Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse

The New Coffee Room

  1. TNCR
  2. General Discussion
  3. Vacation plans for this year - status?

Vacation plans for this year - status?

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General Discussion
67 Posts 18 Posters 1.2k Views
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • K Offline
    K Offline
    Klaus
    wrote on 18 May 2020, 07:39 last edited by
    #22

    For those of you who had to cancel trips and did already book something (plane tickets, ...): Did you get a refund?

    G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 11:15
    • J Offline
      J Offline
      jon-nyc
      wrote on 18 May 2020, 09:17 last edited by
      #23

      Did not. And I bought on a boutique French airline that has 2 planes and one route.

      VRBO gave me full refund.

      That’s Paris. Greece hadn’t been booked yet.

      Only non-witches get due process.

      • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
      1 Reply Last reply
      • 8 Offline
        8 Offline
        89th
        wrote on 18 May 2020, 10:32 last edited by
        #24

        Yes got a refund on a hotel (Marriott) even though it was via a non-refundable reservation.

        1 Reply Last reply
        • K Klaus
          18 May 2020, 07:39

          For those of you who had to cancel trips and did already book something (plane tickets, ...): Did you get a refund?

          G Offline
          G Offline
          George K
          wrote on 18 May 2020, 11:15 last edited by George K
          #25

          @Klaus said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

          For those of you who had to cancel trips and did already book something (plane tickets, ...): Did you get a refund?

          I booked our hotels in New Orleans and San Francisco on points - they were refunded immediately. Those were at the Ritz-Carlton in both cities (Marriott points).
          The hotel in Oregon took a 1 night's cost as a deposit. It was refunded to my credit card in 4 days.
          Our train tickets were booked on points as well. Amtrak used to have a policy that if you cancelled there was a 10% cancellation fee. In the face of the virus, that penalty has been waived. All my points were refunded immediately.

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

          1 Reply Last reply
          • N Offline
            N Offline
            Nunatax
            wrote on 18 May 2020, 11:56 last edited by
            #26

            We normally go to France during the last 2 weeks of August. Heard the French government still thinks about restricting the movement of the French themselves within France for the entire summer, so not sure if they’ll let foreign tourists in...

            1 Reply Last reply
            • R Rainman
              18 May 2020, 05:44

              @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

              @Rainman said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

              Safeway in June, by car.

              Adventurous type, eh?

              Damn straight. Likely roll down a window, maybe two.

              Actually, we hoped to take some road trips, kinda like Mark, just head out in a general direction. Utah monuments would be fantastic, maybe head north towards Glacier Nat'l Park. Who knows, like everyone else we will need to find out how open open is.

              J Offline
              J Offline
              Jolly
              wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:21 last edited by
              #27

              @Rainman said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

              @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

              @Rainman said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

              Safeway in June, by car.

              Adventurous type, eh?

              Damn straight. Likely roll down a window, maybe two.

              Actually, we hoped to take some road trips, kinda like Mark, just head out in a general direction. Utah monuments would be fantastic, maybe head north towards Glacier Nat'l Park. Who knows, like everyone else we will need to find out how open open is.

              Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

              G R 2 Replies Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:27
              • J Jolly
                18 May 2020, 12:21

                @Rainman said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                @Rainman said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                Safeway in June, by car.

                Adventurous type, eh?

                Damn straight. Likely roll down a window, maybe two.

                Actually, we hoped to take some road trips, kinda like Mark, just head out in a general direction. Utah monuments would be fantastic, maybe head north towards Glacier Nat'l Park. Who knows, like everyone else we will need to find out how open open is.

                Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

                G Offline
                G Offline
                George K
                wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:27 last edited by
                #28

                @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

                We did this several times.

                1987:

                p_v18amermzkk0259.jpeg

                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                J 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:38
                • M Offline
                  M Offline
                  Mik
                  wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:28 last edited by
                  #29

                  Oh, I forgot. I'll be driving a moving truck down to North Carolina first of July or so to help move daughter. She'll have crews on either end to load and unload.

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

                  L 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:55
                  • G George K
                    18 May 2020, 12:27

                    @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                    Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

                    We did this several times.

                    1987:

                    p_v18amermzkk0259.jpeg

                    J Offline
                    J Offline
                    Jolly
                    wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:38 last edited by Jolly
                    #30

                    @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                    @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                    Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

                    We did this several times.

                    1987:

                    p_v18amermzkk0259.jpeg

                    Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

                    G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:54
                    • J Jolly
                      18 May 2020, 12:38

                      @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                      @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                      Maybe it's the year to rent a RV? Some of the smaller ones are very easy to drive. If you're comfortable driving a larger one, a Class A can be a home in wheels.

                      We did this several times.

                      1987:

                      p_v18amermzkk0259.jpeg

                      Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                      G Offline
                      G Offline
                      George K
                      wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:54 last edited by
                      #31

                      @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                      Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                      Mrs. George's been talking about that for a while. I got pretty good at handling a 37 foot Class A, though.

                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                      J 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:56
                      • M Mik
                        18 May 2020, 12:28

                        Oh, I forgot. I'll be driving a moving truck down to North Carolina first of July or so to help move daughter. She'll have crews on either end to load and unload.

