All New Atlantic Canada Thread....

[SplashMom]

We are driving from Cape Breton again in August. We have driven in August twice before, and it is very hot. We have also been very hot in April and May but the difference is the humidity in August. We were there this past February and the weather then was perfect, 85 and sun every day. Some years in March it has been cooler than February...you never know. That being said, I still love going in August. Mostly, I love the drive and it is the only time of year that we have enough time to drive. Our August trips are more relaxed...we swim a lot and go to the parks later in the day. You really do have to be prepared to sweat a lot, lol!

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I've been down in the summer twice. I LOVE it. The heat doesn't bother me, and I always feel like I'm in and out of the A/C all the time anyways. I just love going to Disney, and being a teacher, I can go for a few days longer in the summer than any other time of year. So it's worth it for me. The weather is warm when you get up and it's warm when you go to bed.... sometimes it's hot when you get up and hot when you go to bed. But I like that.

 

[bob315]

Thank you all. While I don't like heat and humidity, the lure of the drive down and the low crowds end of August is pretty enticing. Because it is summer we can stay a little longer without feeling guilty around the kids missing school and we get almost a second vacation in the drive down and back. I just think it will be fun and I would prefer to do it before my kids become teenagers and probably less interested in a long drive with mom and dad. Again, thanks to everyone. I do love this thread.

Bob

 

[pooksma]

Just a reminder to everyone that the "new" hand held device ban on drivers starts tomorrow in New Brunswick! Finally

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/06/05/nb-cellphone-ban.html

 

[M&M mom]

Just saying HI from New Brunswick.

Hello to you!

 

[sprmom]

Hi there, I am looking for flights from Halifax to MCO for early-mid Nov to go during my husbands birthday (Nov 8). We will actually be doing a "Disney Lite" trip (Downtown Disney, character dining, etc.) and be visiting WWHP at US, plus a day at Cape Canaveral.

So far the prices have been dissappointing. I am currently on Airfare Watchdog and every travel site alert comes to me, but I know everyone on here is well atuned to the fluctuations in the flights, so maybe you can let me know when something good comes up from any of the YHZ carriers. I thought of Bangor/Portland, still not convinced I want to spend two days (16 hrs) of my vacation driving to Maine when I could be at the pool. Thanks!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Are your dates around Nov 8th flexible? How many people in your party?

 

[Meaghanqt]

I've been down in the summer twice. I LOVE it. The heat doesn't bother me, and I always feel like I'm in and out of the A/C all the time anyways. I just love going to Disney, and being a teacher, I can go for a few days longer in the summer than any other time of year. So it's worth it for me. The weather is warm when you get up and it's warm when you go to bed.... sometimes it's hot when you get up and hot when you go to bed. But I like that.

Prince Edward Island????? Me too!

 

[sprmom]

Are your dates around Nov 8th flexible? How many people in your party?

Hi Ted, there will be 4 of us. I see your Directair special posting and it is appealing, I may prefer to spend a bit more and have flights from HFX though. I am still checking it out. Dates are flexible to some extent, though so keep us in mind as you check around. Thanks!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I suspect that when summer vacations start you may see some sales. Keep an eye on Continental (or United through Continental) ... plus AC or Westjet may get into a price battle.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Prince Edward Island????? Me too!

Hi! There's a few of us on here, but not many. This is a fun place to be sometimes.... It's almost as fun as Disney!

Welcome to the Dis!

 

[islandboy40]

Hi, I've checked flying out of Portland, ME in November/2011. Average price is $300.00 per person. Air Canada wants $850.00 from Charlottetown. Even by driving, gas, hotel , and meals I still am in $1,000.00 for my family of 3. Also, when we return to Portland we drive up to North conway and do all our Xmas shopping which last year saved me another $500.00 compared to shopping at home.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Hi, I've checked flying out of Portland, ME in November/2011. Average price is $300.00 per person. Air Canada wants $850.00 from Charlottetown. Even by driving, gas, hotel , and meals I still am in $1,000.00 for my family of 3. Also, when we return to Portland we drive up to North conway and do all our Xmas shopping which last year saved me another $500.00 compared to shopping at home.

Nice savings! And welcome to the Dis!

 

[LuzzBightyear]

Hi, I've checked flying out of Portland, ME in November/2011. Average price is $300.00 per person. Air Canada wants $850.00 from Charlottetown. Even by driving, gas, hotel , and meals I still am in $1,000.00 for my family of 3. Also, when we return to Portland we drive up to North conway and do all our Xmas shopping which last year saved me another $500.00 compared to shopping at home.

Another Islander going in November. I have been watching the AC prices for awhile, and saw them a bit cheaper than $850 for my dates (Remembrance Day week), but not much...and since Christmas they keep creeping up and up. We would be doing the same as you if we were not traveling with three little ones. Luckily our group of 10 had enough Airmiles to almost cover everyone

 

[Meaghanqt]

Another Islander going in November. I have been watching the AC prices for awhile, and saw them a bit cheaper than $850 for my dates (Remembrance Day week), but not much...and since Christmas they keep creeping up and up. We would be doing the same as you if we were not traveling with three little ones. Luckily our group of 10 had enough Airmiles to almost cover everyone

I have found the best fares from Portland on the expedia.com site (never expedia.ca). We are going August 27-Sept 4th this year and got our tickets for $227 each round trip, taxes and fees in. Bought the bargain fare. Hopeful that we will get as good a deal when we go in March. P.S. Hello fellow Islanders!!! Are you DVC members as well?

 

[peimikes]

We booked with Continental from Halifax this year, we had used Delta out of Bangor last few years. It was $313/seat round trip from Halifax I checked for a coworker a few days ago for flights in Nov, and found that Continental had many days in this price range. Cheapest I found From Bangor was Mid $400 plus the Extra 4-5 hours driving from PEI made Halifax an easy decision this year for the first time since 2006.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

peimikes:

What rate did you pay on Continental from Halifax for November?

Thanks
Ted

 

[dennise]

Has anyone been to Wrentham? Are there any hotels near there that are good places to stay? ? shopping besides the outlet mall. Sights to see? Looking at maybe doing a driving trip in September instead of Orlando

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Does your husband like Football? If so Patriots Place is nearby ... and they have a hotel there.

I will be in Providence in less than 2 weeks (this is 30 minutes away). I am at the Renaissance providence Hotel (4 star) ... I won this on Priceline for $60 plus taxes (NOTE: Parking is another $30 or so). Been there before ... prior to a Patriots game ... nice spot ... but no pool for kids. Flying out of PVD there ...

 

[dennise]

That's pretty steep for parking. I found a Holiday Inn Express that is quite new in Plainville, but I am not familiar with the area. It says it is about 2.5 miles from the Outlet Mall. I won't dare tell that we are going anywhere near Patriot country, my SIL is a Patriot fanatic.