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  1. KitKat

    What to do with 750k Velocity with KF devaluation

    Hmm, slight problem with all the devaluations but have been warehousing points here Usually transfer them to KF when I need to use them but with the next devaluation of transfer warehousing without loss of value is coming to an end... What is everyone else doing?
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    Long Transit Hong Kong approx 12 hours

    Just wondering if anyone has managed to leave the airport from the CX WING F Lounge during a long transit? Have approx 12 hours between flights
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    Qantas Complimentary Gold for friends - 2400 SCs

    I am planning on gifting my Comp Gold FF status to a friend (one of the options of the 2400 SCs), how long does the comp status last?
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    Two tickets in one PNR - any protection?

    Hi Just checking to see if there is any protection with delays or misconnections when purchasing flights on one PNR but two tickets? MEL-LAX return QF flight no LAX-IAD return AA flight no To get MEL-LAX-IAD-LAX-MEL Thanks
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    Anyone skied in Verbier?

    Happy New Year fellow AFFs Just checking to see if anyone has skied in Verbier? Am thinking of going there once... Have been to Hokkaido - love the powder there What are the conditions like in Verbier? Planning to go either over New Year or in March Thanks for any thoughts/insights
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    Cats of the World

    For all the cat lovers out there, I thought I'll start a Cats of the World thread
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    Combi Steam Ovens - what do you think about them?

    Hi everyone Planning our renovations so considering a combi steam oven. Interested to know the collective thoughts on this kitchen appliance... especially AFFs are known for their love of great food.. So do people find them useful? compared to conventional ovens? Which do you have? and why...
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    Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo and some bites here and there

    It is with much fear and anxiety that this TR will not be up to the high standards here (like from Boomy, drone etc). Anyway here goes.... Having missed the cherry blossoms in Seoul last year, we decided to give it a go this time in Japan. We would base ourselves in Tokyo over the average...
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    travel agent booking - receiving starwood stay, nights and points credit

    Hi Does anyone know of a travel agent who is able to book via the SPG travel agent site? Does this process allow the client (traveller - me) to receive starwood points, nights and stay credits? Thanks KitKat
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    Help! - Advice for Road Trip in England (maybe Scotland) in August

    Hi KK and +1 are going on a driving holiday in the UK in August. Flying in and out of LHR, will be in England for 11 days Have been to London a few times but never really ventured far from London Appreciate some planning advice on some points below 1. Would like to visit Edinburgh Yorkshire...
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    San Francisco - car hire, Napa valley advice

    Hi, will be in San Fran in February for about a week. Plan to go to Napa valley. Any tips on car hire, journey, places to eat much appreciated. have never hired a car or driven in the us planning to go to French Laundry
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    Rental Car and Valet Parking

    What do AFFs do when they have a rental car and the hotel they are staying at only has valet parking? Just interested as I presume most insurances for the rental usually specify that the driver must be listed on the rental agreement?
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    In-flight medical emergencies - NEJM article

    Interesting read MMS: Error may need registration to access NEJM
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    Starwood Q2 2013 Promo

    Earn double points - May 1- July 31 2013 https://www.spgpromos.com/doubletake/?action=main.comingsoon&language=en_us For Oz, only Sheraton Noosa not participating Shame that Le Meridien Barcelona is not participating as well...
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    Formula one noob.... need tips

    Hi, Am going to my first formula one event. Just wanted to tap on the collective wisdom and experience here. I understand that it will get quite noisy... What sort of ear/hearing protection should I use? Ear plugs vs Ear Muffs Also any other tips to enjoy the day would be appreciated.
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    A Passage to India

    A Passage to India Thought I should write a trip report for this rather unusual trip for me. Firstly, going to India – I will be out of my comfort zone (my colleagues had been worried that I would not cope with the crowds etc) Secondly, this trip has not involved any Michelin Starred...
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    India - Golden Triangle - Tips and advice

    Hi, Am planning a short trip to the Golden Triangle in India over about 6-7 days and am seeking tips and advice. My current rough plan is to hire a car and driver to get us around. Any recommendations for this would be appreciated. Plan to stay 1-2 nights in Delhi, then a night in Agra, 1-2...
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    Paris Hit list - any more suggestions....

    Will be in Paris in June for 6 days. Have liked checking out various restaurants and patisseries. Plan this time would be L'Arpege L'Astrance Chez L'Ami Jean Septime Yam T'cha Le Chateaubriand Jacques Genin Previous visits L'Arpege (love this) L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Guy Savoy Le Cinq...
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    Istanbul - Turkish Lira or Euros

    Will be going to Istanbul in April and just wondering whether I should get some Turkish Lira. Will be there about a week... any advice is appreciated. Thanks
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    urgh! unpleasant sights in the J toilet

    Was on QF10 recently and went to the toilet twice and on both times was confronted with an unpleasant sight 1. excrement not flushed (flushed easily when I pushed the button) 2. disposable seat cover not removed (looked used!) Why, oh why?
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