Question by chelsea_dawn_22: I am planning a snow skiing trip for mid december. ?
Can you please tell me the best place to go (in your opinion) I would like to stay in Colorado or New mexico. I need a package deal, plane tickets, rental car, hotel, lift tickets… the whole thing, so maybe a good travel company that you know of.

Thank you for you answers!

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Answer by JOSEPH A
I like to ski Heavenly in Lake Tahoe. You can stay in a casino hotel in Reno for a good price. Buy your lift tickets on line. Use priceline or travelosity for room and car. Have fun!

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Question by Pamela G: Cruise Planning Questions?
My husband and I have been on two previous cruises and have immensely enjoyed both.
We have a personal agent with Carnival and we are looking at going on the Carnival Liberty to Cozumel, Ochos Rios, and Grand Cayman in April 2009. Our travel agent says that we should go ahead book now, which I think we are going to do. I just want some more opinions.
The deal is we don’t know for sure that we are going to be able to go. My husband is graduating from college in December looking for a teaching position in High School Social Sciences. I am currently a 2nd grade teacher. If his job does not match up with my Spring Break we won’t be able to go.

My question is should we go ahead and put down our deposit and then cancel if the dates don’t work. Or do you think that cruise prices will be going down because of the economy?
By the Way- if you know anything about the Carnival Liberty let me know that also.
Do you guys realize that Carnival has a guarantee that they are the lowest (which I have checked out at multiple other places) and that you have to pay a fee to an outside agent which actually costs you MORE money.

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Answer by TINKERTOY ….. the 1 & only
I suggest that you book now and make absolutely sure that you know exactly when the date is that you can cancel without any penalty and get all of your money back. Book now because cruise lines ALWAYS give the best price for early bookings 9 months to a year or more ahead of time. Its’ been my experience that the price always goes up as the cruise date approaches. I have been on about 20 cruises with 4 different cruise lines, but not on Carnival. But the booking and cancellation process on all cruises is basically the same. Normally you will be required to pay a deposit of about $ 250. per person to book and then the cruise contract will specify a date approximately 60 to 75 days before the cruise when you can cancel with NO PENALTY.

According to Carnival’s web site for a 7 day cruise there is no penalty if you cancel 76 days before the cruise (just to be safe I would count 80 days).: http://www.carnivalcruiselines.com/CMS/Static_Templates/ticket_contract.aspx

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Question by Nicole C: Any tips for planning a trip to Breckenridge, CO?
I’m planning a trip with 3 other people to go skiing in Breckenridge. We’re all beginners/novices to skiing and the area itself and we just wanna have a good mini vacay after graduation in December.
The trip would be mid December.

Should I search for package deals that include flight, hotel, rentals, and lessons?
OR
buy them separate?

Any good sites to find these deals?

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Answer by Nick Richardson
There are some good sites that provide great information on Breckenridge and the surrounding areas. One you can check out is http://www.summitsnowreport.com

Another that has good travel deals is skitherockies.com

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Question by Bad Boyz Crew: I’m planning a trip to florida for November or December, I need help on where it’s good to get tickets.?
It’s our first trip anywhere(Yes it’s sad), I will use the train to get there but would like to know any websites that offer any good deals on packages for 5days 5nights, Including hotel stay, food, and tickets to the theme parks, plus the car rental?

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Answer by Drewkulele
Well, just check out all the usual travel discount places, like:

http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.orbitz.com
http://www.hotels.com
http://www.hotwire.com
http://www.priceline.com
etc., etc., etc.

There’s literally dozens of them out there, so, shop around and see what you can find…

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Question by Tiki: I am planning to go to San Diego Zoo and also Sea World, where is the best hotel to stay at?
I want to find an affordable but not dinky hotel near withing short driving distance of the zoo and sea world, any ideas? also, where online should i book for hotels to get the best deals? check in date is december 29 and check out december 31. thanks for all who help.

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Answer by Dr. Nigel Channing
You’ll probably want to stay closer to one spot rather than in the middle, will cut down on your travel time.

There are several places right outside of Sea World — in fact, the Good Nite Inn Sea World is having a “10% off when you stay 2 nights” special for the dates you’re looking to stay – $ 65.70/nite for 1 bed, $ 72.90/nite for 2 beds/

Anywho, head to http://www.resideo.com/us/california/sandiego/ and click the “Check Availability” button. Choose your dates, submit the form, then choose Sea World or the Zoo from the distance dropdown, that’ll sort the results putting the closest places first (and will show you how many miles away each place is from whatever place you choose).

Hope that helps!

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Question by pari: I am planning to travel to las vegas during christmas with my hubby and 20 month old son.?
Where should I stay(where I would get a good deal) and what all can i do with family. Thanks in advance

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Answer by phem45
First off, I would not take a child to Las Vegas, it is not a place for children, but if you have to go, the Paris is nice and also we are staying in the Riveria in April. If money is no object the Bellagio or the Palms would be nice. As for things to do, the Red Rock Canyon is nice and also the Hoover Dam

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