Confessions of a YYC Travel Junkie

[VladtheImpaler]

Awesome, X-mas in San Diego it is.

[cmyden]

Calgary to Nassau, Bahamas - $318 CDN

December 12-19, 2009
http://www.WestJet.com

Haven't checked Orbitz yet but you might be able to combine their entertain200 coupon with this flight for a killer vacation package.

"Book a qualifying flight + hotel package in Mexico, the Caribbean, or Hawaii between July 15, 2008, and December 31, 2009, for 6 or more nights for travel between July 15, 2008, and December 31, 2009, via Orbitz and instantly receive $200 off your purchase through the use of the promotion code. To display qualifying packages, click “I have a promotion code.” and enter the promotion code, then look for packages marked with the icon “COUPON.”"

The coupon code is ENTERTAIN200

I will see if I can find anything.

Thanks to leebee for this great find!

cM

[Flacker]

Hey cM,

I am looking for cheap return airfare to one of the following return:

NYC
Philly
Washington DC
Boston

Dates of travel are: March 24 - 29th

I am heading out east for the Flames road trip and have my hockey tickets just need to find a reasonable airfare (or ridiculously cheap, I'm not fussy!)

Cheers!

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by cmyden

Calgary to Nassau, Bahamas - $318 CDN

December 12-19, 2009
http://www.WestJet.com

Haven't checked Orbitz yet but you might be able to combine their entertain200 coupon with this flight for a killer vacation package.

The coupon code is ENTERTAIN200

I will see if I can find anything.

Thanks to leebee for this great find!

cM

With that promotion code you can get an ocean view room at the 4* Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort for 7 nights + non-stop return airfare for $856/person (including taxes). It's even cheaper if you don't require oceanview rooms. That is an insane deal. I've been tracking the Bahamas for a while and they keep dropping in price. Jamaica as well.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Flacker

Hey cM,

I am looking for cheap return airfare to one of the following return:

NYC
Philly
Washington DC
Boston

Dates of travel are: March 24 - 29th

I am heading out east for the Flames road trip and have my hockey tickets just need to find a reasonable airfare (or ridiculously cheap, I'm not fussy!)

Cheers!

Most searches for DC will include Baltimore automatically, but make sure that's happening as it is often quite cheap and it's very easy to get into DC from the airport.

Also, for heading between those cities I'd recommend that you take one of the chinatown bus services. It typically adds an hour or so over the train but will save you at least $50. Most of them can be found by just googling 'washington to nyc by bus' or whatever.

I'll see you on Long Island and hopefully Boston or DC.

[cmyden]

With that promotion code you can get an ocean view room at the 4* Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort for 7 nights + non-stop return airfare for $856/person (including taxes). It's even cheaper if you don't require oceanview rooms. That is an insane deal. I've been tracking the Bahamas for a while and they keep dropping in price. Jamaica as well.

Nice, it seems to me that 'promo code' might be a cleverly disguised way of offering hotels that have already dropped their prices, but I haven't really looked into it yet.

I'm seeing the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Kayak for $179/night, which comes out to about the same price per person when combined with the $313 flight. But when you go to actually get that rate it says...

'A Service Fee totaling to 12.00 USD that is not taxable - Bellman Gratuity (per guest age 18 and over per stay)
A Service Fee totaling to 252.00 USD that is not taxable - Gratuities (per guest age 18 and over per night). Covers room, house, pool and beach attendants.'

So, not sure if the Orbitz 'package' would include all that ... ?

[cmyden]

Some pretty good Wed-Sat flights to Vegas in the first half of December for $298 CDN on WestJet.

Look for the $89/$99 each way flights.

Also, Dec 28/29 - Jan 1 for $350 CDN, not bad for Vegas @ new years.

[HotHotHeat]

I saw the flights you highlighted in the Facebook send-outs. That's an amazing price to LA at that time of year. I know, cause I already booked a flight.

