea vs Hilton Moorea?
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Bump
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just wondering if there are private charters or any other way to get to moorea after 6 PM
is it worth schlepping to BOB from Friday-Monday?
IIRC there some sort of freight ferry that you can buy a ticket on which leaves at night. Google might help you.
I did 3.5 days and had the most amazing time.
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IIRC there some sort of freight ferry that you can buy a ticket on which leaves at night. Google might help you.
I did 3.5 days and had the most amazing time.
Are you reffering to aremiti ferry?
The last one leaves 5:25
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Are you reffering to aremiti ferry?
The last one leaves 5:25
I don't know what it's called. Ah :(
Why not go to BOB?
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I don't know what it's called. Ah :(
Why not go to BOB?
too little time and way too expensive. local flights r 425 RT now.
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too little time and way too expensive. local flights r 425 RT now.
It's a 45 min flight - that shouldn't be a factor in too little time. You can get to your hotel by 9am. But yes, the flight is expensive. That's fair. Get some A+ :P
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It's a 45 min flight - that shouldn't be a factor in too little time. You can get to your hotel by 9am. But yes, the flight is expensive. That's fair. Get some A+ :P
I hope.
Anyone been to IC moorea?
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Does anyone need the 2019 Tahiti & Moorea guidebook?
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Yes please
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Has anyone had any luck booking flights from LAX or SFO in business? I'm looking to go for my honeymoon and found availability on expertflyer but the agent was clueless. Any method other than HUCA?
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Has anyone had any luck booking flights from LAX or SFO in business? I'm looking to go for my honeymoon and found availability on expertflyer but the agent was clueless. Any method other than HUCA?
https://www.dansdeals.com/airfare-deals/mileage-deals/incredible-air-tahiti-nui-business-class-award-space-tahiti/
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Can anyone share their experience with flying out of PPT back to the states? I'm trying to book my flight from BOB to PPT and wanted to know if landing in BOB at 7p is enough time for my 840p departure back state side?
Thanks in advance
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Assuming no delays, should be plenty of time.
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https://www.dansdeals.com/airfare-deals/mileage-deals/incredible-air-tahiti-nui-business-class-award-space-tahiti/
Expert Flyer is showing availability, but the agents are saying there is none. I have had them check "F" and "U" with no such luck. I have HUCA 4 times now. Any other ideas?
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Expert Flyer is showing availability, but the agents are saying there are none. I have had them check "F" and "U" with no such luck. I have HUCA 4 times now. Any other ideas?
Did you call AA AU/NZ?
Ask if they can long sell?
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Expert Flyer is showing availability, but the agents are saying there is none. I have had them check "F" and "U" with no such luck. I have HUCA 4 times now. Any other ideas?
Did you call AA AU/NZ?
Ask if they can long sell?
If you need more info on long selling try this article.
https://onemileatatime.com/long-sell-airline-tickets/
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Yes, I tried AU customer service and the long sell method. The award is showing on Qantas website which I mentioned and they state it's not available to them to book as an award flight. Which, frankly, I'm not sure if that's true or the agents just aren't trained to know how to get around.
Have no fear, I will NOT give up. I will keep trying over the next few days. Thanks all for input/suggestions.
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Yes, I tried AU customer service and the long sell method. The award is showing on Qantas website which I mentioned and they state it's not available to them to book as an award flight. Which, frankly, I'm not sure if that's true or the agents just aren't trained to know how to get around.
Have no fear, I will NOT give up. I will keep trying over the next few days. Thanks all for input/suggestions.
NZ?
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NZ?
Yes, I tried AU, NZ, Executive Platinum. Despite Expert flyer showing available, the agents keep stating that Air Tahiti only release a certain amount of rewards flights to AA and a certain amount to Qantas and the American rewards seats are all booked. After asking to book via Qantas since they are both OneWorld, the agents still said they couldn't. So if anyone has any ideas how to book business seats that are "reserved" for Qantas with AA miles, please let me know.
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Expert Flyer is showing availability, but the agents are saying there is none. I have had them check "F" and "U" with no such luck. I have HUCA 4 times now. Any other ideas?
