Advantages: Cheap as chips, great quality Disadvantages: Funky bathroom smell
Well, some of the more observant of you may of noticed that I tend to travel a far bit. In fact, going through my old reviews from 2000 / 01, it appears that I have some review updating to do also! However for now, I'll concentrate on my recent experiences.
I'm what you would call a mileage whore. Before you all go off complaining the Ciao that there is a sex pest in your midst, the term is used widely in the US, and means a person that is brand loyal for the benefits you get off the company you are loyal to. I'm certainly very loyal to the Hilton chain, as you may see....
So, I've spent some time in Korea, and, as I was flying Virgin from Tokyo, spent a night at the Hilton Narita....
From the airport.....
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Well, as with many hotels close the airports, there is a courtesy bus from the airport. Whilst ...
Advantages: Efficient & Friendly Service Disadvantages: None
I traveled on ANA from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita, roundtrip in September 2003. They use a brand new
Boeing 777 aircraft, which is kept very clean. Even during the flight the aircraft is kept tidy, by the very young and beautiful Japanese cabin attendants. During the long 11 hour flight they kept themselves busy. They take care of their passengers so well that you will probably not need anything throughout the flight. However, if you do and you push the call button they will be at your seat within 15 seconds to ask you what you require.
In the economy class, every seat has a seat back TV monitor, which you can watch a variety of movies or play a selection of Super NES Nintendo games.
Each economy seat has its own foot rest, which is quite nice.
During taxi/take-off and landing they show you the view infront of the aircraft ...
Advantages: Good shops and duty free, excellent staff, new terminal well designed. Disadvantages: busy, can be daunting, airport tax.
This is a lovely airport, plenty of shops, good duty free and is the best place to change your money on the way home. There is a small bus terminus where umpteen free hotel buses pick up very frequently, so you could hop a free lift to wherever you want to go in the surrounding area. The staff are friendly and efficient, and will help you if you get stuck or lost. Remember to pay your airport tax at the machine after you have checked your case in on your return, and don't forget to buy your souvenir Saki! ...
