Where to start? vacation by plane - Page 2

Vaskez · 02-03-2005, 12:24 PM

Oh yeah, woops, forgot that they don't do flights starting from the Netherlands, oh well...

Bungleau · 02-03-2005, 04:49 PM

I don't know which sites do things from the Netherlands, but I book travel online frequently in the states. There are a couple of things that you can consider...

1. Don't be tied down to one city. There are three airports I can fly out of easily (my home airport and two others an hour away). There are two other major airports that are about three hours away. I've seen dramatic differences in fares between them -- I'll drive an hour to save $400 bucks. You have to play around a bit and know what your acceptible tolerance is.

2. Be flexible in your times and dates. There can be great variations in just a day or so.

3. Consider your alternatives. If you've got to be back Monday morning, it's not a good idea to grab the last plane Sunday night. If something goes wrong, you're toast.

4. Remember the first rule of travel: always get closer to your final destination. If you have a choice between taking a flight now that connects somewhere and lets you sit for three hours in that airport, take it. It's better than waiting in this airport for three hours to catch your original flight.

5. Smile. No matter what happens when travelling, it will soon be over. Get used to it, and move on. You'll be happier, and so will everyone else.

philip · 02-04-2005, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the tips Bungleau! Well we booked just ago. It simply was impossible to get a cheaper flight since the airport we want to go to doesn't seem so popular (Girona) but we thought taxi fares would cancel out any bonus we'd get from travelling through other airports.

Vaskez · 02-04-2005, 09:18 AM

Exactly, and it's always worth paying a little extra for comfort (i.e. flying closer to destination) since a holiday is about comfort and relaxation [img]tongue.gif[/img] Well except, when you do sporting holidays...

Bungleau · 02-04-2005, 10:19 AM

Taxi fares will cancel out any savings, for sure. I rent cars when I go to other cities, and I'd need the car anyway, so there's no additional cost in my mind.

Besides... the additional drive can be part of the trip, adding to that comfort and relaxation if you want [img]smile.gif[/img] Okay, that's a stretch, but I'd rather save the extra money for a splendid meal or show or something at my destination.

philip · 02-04-2005, 11:00 AM

The last option we had was drive ourselves but I'm not sure we would be allowed as only 3 of us plan to have a license by then and they all would have them for a short time only. But the only long trip will be between the airport and Llorett which is supposed to be around 30 km and we'll walk the rest. Can't wait before it's that time [img]smile.gif[/img] Gives me something to look out to during the exams [img]smile.gif[/img]

wellard · 02-04-2005, 12:42 PM

Fly Qantas via Australia ... Good enough for rainman it's good enough for you

johnny · 02-04-2005, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wellard:
Fly Qantas via Australia ... Good enough for rainman it's good enough for you

Rainman wasn't right in the head, and if you want these guys to fly to Llorett de Mar via Australia, then neither are you.

wellard · 02-05-2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:

quote:
Originally posted by wellard:
Fly Qantas via Australia ... Good enough for rainman it's good enough for you

Rainman wasn't right in the head, and if you want these guys to fly to Llorett de Mar via Australia, then neither are you. [/QUOTE][img]graemlins/whackya.gif[/img] dont bother me with small details like that Johnny .Bah! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

02-03-2005, 12:24 PM	#11
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Oh yeah, woops, forgot that they don't do flights starting from the Netherlands, oh well... __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

02-03-2005, 04:49 PM	#12
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I don't know which sites do things from the Netherlands, but I book travel online frequently in the states. There are a couple of things that you can consider... 1. Don't be tied down to one city. There are three airports I can fly out of easily (my home airport and two others an hour away). There are two other major airports that are about three hours away. I've seen dramatic differences in fares between them -- I'll drive an hour to save $400 bucks. You have to play around a bit and know what your acceptible tolerance is. 2. Be flexible in your times and dates. There can be great variations in just a day or so. 3. Consider your alternatives. If you've got to be back Monday morning, it's not a good idea to grab the last plane Sunday night. If something goes wrong, you're toast. 4. Remember the first rule of travel: always get closer to your final destination. If you have a choice between taking a flight now that connects somewhere and lets you sit for three hours in that airport, take it. It's better than waiting in this airport for three hours to catch your original flight. 5. Smile. No matter what happens when travelling, it will soon be over. Get used to it, and move on. You'll be happier, and so will everyone else. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-04-2005, 09:18 AM	#14
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Exactly, and it's always worth paying a little extra for comfort (i.e. flying closer to destination) since a holiday is about comfort and relaxation [img]tongue.gif[/img] Well except, when you do sporting holidays... __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

02-04-2005, 10:19 AM	#15
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Taxi fares will cancel out any savings, for sure. I rent cars when I go to other cities, and I'd need the car anyway, so there's no additional cost in my mind. Besides... the additional drive can be part of the trip, adding to that comfort and relaxation if you want [img]smile.gif[/img] Okay, that's a stretch, but I'd rather save the extra money for a splendid meal or show or something at my destination. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-04-2005, 12:42 PM	#17
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Fly Qantas via Australia ... Good enough for rainman it's good enough for you __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

02-04-2005, 08:48 AM	#13
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	Thanks for the tips Bungleau! Well we booked just ago. It simply was impossible to get a cheaper flight since the airport we want to go to doesn't seem so popular (Girona) but we thought taxi fares would cancel out any bonus we'd get from travelling through other airports.

02-04-2005, 11:00 AM	#16
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	The last option we had was drive ourselves but I'm not sure we would be allowed as only 3 of us plan to have a license by then and they all would have them for a short time only. But the only long trip will be between the airport and Llorett which is supposed to be around 30 km and we'll walk the rest. Can't wait before it's that time [img]smile.gif[/img] Gives me something to look out to during the exams [img]smile.gif[/img]

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Going on vacation...	Illumina Drathiran'ar	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	12	08-21-2004 12:04 AM
vacation	manikus	Dungeon Craft - RPG Game Maker	1	05-13-2003 02:33 PM
Vacation	Iron_Ranger	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	16	09-29-2002 03:57 PM
My Vacation	SecretMaster	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	7	08-20-2002 12:25 PM
Going On Vacation!	Ronn_Bman	General Discussion	6	11-10-2001 08:43 AM