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• JazzSinger says:

  January 13, 2006 at 09:06

  You can figure out an approximate cost of your trip yourself with a little research. Start by going to one or more travel sites (see below) and look up the cost of a plane ticket for the flight you want. Try alternate airports if there are any within a reasonable range of where you’re leaving from or where you’re going. If your travel dates are flexible, be sure to try moving your trip by a day or two to see if you can get a better deal on a flight. Once you pick out a flight, check the web site of the airline you chose. You can usually get the same flight for a few dollars cheaper.

  On those same sites, you can look up hotels. If you have a specific idea of where you want to stay (ie., near an attraction), then you can search for a hotel near the address of that attraction (you can find the address of the attraction by looking up the web site for the attraction and then looking on that site). Just take your time with it, don’t forget to read reviews, and don’t be afraid to ask questions (the hotels’ phone numbers will be on the travel site on the information page of that hotel).

  Then you have to think about how to get around while you’re there. Are you going to rent a car? You can look up cars on those same travel sites. Don’t forget to figure fuel costs. Are you just going to use shuttles and mass transit? You would have to factor in those costs, then. If you’re not renting a car, then check for a hotel that has a shuttle service that can take you at least to and from the airport.

  As for miscellaneous expenses, think about what you’re going to do and eat while you’re there. Are you going to eat fast food, or maybe some nicer meals? Are you doing anything that requires a ticket of any kind? Does the hotel charge for parking? Are you planning on buying any souveniers? Don’t forget to factor in the cost of parking your car at the airport you left from (usually $7-$10 per day). For that, off-site parking is usually a bit cheaper (look for signs when you get to the airport), and all of those places have shuttles that bring you to and from the airport.
• Dale H says:

  January 10, 2006 at 10:38

  My wife and I stayed at the Riu Palace in Cabo San Lucas, we paid initially about 2700 bucks with airfare included, when we got there our room was a Jr. Oceanview suite. It didnt say honeymoon, it was like the holiday inn of cabo. So we paid an extra hundred dollars a night to upgrade our room. Well worth it! So 3300 was the final amount, but money well spent…All Inclusive is the way to go!
• quin says:

  January 8, 2006 at 15:59

  you don’t need too much money..just have something simple and fun and easy. if you are not prepared have it where you want it when you have enough money.

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