A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: LA-Vancouver-Alaska, 4/27-5/10 2011

[ibouncetoo]

Deb, here's some info recently posted on the Vancouver FAQ thread about car rentals between Vancouver/Seattle

According to the port's web site:
"Rental car kiosks are only available at Canada Place. They include: Avis, Budget, and National. There are no rental car kiosks at Ballantyne. Passengers need to pre-arrange pick-up or drop-off with the rental company in advance."

Most major car companies have rental locations at the port, at a nearby hotel, or another downtown location (within a few blocks of the port). When you search for a car rental, just ensure that you specify the different pick-up (SEATAC airport?) and drop-off (999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC or nearby) locations. Travelocity's car rental search tool is useful for finding companies that allow cross-boarder drop-offs (I can't comment on their rates).

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[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, here's some info recently posted on the Vancouver FAQ thread about car rentals between Vancouver/Seattle


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Thanks Jacks....we would just do what we did in LA when we got off the PC cruise. I had a car waiting at the port that picked us up and brought us to LAX. We rented a car there and returned it to Las Vegas airport. I usually try to rent airport to airport.....more choices, less money. I already did an Orbitz search picking up at Vancouver airport and returning at Seattle airport. Cars are doable, but vans are out because they're too pricey.

I did, however, consider Monica's reminder that we're all going to have LOTS of luggage. Maybe we better take the train.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I booked and paid for my return airfare yesterday. We're flying out of Seattle on Sat 5/14. So we'll have 4 nights in LA before the cruise and 4 nights in Van/Seattle after cruise. I have to wait another three weeks before I can book our flight into LA....the window is not open yet. We're flying Virgin America to the west coast and American Airlines home. For our PC cruise we flew home on a Continental Red Eye. We didn't want to do that again.

I already booked our hotel in LA. So now all I have to book is our car rental in LA and then finish the return bookings. I'm happy to say that I'm making progress.

 

[Tink rules]

OK folks.....I need some help here....I need to know everyone's plans for after the boat. Are we staying in Vancouver? For how long? Are we making our way to Seattle for our return flights? I'm just about ready to book air flights and need some input from my friends. I want to do what all the Thieves are doing....Kaz, that includes you!!!

Vancouver is almost home for us, so we won't be joining the Seattle tour
But we'd be interested in playing a bit in Vancouver before we head north to go home

We plan on being in LA for about 3 days and staying in Vancouver 3 days...

I did, however, consider Monica's reminder that we're all going to have LOTS of luggage. Maybe we better take the train.

or a Uhaul...

I booked and paid for my return airfare yesterday. We're flying out of Seattle on Sat 5/14. So we'll have 4 nights in LA before the cruise and 4 nights in Van/Seattle after cruise. I have to wait another three weeks before I can book our flight into LA....the window is not open yet. We're flying Virgin America to the west coast and American Airlines home. For our PC cruise we flew home on a Continental Red Eye. We didn't want to do that again.

I already booked our hotel in LA. So now all I have to book is our car rental in LA and then finish the return bookings. I'm happy to say that I'm making progress.

Honey... you sure you're not a travel agent?

 

[scottishwee35]

Just want to say HELLO to my PC friends....

Scottishwee35

 

[gydell]

I already booked our hotel in LA.

Where are you staying?

 

[gydell]

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Where are you staying?

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/CP...c=EmailLink-_-WEBEmail-_-REDCP-_-HotelDetails

We got a room with a balcony facing the water. We love the neighborhood. Woody and Tracy live nearby. We stayed in Torrence, the next town over, after the PC cruise. Why don't you book it too. We'll have another minimeet before getting onboard.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

YES.....I DO I DO!!!

You book it and we'll follow. I would love to do 2 brunches. Or should I just book ours for the same time and date as you and then coordinate? If we have enough to do a group, let's do that.

 

[ibouncetoo]

YES.....I DO I DO!!!

You book it and we'll follow. I would love to do 2 brunches. Or should I just book ours for the same time and date as you and then coordinate? If we have enough to do a group, let's do that.

We have enough to do TWO groups....per cruise.

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[katypop]

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

Yes, I would like to join in! There would be 3 of us for May 1st. Just me for May 9th

 

[mishoe01]

anyone want a group brunch at palo's? I'm looking at trying to get may 1st and may 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

yes!! (add my friend Marlene for the Alaska portion)

 

[gydell]

YES.....I DO I DO!!!

You book it and we'll follow. I would love to do 2 brunches. Or should I just book ours for the same time and date as you and then coordinate? If we have enough to do a group, let's do that.

We have enough to do TWO groups....per cruise.

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Yes, I would like to join in! There would be 3 of us for May 1st. Just me for May 9th

yes!! (add my friend Marlene for the Alaska portion)

Got you down, but try and get your own ressies just in case we don't get it. I will need your room # or ressie and full names. Just email or pm me!

 

[Tink rules]

Just want to say HELLO to my PC friends....

Scottishwee35

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

We have enough to do TWO groups....per cruise.

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ME!!! (ohhh and mom... ) Both weeks please...

 

[ibouncetoo]

Got you down, but try and get your own ressies just in case we don't get it. I will need your room # or ressie and full names. Just email or pm me!

I'm on Monica's reservation for the repo and Kathe's for Alaska! I'm sure they will PM you the info. How quickly do you want to fax in the requests?

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[gydell]

I'm on Monica's reservation for the repo and Kathe's for Alaska! I'm sure they will PM you the info. How quickly do you want to fax in the requests?

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The request has been sent in but DCL wants names and ressies, so the sooner the better.

 

[ibouncetoo]

The request has been sent in but DCL wants names and ressies, so the sooner the better.

I didn't think they'd even accept a fax request without at least 12 names and reservations numbers.

Kathe & Monica have to modify their reservations (and they will have different people for each cruise), but I think they'll have that done early next week.

Kathe will be 3 people for the repo and 2 for the Alaska
Monica will be 2 for each (just two different people)

Is that confusing enough for you??

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[Tink rules]

I'll add fuel to the fire and tell her I have to book still... Hoping to do it onboard in Sept... but will keep you up to date if I do it before...

 

[gydell]

I didn't think they'd even accept a fax request without at least 12 names and reservations numbers.

Kathe & Monica have to modify their reservations (and they will have different people for each cruise), but I think they'll have that done early next week.

Kathe will be 3 people for the repo and 2 for the Alaska
Monica will be 2 for each (just two different people)

Is that confusing enough for you??

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Got it! My TA sent in the request and we only need the main name on the ressie. We have 12 for the repo and 11 for Alaska. I think we can have up to 14 but have to have 12 so we're there!

 

[gydell]

I'll add fuel to the fire and tell her I have to book still... Hoping to do it onboard in Sept... but will keep you up to date if I do it before...

Sounds good!