December 6 – 21
Taipei, Taiwan – 3 nights
Jakarta, Indonesia – 2 nights
Bali, Indonesia – 5 nights
Macau/Hong Kong – 4 nights
14 Total Nights
Wed – Dec 6
Flight
Denver – San Francisco
7:45 AM – 9:35 AM
Scott – CYQX7M – Seat 4E
Brian – CYQX7M – Seat 3A
Randy – CYQX7M – Seat 4A
Kristin – CYQX7M – Seat 4B
3:50 Layover but have Amex Lounge at SFO
San Francisco – Taipei
1:25 PM – 7:50 PM (next day)
United 777-300 New Polaris Business Class
Scott – K0Y04S – Seat 9L
Brian – K0Y04S – Seat 9A
Randy – K0Y04S – Seat 9G
Kristin – CXXFW6 – Seat 9D
Thu – Dec 7
Arrive Taipei 7:50 PM
We have a Mercedes Vito van waiting for us once we exit customs into the arrivals hall, there will be a representative with our name on the sign.
This was booked through the hotel and will take us to check in and notify the hotel to get our rooms ready.
Travel time to the hotel is 45 minutes to an hour. Price is 3,300 TWD ($105 USD)
Hotel
Hotel Proverbs Taipei
No. 56, Section 1, Da’an Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10691
Confirmation – 12282276 for all of the rooms.
Scott – Premium Room
Brian – Classic Room
Randy – Premium Room
rooms about 450 SF and all have balconies. The rate includes daily breakfast.
Nightly rate is 7,876 TWD ($254 USD)
Fri – Dec 8
The first full day — Recovery day, since sleep schedules will be off.
Local time in Taipei is +15 Hours. 12:00 noon in Denver is 3:00 AM next day in Taiwan.
There is no official schedule for this day
Options – there is a hop on and off bus which has 2 routes and hits the highlights of the city.
Run times are from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Blue ) and main route goes until 9:00 PM (Red)
Day ticket is $16
Saturday – Dec 9
Private Tour – My Twain Private Tours
9:00 AM pickup at hotel. 8 hours total, Fully customizable.
Price $120 USD each. Tour is paid in full.
Outskirts of Taipei city example
09:00 Pick up from your hotel
10:00 Learn about the history of Jinguashi
10:30 Explore the ruins of the Jinguashi mines
10:50 See the Golden Waterfall and Yin-yang Sea
11:30 (Hidden spot with best view of Jinguashi)
12:00 Exploring Jiufen (lunch at guest’s expense)
14:30 Visit Shifen old street in Pingxi
15:00 Create and launch your sky lantern
17:00 Drop off at your accommodation
Sun – Dec 10
Hotel providing private car service to the airport, same as pickup from the airport.
Departure time TBA
Flight
Taipei – Jakarta
9:05 AM – 1:30 PM
China Airlines A350 Business Class
Scott – PFA5EA – Seat 10A
Brian – PFA5EA – Seat 11A
Randy – PFA5EA – Seat 12A
Kristin – UZNZKU – Seat 14A
Transportation
Private Car arranged by the Hotel
$62 to the Westin
Airport Representative will stand by in the exit GATE 1 GLASS DOOR located on the left side once you come down the escalator due to there are more than 1 gate in Terminal 3 Ultimate. To make it easier for you, our airport representative will hold “The Westin Jakarta“ paging board, however without mentioning the guest’s name due to privacy and security reasons.
Should you find difficulties in obtaining our representative, you may approach the Silver or Golden Bird counter by mentioning your name, since we book the transport under your name.
Here is our airport representative mobile number that you can reach, +628179856099
Hotel
The Westin
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 A, Karet Kuningan, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 12940, Indonesia
Scott – Confirmation – 342282865 – Premium Corner Room (upgrade pending w/ voucher for suite)
Brian – Confirmation – 342282866 – Westin Room
Randy – Confirmation – 342282867 – Premium Corner Room
rooms about 635 SF and all have floor to ceiling windows. The rate includes daily breakfast.
SPG Elite prepaid discount rate, all under my name. Main confirmation is #342282865
Nightly rate is 1,884,000 TWD + taxes ($139 USD)
Monday – Dec 11
Private Tour – Greetings Indonesia
Custom Jakarta Essentials Tour
private tour up to 10 hours, with private guide and driver.
3,200,000 paid in cash day of tour ($236 USD)
Pickup is at 9:00 AM at hotel lobby.
Driver/guide: Andrew
Phone: +62 812 9072 4979
Vehicle: Toyota Fortuner (white)
License Plate: B 153 ACN
Tue – December 12
The hotel has arranged transportation back to the airport, time TBA.
Flight
Jakarta to Denpasar (Bali)
9:35 AM – 12:30 PM
Garuda Indonesia – Flight GA404
Scott – J6EZ6E – Seat 7C
Brian – J6EZ6E – Seat 7K
Randy – J6EZ6E – Seat 7A
Kristin – UYV6MA – Seat 7H
Boeing 737 Business Class – short 1:55 Flight
Transportation
We have 2 cars waiting at the airport for our pickup as part of the room package
Kindly to inform when you reach “Arrival Gate,” please follow until you reach the “Flight Information Desk.” This is where our Airport Representative will be awaiting your arrival with an iPad showcasing The Laguna a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa logo. Then he will take you to your transfer vehicle. Once in the vehicle, it should take approximately 30 minutes – 45 minutes to get to the hotel.
