Planning a trip to the States...

2011-04-26 16:45:40

#551

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

FatherTed wrote:
alcatraz is a must see btw. literally insane.

otoh, aussieland is just a massive prison so maybe you're used to it all idk

I wasn't alive in the 1800's

Alcatraz sounds pretty cool, might just have to check it out.

Last edited by Jaekus (2011-04-26 16:46:15)

2011-04-27 18:48:59

#552

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

Just booked 5 nights at the Luxor

2011-05-08 00:46:25

#553

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

Looking at booking flights from LAX to LAS. I have two options:

1) Spirit Airlines 9:55am - $33 pp (inc taxes)
2) Delta Airlines 10:25 - $119 pp (inc taxes)

I've read certain reviews that Spirit have hidden fees for things like carry on luggage etc. I obviously have no experience with either so I'd really appreciate some opinions/knowledge here to help me make the booking, as prices are starting to climb already.

2011-05-08 06:45:22

#554

Kimmmmmmmmmmmm: ©; +1,811|6151

luxor . home of criss angel and carrot top.

2011-05-08 06:47:11

#555

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

We've decided to fuck the flying idea off and hire a convertible instead

2011-05-08 06:49:33

#556

Kimmmmmmmmmmmm: ©; +1,811|6151

http://travelojos.com/2011/03/spirit-ai … den-price/ oh sorry here's a link to hidden fees article on Spirit. they charge for carry on? bizarro.. but that price looks so good,, i bet it tally's up to less than delta

2011-05-08 06:51:33

#557

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

What seems to be trickier is finding the hidden price on some car rentals. A lot of quotes don't include a one way fee, which can be up to $250 from LAX to LAS.

2011-05-08 07:25:02

#558

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6803

Kimmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
luxor . home of criss angel and carrot top.

Hah. That says it all.

2011-05-08 07:30:20

#559

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

It's really just a place to crash out at random times, and it looks impressive to the folks back home. I've heard there are definitely better around, but for the price it's pretty good for the location.

2011-05-09 00:36:38

#560

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

Found out tripadvisor.com.au is a FANTASTIC site

2011-05-09 07:12:32

#561

Kimmmmmmmmmmmm: ©; +1,811|6151

Jaekus wrote:
Found out tripadvisor.com.au is a FANTASTIC site

word. i used the trip advisor ap on my phone a few weeks ago for florida and new orleans. it is great!

2011-05-11 23:26:22

#562

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

Some people on trip advisor suggest we don't stay in Sedona. Would Flagstaff be an alternative? Just trying to get as much input as possible

2011-05-11 23:40:36

#563

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6654|so randum

why do they say no to sedona? it's utterly gorgeous

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2011-05-11 23:41:14

#564

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,977|6786|949

Jaekus wrote:
What seems to be trickier is finding the hidden price on some car rentals. A lot of quotes don't include a one way fee, which can be up to $250 from LAX to LAS.

you're not driving it back to cali? flying from vegas?

2011-05-12 00:12:40

#565

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

FatherTed wrote:
why do they say no to sedona? it's utterly gorgeous

They said it's really hot in August, touristy and a bit expensive. I have no idea of course. My suggestion of staying there was then made by the bride to all invited so I'd rather not change but at the same time I don't want my idea to be taken on board only to have realized a better place is nearby.

2011-05-12 00:14:36

#566

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Jaekus wrote:
What seems to be trickier is finding the hidden price on some car rentals. A lot of quotes don't include a one way fee, which can be up to $250 from LAX to LAS.
you're not driving it back to cali? flying from vegas?

We've changed once more. We are now flying from LAX to LAS. Five hours in a car after a thirteen hour flight in that heat might be a bit much. In any case I've already booked the flights. Thinking of hiring a convertible whilst in Vegas though.

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2011-05-13 00:48:36

#567

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

Sedona plans are still going ahead. Groom has stayed there, bride's parents live in Phoenix.

I've had it suggested to me to fly from Phoenix to Reno, then drive to Yosemite from there. Check out Bodie State Historic Park for some ghost towns. I was directed to this site, it has most certainly whetted my appetite for some truly grand scenery - http://www.yosemitehikes.com/

https://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/glacier-point-wide-725w.jpg

https://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/taft-point-720w.jpg

https://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/dewey-point-700w.jpg

2011-05-13 05:43:13

#568

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,813|6260|eXtreme to the maX

Jaekus wrote:

There is a trollface in that rock.

Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

2011-05-13 06:06:39

#569

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6565|'Murka

If you're going to Reno, you should go by Lake Tahoe.

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2011-05-13 06:25:18

#570

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6803

This is an extremely well planned trip.

2011-05-13 06:49:18

#571

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6651

ghettoperson wrote:
This is an extremely well planned trip.

. . .

Tuesday, 19:17:30 - order second beer.
Wednesday, 00:04:30 - fart.
Thursday, 8:49:20 - put hand in left pocket, pull out 86₵ that has resulted from all previous transactions, leave for tip for coffee

etc.

2011-05-13 06:57:10

#572

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6803

Perhaps I should have said over-planned.

2011-05-13 07:52:51

#573

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,977|6786|949

Jaekus wrote:
Sedona plans are still going ahead. Groom has stayed there, bride's parents live in Phoenix.

I've had it suggested to me to fly from Phoenix to Reno, then drive to Yosemite from there. Check out Bodie State Historic Park for some ghost towns. I was directed to this site, it has most certainly whetted my appetite for some truly grand scenery - http://www.yosemitehikes.com/

http://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/gla … e-725w.jpg

http://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/taft-point-720w.jpg

http://www.yosemitehikes.com/images/dew … t-700w.jpg

yosemite -

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=107774

2011-05-13 09:00:24

#574

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6654|so randum

yosemite also rocks. takes easily a full day just to blow around the main 'attractions', we stayed for 3 which gave much more exploring time

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2011-05-15 06:00:26

#575

Jaekus: I'm the matchstick that you'll never lose; +957|5332|Sydney

ghettoperson wrote:
Perhaps I should have said over-planned.

I'm only planning travel and accom. I have no activities planned whatsoever. Except for the bucks night on the Thursday in Vegas followed by the wedding on the Saturday. Even that feels like too much planning, I was hoping for completely random... it probably will be anyway.

My approach to all this is to book accom and travel early to save $$$ and I've also been told Yosemite can book out early, so I don't want to miss out.

As far as attractions, I'm doing my research so I know what there is and then just do whatever comes to mind when we're there.

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