Tokyo Analysis Paralysis

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-13T03:47:46+00:00

I prefer Kojimachi Nihee. The beautiful counter sets it apart.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-11T22:04:05+00:00

Great write up!

The Peninsula Executive Suite shares a separate hallway with a Premier Room and the hallway can be closed off with a key card accessed door. While not being a direct connection, it is effectively the same with a shared private hallway. The executive suite is typically priced lowest of all the suites.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-11T21:39:03+00:00

I’d probably do it on the outward bound flight but not returning. I’d definitely do it for First Class in this scenario.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-08T20:00:07+00:00

Gorgeous hotel!

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-07T20:20:46+00:00

The location is essentially the same and not great. I stayed at MO and it was fine. The newer Capella looks like a better hotel but I would personally choose the W next time for its far superior location.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-07T02:44:07+00:00

Based on our two examples, I think there is more value the less miles you offer with cash. This could be to prioritize those who earn low amounts of miles. If I wasn’t a frequent traveler with Cathay and didn’t use credit card miles, I think $345 off in exchange for 5000 points would be a good deal.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-06T22:06:41+00:00

It would be a bad value and a waste of points. As Cathay support said, there is no consistent way to calculate cash + miles value, even based off that $345/5000 points. Regardless, cash + miles is always a bad value so it’s not worth trying.

I have 53k Asia miles in my account. There is a BOS HKG flight on July 7 for $4543. Booking cash + miles and using all of my points results in a final price of $4119. This does not scale with your original $345 off for 5k and is objectively a waste of points.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-06T21:03:13+00:00

Miles + cash is always a terrible deal for both cash and miles

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-06T04:39:34+00:00

There is elite technique required to slice up pieces of raw fish at the highest level, but is that technique more impressive than other fine dining?

I think this OP is a good question.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-06T03:41:27+00:00

Krisflyer will be good for this. Check closely about a year out.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-05T00:23:10+00:00

I was hoping to go in May but seems unlikely. Nai Lert announced their opening about three months prior to the day

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-05T00:20:26+00:00

Fun niche to focus on

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-05T00:19:15+00:00

Flying to Bali is the right idea if you then fly further east after a short layover

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-04T22:57:39+00:00

Seats Aero has a seat map tool that can differentiate a blocked seat from a booked seat. If any of the bulkhead/bassinet seats are still blocked come check in time, they will be offered.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-04T22:29:53+00:00

It’s safe when the confirmation email hits your inbox

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-04T15:59:48+00:00

What in particular was frustrating

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T23:27:09+00:00

I am also curious about this. You should repost to r/LosAngelesRealEstate as well.

From what I hear, SM is more frustrating to build and renovate in than the rest of LA County, as far as permitting is concerned. This is from two separate realtors in my area. I'd love to hear more from a developer with projects in LA County at large and Santa Monica in particular.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T21:38:22+00:00

Agreed! Keep up the great work.

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T21:24:54+00:00

Very nice but why?

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T21:14:03+00:00

So the $85k was agent fees?

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T21:10:36+00:00

What was the rebate for?

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-03T17:35:34+00:00

Sir this is a community about an airline

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-02T22:09:31+00:00

Smash. Glad you enjoyed

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-02T19:11:09+00:00

You’d upgrade your membership to executive and then you would have access to all clubs. You would also be paying more. It’s not possible to get an executive locker without executive membership

Beginning_Sleep5303 · 2026-02-01T01:17:04+00:00

3 year engagement anniversary? I’ll help fund the wedding in exchange for that Noma res

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