Where does EF pull from?
I think they may be blocking some, I've had this in the past where they can't see all.
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Update for anyone trying to book in the future: I was able to secure 1 business class seat and 1 economy in mid-October. Despite ExpertFlyer showing availability, no agents were able to find award availability in business. I tried every trick that exists on the travel forums/blogs with no luck. I called the US call center, AU/NZ call center and never had any luck. Earlier this week, I was able to secure the other business class seat via AA.com! Once the seat showed up on AA.com, I then quickly called the US # and they were able to book without any issues. Hopefully I can save someone the time by calling everyday as it seems checking AA is sufficient. Good luck to any future hopefuls!
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St Regist BOB - points seem to book into garden villa, anyone knows if it's possible to get a confirmed OWB with extra $ or any other way?
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Planning on going away 10-14 days. Hope to do 5 nights BOB. Any recommendations on where to go After BOB?
Was thinking Island hopper but requires me to go to Japan or LAX (and then back to Hnl) first which is a no go due to limited time.
Any other ideas? Keep in mind I have 4-8 days
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Planning on going away 10-14 days. Hope to do 5 nights BOB. Any recommendations on where to go After BOB?
Was thinking Island hopper but requires me to go to Japan or LAX (and then back to Hnl) first which is a no go due to limited time.
Any other ideas? Keep in mind I have 4-8 days
Other islands in the South Pacific?
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Other islands in the South Pacific?
Any island recommendations?
Hotel recommendations?
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Moorea is a beautiful island near Tahiti. If you end up there, I would recommend the Intercontinental Moorea.
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Any island recommendations?
Hotel recommendations?
Moorea? Fiji? Samoa? Etc, etc.
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Planning on going away 10-14 days. Hope to do 5 nights BOB. Any recommendations on where to go After BOB?
Was thinking Island hopper but requires me to go to Japan or LAX (and then back to Hnl) first which is a no go due to limited time.
Any other ideas? Keep in mind I have 4-8 days
I did 5 nights in BOB and then went on to Australia for about the same amount of time.
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I did 5 nights in BOB and then went on to Australia for about the same amount of time.
can you link me to your TR Or planning of trip on DDF? TIA!
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can you link me to your TR Or planning of trip on DDF? TIA!
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=33867.msg1307436;topicseen#msg1307436
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https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=33867.msg1307436;topicseen#msg1307436
Thanks so much!
So now....5 years later.... what’s your recommendations/regrets regarding your trip?
After being in BOB would you have preferred to explore other islands in the area?
Would you have preferred to explore NZ?
Did you end up doing GOR? How many days recommend for GOR?MEL?SYD?
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Moorea is a beautiful island near Tahiti. If you end up there, I would recommend the Intercontinental Moorea.
I stayed in the Sofitel Moorea, great hotel and beautiful island
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I stayed in the Sofitel Moorea, great hotel and beautiful island
Points? Cost?
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Points? Cost?
The hotel was $580 a night for an OWB, this was in 2015
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If I were going in September would that change any recommendations?
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How is le Meridien?
Currently only seeing availability for this one and only 4 nights ugh (what are odds space opens up later?)
Oddly, when I search st Regis shows availability but when I click on it it disappears (for multiple dates...)
ETA: what are best hotel point options? (Hilton is insane!)
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Correct me if I'm wrong - the only itenerary that works from nyc to bob getting in a 3 night stay but avoiding being the from Thursday night thru motsei shabbos to avoid any shabbos shailos (i.e. having to keep dioyraysas on Thursday night/Friday etc) and using miles is -
Nyc to lax sometime before shabbos
Lax to ppt on af motsei shabbos flight 1130pm
Ppt to bob Sunday morning/afternoon
Bob to ppt Wednesday afternoon/ night
Ppt to lax on tn Wednesday night 1159pm
Lazy to nyc either on Thursday on same award
Or anytime after but would have to pay separately
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How is le Meridien?
Currently only seeing availability for this one and only 4 nights ugh (what are odds space opens up later?)
Oddly, when I search st Regis shows availability but when I click on it it disappears (for multiple dates...)
ETA: what are best hotel point options? (Hilton is insane!)
