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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

CLASS TRIP.

Ok we have a few options on the table. This is a 6d5n price. The recommended dates are 30 Dec – 4 Jan. If u want a 7d6n trip instead (29 Dec – 4 Jan), it would cost an additional $40 thereabouts.

Book with a tour agency

The cheapest ive heard so far is 1033 (neway agency, however u pronounce this). However, the price of a double and triple room is the same when u book with a tour agency. Tour agencies work like this: they have a 4d3n package, and then u extend as many nights as u want. The rate of a triple room is cheaper than that of a double room when u extend, but not for the duration of the package. If u want to upgrade to sia, it will cost another $87. But the timing of the flight is pretty good, like 12am at night, so uve got the full day ahead when u arrive in taipei.

Book ourselves

Jet Star: $677 (for now. Prices are subject to change. The longer we wait, the more ex it gets.)

Royal Castle Hotel: $36 for quad, $43 for triple, $53 for double. Per night per pax.

So if u add it all up:

$857 for quad, $892 for triple, $942 for double.


The insurance cost, which isnt included in the quotations , about $30. However, if u are that desperate to cut cost, u can go without it.

TWO VERY IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

1. Jetstar tickets are selling out. I do not know how fast, but lets not push the limits.

2. Jetstar ticket prices are increasing as the departure date draws closer. I do not know how fast, but obviously it'd be best if we could buy them asap.

A few other things to note...

Royal Castle is just about the best hotel in terms of price and quality we can get in Ximending already.

If u want a cheaper price, we need to find a cheaper hotel. Obviously, this hotel is unlikely to be in area as hip as Ximending.

If jetstar has no more tickets on those dates, we have to accept a more pricey ticket on another day. Be assured that i have chosen the cheapest combination of air tickets already.

While the quad may be squeezy, it offers substantial savings. It is unlikely that all of us can fit nicely into quad rooms (which are subject to availability). Just for your info, I am for the quad rooms.

Please decide soon, since prices will fluctuate. I hope i do not have to recalculate the costs again and reevaluate our choices.

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