drron
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Tomorrow we head off to Fiji bto spend Christmas with our grandkids.We though have 8 days there before they arrive.
QF J awards MCY-SYD-NAN-BNE.The direct flight wasn't available from BNE-NAN when we booked.Mrsdrron is most upset that an award booked through QF doesn't have the QF codeshare so we have to slum it in the Jlounge in SYD.The last time we were there was 20 years agh the humility.
The reason this will be our last trip is because the Fiji government in all their wisdom thinks that imposing a tourist tax of 25% plus an additional tax of 4% on CC charges won't have an effect.checking our hotels last wek ans saw you can stiull book in Fiji for Christmas.
First we are staying at the Intercontinental.Booked through Virtuoso and at booking a confirmed upgrade to a Club suite with plunge pool.Probably because bookings were light.After 3 nights here we transfer to the Marriott Momi Bay for 4 nights.And then on to the Sheraton Denarau.We first stayed there a month after it opened in 1987 and stayed 2-3 times a year when we lived in the Hunter Valley.Always August to escape the westerlies,Christmas Holidays and occasionally another visit if a good sale.We got to love the Fijians.
So pick up tomorrow is at 0500.Taking our quota of alcohol to escape some of the taxes-4 litres each!Should be a good rest until the grandkids arrive.
QF J awards MCY-SYD-NAN-BNE.The direct flight wasn't available from BNE-NAN when we booked.Mrsdrron is most upset that an award booked through QF doesn't have the QF codeshare so we have to slum it in the Jlounge in SYD.The last time we were there was 20 years agh the humility.
The reason this will be our last trip is because the Fiji government in all their wisdom thinks that imposing a tourist tax of 25% plus an additional tax of 4% on CC charges won't have an effect.checking our hotels last wek ans saw you can stiull book in Fiji for Christmas.
First we are staying at the Intercontinental.Booked through Virtuoso and at booking a confirmed upgrade to a Club suite with plunge pool.Probably because bookings were light.After 3 nights here we transfer to the Marriott Momi Bay for 4 nights.And then on to the Sheraton Denarau.We first stayed there a month after it opened in 1987 and stayed 2-3 times a year when we lived in the Hunter Valley.Always August to escape the westerlies,Christmas Holidays and occasionally another visit if a good sale.We got to love the Fijians.
So pick up tomorrow is at 0500.Taking our quota of alcohol to escape some of the taxes-4 litres each!Should be a good rest until the grandkids arrive.