Hey cmyden, what would you say is the cheapest time of year to go down to Vegas? Airfare wise that is...

[cmyden]

Hey cmyden, what would you say is the cheapest time of year to go down to Vegas? Airfare wise that is...

Hmmm, hard to say, Vegas is kind of a year round destination. I would have to go with August (it's blistering hot in August, not sure if that's why, but I've seen decent deals in August) and probably October.

I've heard Christmas is another time, because most people are doing family related things, so Vegas is one of the few places where prices actually go down. Some flights right now are at a decent price, certainly not double like most Christmas flights.

Oh and whenever there is a recession

[flamesflames444]

I just booked Vegas on Westjet last week for the first wknd in Feb - Thurs evening thru Sunday evening direct from Calg for $99 each way... it doesnt' get much better than that!

[cmyden]

Hey cM,

I am looking for cheap return airfare to one of the following return:

NYC
Philly
Washington DC
Boston

Dates of travel are: March 24 - 29th

hmmm, right now it looks like IAD (Washington) is the cheapest at $478 USD. EWR (Newark) is $490 USD. Boston is $522.

May also want to give Atlantic City (ACY) some consideration, WestJet has had some occasional cheap flights there lately, at least from Toronto. Currently $469 USD on those dates.

I'd imagine any deals for March, if there are going to be any, might not show up until at least after Christmas.

[Flacker]

Originally Posted by cmyden

hmmm, right now it looks like IAD (Washington) is the cheapest at $478 USD. EWR (Newark) is $490 USD. Boston is $522.

May also want to give Atlantic City (ACY) some consideration, WestJet has had some occasional cheap flights there lately, at least from Toronto. Currently $469 USD on those dates.

I'd imagine any deals for March, if there are going to be any, might not show up until at least after Christmas.

Thanks cmyden,

Trying to avoid the Westjet route as their timing requires an overnight in TO on the way back to Calgary.

What carrier is that price for into Newark? I can't find anything that cheap.

[cmyden]

What carrier is that price for into Newark? I can't find anything that cheap.

I'm seeing it on Air Canada and United (operated by AC).

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Flacker

Thanks cmyden,

Trying to avoid the Westjet route as their timing requires an overnight in TO on the way back to Calgary.

What carrier is that price for into Newark? I can't find anything that cheap.

If you're traveling with bags be sure to factor in the baggage charges if you go with a US carrier, it won't offset a night in Toronto but it might make a difference between comparable flights.

[cmyden]

And don't forget the difference in price between rental cars in the different cities

Better get rockin' a spreadsheet

[rubecube]

For us left coasters there are some decent Vegas deals leaving from Vancouver on Dec. 15th (all prices include return airfare, 1 week stay, taxes and fees):

Monte Carlo - $544
Bally's - $544
Flamingo - $551
Rio - $551
Luxor - $553
Treasure Island - $598

WestJet is also having a two-day 65% off sale. Combine if with some of the great Vegas hotel deals basically between now and the end of February. Some of the hotel deals are here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/ma...rom_55_us_nig/

[cmyden]

Some really cheap Vegas flights ....

Calgary to Las Vegas - $237 USD

Wednesday -> Saturday: Dec 9-12, Dec 16-19 ($248)

One week: Dec 9-15, Jan 5-12, Jan 12-19, Jan 19-26, Jan 26-Feb 2, Feb 2-9

Lots of other date combos available, mostly in Jan/Feb. The cheap ones are usually Sunday through Wednesday.

Check http://www.westjet.com and look for the $79 each way (+tax) fares.

cM

[rubecube]

^^ Looks like they're charging the same for Calgary as they are Vancouver.

[cmyden]

Yep, WestJet is bleeding everywhere.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by cmyden

Yep, WestJet is bleeding everywhere.

I think it's half WestJet and half Vegas. Vegas seems to stop just short of offering free hookers and blow if you'll come stay at one of their hotels.