Christmas Trips

[Kimmifunn]

I haven't read this thread...but i'm going to put this out there:

Jfunn
Wfunn
Kfunn
Phead
Mermaid
Dargster
Kitty

are all confirmed for NYE. These are confirmed, so if you are going to be around and i didn't list you, it's because you did not confirm. So leave Sowal and this crew wil turn the joint upside down.

 

[Teresa]

I haven't read this thread...but i'm going to put this out there:

Jfunn
Wfunn
Kfunn
Phead
Mermaid
Dargster
Kitty

are all confirmed for NYE. These are confirmed, so if you are going to be around and i didn't list you, it's because you did not confirm. So leave Sowal and this crew wil turn the joint upside down.

that sounds funn. confirmed for what exactly on NYE? Red Bar?

Been there, done that... wore the hat. we celebrate at home on NYE. but hope to see you all before or after!!!

 

[Kimmifunn]

that sounds funn. confirmed for what exactly on NYE? Red Bar?

Been there, done that... wore the hat. we celebrate at home on NYE. but hope to see you all before or after!!!

I think I'm coming down with Phead on the 28th or so. Then we'll be at and on the Red Bar. But we'll come play with you and Kurt and Spidey at Chez Daddy-O. Don't you worry!

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

Sorry Uncle Tim but I'm here and I'm in! Allifunn and I were just talking and we should probably fly out of Atlanta so we all depart and arrive into same city to keep it simple.

Allifunn wants to leave Christmas night to be with her kids and the flights are usually dirt cheap at that time. Last time I was in London, it was really expensive plus the trip over from the mainland will add quite a bit to the cost so we should probably forget London this time.

Best new years ever is Salzburg Austria.

I think Amsterdam is a must. huh?
How bout the Glacier Express to Zurich ? Beautiful ride!

Roma and Venezia for sure. Paris is great!

Let me check out some flights and once we know where we're gonna fly into, we'll get reservations.

 

[Cil]

Last time I was in London, it was really expensive plus the trip over from the mainland will add quite a bit to the cost so we should probably forget London this time.
s.

EasyJet
Don't forget how cheap EasyJet or RyanAir are. $50 one way from London to Paris is not bad and there is cheap decent lodging near Paddington Station--or in the Bloomsbury district, which is within walking distance of the British Museum.
You could fly into London and out of Amsterdam--just a thought.
Or Berlin? It is very hip and lots to do there.
HLX is another airline we used last summer which was inexpensive and very nice.
HLX flies to many destinations, but just now I noticed they are running winter specials and had Berlin to Venice in late December for 38 euros per seat (one way,after taxes) that's about $48 right now.
Okay, I'll stop.

 

[Allifunn]

EasyJet
Don't forget how cheap EasyJet or RyanAir are. $50 one way from London to Paris is not bad and there is cheap decent lodging near Paddington Station--or in the Bloomsbury district, which is within walking distance of the British Museum.
You could fly into London and out of Amsterdam--just a thought.
Or Berlin? It is very hip and lots to do there.
HLX is another airline we used last summer which was inexpensive and very nice.
HLX flies to many destinations, but just now I noticed they are running winter specials and had Berlin to Venice in late December for 38 euros per seat (one way,after taxes) that's about $48 right now.
Okay, I'll stop.

Cork...are you taking notes? Thanks Cil!!!!:clap_1:

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

OK guys, Did some checking last night. Right now booking out of Atlanta is pretty high. Best I could find was out of Newark but things will change and still checking. Also, might do better leaving on the 26th instead of the 25th. Ali and Tim and anyone else interested, I need to know your schedule, when you can leave/when you need to be back - so please email to me ASAP. Do you have any frequent flyers to get you to Newark or any other airport to get cheaper international?

They're just starting to release winter specials so we should be able to get something pretty good. Just let me know "must do" cities and your schedule and I'll plan.

For example so far, I've got

Newark to Amsterdam Depart 12/25, Return 1/5 $285 RT
on British Airways

Newark to dusseldorf same dates but nonstop $300 RT
on Alitalia

I think we can do a railpass in the neighborhood of about $500 that will give us great flexibility.

I'm game for new year's in another city also just know Salzburg is great. Maybe do some research on others like Paris, Lucerne etc.

Get me your info and we'll start setting up. Make sure your passports are up to date. Renew now if you need to.

Uncle Tim, how many people do you have that might want to go?

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

EasyJet
Don't forget how cheap EasyJet or RyanAir are. $50 one way from London to Paris is not bad and there is cheap decent lodging near Paddington Station--or in the Bloomsbury district, which is within walking distance of the British Museum.
You could fly into London and out of Amsterdam--just a thought.
Or Berlin? It is very hip and lots to do there.

Cil, have done easyjet to London but problem is that we'd need an open ended intercontinental flight which probably will be more costly in and out of the US. So then we'd need 2 easy jets to and back to london which adds $100pp to the cost. I adore London and I think uncle Timmy would love the theater so we'll have to see what fares get published from where. Ali, Timmy, is London a must do or a let's try to work it in which I will do if possible.

HLX is another airline we used last summer which was inexpensive and very nice. HLX flies to many destinations, but just now I noticed they are running winter specials and had Berlin to Venice in late December for 38 euros per seat (one way,after taxes) that's about $48 right now.
Okay, I'll stop.

Never have used HLX. Always get a railpass which is so convenient, except last time I was there, they were requiring reservations on all overnighters which ups the price and reduces flexibility but still very doable. Looks like railpass prices may have dropped a little at first glance (maybe to offset the reservations). Not sure. Just started checking. I wouldn't have a problem using air to get around but I'm just so much more familiar with the rail system. Anything goes but I'd hate to have screw ups because I don't know the system. We're gonna probably hit about 5 countries so we'd be sitting in a lot of airports if we did air around the continent. Don't know, Ali, Tim, your thoughts

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

Chickpea, please email me your dates in Paris and what area you'll be. We'll only be there for probably 2 days so need to coordinate with you.

 

[Allifunn]

Cil, have done easyjet to London but problem is that we'd need an open ended intercontinental flight which probably will be more costly in and out of the US. So then we'd need 2 easy jets to and back to london which adds $100pp to the cost. I adore London and I think uncle Timmy would love the theater so we'll have to see what fares get published from where. Ali, Timmy, is London a must do or a let's try to work it in which I will do if possible.

I have no desire to go to London during this time...but I don't care I will be happy to be in Europe period...so, I am with you guys...I will go where thou shall lead!:clap_1: