Vacation plans in 2018?

[Superchecker]

Hi Gang; almost every year the Mrs and I venture down to Las Vegas, it's our fun place. We didn't go in 2017, because we did the big 3 week long UK adventure instead, to help celebrate our 20th.



I already had our hotel booked for Spring 2018, and was keeping an eye for some seat sales for the flights. Low and behold last night at dinner: I found a hot price!



Airfare from Vancouver to Vegas, and back, for 2 people, can come in at around $800, unless you are willing to do later overnight flights, or flights that are not direct.



In late 2016: I found a deal thru "Flight Hub" for just $660! (Daytime flights, no stop overs) So, have been checking various websites since Christmas; and WestJet was coming in around $800 again, and then they had a seat sale and it was down to $720 or so.



But last night I had to do a double take when I was checking "SkyScanner" and they had a deal that came up at $520!! C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N-!! I BOOKED IT! It comes up as a United Airlines flight, BUT "operated by Air Canada"! We leave at like 8:40am on the Monday, and return Friday afternoon!!



Might splurge and see Cher; or the Michael Jackson Cirque Du Soliel show.



This will be trip #18 to Vegas!!



I also have 2 weeks off just after my 50th Birthday, not sure what we might do, but we also always enjoy Disneyland in Septemer.



Any vacation plans for 2018? Where do you often frequent/go?

[Anonymous]

Hi Gang; almost every year the Mrs and I venture down to Las Vegas, it's our fun place. We didn't go in 2017, because we did the big 3 week long UK adventure instead, to help celebrate our 20th.



I already had our hotel booked for Spring 2018, and was keeping an eye for some seat sales for the flights. Low and behold last night at dinner: I found a hot price!



Airfare from Vancouver to Vegas, and back, for 2 people, can come in at around $800, unless you are willing to do later overnight flights, or flights that are not direct.



In late 2016: I found a deal thru "Flight Hub" for just $660! (Daytime flights, no stop overs) So, have been checking various websites since Christmas; and WestJet was coming in around $800 again, and then they had a seat sale and it was down to $720 or so.



But last night I had to do a double take when I was checking "SkyScanner" and they had a deal that came up at $520!! C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N-!! I BOOKED IT! It comes up as a United Airlines flight, BUT "operated by Air Canada"! We leave at like 8:40am on the Monday, and return Friday afternoon!!



Might splurge and see Cher; or the Michael Jackson Cirque Du Soliel show.



This will be trip #18 to Vegas!!



I also have 2 weeks off just after my 50th Birthday, not sure what we might do, but we also always enjoy Disneyland in Septemer.



Any vacation plans for 2018? Where do you often frequent/go?

We are both born 68.  ac_drinks



The old lady and I are going to the Dominican Republic right after spring break up in the patch at the end of March.

[Anonymous]

Hi Gang; almost every year the Mrs and I venture down to Las Vegas, it's our fun place. We didn't go in 2017, because we did the big 3 week long UK adventure instead, to help celebrate our 20th.



I already had our hotel booked for Spring 2018, and was keeping an eye for some seat sales for the flights. Low and behold last night at dinner: I found a hot price!



Airfare from Vancouver to Vegas, and back, for 2 people, can come in at around $800, unless you are willing to do later overnight flights, or flights that are not direct.



In late 2016: I found a deal thru "Flight Hub" for just $660! (Daytime flights, no stop overs) So, have been checking various websites since Christmas; and WestJet was coming in around $800 again, and then they had a seat sale and it was down to $720 or so.



But last night I had to do a double take when I was checking "SkyScanner" and they had a deal that came up at $520!! C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N-!! I BOOKED IT! It comes up as a United Airlines flight, BUT "operated by Air Canada"! We leave at like 8:40am on the Monday, and return Friday afternoon!!



Might splurge and see Cher; or the Michael Jackson Cirque Du Soliel show.



This will be trip #18 to Vegas!!



I also have 2 weeks off just after my 50th Birthday, not sure what we might do, but we also always enjoy Disneyland in Septemer.



Any vacation plans for 2018? Where do you often frequent/go?

You're going to SoCal for two weeks in September?

