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    China - never a dull moment!

    A few quick thoughts from two weeks in China on my first ever visit (aside from HKG). Probably not much new here for regulars. This was a very last minute trip with little to no planning. We were totally unaware that Visa/Mastercard is not accepted in most places. Good: 1. The people: every...
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Wonderful last minute winter trip to China with suite upgrades at every stay: DIAMOND Hilton Beijing Capital Airport Booked: King Received: King Premier Suite Wonderful stay. Massive hotel. Very professional service. Special diamond member taste testing at breakfast. Hilton Wangfujing Booked...
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    A couple of questions from an AAdvantage newbie

    Thanks for all of the help. In Beijing now as managed to find dates that worked using the tips from this thread. Cheers!
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    China - never a dull moment!

    If you only had three days (two weeks from now), would you visit Harbin or Xi'ian?
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    China TWOV questions

    Thanks, MEL_Traveller. Much appreciated.
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    China TWOV questions

    Thanks. Planning for 6 days in PEK and 4 in PVG.
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    China TWOV questions

    Please excuse the rookie question but the Chinese Visa website states to apply for a Visa one month in advance but also offers 2-day rush processing (if all documents are present). If I submit today or tomorrow (in person), will I be safe for a 9/1 departure? As they require you to show proof of...
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    A couple of questions from an AAdvantage newbie

    Wow, you are my hero. Time to get on the phone!
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    A couple of questions from an AAdvantage newbie

    Has anyone come across any last minute availability out of Australia over the next 3 weeks? I have found some to China but can't quite get the dates to work. NZ is there also but not great value.
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    China TWOV questions

    Hi, I am struggling to find an answer to this. What is considered a through airfare for the 72-hour visa? Can one go from SYD to PEK (stay 72 hours) to KUL? Or does one have to go onwards and not back in the direction of SYD? Thanks in advance.
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    West Hotel, Sydney, a Curio by Hilton hotel

    Agree. Despite the small rooms at HSYD, the desks are quite good to get some work done.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Diamond Hilton Adelaide King Hilton Deluxe to Executive King. Is that even an upgrade? It's my first time here. I was bugging them for an early check-in at 9:30 am and eventually got in at midday. Also, has anyone experienced a consistent buzzing type noise in the early hours of the morning on...
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    Virgin Money Flyer 60,000/High Flyer 120,000, $129 flight voucher, annual fee $64/289

    Probably a silly question but I assume no one has had any problems using Paypal with this card (and getting the bonus)?
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    Virgin not honoring tickets - AKL-US in Biz Class

    I assume everyone has given up on this one and asked for a refund?
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    Does anyone use the Away Bigger Carry-on in Australia?

    I recently purchased this as a gift for my fiance following anecdotal reports that it is fine to use domestically: Away The specs are: Size 22.7” x 14.7” x 9.6” Weight 7.3 lbs Capacity 46L However, she is sceptical and exploring ways to return it for the smaller version. Does anyone here...
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    Best Travel Sim card?

    Does anyone use Project Fi?
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    Aussies ‘treated like criminals’ at US border

    My parents (Mum has Alzheimer's) just entered through Houston and I was quite concerned something may happen but no issues either. Of course, they now think I warned them for nothing.
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    West Hotel, Sydney, a Curio by Hilton hotel

    I wonder when they will start accepting bookings. Could be a good way to get me two more nights to get to 10 for the current promo.
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    Two reasons I can't take Virgin & Velocity seriously

    I can't seem to find anything but 300,000 plus redemptions to Asia in May/June next year? Am I missing something?
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    Air NZ Bne+Others - LAX $1190 Biz Rtn

    Cancelled on Expedia AU. I would have been one of the first to book around 4am so seems like all will be cancelled.
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