After much research (Bob would tell you "too much research"), I have some of the initial plans in place. I just want to make sure I'm getting the best rates, yet still will be safe in my travels.
I purchased my flight tickets on priceline.com by putting a bid in. I ended up getting the tickets for just slightly over $400. Considering full price at that time was $687, and they are currently around $820...I think I got an awesome deal. The down-side??? I have to be on 3 planes rather than two and I'll have to have an overnight stay on the way down & back. But I don't mind riding in planes, so I guess that's okay. I'll just have to be sure to have lots of gum.
Here's my Flight Itinerary:
Departing Flight Information - Saturday, August 2, 2008 (Arrives Sunday, August 3, 2008)
- Delta from Chicago/Midway Departs: 3:00 P.M. - Arrives Atlanta, GA: 5:55 P.M.
- Delta from Atlanta Departs: 10:00 A.M. - Arrives San Salvador: 11:47 A.M.
- TACA from San Salvador Departs: 7:25 P.M. - Arrives San Pedro Sula, Honduras: 8:20 P.M.
Returning Flight Information - Saturday, August 16, 2008 (Arrives Sunday, August 17, 2008)
- TACA from San Pedro Sula Departs: 5:45 P.M. - Arrives San Salvador: 6:35 P.M.
- Delta from San Salvador Departs: 12:47 P.M. - Arrives Atlanta, GA: 6:37 P.M.
- Delta from Atlanta Departs: 9:25 P.M. - Arrives Chicago/Midway: 10:24 P.M.
Yesterday I made a reservation for the Days Inn in Atlanta (remember, I'm trying to keep this trip as inexpensive as possible). I looked on priceline.com and then went to the Days Inn website, and found that it was cheaper to contact them directly. I had never reserved a hotel before from priceline.com, only airline tickets - since I've always placed a bid. But I didn't feel comfortable "naming my price" and then not getting the free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel (I've seen on many reviews that it's much better to get an airport with a shuttle service than to pay a little less...only to pay $25/one-way for a taxi). They have a continental breakfast - so that'll help save some money too! I also saw that the Days Inn I'll be staying at has internet access and computer use in the lobby for their guests, so I should be able to post yet while in Atlanta.
I talked to Patti (our old babysitter) over the weekend and she said she has family that lives in San Salvador, so perhaps they'll be able to help me find a reasonable and safe place to stay during my overnight stay there on the way back. Her mother and mother-in-law have sent up such beautiful things for our children over the past few years. I'm hoping to be able to meet them either during my 7 hour delay on the way down, or on the way back (or both!).
My next adventure will be setting up some place to stay in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. I will have to spend the night there before taking a bus to Tegucigalpa (the capital). I will keep you posted as I get make those details.
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