                        L Offline
                        L Offline
                        LuFins Dad
                        wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:55 last edited by
                        #32

                        @Mik said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                        Oh, I forgot. I'll be driving a moving truck down to North Carolina first of July or so to help move daughter. She'll have crews on either end to load and unload.

                        Let me know when. I’ll wave at you as you go past.

                        The Brad

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        • G George K
                          18 May 2020, 12:54

                          @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                          Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                          Mrs. George's been talking about that for a while. I got pretty good at handling a 37 foot Class A, though.

                          J Offline
                          J Offline
                          Jolly
                          wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:56 last edited by
                          #33

                          @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                          @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                          Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                          Mrs. George's been talking about that for a while. I got pretty good at handling a 37 foot Class A, though.

                          What's within easy driving distance for y'all?

                          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

                          G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 12:59
                          • J Jolly
                            18 May 2020, 12:56

                            @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                            @Jolly said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                            Some of the Class C's have slideouts and are easier to maneuver. Might be fun for two.

                            Mrs. George's been talking about that for a while. I got pretty good at handling a 37 foot Class A, though.

                            What's within easy driving distance for y'all?

                            G Offline
                            G Offline
                            George K
                            wrote on 18 May 2020, 12:59 last edited by
                            #34

                            @Jolly, we never traveled too far from Chicago.

                            Our trips were to Kentucky Lake, Western Illinois (Galena area), Door County Wisconsin a couple of times, Mackinac Island area. With 3 little kids, we would only try for about 150 miles per day. So when we went to Door County, we camped just north of Milwaukee for a night, and then continued.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            • C Offline
                              C Offline
                              Copper
                              wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:02 last edited by
                              #35

                              Want to spend $4K per day?

                              You can get an RV with a driver who will disappear to a hotel at the destination then drive you to the next destination when you need him.

                              https://gossrv.com/white-glove-services/

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              • G Offline
                                G Offline
                                George K
                                wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:09 last edited by George K
                                #36

                                Here's a nice 30 foot Class A. Perfect for two.

                                https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/saint-charles_il/2018_forest-river_georgetown_143226-listing/photos?from=&to=

                                alt text

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                                J 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 13:21
                                • G George K
                                  18 May 2020, 13:09

                                  Here's a nice 30 foot Class A. Perfect for two.

                                  https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/saint-charles_il/2018_forest-river_georgetown_143226-listing/photos?from=&to=

                                  alt text

                                  J Offline
                                  J Offline
                                  Jolly
                                  wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:21 last edited by
                                  #37

                                  @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                                  Here's a nice 30 foot Class A. Perfect for two.

                                  https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/saint-charles_il/2018_forest-river_georgetown_143226-listing/photos?from=&to=

                                  alt text

                                  That's very nice. Even has an appropriate name!😊

                                  One caveat...Keep the missus in mind, and check out the bathroom space and accommodations. Some are a lot easier to use than others.

                                  “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                  Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

                                  G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 13:26
                                  • J Offline
                                    J Offline
                                    jon-nyc
                                    wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:26 last edited by
                                    #38

                                    Cool. Comes with a big box of reefer between the stove and the TV.

                                    Only non-witches get due process.

                                    • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
                                    M 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 15:11
                                    • J Jolly
                                      18 May 2020, 13:21

                                      @George-K said in Vacation plans for this year - status?:

                                      Here's a nice 30 foot Class A. Perfect for two.

                                      https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/saint-charles_il/2018_forest-river_georgetown_143226-listing/photos?from=&to=

                                      alt text

                                      That's very nice. Even has an appropriate name!😊

                                      One caveat...Keep the missus in mind, and check out the bathroom space and accommodations. Some are a lot easier to use than others.

                                      G Offline
                                      G Offline
                                      George K
                                      wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:26 last edited by
                                      #39

                                      @Jolly

                                      https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1Ke1d3FaRWo

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                      • G Offline
                                        G Offline
                                        George K
                                        wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:28 last edited by George K
                                        #40

                                        The one pain-in-the ass thing is that we had to bring our own cookware, dishes, etc. That usually filled up one whole box. But, at the time, we were with 3 kids, so there's that consideration.

                                        Mrs. George and I can spend 10 days living out of a couple of suitcases, so perhaps packing a box might not be a too-bad thing.

                                        ETA: I always preferred the more open style of the Class-A. Didn't like to have to climb down into the cockpit of a Class-C.

                                        Also this guy rents for about $250 a day - and gives you 100 miles per day free. After that, it's 35¢ per mile.

                                        So a round trip from Minneapolis (pulls out calculator) is about 3500 miles, and would take 3 days of driving at 550 miles a day each way.

                                        $1500 in rental
                                        $2900 mileage
                                        $350 in gas (assuming 10 mpg)

                                        Amtrak would be about $1400 round trip for two in a sleeper.

                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                                        J 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 13:49
                                        • LarryL Offline
                                          LarryL Offline
                                          Larry
                                          wrote on 18 May 2020, 13:31 last edited by
                                          #41

                                          00202_7tvfn7RaLSL_1200x900.jpg

                                          G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2020, 13:37
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes

                                          31/67

                                          18 May 2020, 12:54


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          31 out of 67
                                          • First post
                                            31/67
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups