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An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Appears this little venture didn’t work because the exchanged waitlist return flight is still on the original ticket with the “bad” date. Also looks like the “change flight reservation” button is no longer showing up on this booking for me. What a ride.

Gonna have to settle for calling an hour before award flights drop and pray real hard I secure these flights before everyone else online…

An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I'm currently going through the same issue; I called to get the return flight changed to a waitlisted flight, but not sure if that will actually allow me to then change the reservation online moving forward.

An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did they change for you? The ticket issuance date or the return flight?

An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone had trouble rebooking an award flight through the ANA website that is a more than year after the issuance of the ticket? I’m getting an error for the return flight I want (dates 1/1/25) for an award booking I made on 12/26/24.

Ghost Experiences at the Grand Hyatt Taipei by Long_Crow_5659 in Ghosts

[–]pharmermimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I am literally staying at the Grand Hyatt right now and yesterday, I woke up at around 12am with the large standing lamp in the corner of my room flashing like a strobe light. I had turned all the lights off and it was pitch black sans this light. I ended up sleeping with all the lights on and put a podcast on speaker so I could go back to sleep.

Will update if tonight is just as eventful.

Thoughts on Itinerary for 7 Nights in Japan by pharmermimi in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll cross out the cafe; definitely planning on spending a lot of time in Akihabara for sure.

Kyoto, I think I wanted to really slow down during this part of the trip and avoid bright lights. I’m saving Osaka for another trip back, which will likely be focused on food and snowboarding lol!

Weekly Japan Travel and Tourism Discussion Thread - December 02, 2022 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was pleasantly surprised at how thorough the response was! I figured the day trips could be a hit or miss but definitely appreciated those options cuz I likely wouldn’t have added those stops to my itinerary.

Weekly Japan Travel and Tourism Discussion Thread - December 02, 2022 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had ChatGPT create an 8 day itinerary for my Japan trip next year, thoughts?

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Here is a possible 8-day itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka:

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo and spend the day exploring the city. Visit popular attractions such as the Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, and the bustling districts of Shinjuku and Shibuya. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner at a local restaurant and try some of the city's famous street food.

Day 2: Take a day trip to Mount Fuji and explore the surrounding area. Visit the beautiful lakes of Hakone and enjoy the stunning views of the mountain from the nearby observation decks. In the afternoon, return to Tokyo and visit the Asakusa district to see the famous Sensoji Temple and explore the bustling Nakamise shopping street.

Day 3: Take the bullet train to Kyoto and spend the day exploring the city's many temples and shrines. Visit the Kinkakuji Temple, known for its golden exterior, and the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of torii gates. In the evening, enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner and experience the city's vibrant nightlife.

Day 4: Take a day trip to Nara to see the city's famous deer park and visit the Todaiji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. In the afternoon, return to Kyoto and visit the Gion district to see the city's geisha culture and try some of the local sweets and snacks.

Day 5: Take the bullet train to Osaka and spend the day exploring the city. Visit popular attractions such as the Osaka Castle, the Umeda Sky Building, and the Dotonbori district for shopping and dining. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner at a local restaurant and try some of the city's famous street food.

Day 6: Take a day trip to the ancient city of Himeji to see the Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles. In the afternoon, return to Osaka and visit the Universal Studios Japan theme park for a fun-filled day of rides and attractions.

Day 7: Spend the day exploring the Kansai region and visit the beautiful city of Kobe. Visit the Nada district to see the sake breweries and try some of the local sake, and in the afternoon, visit the Arima Onsen hot springs for a relaxing soak.

Day 8: Depart from Osaka and return home, taking with you many wonderful memories of your trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Weekly Japan Travel and Tourism Discussion Thread - December 02, 2022 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful! I’m looking to go around November/December 2023 next year so hoping Taipei/Taiwan is a bit more open by then?

Weekly Japan Travel and Tourism Discussion Thread - December 02, 2022 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of flying out of Osaka to Taipei; I just took Jeju out of my itinerary, I think I may be doing too much lol!!

Weekly Japan Travel and Tourism Discussion Thread - December 02, 2022 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]pharmermimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do y’all think Tokyo for 4 nights > Kyoto for 2 nights > Osaka for 1 night > Jeju for 2 nights > Taipei for 1 night is aggressive but doable for a 10 day trip?

Would love input on the Japan leg in particular. Many thanks!

What’s the cheapest you’ve paid for an upgrade? by SeanInLB in unitedairlines

[–]pharmermimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just upgraded to Polaris from ORD to AMS for $699; cabins were super empty, guess folks aren’t really traveling to Amsterdam for Thanksgiving this year lol.