V-Flyer

After our fabulous trip to Japan just a few short weeks ago we've decided to return and see a bit more of the place, we loved it so much. I've got what I believe to be a good deal on my tailor made package as it came in only a couple of hundred more than the last trip and includes an extra night and all higher class hotels than last time. Should be right in the middle of Cherry Blossom season too.

I also bagged 2 M fares and upgraded to Gs, saving me even more money, so I'm a happy boy, doing my happy dance...



err, ok, belly wobbles not good

Result ! Well done you ! Looks like Tokyo is good in terms of G availability ? LAX-LHR G's seem to be even less available then before ... Not a single one in view for February and only one in March at the moment ... Not useful at all ...
Love the Happy Dance, with or without wobbles

Bretty wrote:err, ok, belly wobbles not good

Wobble away dear boy, we must use the gifts than nature bestows on us....

julmops - managed to get 2 G's in and out of LAX out/in in April '15. They DO exist and are not mere rumours, and I have tickets proving it! I would note mine did NOT show on the website, I phoned and they found them. SFO I found far harder than LAX.

I also found Feb 15 had plenty of availability to LAX about a month ago.

go bretty go bretty lol wobble away my friend. (I just imagined you jumping up from your office chair and doing a little dance).
oh wow you are going just after me then!!! We might just catch the beginning of the cherry blossom if we are lucky.
My first time in Tokyo was in the middle of cherry blossom and its just great!!! PINK EVERYWHERE!!
Are you going to Kyoto? the shirakawa stream in higashi gion is simply divine during cherry blossom.
I also got me two Gs too! yay!!!

That is something to wobble about.

Green with envy me.

Is this trip going to have any surprises for 'im indoors?

Well done.
I'm still doing the happy dance from yesterday when I bagged 2 Gs for my return next March.

Dick D

additional....so another person to cheer on the YEN to break through the 172 barrier that its been stuck at for ages!!!
the £ is also doing well against the € and the $ (1.24 and 1.68)

lol, a friend of mine calls it a jelly roll when I boogie...

@gfonk - yes I'm going to Kyoto again, and have built in time to visit Osaka and perhaps another city whilst in the region.

@marshy - so far no, but I have 300 days to plan summat. I've been thinking about a night-time helicopter flight over the Tokyo skyline, that would be awesome I think, and he'd like that.

Really commend the enthusiasm! I love Japan too though have yet to visit Tokyo. The last time I went we visited Kyoto and Osaka. Great cities too, you'll have a great time. Top of the list must be visiting the golden temple in Kyoto!

Just wish my like with finding Gs was a patch on yours!

Well done on getting those G's

Tokyo remains on my "to do list' - if nothing else to see that huge crossing in the middle of the City

Makes me want to spend some miles

buns

Well done bretty!
You just don't like your itinerary calendar to fall below 2 planned trips?! Just like us!
I know the feeling of loving somewhere so you have to go back!
We've fallen in LOVE! With Key West and will be booking to come back again next year!

defo have to go to kinkakuji (the golden temple)especially if its a clear sunny day. i waited 7 visits for the clear weather. that pic was taken on christmas day.
a night time helicopter ride over tokyo would be amazing for sure wow!
@buns the crossing you are referring to in shibuyu is crazy!

Yes I have fallen in love with Japan and the Japanese people who I find warm and inquisitive and very appreciative that a gaijin takes such an interest in their country and culture.

The golden pavilion in Kyoto is wonderful, we spent a lovely morning there and I got a great shot of the pavilion and it's reflection on the lake. Nijo castle is great too. The NRT route is one that seems to have plenty of reward availability, so if you've got miles and it's on your to-do list, I say do it!

Ultreen we felt the same about Canada, very specifically Vancouver, and now Japan.

Well done Bretty, I'm green about your ability to find Gs. Are the packing cubes out yet for Krakow?

Lol, not yet Whiterose, but give me a few days...

Great news Bretty. We are planning on visiting in April, if I can get tickets. Glad to hear you loved it and are going back. I shall have to get your "top tips" before we go.

Bretty wrote:lol, a friend of mine calls it a jelly roll when I boogie...

@gfonk - yes I'm going to Kyoto again, and have built in time to visit Osaka and perhaps another city whilst in the region.

@marshy - so far no, but I have 300 days to plan summat. I've been thinking about a night-time helicopter flight over the Tokyo skyline, that would be awesome I think, and he'd like that.

lol i just saw that. the jelly roll lol
mental picture lol
if you actually do the heli ride it will be cool
and would love to hear about it.

Pleased for you Bretty on getting those G's , it's lovely knowing you are going to go back to a place you enjoyed so much all ready ,it's the way I feel when I go back to New York ,
God I need another trip there !!!!

Aah New York, I will go one day I'm sure Blacky.
Maximus happy to offer tips if you want them.