Comments for The Ambassablog http://ambassablog.com A fun & informative blog by employees of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Vacations are good for the ‘Seoul’ by Marnie http://ambassablog.com/2009/11/05/vacations-are-good-for-the-seoul/#comment-851 Marnie Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:19 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2107#comment-851 Hi, Although, we always opted for the 3-4 hours layover to Incheon, I heard from a relative that on a 12 hour layover you have a choice between a tour of Seoul that includes a tour guide with bus pick ups which takes you around Seoul for some sight seeing, lunch and souvineer shopping, service back to Incheon OR, if you prefer: A hotel stay near Incheon with a buffet lunch and prompt service back to Incheon. The tour takes you to sites like the presidential palace, tomb of the kings, buddhist temples and lunch at a restaurant (which they say is good and I would think it would be since their Airline food is good then their freshly made food is probably better). I hope this would help give you a heads up on what to expect but it would be better if you ask Asian representatives about the tour and I'm sure they will give you a better picture... Hi,

Although, we always opted for the 3-4 hours layover to Incheon, I heard from a relative that on a 12 hour layover you have a choice between a tour of Seoul that includes a tour guide with bus pick ups which takes you around Seoul for some sight seeing, lunch and souvineer shopping, service back to Incheon OR, if you prefer:
A hotel stay near Incheon with a buffet lunch and prompt service back to Incheon.

The tour takes you to sites like the presidential palace, tomb of the kings, buddhist temples and lunch at a restaurant (which they say is good and I would think it would be since their Airline food is good then their freshly made food is probably better).

I hope this would help give you a heads up on what to expect but it would be better if you ask Asian representatives about the tour and I’m sure they will give you a better picture…

]]> Comment on Vacations are good for the ‘Seoul’ by Fern http://ambassablog.com/2009/11/05/vacations-are-good-for-the-seoul/#comment-602 Fern Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:18:00 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2107#comment-602 We have an upcoming 12 hour layover in April. I'm curious as to what the itinerary is for the free Asiana layover city tour is or whether or not we would get more out of doing it on our own. Do you know the duration of the tour and the sites seen? We have an upcoming 12 hour layover in April. I’m curious as to what the itinerary is for the free Asiana layover city tour is or whether or not we would get more out of doing it on our own. Do you know the duration of the tour and the sites seen?

]]> Comment on From Mobile Lounge to Aero Train by Sean Meehan http://ambassablog.com/2010/02/16/from-mobile-lounge-to-aero-train/#comment-600 Sean Meehan Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:10:20 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2207#comment-600 Sjohnna, Thanks for the report I am glad you saw the new Aero Train at Dulles. Personally I hated those mobile lounges and think the Aero Train is long overdue. Regards, Sean Sjohnna,

Thanks for the report I am glad you saw the new Aero Train at Dulles. Personally I hated those mobile lounges and think the Aero Train is long overdue.

Regards,
Sean

]]> Comment on Top of the Tower by Sharon Gonzales http://ambassablog.com/2010/02/02/top-of-the-tower/#comment-596 Sharon Gonzales Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:49:51 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2191#comment-596 Great blog. I remember my visit to the Air Tower as well - it is really amazing especially up top. You feel like you are in some kind of space ship with all the gadgets. The people who work there are great as well. Thanks for sharing Great blog. I remember my visit to the Air Tower as well – it is really amazing especially up top. You feel like you are in some kind of space ship with all the gadgets. The people who work there are great as well.
Thanks for sharing

]]> Comment on Top of the Tower by Naty Santos http://ambassablog.com/2010/02/02/top-of-the-tower/#comment-595 Naty Santos Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:40:16 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2191#comment-595 You took great angles...nice job! I love the bubbles in your powerpoint too! Overall, I gave this posting an A+. You took great angles…nice job! I love the bubbles in your powerpoint too! Overall, I gave this posting an A+.

