East West, I'm one for the Asian stop over on the way to Europe.
I had Twenty Five years of the Qantas LHR route every second Christmas since I was married to a Pom. I copped the Twenty five hours plus each way complete with irritated kids and the obligatory transit through Sydney. In those days this routine regularly cost at least $7000 because it was always high season.
I can't see the frazzled parents with the unruly kids enjoying Dubai at all. In particular, it is only a matter of time before a disobedient teenager is caught with marijuana on them or someone takes exception to dress or behaviour.
Today I am semi retired, divorced, and so is my girlfriend. Hopefuly when her chemotherapy is finished we will fly direct to Singapore and check into a hotel in the marina area for a day or Two. She likes the pool, I like tropical sunrises and an early morning walk watching that city wake up.
After a day or Two it will be on to Rome or somewhere else in Europe.
Last edited by Sunfish; 6th Feb 2013 at 18:37.