Monday, October 7, 2013

Early Bird Gets The Worm


You know that saying "the early bird gets the worm?" Well, in my case, the early bird saves a TON of money and stress. 

 When it comes to vacations, especially run-cations, I like to do my travel research early and book early. So when Tink registration rolled around in July, I had already done my homework and I booked a hotel within a week of signing up for the race. I'm traveling with some of my friends. I found a hotel with a sweet Annual Passholder discount and booked a room that could sleep 6 for less than $110/night. 

 Now that same room is on Expedia for over $650/night... 
This pretty much sums up my reaction.

Do you plan ahead for your vacations or do you wait to make your arraignments? 



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  1. Jennifer K.October 7, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Depending on the amount of time I have, I'll usually plan as far out as possible. With WDW, the registration was so far in advance, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to go and didn't want to commit too much money that I might lose. I watched airfares for a while and grabbed them when they seemed on the low side and booked my hotel at the same time as the airfare.
    Hopefully we can meet when you're here for Tink!

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    1. KimOctober 9, 2013 at 2:09 PM

      We'll have to make plans for Tink when it gets closer! :)

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  2. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    It depends for me. For Disney I book early. I already have my Tink ressie too, but for other races not so much. I'm running RnR Las Vegas (in 40-ish days) and haven't booked my room yet. Yeah I should get on that.

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    1. KimOctober 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM

      I feel like Disney can fill up really quickly as opposed to other places. RnR Vegas should be fun! :)

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  3. Karen OrozcoOctober 8, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Serial-planner! I really do find that if I'm not planning a trip, I'm not happy. LOL. I booked for the PHM the day reservations opened for 2014...and I had been waiting! I just feel like I can relax more if I plan ahead, then when I get there I've already got everything in order and can just go with the flow.

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    1. KimOctober 9, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      You're not alone! I find myself day dreaming on Expedia a bit too often. ;)

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  4. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    HOLY CRAP is right! LOL Wowza. Yep- I plan early too! Big time.

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    1. KimOctober 9, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      I couldn't believe it! My plane tickets dropped in price since I bought them, but it wasn't as much a difference as the hotel increase.

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  5. LaurenOctober 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    EPIC WIN!!! You go girl! I really need to get on booking a hotel for Tink, thanks for the reminder :)

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