[Bricktop]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

[Superchecker]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

Cool! We did England; Ireland; Scotland and France last May!

[Superchecker]

You're going to SoCal for two weeks in September?

Possibly!

[Anonymous]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

One out of 3 isn't bad.



Sup,



You driving or flying if you go to SoCal?

[Superchecker]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

One out of 3 isn't bad.



Sup,



You driving or flying if you go to SoCal?

"If" we go; either flying or cruise south-fly back north.

[Anonymous]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

One out of 3 isn't bad.



Sup,



You driving or flying if you go to SoCal?

"If" we go; either flying or cruise south-fly back north.

I've never been on a cruise. They take more time than I'm usually willing to spare.

[Superchecker]

I've never been on a cruise. They take more time than I'm usually willing to spare.

The Mrs and I have done 4 repositioning cruises over the years; Most are a 3 night cruise between Vancouver and LA; some are longer and make stops along the way.



We've done 3 southbound/September cruises; and 1 northbound/May cruise between the 2 ports.



We've also done the week long Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon;  and then last May did the 12 night British Isles cruise all around the UK.

[Bricktop]

We're off to Scotland, England and Singapore in May.

Cool! We did England; Ireland; Scotland and France last May!

We are from there, so its kind of a combined holiday/relly visit.



Although we're visiting Islay for the first time and that is exciting.

[Anonymous]

I've never been on a cruise. They take more time than I'm usually willing to spare.

The Mrs and I have done 4 repositioning cruises over the years; Most are a 3 night cruise between Vancouver and LA; some are longer and make stops along the way.



We've done 3 southbound/September cruises; and 1 northbound/May cruise between the 2 ports.



We've also done the week long Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon;  and then last May did the 12 night British Isles cruise all around the UK.

How are accommodations and meals on cruise ships? Is there entertainment too?

[Superchecker]

I've never been on a cruise. They take more time than I'm usually willing to spare.

The Mrs and I have done 4 repositioning cruises over the years; Most are a 3 night cruise between Vancouver and LA; some are longer and make stops along the way.



We've done 3 southbound/September cruises; and 1 northbound/May cruise between the 2 ports.



We've also done the week long Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon;  and then last May did the 12 night British Isles cruise all around the UK.

How are accommodations and meals on cruise ships? Is there entertainment too?

I'm not going to lie; some cabins on the cruise ship can be a little cramped. You can pay a little more for a cabin with a window/view or even a balcony.



The food on the ship is great! Buffet's; fine dining restaurants; pubs; burger and pizza bars... Some of the finer dining comes with extra cover charges.



There is a large theatre onboard with live shows and movies as well as lectures and such.



Most cruise ships have a number of retail stores and a casino that are both open while the ship is at sea. The repositioning cruises often have end of season sales too. Like at the end of the Alaskan season most Alaskan themed merchandise is reduced to clear!

[Bricktop]

When I was 9 I travelled from England to Australia on a ship. 6 weeks. That was the only option in those days. Even the fastest flights would take upwards of a week, and you could not carry much more than a valise. So you sailed, swam or stayed home.



As a result of that experience, I will never go near a "cruise" ship. Ever.

[Anonymous]

I've never been on a cruise. They take more time than I'm usually willing to spare.

The Mrs and I have done 4 repositioning cruises over the years; Most are a 3 night cruise between Vancouver and LA; some are longer and make stops along the way.



We've done 3 southbound/September cruises; and 1 northbound/May cruise between the 2 ports.



We've also done the week long Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon;  and then last May did the 12 night British Isles cruise all around the UK.

How are accommodations and meals on cruise ships? Is there entertainment too?

I'm not going to lie; some cabins on the cruise ship can be a little cramped. You can pay a little more for a cabin with a window/view or even a balcony.



The food on the ship is great! Buffet's; fine dining restaurants; pubs; burger and pizza bars... Some of the finer dining comes with extra cover charges.



There is a large theatre onboard with live shows and movies as well as lectures and such.



Most cruise ships have a number of retail stores and a casino that are both open while the ship is at sea. The repositioning cruises often have end of season sales too. Lie at the end of the Alaskan season most Alaskan themed merchandise is reduced to clear!

Other than the cramped sleeping quarters, it sounds exciting.