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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #360 on: September 30, 2014, 10:58:42 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #361 on: October 01, 2014, 10:47:52 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #362 on: October 02, 2014, 11:56:45 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #363 on: October 03, 2014, 12:03:35 AM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #364 on: October 20, 2014, 02:30:35 PM »
Any hotels offer private pools?
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #365 on: October 20, 2014, 07:41:34 PM »
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #366 on: October 20, 2014, 07:42:50 PM »
Bump

Most of the OWB's have private plunge pools, see 4s for example.

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #367 on: October 20, 2014, 08:03:39 PM »
Most of the OWB's have private plunge pools
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #368 on: October 20, 2014, 08:13:38 PM »
Is it possible to upgrade the LM to the villa with a pool when booking a standard bungalow using SPGs?
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #369 on: October 20, 2014, 08:19:38 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #370 on: October 20, 2014, 08:30:56 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #371 on: November 25, 2014, 07:15:41 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #372 on: November 25, 2014, 07:18:08 PM »
That would require:
1. Actually bringing kids to an OWB.
2. Actually paying $$$$ for a ticket.
3. Actually flying coach on a long-haul.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #373 on: November 25, 2014, 07:27:07 PM »
That would require:
1. Actually bringing kids to an OWB.
2. Actually paying $$$$ 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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #374 on: November 25, 2014, 07:28:09 PM »
Kids in an OWB sounds more like a nightmare than a vacation.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #375 on: November 25, 2014, 07:34:35 PM »
Kids in an OWB sounds more like a nightmare than a vacation.
Srry bit wats owb?

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« Reply #376 on: November 25, 2014, 07:35:47 PM »
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #377 on: December 04, 2014, 08:23:46 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #378 on: December 04, 2014, 09:16:34 PM »
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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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #379 on: December 04, 2014, 09:18:51 PM »
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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