Please feel free to contact our airport representative on +62 815 581 00265 should you need further assistance.
Hotel
Laguna Luxury Collection
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2, Nusa Dua, ID-BA 80363, Indonesia
+62 623 61771327
Scott – Confirmation – 472282972 – One Bedroom Villa
Brian – Confirmation – 12282972 – Deluxe Studio
Randy – Confirmation – 712282971 – Deluxe Studio (executive suite upgrade pending)
SPG Platinum package which includes daily breakfast, one time sport rental and 15 minute spa treatment.
Nightly Rate for the villa is 6,500,000 ($476) and deluxe studio is 2,440,000 ($181) plus taxes.
Wednesday – Dec 13
Private Tour – The Good Bali Driver
Tour Day 1
Taman Ayun and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Bali Coffee plantation and the Tanah lot Temple.
Pickup is at 9:30 AM at hotel lobby. We have up to 8 hours but getting main highlights done first day.
Price is 550,000 ($41) and includes the diver and transportation cost, entrance fees extra
Thursday – Dec 14
Private Tour – The Good Bali Driver
Tour Day 2
½ Day tour – 4 to 5 hours and will visit Uluwata Temple, Pandawa beach, and see the famous Kecka Fire Dance.
Puck up at hotel at 3:00 PM and price is 380,000 ($29) and includes guide and driver, we pay entrance fees.
We are back at the hotel by 8:00 PM
Friday – Dec 15
Private Tour – The Good Bali Driver
Tour Day 3 plus transportation to the Ritz Mandpa
½ Day tour – 5-6 hours and will visit the Batuan Village Temple, Tegenugan waterfall, Monkey forest, and teglalrang rice terrace.
Pick up at hotel at 9:30 AM and price is 520,00 ($39) and includes guide and driver, we pay entrance fees.
We are dropped off at The Ritz by 3:00 PM
Hotel
Ritz Carlton Reserve – The Mandapa
Jalan Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar Bali 80571 Indonesia
+62 361 4792777
Scott – Confirmation – 99035244 – Mandapa Suite
Brian – Confirmation – 99034238 – Reserve Suite
Randy – Confirmation – 99034238 – Reserve Suite
Amex Platinum package which includes daily breakfast and $100 daily resort credit.
Nightly Rate for the reserve suite is 7,350,000 ($540) and Mandapa Suite is 8,350,000 ($616) plus taxes.
Saturday – Dec 16
No official schedule, the resort offers daily activities and sightseeing and local experience options
Sunday- Dec 17
Transportation to airport provided by hotel
Flight:
Denpasar (Bali) – Hong Kong
9:40 AM – 2:45 PM
Garuda Indonesia – GA 856
Scott – J6EZ6E – Seat 8C
Brian – J6EZ6E – Seat 7A
Randy – J6EZ6E – Seat 8A
Kristin – UYV6MA – Seat 9A
A330 Business Class – 5 hour flight
Transportation
Cotai Water Jet
Hong Kong Sky Pier – Macau Taipa Terminal
4:15 PM departure – journey time is about 1 hour.
Private VIP Cabin – Top Floor and holds 8 comfortably
Hotel
Venetian Macau
Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau
+853 2882 8888
Possible Hotel – Scott will get rooms confirmed by his host at The Venetian, Four Season or Macau Sands
Monday– Dec 18
No official plans — best show in town is The Monkey King at The Sands and plays nightly at 8:00 PM
Tuesday– Dec 19
Transportation
Cotai Water Jet
Macau Taipa Terminal – Hong Kong Ferry Terminal
11:45 AM departure – journey time is about 1 hour.
Private VIP Cabin – Top Floor and holds 8 comfortably
Hotel
The Mira Hong Kong
118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
+852 2368 1111
Scott – Confirmation – 262283327 – City Room King
Brian – Confirmation – 262283327 – City Room King
Randy – Confirmation – 262283327 – City Room King
SPG Ultimate Upgrade Package – upgraded room based on availability and includes breakfast
1,540 per night plus tax ($196)
Wednesday– Dec 20
Have a nice hop on and off bus with 3 routes and includes passes to the top of the mountain, junk ship ride and other attractions
possible ½ day trip to giant Buddha with cable car, can take Uber to the destination
Tuesday – Dec 19
Flight:
Hong Kong– Tokyo Narita
10:00 AM – 3:10 PM
ANA – UA7988
Scott – K0Y04S – Seat 29 F
Brian – K0Y04S – Seat 25 G
Randy – K0Y04S – Seat 29 G
Kristin – CXXFW6 – Seat 27 G
Seating in section of 2 of the 2-3-2 format on an ANA Boeing 767
Just in case if no upgrade, just opened in the newest Amex Lounge in HKG
Tokyo Narita – Denver
6:15 PM – 12:35 PM (same day)
United Airlines – UA 142
Scott – K0Y04S – Seat 1K
Brian – K0Y04S – Seat 1E
Randy – K0Y04S – Seat 1L
Kristin – CXXFW6 – Upgrade Pending
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