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  1. AngieP

    Suggestions for Japan Travel mid March to early April 2017

    The tickets are booked for the AngieP family (Mum, Dad, two daughters 23 and 26) to return to Japan from 19 March to 5 April. First night is booked in Tokyo, then five nights in a house in Kyoto, two nights temple stay in Koyasan (a repeat but a favourite!) - then we have a gap for six nights...
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    Bureacracy at Breakfast Time at 4 Points Geelong

    I've got a booking for hubby and I at 4 Points Geelong next week - was getting my paperwork together this morning and noticed that the confirmation included a $15 breakfast addition to the booking if I wanted it. Filled in the response form for just one breakfast as hubby is leaving at 5am and...
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    Travel Insurance - Oh So Important!

    My long awaited holiday with my sister has just been dramatically changed after tripping in Santorini and breaking my ankle. I was evacuated by air ambulance to Athens to a specialist orthopaedic clinic for reconstructive surgery. At this stage the bill is $30,000 before my flights back to...
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    Web Find - Avalon to Melbourne Airport Car Hire Deal

    I have found a great deal this afternoon for those who need to transit from Avalon Airport to Melbourne Airport. One way car hire from Avalon to Melbourne Tullamarine with Budget is $39.96 for any type of car - I booked a Ford XR6 (normal hire $125+). Dont know how long this will last but its...
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    Exchange Program to Japan

    I'm interested in spending 3 to 6 months on some kind of exchange program in Japan. I am a 49 year old female with lots of cultural interests, a very experienced executive assistant used to working with all levels of government and specialising in event organisation and project management...
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    A330 Perth-Melbourne Trip Report - QF802

    Flew home to Melbourne from Perth yesterday on QF802 and thought I would report on the new A330 flying that route now - I believe it started about a month ago. Word of warning here before I talk about the travel experience - getting to the airport and bag drop off was a long drawn out process...
  7. AngieP

    Japan Trip Report

    Just back from beautiful Japan and wanted to share a few experiences with you all! Flew Melb-OOL-Narita with Jetstar - apart from the surly check in staffer at 5am it was pretty good. Had to be a bit assertive at OOL checkin to get the 44A&B seats I had preselected and paid the additional $$ for...
  8. AngieP

    Jetstar Gold Coast Airport Lounge - Comments?

    I will be travelling to and from Japan on Jetstar via the Gold Coast in October and have purchased the $5 special lounge entry each way - we are travelling in a mixed group of teenagers and adults. Comments on the facilities please!
  9. AngieP

    Japan in October - welcome your suggestions

    I've been grounded for the past 11 months with a serious illness which is now resolved. To celebrate, two girlfriends and I are going to Japan in early October for about 12 days. None of us has been to Japan before and our Japanese is rudimentary. We are all keen travellers and in our late 40's...
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    JQ's 4th Birthday - 2hrs only

    Jetstar Super Special - Do You Know What It Is? Got an email on Wednesday saying there will be a Jetstar super special soon - anyone got any clues what destinations might be involved? Price? Travel period? When the sale will start? Let us know!
  11. AngieP

    Are Hotels Cutting Costs with Laundry?

    Stayed in Melbourne over the weekend with my sister who was departing for the USA on Sunday and youngest daughter. Booked into popular hotel in the city centre - all fine - nice queen suite. Later that night when getting ready for bed I thought the pillow looked a little crumpled - so being a...
  12. AngieP

    Jetstar $299 Melb-Bali Flights Now Available

    Just got an email from Jetstar advising flights $299 each way between Melbourne and Denpasar from 28 Oct to 12 Dec 07. Went online and got flights easily - return actually worked out to $553. Might be good for a quick end of year trip if Bali does it for you.;)
  13. AngieP

    Someone Remind Me !

    Hi guys - I've forgotten the name of the website where you find out how full the plane is and what class tix are available - some one please remind me ! Many thanks - Angie P:?:
  14. AngieP

    Comments on PER-NRT-LHR flight

    Looking for some comment/feedback on a potential award flight on QF next July. Thinking of flying Perth to Narita then onto London with family group. Any comments on that route? No stopover in Japan. Availability is looking good.:?:
  15. AngieP

    Eurail or Fly?

    Family group are travelling in Europe in July and August 2008. Group consists of two seniors, one adult, two students and 1 child. Travel will be something like this: fly Oz to London, fly London to Geneva then sorties from Geneva home base (6 weeks) to Paris, Venice, ending up in Rome for...
  16. AngieP

    Jetstar to Honolulu - Best Seating?

    Hi everyone - this is my first post ! Husband and I are travelling to Honolulu next week on Jetstar and have booked Y seats in Row 44 (exit row) on one side (config is 2 - 4 - 2). Chose this spot due to envisaged additional leg room and closer access to empty seats in the middle for sleep due...
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