Confessions of a YYC Travel Junkie - Page 49 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

cmyden · 03-08-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

What about the coveted Christmas time spots (for resorts in particular)? Same two month window.

Take a decent price for the resort at another time of year, multiply it by 1.5, and if you can find it for less than that during the time period of Dec 22 and Jan 6, you've found a good price for the Christmas season.

Christmas and flight/vacation deals don't mix. If you're a resort or airline, you really have no reason to drop your prices, because you know the demand is going to be there.

Boblobla · 03-11-2010, 11:35 AM

Not sure if you do car bookings as well but we are going to England for 3 weeks from July 11 - Aug 1, what is the best deal on a 4 door rental for that time?

cmyden · 03-11-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Boblobla

Not sure if you do car bookings as well but we are going to England for 3 weeks from July 11 - Aug 1, what is the best deal on a 4 door rental for that time?

You could try a search on Kayak to get an idea of pricing.

I've also used http://www.autoeurope.com/ in the past without a problem and decent prices.

I'm not sure where in England you're renting from, but you could try a search on the TripAdvisor forums to see if someone has advice for your specific location:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowFor...6-England.html

Just search: car rental city name

cmyden · 03-11-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

The multiple is looking more like 2 times, not 1.5 times. Jesus, people are stupid, like me.

Yep, it would be a lot easier if we all celebrated holidays at different times of the year to spread it out. I think everyone with a last name starting with A-L should celebrate from September 20-30, they would have a much easier time finding Christmas deals.

cmyden · 03-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Calgary to Liberia (Costa Rica) - $405 after tax, roundtrip

March 16-23, Air Transat, can see it here: http://tinyurl.com/yzylwuc

This last minute flight just popped up. The thing is though, when I try to put in 2 people, it won't allow it. But if you put in just 1, it works.

Not sure if that means there is only 1 seat at that price, or if you could book one, and then book another right away.

It's a great price though, considering the next cheapest is $755 and this one is a much faster flight.

cmyden · 03-11-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

That link doesn't work

Weird, what happens for you? I noticed tinyurl was having some issues today. Works for me though...

Does this one work for you?
http://tiny.cc/wOYbE

icarus · 03-12-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Boblobla

Not sure if you do car bookings as well but we are going to England for 3 weeks from July 11 - Aug 1, what is the best deal on a 4 door rental for that time?

You can try holidayautos.co.uk

cmyden · 03-12-2010, 09:27 AM

Santa Maria, Cuba All Inclusive - $705 after taxes

March 17-24
link

Gets more than decent reviews on TripAdvisor:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...aria_Cuba.html

Maritime Q-Scout · 03-15-2010, 09:15 AM

I don't recall seeing it being posted here, but I just wanted to point out that Air Canada is continuing their "Canada Wins" promotion for the Paralympics as well.

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We're proud to be the Official Airline of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games! Every time Canada wins a medal, you win too! We'll be featuring a different special offer right here at aircanada.com. Check back often.

Today is 15% off travel within Canada until December 15

amorak · 03-15-2010, 09:47 AM

Cmyden: Love the site, thanks!

I am trying to book that Miami deal you have posted on YYCdeals, for $353, but I am getting $1,000+ from Delta for those dates! Any ideas?

cmyden · 03-15-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by amorak

Cmyden: Love the site, thanks!

I am trying to book that Miami deal you have posted on YYCdeals, for $353, but I am getting $1,000+ from Delta for those dates! Any ideas?

Thanks Amorak!

Whoa, $1000 ? Try searching for it on CheapTickets.com, March 17-24, for FLL (close to MIA), should be around $396 CDN after tax.

April 6-13 is another fairly cheap date combo, $404 after tax into MIA on Delta.

amorak · 03-15-2010, 10:13 AM

Thanks, found about $400 per person everything-in, in CAD $, from Air Canada.

But now I don't see any banging Caribbean cruise deals ...fffckkkkk as the kids would say.

Any good cruise deal sites? I am a cruise-a-holic.

cmyden · 03-15-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by amorak

Thanks, found about $400 per person everything-in, in CAD $, from Air Canada.

But now I don't see any banging Caribbean cruise deals ...fffckkkkk as the kids would say.

Any good cruise deal sites? I am a cruise-a-holic.

I've heard good things about CruiseCompete. What dates did you end up booking for the flights? I can see if there's anything out there.

amorak · 03-15-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyden

I've heard good things about CruiseCompete. What dates did you end up booking for the flights? I can see if there's anything out there.

Haven't booked anything quite yet, need to find a good deal on a cruise, then I will pull the trigger on both the flight and the cruise.

I was down cruising the Bahamas a few months ago, then hung out in Miami... It's so relaxing to island-hop on a cruise ship that travels at night. You spend your day on an island, go back to the ship for a nice dinner, drinks, some gambling, some partying, go to bed and you wake up the next day at a new island to explore!

Tron_fdc · 03-15-2010, 10:26 AM

You gotta be kidding me. I booked Liberia last week, departing March 20 return Apr 4, and it cost me $1000 with tax.

I wish I had of known about that charter.

cmyden · 03-15-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc

You gotta be kidding me. I booked Liberia last week, departing March 20 return Apr 4, and it cost me $1000 with tax.

I wish I had of known about that charter.

Yeah it was a pretty awesome deal. It connected in Edmonton, but then it seemed to be direct from there, avoiding the U.S. ? That surprised me.
And I guess it's also possible to go direct from Calgary to Liberia.

Usually to get to Costa Rica for a decent price you have to go through the hassle of waiting around in Houston.

amorak · 03-15-2010, 10:45 AM

Any smoking deals on Caribbean / Bahamian / Mexican All Inclusives in the next few weeks that anyone has come across?

I need to take a break and recharge the batteries, but the cruises are 2-3x as expensive as they were last spring - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

TimSJ · 03-15-2010, 12:02 PM

We have used Vacations to go for cruise deals before.

I agree with prices seeming to be up quite a bit. We are looking for something for next march break 2011. i know it is still a year out but prices are up quite a bit it seems.

cmyden · 03-15-2010, 03:50 PM

And of course WestJet has matched AC's offer with 15% off flights within Canada.

http://www.westjet.com/promotion/

For some reason, they make it needlessly complicated and require you to enter both a promo code and a coupon code.

Bookings must be made by tonight.

Maritime Q-Scout · 03-15-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyden

And of course WestJet has matched AC's offer with 15% off flights within Canada.

http://www.westjet.com/promotion/

For some reason, they make it needlessly complicated and require you to enter both a promo code and a coupon code.

Bookings must be made by tonight.

Is $345 return YHZ-YOW a good deal?

$115 one way before taxes and fees