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Snidely · 01-15-2009, 09:05 AM

As is our norm, we booked our March vacation through United Vacations. United services our regional airport and thus we get a package deal, air and hotel. The routine is in Sept-Oct when it appears the 'price is right', we book the trip with a $400 deposit with balance due late January. (next week).
TA called yesterday to advise the price had dropped $800. She speculated that because we didn't take trip insurance, if we re-booked we would loose the deposit but still save $400 in the transaction. SURPRISE! United only charged a $50 Change Fee so our package dropped $750 bringing our total cost to a number lower than we paid in 2007! Merry Christmas to me.

A note to those who wonder why we book package deals. We are members of the Tamarijn/Divi Red Parrot Club and thus qualify for discounted room rates. Athough I check every year, I have been unable to get a lower total booking separately versus a package deal.

Not sure but I believe Mimi has already targeted the savings for a visit to 'A Touch Of Gold'!

*Arubalisa* · 01-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Congratulations Joe and Mimi (especially Mimi and her new *bling*

) and kudos to United for fair business practices under the guidance of a travel agent doing their job.

Cosmo · 01-15-2009, 09:55 PM

Congratulations it is great to get exactly what you want and an unexpected refund as well, ENJOY

Bill · 01-15-2009, 10:15 PM

You cant beat that. Better than hitting the lottery and much warmer too.

01-15-2009, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 223 Images: 13	Christmas In January As is our norm, we booked our March vacation through United Vacations. United services our regional airport and thus we get a package deal, air and hotel. The routine is in Sept-Oct when it appears the 'price is right', we book the trip with a $400 deposit with balance due late January. (next week). TA called yesterday to advise the price had dropped $800. She speculated that because we didn't take trip insurance, if we re-booked we would loose the deposit but still save $400 in the transaction. SURPRISE! United only charged a $50 Change Fee so our package dropped $750 bringing our total cost to a number lower than we paid in 2007! Merry Christmas to me. A note to those who wonder why we book package deals. We are members of the Tamarijn/Divi Red Parrot Club and thus qualify for discounted room rates. Athough I check every year, I have been unable to get a lower total booking separately versus a package deal. Not sure but I believe Mimi has already targeted the savings for a visit to 'A Touch Of Gold'! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD

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01-15-2009, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Congratulations Joe and Mimi (especially Mimi and her new bling ) and kudos to United for fair business practices under the guidance of a travel agent doing their job. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-15-2009, 09:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 388	Congratulations it is great to get exactly what you want and an unexpected refund as well, ENJOY Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-15-2009, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	You cant beat that. Better than hitting the lottery and much warmer too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW