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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #120 on: August 04, 2015, 07:08:44 PM »
Amazing TR!! How was your baby? Didn't mind all that schlepping?

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #121 on: August 04, 2015, 07:47:32 PM »
Amazing TR!! How was your baby? Didn't mind all that schlepping?
He was great. The long flight he slept a lot and played with the FA's for some time. The layover in SIN he slept and played in the lounge. Next time i will probably fly a little more direct, but this ended up working out.
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #122 on: August 04, 2015, 09:23:25 PM »
I'm thinking more about the touring. My kids need to run around and touch everything!

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #123 on: August 04, 2015, 10:32:14 PM »
I'm thinking more about the touring. My kids need to run around and touch everything!
He would run around. Most places had a lot of open space. Just had to watch out for the water.
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #124 on: August 04, 2015, 11:00:02 PM »
some people think a good vacation, is to leave the Torah at home...

did you read this past weeks mispacha magazine?

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #125 on: August 05, 2015, 12:09:34 AM »
I think we could have done more here. We didn't do any diving or snorkeling, nor did we go to the volcano which is about 4 hours from the hotel. I'm happy with what we did do, but would come back here to do more.



  Many thanks for taking the time and effort to write this up . A classy guy , always looking to help.

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #126 on: August 05, 2015, 03:02:21 AM »


  Many thanks for taking the time and effort to write this up . A classy guy , always looking to help.
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #127 on: August 05, 2015, 09:39:08 AM »
Part Eight:

   Today was going to be another day spent at the hotel, as we had a flight out to Singapore in the afternoon. We spent a few hours by the pool/beach and then went back to the room to pack and wait for our ride. We got our stuff in the taxi and had a quick 20-minute ride to the airport. Unlike the arrival area, which was completely third world, the departure area looked recently updated and was very nice. We walked all the way to our gate and realized we had an hour to waste, so we went and used the Priority Pass at the Premier Lounge. The lounge only opened in January, and was nice enough for what it was. We were able to get some drinks and wait there until our flight. We got to our gate, waited about ten minutes and then got on the bus to meet our plane. We were a little delayed leaving, but eventually made it up into the air for our 2:20 minute flight. For some reason my kid was really hyped up and would not settle down on this flight, but it was a short one and we managed. No more economy for this trip! Though my kid did calm down when the Stogel meals came around, which was nice.

   Landing in SIN, about half the plane was already standing at the door before we even stopped at the gate. They must have been late for a connection, as the FA’s did not say anything. We were able to get through immigration and get our bags rather quickly. I changed some money and got in line to get a taxi to the hotel. There were set rate prices of $9 per adult and $6 for a kid by bus and around $35 for a taxi. We chose to tough it out with the meter and ended up paying $24. Check-in at the Diamond desk was smooth, although there was a slight miscommunication and they thought we had cancelled our reservation. Though we got that cleared up right away. We were booked into a suite on the 15th floor and were not expecting what we walked into. There were multiple bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, walk-in closet, desk area and much more. The fridge in the kitchen happened to be stocked as well. And now on to planning tomorrows itinerary.

Powder Room:


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Stocked Fridge 101:
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #128 on: August 05, 2015, 10:01:14 AM »
Which hotel in Sin?
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #129 on: August 05, 2015, 10:06:20 AM »
 
   
Hotels: Grand Hyatt Singapore (4 nights)

Grand Hyatt Singapore: 80,000 Hyatt.



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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #130 on: August 05, 2015, 10:47:14 AM »
Wait a minute. Where is the visit to the brothel? I was looking forward to that part.

Keep an eye on my South America TR in 2 weeks  ;)

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #131 on: August 05, 2015, 10:47:49 AM »
Awesome thread MP! Just got caught up!

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #132 on: August 05, 2015, 10:49:52 AM »
We were booked into a suite on the 15th floor and were not expecting what we walked into.
That suite looks amazing!
How did you book it for 20k/night?
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #133 on: August 05, 2015, 11:51:57 AM »
Wow that suite looks amazing

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #134 on: August 05, 2015, 12:43:32 PM »
That looks like one amazing suite! MP, is there a reason you chose the GH over the HR TST? Or are you staying at both?
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #135 on: August 05, 2015, 01:06:49 PM »
This is in SIN...
:-[ That's embarrassing. Thanks though.

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #136 on: August 05, 2015, 01:07:22 PM »
That suite looks amazing!
How did you book it for 20k/night?

Same question .

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #137 on: August 05, 2015, 01:36:08 PM »
This is in SIN...

So your saying it is a sin  ;D

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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #138 on: August 05, 2015, 04:49:17 PM »
I was booked as a Guest of Honor into a regular room. The Diamond account holder called/messaged and was able to get me upgraded.
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Re: MP and Co's Trip Around the World in Thirteen Days
« Reply #139 on: August 05, 2015, 05:11:16 PM »
I was booked as a Guest of Honor into a regular room. The Diamond account holder called/messaged and was able to get me upgraded.
That's my exact plan.