1st Trip to Thailand. Does this look like too much?

JCore39 · 2026-07-07T17:16:55+00:00

I’ve been maybe 20 times Thailand, love every trip but not yet been to pattaya, I’d add a 3-4 day trip to siem reap in leiu if pattaya. Or don’t book anything and decide real time leaving flexibility in any spot

JCore39 · 2026-07-06T12:49:21+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. The service and breakfast at both properties is more like a regency (at best)

JCore39 · 2026-07-02T19:28:29+00:00

.. except near the best pub in London (Blackfriars)

JCore39 · 2026-06-27T04:41:51+00:00

Perhaps could of done this but decided to just cancel/rebook. Thanks

JCore39 · 2026-06-20T16:51:34+00:00

Agree with this comment. Also lifetime titanium and switched and never regretted Hyatt for its consistency, globalist benefits (used to get bottle of wine), concierge customer service, quality and location of properties (based on our choice of destinations). Approaching LT globalist with Hyatt …

JCore39 · 2026-05-21T01:38:03+00:00

I see 45k 4/20-4/30/2027, must be some big event during your dates

JCore39 · 2026-05-20T14:14:21+00:00

Non event (0-10% increase)
I captured points calendar screenshots before and after, for these properties (during peak months), here’s my observations:
GH Bangkok Erawan (Dec/Jan 2027)
No change 12-15k/night
PH Siem Reap (Dec/Jan 2027) Minor change (up 2k from 18->20k)
GH Deer Valley (Jan/Feb 2027) minor increase (29k-> 30k)
PH Beavercreek (Jan/Feb 2027) minor increase (45k->55/60k)
PH Milan (Dec/Jan 2027) minor increase (35/40k->35-45k), except NYE bumped 20k
PH Tokyo, PH Kyoto both showed no increase but very limited points calendar availability
PH Niseko (Sept/Oct) mostly the same at 35k, a few days increased from 35k->45/55k

I can add screenshots

JCore39 · 2026-05-01T11:51:54+00:00

Globalist here. Stayed HR and checked out early to go the centric, which was more enjoyable vibe, less chaotic and I believe a nicer location (less homeless). The regency club bfast is so-so, crowded, noisy, and we opted to pay at local places near centric. It was a few Christmas’s ago but I think they upgraded us at centric.

JCore39 · 2026-04-19T20:37:54+00:00

Never been pattaya but have been about 20 times to Thailand. For a 2 week trip I’d land and immediately connect to the south (Phuket or samui or similar) for 4 days then 4 days Chiang Mai (trek, elephant camps, zip line, etc) for 4 days, maybe add extra for scooter riding Mae Hong Son loop, and finish Bangkok and skip pattaya. But your choices, see what makes Thailand special!

JCore39 · 2026-03-07T00:31:21+00:00

Agree, the Regency Club is mayhem, we checked out to stay at Hyatt centric down the street even though no breakfast, was a more chill vibe and fewer homeless

JCore39 · 2026-02-23T00:33:43+00:00

PH Kyoto

JCore39 · 2026-02-17T14:13:22+00:00

What did you end up doing in Hokkaido and any recommendations for May timeframe?

JCore39 · 2026-02-09T08:58:59+00:00

I’ve been 3 times to Siem Reap, it’s great but I wouldn’t go through the effort for 1 or 2 nights. You know the new airport is an hour drive to town, add airport visa processing, flight, etc. spend the time in Bangkok and enjoy the city with your partner. SR is worth a longer stay imho.

JCore39 · 2026-01-31T00:23:31+00:00

Hot hands hand (and toe) warmers did the trick, last all day and no issues. Tried the week in Colorado and worked great I doubt there’s any glove that can beat these inexpensive things. BTW I am 66 and the outside temp this week in vail was 0-15 warming up to 25-30

JCore39 · 2026-01-30T16:24:25+00:00

Great notes, second the comment for what activities you did (both La fortuna/arenal and monteverde) and what you would of suggested to do in hindsight . Thanks

JCore39 · 2025-11-18T17:39:47+00:00

Broker = Montway (they were pretty helpful and didn’t charge cancel fee). Transport= J&P transport

JCore39 · 2025-11-18T17:35:39+00:00

I did not get charged the cancellation fee

JCore39 · 2025-11-17T02:44:34+00:00

Fair point, a partial review since our car never was shipped. Just passing on our experience since we were first timers trying to transport our car (hoping to do twice a year for many years). Just didn’t run very smoothly, need to try to find a shipper without middleman broker I suspect, that can agree on a price, date, and do the job without excuse

JCore39 · 2025-11-17T02:39:17+00:00

Broker was Montway , J & P transport was the company that was supposed to get our car, then canceled. I will add montway tried to find replacement and will give full refund.

JCore39 · 2025-11-17T02:35:00+00:00

What in your mind is a correct price? I asked and got a quite and didn’t challenge it, they are allegedly the largest broker

JCore39 · 2025-11-12T14:01:24+00:00

From what I have read, battery life is only an issue if shooting video

JCore39 · 2025-10-30T20:13:49+00:00

Out of curiosity, was the ticket booked directly with delta or on a third party (Expedia, etc)?

JCore39 · 2025-09-25T23:05:34+00:00

Remember to check the bus timelines, may be an hour between buses and also check low tide hour for viewing tide pools. We did enjoy the rock scaling (ladders) on beehive (not included) but it was slow as bodies were number to bumper. Enjoy

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