[Travelandtourism] Intro

Tue Sep 20 15:36:04 UTC 2011

Cheryl,
Thanks for the offer of assistance.

I think I will be planning this one though. If I am thinking of being a
travel agent, if I can't plan my own vacation, I doubt I could plan one for
others.

We won't be staying on Disney property either. There will be 7 of us going,
so that means 2 hotel rooms, or one suite, and at Disney's prices for that
time period, well, at least the prices I got, I would rather save the money
to do other fun stuff for the girls, like a few character dinners, and a
make over at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

If I recall, the rates I got for a value hotel was 120 per night for June
4th to the 18th, so that is 240 a night for 2 rooms, plus either 12% or 13%
tax, depending on the property. The rooms aren't big, they don't have
kitchens, so we will be spending more on food.

We are planning to visit Universal and Sea World, and hop over to Tampa as
well.

We are going to be staying in a villa. We will have our own little house,
complete with 3-4 bedrooms, pool, hot tub, washer and drier, full kitchen,
etc... I can get this for less than 160 a night all inclusive of taxes and
cleaning fees.

Even paying the $14 per car per day parking fees, we will come out ahead.
Extended park hours for guests on Disney property aren't that big of a deal
to us. My wife don't get up early, and I won't have my kids out at
mid-night. Because all of our days won't be at Disney, the dining plan
wouldn't be all that great for us. I doubt we will buy much at the parks,
the same stuff for a lot less can be had at outlet stores in Orlando, so
having my purchases taken to my room isn't all that big of a deal.

Having our own kitchen, I guestimated we can save $40 a day just by eating
breakfast at our villa.

The only advantage I can see to staying on property is the fact that I can
book my character dining 180+10, instead of the standard 180.

I guess I should say we are planning an Orlando vacation, not a Disney World
vacation. 

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:29
To: NFB Travel and Tourism Division List
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Intro

Let me welcome you to the talk list, and I hope you will also become a
member of the Division.  I hope you get the information about the Board
Meeting to be held, this coming Tuesday the 27th, if not let me know and I
will re-post it.

If you are looking to go to Disney in June, again I would have you contact
one of us on the list to do it for you, to let you know the best ways in
disney, etc.

Book early with disney especially for June is imperative, it gets crowded
there and you only pay $200.00 deposit and can make monthly payments if you
want. Many places that you want to go traveling they will ask for a deposit
and a final payment due; but they never tell you that you can make payments,
which comes in handy when trying to plan for something.

Also with Disney, shhh, here is the secret, well first you can book up to
500 days prior to arrival that is almost 2 years.

Second, lets say you are booking with no specials, example free dining; this
comes in handy for you to save your money, which by the way is going on
right now at the Walt Disney World Resort; and the time to book those are
until October 21, 2011 and it is only good through travel window March 21,
2012.

You book for June no specials, but example only I know you are booked and
free dining special in January comes up and you get free dining during the
time of your stay, we can change your arrangements to get the free dining
and you get money back, or you can use the different to move from a value
hotel to a moderate hotel.

To much to think about, speak to one of us.

Take care and please even if you are still thinking of becoming an agent
Michael, this list and division is not just for travel professionals, it is
for anyone who loves to travel and wants to travel and wants to make travel
better for the Blind.

Have a great day all.

Leading the Way in Independent Travel!

Cheryl Echevarria
http://www.echevarriatravel.com
631-456-5394
reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in
Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise & Travel, Inc.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
To: "'NFB Travel and Tourism Division List'" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:16 AM
Subject: [Travelandtourism] Intro

> Hi,
> I recently joined this list. I have not traveled to much, because of the
> cost. I had spoken to Cheryl about becoming a travel agent. I am exploring
> that possibility still, but I want to make sure I make the right choice 
> for
> me and my family. I live in a small town, and there is nothing here for a
> blind person.
>
> I am also planning a Disney World vacation for our family this June. It
> isn't the time I really want to go, but my wife is a teacher, and I have a

> 5
> year old in Kindergarten, and a 3 year old in head start. I also have a 1
> year old home with me, all girls.
>
> We live in central Nebraska, I have been to Cedar point 2-3 times, 
> Adventure
> Land in Des Moines IA countless times, the Omaha Zoo, and Niagara falls. 
> Of
> course all of this was about 20 years ago, so my memory of the places is
> probably kind of limited.
>
> I hope I can provide some valuable information on this list, and I know I
> will be asking questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
>
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