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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #180 on: May 13, 2013, 12:16:24 AM »
Quote from: MEIR613 on May 13, 2013, 12:14:06 AM
125k AA is the easy part.

Timing/schedule is where it gets tuff.
Advantages of being single :P
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #181 on: May 13, 2013, 12:18:28 AM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 13, 2013, 12:16:24 AM
Advantages of being single :P
Agree, but it seems now the disadvantage is kicking in :P
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #182 on: May 13, 2013, 12:27:49 AM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 13, 2013, 12:16:24 AM
Advantages of being single :P
Come on Bora Bora is a better place to go when married!!
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #183 on: May 13, 2013, 12:28:44 AM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 13, 2013, 12:11:50 AM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #184 on: May 13, 2013, 12:33:18 AM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on May 13, 2013, 12:27:49 AM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #185 on: May 13, 2013, 12:34:21 AM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on May 13, 2013, 12:27:49 AM
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.

Quote from: eliteflyer on May 13, 2013, 12:28:44 AM
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?

Quote from: ual902 on May 13, 2013, 12:33:18 AM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #186 on: May 13, 2013, 12:43:07 AM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 13, 2013, 12:34:21 AM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #187 on: May 13, 2013, 12:46:07 AM »
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #188 on: May 13, 2013, 12:55:50 AM »
Quote from: ual902 on May 13, 2013, 12:43:07 AM
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...

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Convince Mrs. AJK and I'm in :)
Nu, what's her handle I can PM? :P
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #189 on: May 13, 2013, 01:02:21 AM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 13, 2013, 12:55:50 AM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #190 on: May 13, 2013, 01:03:48 AM »
Quote from: ual902 on May 13, 2013, 01:02:21 AM
What did you fly with to MLE?
UA and SIN just economy.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #191 on: May 19, 2013, 05:08:03 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #192 on: May 19, 2013, 05:17:27 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 19, 2013, 05:08:03 PM
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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« Reply #193 on: May 19, 2013, 05:34:55 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on May 19, 2013, 05:17:27 PM
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.
Quote from: Dan on May 12, 2013, 03:48:31 PM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #194 on: May 19, 2013, 08:47:36 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 19, 2013, 05:34:55 PM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #195 on: May 19, 2013, 08:49:17 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on May 19, 2013, 08:47:36 PM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #196 on: May 19, 2013, 08:51:53 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 19, 2013, 08:49:17 PM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #197 on: May 19, 2013, 08:53:25 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on May 19, 2013, 08:51:53 PM
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #198 on: May 19, 2013, 08:55:24 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on May 19, 2013, 08:51:53 PM
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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« Reply #199 on: May 19, 2013, 08:57:11 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on May 19, 2013, 08:55:24 PM
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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