]]> Comment on Maho Beach by Sjohnna http://ambassablog.com/2010/01/07/maho-beach/#comment-585 Sjohnna Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:51:35 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2155#comment-585 Sharon, The entire island is 37 square miles. It was a fantastic experience and I recommend it to anyone! Sjohnna Sharon,
The entire island is 37 square miles. It was a fantastic experience and I recommend it to anyone!

Sjohnna

]]> Comment on Maho Beach by sharon gonzales http://ambassablog.com/2010/01/07/maho-beach/#comment-584 sharon gonzales Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:49:37 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2155#comment-584 Interesting blog. I learn something new every day. How big is the St. Maarten Island? Great photo and video as well. Being so close to the planes must be an experience. Sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing. Sharon Interesting blog. I learn something new every day. How big is the St. Maarten Island?
Great photo and video as well.
Being so close to the planes must be an experience. Sounds like you had a great time.
Thanks for sharing.
Sharon

]]> Comment on Vacations are good for the ‘Seoul’ by Sjohnna http://ambassablog.com/2009/11/05/vacations-are-good-for-the-seoul/#comment-583 Sjohnna Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:54:58 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2107#comment-583 Katie, I just spoke with Sajid and he provided me the following info: The airport is located on a man-made island (Incheon) and unfortunately is pretty far away from any attractions (Downtown Seoul is about an hour drive, with no traffic, from the airport). However, if you fly Asiana Airlines and ever get a 6 hour or more layover at Incheon Int’l they provide a choice of either putting you in a hotel or a free bus tour of Seoul which I took and highly recommend (they even feed you for free at a Korean BBQ restaurant). As far as I know Asiana is the only airline that provides this perk. My opinion is three hours for layover won’t give you enough time to see Seoul and return to catch your connecting flight. I just read on www.incheontourism.com that people can hang out for free at the Hyatt Hotel which is near the airport. I guess there are some shops within walking distance of the airport. I hope that helps! Sjohnna Katie, I just spoke with Sajid and he provided me the following info:
The airport is located on a man-made island (Incheon) and unfortunately is pretty far away from any attractions (Downtown Seoul is about an hour drive, with no traffic, from the airport). However, if you fly Asiana Airlines and ever get a 6 hour or more layover at Incheon Int’l they provide a choice of either putting you in a hotel or a free bus tour of Seoul which I took and highly recommend (they even feed you for free at a Korean BBQ restaurant). As far as I know Asiana is the only airline that provides this perk.

My opinion is three hours for layover won’t give you enough time to see Seoul and return to catch your connecting flight.

I just read on http://www.incheontourism.com that people can hang out for free at the Hyatt Hotel which is near the airport. I guess there are some shops within walking distance of the airport.

I hope that helps!
Sjohnna

]]> Comment on Vacations are good for the ‘Seoul’ by Katie http://ambassablog.com/2009/11/05/vacations-are-good-for-the-seoul/#comment-582 Katie Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:25:04 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2107#comment-582 Hi, I am flying to the Philippines later this month and have a 3 hour layover at the Incheon airport. I'm happy to see you both were impressed with it. Are you aware of any sights worth seeing near the airport if we wanted to go out into Seoul quickly before our next flight? Or is the airport away from any tourist attractions? Thanks! Hi,
I am flying to the Philippines later this month and have a 3 hour layover at the Incheon airport. I’m happy to see you both were impressed with it. Are you aware of any sights worth seeing near the airport if we wanted to go out into Seoul quickly before our next flight? Or is the airport away from any tourist attractions? Thanks!

]]> Comment on The Ambassablog opening doors by Steven Shultz http://ambassablog.com/2010/01/04/the-ambassablog-opening-doors/#comment-581 Steven Shultz Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:25:23 +0000 http://ambassablog.com/?p=2169#comment-581 Thanks Dan and Sharon. Of course, so much of the credit has to go to our stellar team of employee bloggers: Ryan, Dennise, Mary, Ed and Sjohnna! Thanks Dan and Sharon. Of course, so much of the credit has to go to our stellar team of employee bloggers: Ryan, Dennise, Mary, Ed and Sjohnna!

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