I just got back from a stay at Le Meridien Bora Bora. Short version, the resort was great, truly paradise. The layout of the resort was great in my opinion, lagoon on one side, turn around and the ocean on the other. The OWBs are slightly tired and could use a refresh, but if you are there to admire and relax in paradise, then they are great. A great thing about Le Meridien is they will take you(by boat) to St Regis for no charge. DM me if you want more details.
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Anyone know how to book AirTahiti with Delta? Called multiple agents and none are able to find any award space on this partner. Showing availability on AA
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Anyone know how to book AirTahiti with Delta? Called multiple agents and none are able to find any award space on this partner. Showing availability on AA
Bump
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I did 5 nights in BOB and then went on to Australia for about the same amount of time.
Thinking of doing the same, debating if i should NZ or AU... would love to take advantage of the direct SQ flight with the availability they have now
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having a tough time finding availability at the STR without the mandatory cash upgrade (would likely just pay if i cant find anything).
also i cant find a single saver in J from NYC with normal routing, im basically left with NYC-SIN-AKL-PPT-BOB which is insane....
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any good hotel ??? and what date of the year is better to go on vacation
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any good hotel ??? and what date of the year is better to go on vacation
STR
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any good hotel ??? and what date of the year is better to go on vacation
Conrad
GIYF
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any good hotel ??? and what date of the year is better to go on vacation
you found flights?
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anyone have any recs on best way to find availability at any of the hotels?
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Also am i missing something that the base rate for conrad is 151k points per night?
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Also am i missing something that the base rate for conrad is 151k points per night?
It is not a base room.
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It is not a base room.
I looked at the entire calendar and couldnt find one night with availability for less than 151k
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I looked at the entire calendar and couldnt find one night with base room availability.
FTFY.
Oh well, keep on checking, hopefully it'll open up.
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Pretty surprising to me that in the next 12 months there isnt a single night with base room availability.......
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Pretty surprising to me that in the next 12 months there isnt a single night with base room availability.......
Randomly searched 01/19, there is a base room available.
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Randomly searched 01/19, there is a base room available.
I guess their flexible night calendar is wrong. I see on flyertalk people reporting the same issue.
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Has anyone stayed in the le meridian?
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Has anyone stayed in the le meridian?
I have. It was nice.
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I have. It was nice.
Have a TR? Or pictures?
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Have a TR? Or pictures?
I never got around to writing a TR, but can answer any questions if you have.
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are they open?
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Does anyone know how upgrades work at the STR BOB?
Base room is very reasonable at 360k for 5 days, but what are the odds of getting an OWB from that room?
Also, how is there no wiki here?
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Does anyone know how upgrades work at the STR BOB?
Base room is very reasonable at 360k for 5 days, but what are the odds of getting an OWB from that room?
Also, how is there no wiki here?
Call them and negotiate...
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Does anyone know how upgrades work at the STR BOB?
Base room is very reasonable at 360k for 5 days, but what are the odds of getting an OWB from that room?
Also, how is there no wiki here?
If my experience helps at all: When I was there I booked straight into the OWB with points. I believe it cost me 420k points. A couple weeks before booking though I realized it made more sense to pay revenue and cost me way less points to sell MT to cover that.
With other SR’s in the past I find it can be pretty easy to secure an upgrade by emailing or calling prior to stay. Maybe even more so now during low occupancy covid season.
Spoiler alert to my TR... I much preferred the Conrad over the SR BOB.
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Is United the only airline flying to bora bora now?
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If my experience helps at all: When I was there I booked straight into the OWB with points. I believe it cost me 420k points. A couple weeks before booking though I realized it made more sense to pay revenue and cost me way less points to sell MT to cover that.
With other SR’s in the past I find it can be pretty easy to secure an upgrade by emailing or calling prior to stay. Maybe even more so now during low occupancy covid season.
Spoiler alert to my TR... I much preferred the Conrad over the SR BOB.
Conrad better then SR??
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Conrad better then SR??
IMO yes.
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Can anyone confirm which room type at the conrad is the one that is supposed to be available for standard room rewards? Is it garden view suites?