Hello. I've read posts on the Asia forum this last month as I've prepared to book a trip to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Bangkok. I'm so impressed with how generous so many of you are with thoughtful information. We are staying with a friend in Tokyo. The recommendations and trip reports made choosing hotels for the other cities easy. If anything I'm having difficulty narrowing *down* where to eat in Bangkok! Thanks again

This forum is a very helpful one, for the most part. Some of the other ones on fodors seem to be a little less so... (IMO) but you will find that people who post on this one truly love traveling to the places you named and also like to share their likes and letdowns. We seem to have a loyal group here! I alsmost feel like I'm chatting with my friends when I post here. I'm just glad all the information is getting used, and appreciated.

And DO enjoy your trip! I've been to Hong Kong and Bangkok, but not Tokyo. They are great destinations.

obviously try to make the trip fit you. as apposed too making a carbon copy of others trips.. (which seems to happen a bit on the board)...

I've been posting on this board for 7 years + and I enjoy when someone trail blazes and finds new gems too check out..

I must be a trailblazer with my trip to the Philippines this year- we are going back next year- what a great value for the US dollar- best kept secret on this board!

You're very welcome for the help. It's great to have such appreciative posters in this forum. Oh, for more info on Bangkok...go on...chicasia.com. I use this website a lot. There are lists of restaurants,spas,coffee houses,shopping,etc..and with photos.Happy Travels!