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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1180 on: August 27, 2014, 10:14:07 PM »
And worry about the forth seat later? Pay cash now?
Worry later. Though it's a fairly short flight, what kind of J are we talking about?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1181 on: August 27, 2014, 10:16:47 PM »
Worry later. Though it's a fairly short flight, what kind of J are we talking about?
Just a big recliner seat. It's a day flight. 5 hours. But traveling with two kids it'll make a huge difference
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1182 on: August 27, 2014, 10:26:05 PM »
Looking to do Norway and a arctic trip in late December early January. Suggestions?
Pack a heavy coat?

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Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1183 on: August 28, 2014, 12:07:40 AM »
Pack a heavy coat?


You sure about that? I hear it in the 90s that time of year there. 
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1184 on: August 28, 2014, 12:08:48 AM »
You sure about that? I hear it in the 90s that time of year there. ;)
Are you going to see the Aurora Borealis?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1185 on: August 28, 2014, 12:10:12 AM »

Are you going to see the Aurora Borealis?

That is my main plan.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1186 on: August 28, 2014, 12:30:56 AM »
Just a big recliner seat. It's a day flight. 5 hours. But traveling with two kids it'll make a huge difference
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1187 on: August 28, 2014, 01:46:10 PM »
Hmm... seems like the andaz is not available. I think I need to PUTPAC and see what the story is...
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1188 on: August 28, 2014, 09:42:43 PM »

Hmm... seems like the andaz is not available. I think I need to PUTPAC and see what the story is...
don't give up, hyatt availability can change daily

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1189 on: September 02, 2014, 01:33:08 PM »
Also looking for thanksgiving getaway ideas but can only go for the weekend (Wednesday night to Sunday), so someplace that doesn't take too much travel time. TIA

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1190 on: September 02, 2014, 01:36:53 PM »
don't give up, hyatt availability can change daily
Yeah, I see that. Question is, will be bored there for a week?
Crazy prices.
For the week if you pay cash-total would be over $13K. or 105,000 points.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1191 on: September 04, 2014, 11:59:09 AM »
got one of those offers from marriot about sitting for a schmooze for 90 min
its for 2 free tix to anywhere in continental us and 2 free nights in any marriot

what are some suggestions-
want to stay on the east coast (unless somewhere else is over the top amazing) to maximize my 2 days

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1192 on: September 05, 2014, 11:18:21 AM »
got one of those offers from marriot about sitting for a schmooze for 90 min
its for 2 free tix to anywhere in continental us and 2 free nights in any marriot

what are some suggestions-
want to stay on the east coast (unless somewhere else is over the top amazing) to maximize my 2 days

anyone have any suggestions?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1193 on: September 08, 2014, 11:11:20 PM »
got one of those offers from marriot about sitting for a schmooze for 90 min
its for 2 free tix to anywhere in continental us and 2 free nights in any marriot

what are some suggestions-
want to stay on the east coast (unless somewhere else is over the top amazing) to maximize my 2 days
Sounds good to me. Find out if you can add a night or two with points. I once did something similar. The sell is a hard sell, a pain in the neck, but free is free.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1194 on: September 15, 2014, 11:57:24 PM »
Looking to go someplace next weekend. Thursday to Sunday. Want someplace quiet and relaxing. Thinking right now either Alaska or South America.

If I would do S. A. where should I go?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1195 on: September 16, 2014, 12:01:09 AM »
Looking to go someplace next weekend. Thursday to Sunday. Want someplace quiet and relaxing. Thinking right now either Alaska or South America.

If I would do S. A. where should I go?

Both options seem mighty far for a "relaxing weekend". You'll spend more time in the air than on the ground.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1196 on: September 16, 2014, 12:05:27 AM »
Both options seem mighty far for a "relaxing weekend". You'll spend more time in the air than on the ground.

Thats fine by me.. As long as flight times work...

What other place would you recommend?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1197 on: September 16, 2014, 12:18:49 AM »
Looking to go someplace next weekend. Thursday to Sunday. Want someplace quiet and relaxing. Thinking right now either Alaska or South America.

If I would do S. A. where should I go?
Why not the Caribbean? Find some quiet Island.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1198 on: September 16, 2014, 12:19:27 AM »

Why not the Caribbean? Find some quiet Island.

Never been near there. Recommendations?
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #1199 on: September 16, 2014, 12:22:51 AM »
Never been near there. Recommendations?
Out of all the islands I've only been to PR and it doesn't exactly fit the bill for "quiet" (though I'm sure you can find some resort), but I think Bermuda or the Bahamas should work.