The Travel Thread

[Letang Is The Truth]

exactly that is why i am curious about the initial points you receive. by that notion the US air/airline specific cards that award you 35,000-50,000 miles are the best bet

[mac5155]

Good point. How many miles do you think you;ll need for a round trip to say, cancun?

[Letang Is The Truth]

Good point. How many miles do you think you;ll need for a round trip to say, cancun?

pretty much universally 1000 dollar trip = 100000 miles

[mac5155]

wowzers thats a lot haha.

[MelicharSux]

If you're flying Southwest, the earlier you check in, the better your boarding position.

Is that partly what constitutes the A|B|C boarding groups? I just assumed that was by fare paid.

Yes. Business class is usually mostly A boarding and people who pay $10 extra for it.

edit: You can check in 24 hrs in advance and just print your boarding pass at the airport.

I paid the $10 for the trip to Vegas. I want to see if it's worth it, because there is no guarantee you end up with A.

Yeah. I checked in exactly 24hrs ahead of time before and ended up with B20 or something.

[BigMcK]

If you're flying Southwest, the earlier you check in, the better your boarding position.

Is that partly what constitutes the A|B|C boarding groups? I just assumed that was by fare paid.

Yes. Business class is usually mostly A boarding and people who pay $10 extra for it.

edit: You can check in 24 hrs in advance and just print your boarding pass at the airport.

I paid the $10 for the trip to Vegas. I want to see if it's worth it, because there is no guarantee you end up with A.

Yeah. I checked in exactly 24hrs ahead of time before and ended up with B20 or something.

Did you pay the pre-board fee? If you wait until 24 hours before, your chances of getting a A boarding pass are slim. Southwest reserves the first 15 passes to business select -- premium purchase price. The next 15 are for A-List club flyers that didn't pay for business select. After, those that paid for the pre-board get passes, followed by those that wait until the 24 hour before period. B20 isn't bad. Third group on.

[mac5155]

After months of deliberations we are finally booking our honeymoon at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro in Punta Cana, DR. We are booking through CheapCaribbean.com which gave me rates $400 lower than anywhere else. My question is this - should I pay the extra to get the "Travel Protection" insurance? Or is it a scam/not worth it.

$158 per person
Trip Cancellation (100%)
Trip Delay ($500 - per day $100)
Weather Protection (100%) What is this?
Trip Interruption (100%)
Accident Medical ($15,000)
Missed Connection ($750)
Sickness Medical ($15,000)
Baggage Delay ($200)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($25,000)
Baggage & Personal Articles ($1,000 - per article $300)
Emergency Evacuation ($25,000)
Pre-Existing Waiver Available
Assistance Services What is this?


* This policy does not include a CANCEL FOR ANY REASON option. Canceling your trip for uncovered reasons may incur penalties. Benefits are up to maximum limits noted above. Please see terms and conditions or call our plan administrator at 877-892-7948.

Includes Cancel for Any Reason *
$183 per person
Trip Cancellation (100%)
Trip Delay ($1,000 - per day $200)
Weather Protection (100%) What is this?
Trip Interruption (100%)
Accident Medical ($15,000)
Missed Connection ($1,000)
Sickness Medical ($15,000)
Baggage Delay ($500)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($25,000)
Baggage & Personal Articles ($1,500 - per article $300)
Emergency Evacuation ($25,000)
Pre-Existing Waiver Available
Assistance Services What is this?


* Upgrade to this policy and receive the CANCEL FOR ANY REASON option. The cancellation benefit refunds 75% of the cost of your trip if you cancel for otherwise uncovered reasons. More

[Letang Is The Truth]

like any insurance, it is your preference. are you risk seeking or risk adverse? does the additional cost outweigh any potential utilization?

[Idoit40fans]

I just booked an all inclusive trip to st lucia.

[mac5155]

What'd that run you? With airfare and 6 nights in Punta Cana I'm looking at $3850.

[Idoit40fans]

Around $2300 for 4 nights

[Letang Is The Truth]

Where are you staying in st Lucia

[Idoit40fans]

Near the beach. Girlfriend got the resort, I basically just had to pay and arrange the travel. Not sure where at. not Sandals though.

[mac5155]

St Lucia flights were at weird times on the dates I wanted.

[Idoit40fans]

We're leaving on a wednesday at 7, getting there at around 2 after a connection. coming back leaving at 3 on Sunday, getting back at 11 30 after connection. Taking off Monday I believe

[roland]

After months of deliberations we are finally booking our honeymoon at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro in Punta Cana, DR.

Nice choice. I stayed there a little over a year ago and loved it. Be sure to check out the shops on the beach adjacent to the resort and to get ready to barter for some stuff. There is a nice Aldi's there. I think its between the store called John Wayne and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Spoiler:

[tifosi77]

Planning a trip to NOLA for my (40th) birthday in April. I got the food stuff planned and mapped, but what exactly is there to do in N'awlins?

[Idoit40fans]

Go to bourbon street. Hijinks ensue.

[MelicharSux]

drank, eat good food. repeat

[legame]

Planning a trip to NOLA for my (40th) birthday in April. I got the food stuff planned and mapped, but what exactly is there to do in N'awlins?

Jazz Fest is late April...

[Tomas]

Super realistic high-definition (takes a while for every new place to load):
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[mac5155]

My fiancee is looking at destinations for an april/may bachelorette party. any ideas?

[Letang Is The Truth]

My fiancee is looking at destinations for an april/may bachelorette party. any ideas?

Cheerleaders

[itissteeltime]

Just booked my ticket to maui with the gf, so pumped. Csb.

[shafnutz05]

Every 2 weeks, my extraordinarily well-off half-brother is posting pictures/check-ins to some of the most ridiculous destinations. British Airways First Class Lounge, Bora Bora, New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, etc etc etc.

Oh, did I mention that he is a trainer and gets all expenses paid to travel around the world and visit these destinations? Man...