Alexander L 80 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 But seriously, Snowhuntress, the ancestors and children of Adam Goodes would approve Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Sorry for putting your thread a bit off-message, snowhuntress. Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So many people booking so early is another point that puts Niseko and region different to most other skijo. Friend of mine works in a hotel in Nagano and he said they only even start to take bookings for winter in September! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 In my very early days in Niseko I remember getting through much of the summer before bookings got busy as well. These days people are attempting to book their next trip before they've even finished their current trip. There's no break at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 not really the accommodation, <although the Scot, Kogen, J-First have all gone. I miss them> but the flights. Those Asean locusts don't have direct flight to Sapporo, so they take our flights. Bastards. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Although of course your choice of highend rooms or lodges would be booked up pretty quickly 'cos of returning clients. So BOOK NOW. As suggested by my trip concierge. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 knob of a title that. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What does it mean? He provides you spare toilet paper during your trip in exchange for a bribe of a carton of cigarettes? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I just wouldn't be able to get past that kind of crappy cheesefest language. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What does it mean? He provides you spare toilet paper during your trip in exchange for a bribe of a carton of cigarettes? Book transfers, meet you at welcome centre, a basket of shit in your room on arrival, book places for dinner, book excursions, huge fake smiles and waves as you leave on the coach. Sick bastards. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Blimey, some people really are a bit rubbish, needing all that lot. Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Perhaps these poncy-named folk could go out and do the skiing and boarding on behalf of their subjects! Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We must remember that lots of us on here are probably quite a bit more 'adventurous' than the normal person. I am often reminded of that when my brother back home talks of doing 'exciting' things which to me seem absurdly routine. Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Their pretty handy, a concierge, when your staying at a hotel and new in town, and you want directions or a nice place to eat. Or maybe you lost something?, thats what their job is. Still a poncy name , but probably because its french? Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hopefully you like the place that give the best kickbacks! Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If hes good at his job Im sure I will like the place, and good luck to him. Im sure he could do with the extra cash Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Well now for the fun part of trip. The flight. Anyone been with Korean AIr?? What do you think?? Our normal direct flight with Qantas is gone and now it is Brisbane - Sydney - Toyko Narita - Tokyo Haneda - Chitose!!! God after all that I am tired. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've flown Tokyo to London with Korean air.....weren't bad, not any worse than any other major airline Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Direct from where Snowhuntress? Brisbane - Sydney - Toyko Narita - Tokyo Haneda - Chitose That's dedication Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Korean Air, well stylish. Bit too blue? Link to post Share on other sites
angrybird 0 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have used Korean Air a few times. They were ok. Not amazing. Not terrible. Pretty normal I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites
nzsnowchick 0 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 from NZ here... We're getting in early too. Last time we did a holiday for the whole of the month of February so we were outside the Nz and Oz school holidays. This time we have to come back mid Feb, so will be arriving mid January instead. Flights and first stop fell into place as we decided to go to Nozawa for the fire festival while the timing presented itself. But the accommodation was already filling up fast so we had to book and secure a spot. Our last place is almost secured too, as we want to do a BC tour, and he's booking out already too. So now our flights are locked in and suddenly "it's on!" Now to fill in the 2 and a half weeks in between... Link to post Share on other sites
littleJ 0 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I cant wait!!!! we are all booked up and ready to go but can this year go any slower??? I love reading all the chats about the ski resorts and am desperate to experience skiing in japan for myself even if I am going to a more populated place - you gotta start somewhere and I'm starting in hakuba where we go next time is anyones guess but keep up all your info certainly getting a few ideas for future trips - thanks people Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have used Korean Air a few times. They were ok. Not amazing. Not terrible. Pretty normal I'd say. They have great food. Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I cant wait!!!! we are all booked up and ready to go but can this year go any slower??? I love reading all the chats about the ski resorts and am desperate to experience skiing in japan for myself even if I am going to a more populated place - you gotta start somewhere and I'm starting in hakuba where we go next time is anyones guess but keep up all your info certainly getting a few ideas for future trips - thanks people Hakuba is a great small town, when are you going? Link to post Share on other sites
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