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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #20 on: October 26, 2018, 10:37:29 AM »
I wish it was that cheap.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2018, 10:46:24 AM »
Its amazing how expensive it is even without paying for room or F&B. Still budgeting $2500 for five nights
For what?
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2018, 10:47:19 AM »
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2018, 11:33:44 AM »
Its amazing how expensive it is even without paying for room or F&B. Still budgeting $2500 for five nights
I don't think that's so far off. I spent $1855.03 for 5 nights at STR MLE. That covered sea plane transfers for 2, discover scuba tour for 1, and ~$200 in mini bar juices that I thought would be free
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #24 on: October 26, 2018, 11:36:27 AM »
and ~$200 in mini bar juices that I thought would be free
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #25 on: October 26, 2018, 11:58:41 AM »
Ouch.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #26 on: October 26, 2018, 12:04:49 PM »
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #27 on: October 27, 2018, 12:55:59 PM »
For what?
I think I'll want to do one activity a day, so probably one day spa, parasailing, scuba, whale Cruise or fishing, etc.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #28 on: October 27, 2018, 03:10:46 PM »
I don't think that's so far off. I spent $1855.03 for 5 nights at STR MLE. That covered sea plane transfers for 2, discover scuba tour for 1, and ~$200 in mini bar juices that I thought would be free
They wanted to charge me $6 PP per day as "Green Tax" I sent the  butler a screenshot of the  spg reservation reservation which clearly indicates it's included, so got that removed. They also had charges that were billed to the wrong bungalow, so be careful and review your folio carefully!
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #32 on: December 08, 2018, 06:10:31 PM »
Just takes one blogger to make it a headline and kill it.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #33 on: August 13, 2019, 10:32:02 AM »
Need some help. Supposed to be going to HKG next week, DW is getting nervous...
So, where can I go on my way to MLE?

I currently have Friday-Wednesday booked at the W, currently planning on staying at the Sheraton overnight Thursday night but I am flexible about Thursday, would eat the day at the Sheraton if I could get in earlier.

Option 1: Fly straight to MLE on Monday and stay Tue-Fri in the SR MLE (DW thinks this will be too long in MLE)
Option 2: Add HKG-PVG or HKG-PEK to my CX J flight on Tuesday morning and spend Tuesday-Thu in one of those two cities
Option 3: Go somewhere else? SIN? Haven't really found award availability. Other ideas???

Would really appreciate some help. Thanks!
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #34 on: August 13, 2019, 12:51:50 PM »
Need some help. Supposed to be going to HKG next week, DW is getting nervous...
So, where can I go on my way to MLE?

I currently have Friday-Wednesday booked at the W, currently planning on staying at the Sheraton overnight Thursday night but I am flexible about Thursday, would eat the day at the Sheraton if I could get in earlier.

Option 1: Fly straight to MLE on Monday and stay Tue-Fri in the SR MLE (DW thinks this will be too long in MLE)
Option 2: Add HKG-PVG or HKG-PEK to my CX J flight on Tuesday morning and spend Tuesday-Thu in one of those two cities
Option 3: Go somewhere else? SIN? Haven't really found award availability. Other ideas???

Would really appreciate some help. Thanks!
PVG, PEK, or SIN sound like great options to me for a couple days.

2 hotels in MLE isn't a bad idea either. The sealife is very different between the W and SR and would be fun to compare. Whether it will be too long is based on your personalities and how many water sports you will do.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #35 on: August 13, 2019, 05:18:56 PM »
Thanks.
Looking at possibly going to PEK and then flying F on EK through DXB.
What would the best way to book that be?
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #36 on: August 13, 2019, 05:20:14 PM »
Thanks.
Looking at possibly going to PEK and then flying F on EK through DXB.
What would the best way to book that be?
Check JAL?
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #37 on: August 13, 2019, 05:32:52 PM »
180,000 Miles + 903.14
That would require 435K Marriott points, correct?
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #38 on: August 13, 2019, 05:34:47 PM »
180,000 Miles + 903.14
That would require 435K Marriott points, correct?
Sounds right.
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Re: Ergel 2019 summer trip planning
« Reply #39 on: August 13, 2019, 05:46:54 PM »
Looks like EK direct might be a good option as well.

$ amount is in the 500 range. Maybe you can find a x3. I was only able to find one as an x1.

JL results is difference in the way it was searched.
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