October 13, 2008
Will I be willing to pay for a family visit this winter?
It's been a while since I asked if the economy would hurt the travel industry. Now the economy is even worse. Some people regret buying vacation homes for example. Others are mad about AIG salespeople (or executives depending on who you believe) getting pampered. A week ago I figured that since stocks were way down it would be a good time for my IRA contribution. Woops.
This article talks about how airlines need to lower prices to fill planes even though they've cut routes. Hotels are offering discounts. A stronger dollar means better values abroad for Americans. Tour package prices might go on sale.
For me, despite my canceled birthday travel, I still wonder if it's worth paying big bucks to visit family for Christmas. I'm already thinking of going in February for hopefully cheaper airfare and if it's not cheap enough than just going somewhere cheap on vacation and not seeing family at all this winter. We'll have to see what the ticket prices are...
If you are looking for a vacation package, this is supposed to be the best season to visit Wyoming's Snake River in the Teton Range, in the Rocky Mountains.
Next I have this article on a couple of niche cruises - a Cajun/Zydeco Dance Cruise and a Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. The blues one sounds OK to me...
Posted by James Trotta at October 13, 2008 3:39 PM
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