Coming Back!!

MommyRie123 · 07-30-2012

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, but I'll take my chances.

After a FABULOUS time at the Gran Porto Real the week of 7/11-7/18, hubby and I are planning on coming back next summer with the kids (ages 12 and 15 at the time of travel). Trouble is, airfare into Cancun will KILL us. I got this crazy idea to fly into Cozumel, take the ferry across to Playa, and walk up Fifth to the GPR. This will save us almost $1000.

Any thoughts on this?

liloleme · 07-31-2012

It can, and has, been done. The problem with that is that it's close to impossible to find a direct flight into Cozumel, and you end up taking an entire day to allow for transfers. And we all know what a drag it is throwing away an entire day on precious vacation time, just for the flight.

It's a year away at this point, so I wouldn't book any flights just yet because the price to CUN may go down.

SharonD · 07-31-2012

I've been watching flights for months, since Feb for our upcoming late Aug trip. A friend, who reitried from USAir said that early Wed morning they would sometimes lower the price. So, I started checking, airfare was running $503-$680. Several weeks ago, early on a Wed morning, I got it for $365! I haven't checked since, afraid it dropped again and I would be kicking myself!! But, be patient and get up early on Wednesdays! Btw, I checked at 5:30 a.m.

MommyRie123 · 07-31-2012

Well, the problem is that I need to book through my travel agent because I need to make payments. No way could I come up with that much all in one shot.

**Shammy** · 07-31-2012

If you're booking a flight to Coz that has a published fare, you're most likely going to be paying the full cost of the airfare upfront anyway. Since there aren't any charters from Denver to Coz in July, it won't be a charter fare deposit (which is $125/pp), it's full cost of the airfare at the time of booking. There IS a non stop charter from DEN to CZM but those flights only operate Nov-Apr. If you fly United into Coz, you may find a bulk fare which would allow for a $150/pp deposit, but you can't count on that. What I'm trying to say is agent or not, you're probably going to have to pay for the 4 airline tickets at the time of booking, only the final payment would be due 30-45 days prior to departure.

Also, when flying into Coz but staying in Riviera Maya, not only do you lose a lot of time and spend more money transferring to/from Coz, you also have to worry about possible weather complications. Should the weather get dicey, they can shut those ferries down and you'd have no way to get back to Coz to catch your flight. Summer is hurricane season so any kind of storm blowing through could be an issue.

MommyRie123 · 07-31-2012

Shammy, how do I find out what months there ARE charter flights?

**Shammy** · 07-31-2012

I mentioned it above, Nov-April. Specifically Nov 17 through April 13th, non stop, Sat to Sat only.

MommyRie123 · 07-31-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shammy

I mentioned it above, Nov-April. Specifically Nov 17 through April 13th, non stop, Sat to Sat only.

You did mention it. I'm just stupid.

Sorry!

Beach Lounger · 07-31-2012

Try and start saving money each payday.

Then when you find a deal you will have the $$ to pay for it.

I would fly into Cancun and not Cozumel just for the amount of time it will cost you. That is just me...

MommyRie123 · 07-31-2012

You know, I know about saving the money, I really do. I loved Playa so much, and there were so many things that I still wanted to do. If I can start to plan our trip back, even just a little, it makes it easier to be away.

I know I should chill out, there isn't even any airfare published for the dates we want to go. I just miss it. I missed it before we even left.

07-30-2012	#1 (permalink)
MommyRie123 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 36	Coming Back!! I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, but I'll take my chances. After a FABULOUS time at the Gran Porto Real the week of 7/11-7/18, hubby and I are planning on coming back next summer with the kids (ages 12 and 15 at the time of travel). Trouble is, airfare into Cancun will KILL us. I got this crazy idea to fly into Cozumel, take the ferry across to Playa, and walk up Fifth to the GPR. This will save us almost $1000. Any thoughts on this?

07-31-2012	#2 (permalink)
liloleme life=playa Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 666	It can, and has, been done. The problem with that is that it's close to impossible to find a direct flight into Cozumel, and you end up taking an entire day to allow for transfers. And we all know what a drag it is throwing away an entire day on precious vacation time, just for the flight. It's a year away at this point, so I wouldn't book any flights just yet because the price to CUN may go down.

07-31-2012	#3 (permalink)
SharonD life=playa Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 699	I've been watching flights for months, since Feb for our upcoming late Aug trip. A friend, who reitried from USAir said that early Wed morning they would sometimes lower the price. So, I started checking, airfare was running $503-$680. Several weeks ago, early on a Wed morning, I got it for $365! I haven't checked since, afraid it dropped again and I would be kicking myself!! But, be patient and get up early on Wednesdays! Btw, I checked at 5:30 a.m.

07-31-2012	#4 (permalink)
MommyRie123 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 36	Well, the problem is that I need to book through my travel agent because I need to make payments. No way could I come up with that much all in one shot.

07-31-2012	#5 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,467	If you're booking a flight to Coz that has a published fare, you're most likely going to be paying the full cost of the airfare upfront anyway. Since there aren't any charters from Denver to Coz in July, it won't be a charter fare deposit (which is $125/pp), it's full cost of the airfare at the time of booking. There IS a non stop charter from DEN to CZM but those flights only operate Nov-Apr. If you fly United into Coz, you may find a bulk fare which would allow for a $150/pp deposit, but you can't count on that. What I'm trying to say is agent or not, you're probably going to have to pay for the 4 airline tickets at the time of booking, only the final payment would be due 30-45 days prior to departure. Also, when flying into Coz but staying in Riviera Maya, not only do you lose a lot of time and spend more money transferring to/from Coz, you also have to worry about possible weather complications. Should the weather get dicey, they can shut those ferries down and you'd have no way to get back to Coz to catch your flight. Summer is hurricane season so any kind of storm blowing through could be an issue.

07-31-2012	#6 (permalink)
MommyRie123 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 36	Shammy, how do I find out what months there ARE charter flights?

07-31-2012	#7 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,467	I mentioned it above, Nov-April. Specifically Nov 17 through April 13th, non stop, Sat to Sat only.

07-31-2012	#9 (permalink)
Beach Lounger way into it Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 195	Try and start saving money each payday. Then when you find a deal you will have the $$ to pay for it. I would fly into Cancun and not Cozumel just for the amount of time it will cost you. That is just me...

07-31-2012	#10 (permalink)
MommyRie123 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 36	You know, I know about saving the money, I really do. I loved Playa so much, and there were so many things that I still wanted to do. If I can start to plan our trip back, even just a little, it makes it easier to be away. I know I should chill out, there isn't even any airfare published for the dates we want to go. I just miss it. I missed it before we even left.

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