Vacation Companies

[Lummix]

Anyone ever used companies like expedia, hotwire, priceline etc.????

I'm looking at doing a tip to orlando with the wife in february for the Daytona 500 and Disney. Some of these prices for a flight, hotel and 1 week car rental seem really good...too good.

Any good or bad experiences?

[p-o-g-i]

Remember, alot of these ads you see on line and in newspapers..... you still have to add applicable taxes. So week long trips you see for $500 or $600, are more like $1000 or $1100.

[Donutz]

I used Expedia. Overall it was an alright experience; I have no complaints. Make sure you read the fine print though and read it carefully.

[yearoftherat]

I've used Redtag.ca to book my flight to Cuba last year and had no problems.

[PearlM3]

If you can find a deal on expedia, a travel agent can get you the same deal. Find a good travel agent that you trust, and let them do it for you...Planning vacations through a travel agent is always the best!!

[BoostieMonster]

I swear by Expedia!

[prinsesa]

I booked with Jetsetter.com before.
I also will be booking with redtag.ca in the near future, I'll write a review:D

[MistaChin]

I've used expedia and the prices are pretty good. Make sure you look at the seating chart on the flight if it's available.

Next time I may just get a travel agent. Less work and headache.

[prinsesa]

How do oyu get a good travel agent?

[Slade]

We just booked our trip to Cuba through tripcentral, who booked it through nolitours for us. At first nolitours wanted $110 more than hollatours but the agent got them to price match. We got it for $802 person inc tax. Actually cheaper than booking through any last minute deals online.

[Pokey]

We just went a to Orlando a couple of weeks ago. Booked through hotwire.ca. Hotel room (great pool, room ok, free breakfast $40/nite), flight was around $300pp (289? 298?). Car was $30/day (full size - aka Hyundai Sonata (could have picked a camry (ugh) or chrysler something (ugh ugh) or chevy something or other too ( :( )

The only unexpected tax was at the hotel - the site said 34 or 35/night. The hotel has a $6/night maintenance fee or something - so it came to 40/41/night. There was NO other unexpected taxes/fees.


Buy your tickets at the "discount tickets" places.

PM me if you want more tickets details.

NOTE: THERE ARE NO ALLIGATORS IN ALLIGATOR ALLEY!

[prinsesa]

Where can I get cheap airfare tix?

Anyways, I havent booked my Vegas trip yet -_-

I feel redtag.ca is the cheapest!

[MAZDA Kitten]

I only use online
If you're going to Daytona I'd definatley fly out of Buffalo and save yourself some serious coin.
I flew to Los Angeles for $200 this year and my boyfriend and I are going to Vegas for 5 days in September for $400 (flight/taxes/hotel included staying at Planet Hollywood)

I use Orbitz, Travelocity (US), and LastMinuteTravel.com

I've also used RedTag in the past to book European flights from Toronto without any problems.

[prinsesa]

I only use online
If you're going to Daytona I'd definatley fly out of Buffalo and save yourself some serious coin.
I flew to Los Angeles for $200 this year and my boyfriend and I are going to Vegas for 5 days in September for $400 (flight/taxes/hotel included staying at Planet Hollywood)

I use Orbitz, Travelocity (US), and LastMinuteTravel.com

I've also used RedTag in the past to book European flights from Toronto without any problems.

$400 PER PERSON?! Which websites did you book? Need advice, noob here.
Are you flying out of Buffalo to go to Vegas?

[MAZDA Kitten]

Yes!! Flying out of Buffalo to Vegas. These usually include one stop over but ****.. for $400
its 5 days/4 nights. I used lastminutetravel.com but you need to compare other sites too

Check and compare with bookit.com, travelocity.com, Orbitz (tends to be a big higher for Vegas packages but cheap for flights), Priceline and Expedia. If you have any more questions feel free just to PM me.

[Pokey]

I should have mentioned that we flew out of Buffalo as well.

[Lummix]

I'll be flying out of buffalo for sure.

[MAZDA Kitten]

You can also find Park and Fly coupons for Buffalo airport

[mazdabetty]

Word of advice: If you're using Hotwire, make sure you book at least a 4 or 5 star hotel.

I've had an experience booking a 3-star in Montreal thinking I'd be getting the Holiday Inn or similar, but I ended up with the crappiest hotel ever (which user reviews only gave a 1.5 star for, but according to Trip Advisor and Hotels.com it was given a 3 star for some stupid reason). I felt like I was in some mouldy old lady's house and had to spend the entire weekend in that dump.

[prinsesa]

how much that cost going from mississaauga to buffalo + park/fly for 5 days? probably $25 in gas plus $40 for 5 days with coupons

[Lummix]

how much that cost going from mississaauga to buffalo + park/fly for 5 days? probably $25 in gas plus $40 for 5 days with coupons

Only cost you the gas if you can bribe a family member with coffee and the promise of a returning gift from duty free....

[kjmckenz]

I swear by Expedia!

+ 1

[Pokey]

how much that cost going from mississaauga to buffalo + park/fly for 5 days? probably $25 in gas plus $40 for 5 days with coupons

We're in KW so can't exactly walk to Pearson. Cost to park at pearson is about $60 for a week. Parking at buffalo was $55 for 8 days. The customs are a breeze, the people are friendly and you only have to be there 50 minutes before the flight (or 10 minutes if you have no checked luggage). From pearson it's a pain because it's an international flight so everything takes longer.

Besides, you can fill up at $0.75/L on your way back :) and don't forget to buy some yogurt and m&m's too (more variety and MUCH lower prices)