Vacation

[GSLeloo]

I have a few questions for planning a vacation..

Is it better (price-wise) to book the trip early? Do travel agents save you money or cost you more?

We're planning on as our senior trip to go on a cruise so we need it cheap and within our timeframe.. I know we should book it soon just not sure when. Any tips?

[Xcalibur]

Originally posted by GSLeloo
I have a few questions for planning a vacation..

Is it better (price-wise) to book the trip early? Do travel agents save you money or cost you more?

We're planning on as our senior trip to go on a cruise so we need it cheap and within our timeframe.. I know we should book it soon just not sure when. Any tips?

Same trick as selling your house alone or with a cie expert in it.

If you can manage all the details, go yourself, if not, pay that little 10-15% more

[theotherjohn]

early is always cheaper.

My favorite cruise is these barefoot ones.

http://www.windjammer.com/

[GSLeloo]

That's pretty..

Oh we're also curious if we'll be allowed to go alone since we're all just 18. We're trying for the Carnival cruise line.. you know, the party boats.

[theotherjohn]

Originally posted by GSLeloo
Oh we're also curious if we'll be allowed to go alone since we're all just 18.

I dont know that but I would think so.

Just let me know when you go.

Even though I have no idea what a old man like myself would do on a cruise ship full of 18 year olds:saint:

[SpunGirl]

I think you're allowed to drink on those boats since it's international law or something, or if it's in Mexico or whatever.

Make sure you let everyone who's going what the boarding requirements are, too... some of them make you show a birth certificate.

With a big group, just let a travel agent take care of the logistics for you. It'll be less of a headache for you.

-K

[Edited on 11-20-2003 by SpunGirl]

[GSLeloo]

Does 5 count for a big group? I mean I know I'd end up doing all of it... so if it's easier..

[JustMe]

You should all be able to go by yourself if you're 18, and something like 6 miles off the coast you're legal to drink. In Mexico, if you can see over the bar, you're legal to drink. So get drunk and have a blast, this is a once in a lifetime thing.

[Moist Happenings]

Ahem. You're still welcome to come with my friends and I to our timeshare. All ya hafta pay for is airfare and fun. Food is included!

[peam]

I'd suggest booking it yourself, unless you simply don't have the time. Check with a travel agent and get them to give you some brochures or something.

And early is ALWAYS better. You never know when a flight/cruise/hotel is going to book up.