Here is a list of earlier trips which were NOT blogged or recorded other than some photos.
20 Jan - 3 Feb 2001: Whistler
Stayed at the Gables for $3000
31 Mar - 7 Apr 2001: San Jose del Cabo / Cabo San Lucas
17 Aug - / 23 Aug 2001: Maldives, Hilton
Beach villa: $US350, OW bungalow: $US550, Seaplane:US$200 return
26 Jan - 9 Feb 2002: Whistler
Glacier Lodge - $3150
25 Jan - 8 Feb 2003: Whistler
Glacier Lodge - $3500
23 Sep - 24 Sep 2003: Shanghai, Grand Hyatt
26 Sep -28 Sep 2003: Beijing, Grand Hyatt