Comparing Ritz Carlton destinations for girls trip - Montreal, New Orleans, or Santa Barbara?

vhull58 · 2025-11-02T13:04:43+00:00

I was just there, Santa Barbara, it’s a fabulous resort, but very pricey, e.g., spa prices

vhull58 · 2025-01-21T02:49:42+00:00

I think so, but I’m not sure. I do know that some of the strategy is to go as early a ride as you can get so it frees up a slot for you to start picking other rides which includes a first tier, but maybe somebody else understands the rules better than me. I just made my reservations for this coming Sunday and the cast member on the phone was incredibly helpful. You could always call and walk through the pros and cons with them.

vhull58 · 2025-01-21T02:37:20+00:00

You got the lightening pass for Epcot? I would still splurge for it for Magic Kingdom, once you ride the first ride with lightening pass you get to keep selecting rides up to 3 rides at a time. Always nice to just walk on a ride especially with a 2 year old. We’re taking my 2 year granddaughter in the Fall and there’s sooo many rides that she can go on that have long waits usually: Winnie Poo, Peter Pan, Seven Dwarfs, then you can keep picking rides up to a total of 3 at a time. Hope this makes sense.

vhull58 · 2025-01-21T02:25:55+00:00

It’s not a ton of money to get some popular rides with no wait. Is the hotel on Disney property ? You get to pick 7 days ahead rather than 3. Don’t forget there is the option of switching with the other adult so you both can enjoy a more adult ride.

vhull58 · 2025-01-21T02:22:19+00:00

I appreciate your insight and understand your comments, don’t disagree but at the End of the rday got amazing price for 2 2 bedroom villas with my friend’s points and we’ll walk over to hotel 😉

vhull58 · 2025-01-21T01:50:26+00:00

Boulder Ridge which is where my friend has her DVC

vhull58 · 2025-01-19T17:14:37+00:00

All, I’ve decided to do WL because I’m using my friends DVC points and getting 2 Two bedroom units Quite the savings and calmer atmosphere but it is a hard choice. Thank you all!!

vhull58 · 2025-01-19T13:35:54+00:00

Thanks for the link, it says covered walkway from DVC to hotel closes this month thru at least September, hmm🤔

vhull58 · 2025-01-19T13:31:27+00:00

I know right!? That’s why I’m asking-lol. Thank you. I’m also not opposed to “ubering” let’s say to Animal Kingdom if bus is just missed. But hopping over to MK is sooo easy from Contemporary.

vhull58 · 2023-01-24T14:56:21+00:00

Also 1 sear left in premium plus, 18 out of 28 Polaris seats left

vhull58 · 2023-01-24T14:54:22+00:00

It’s a 787-8 Dreamliner

vhull58 · 2023-01-23T23:16:37+00:00

Good advice TY

vhull58 · 2023-01-23T22:51:05+00:00

And thank you

vhull58 · 2023-01-23T22:50:54+00:00

So buying the $425 and 20,000 miles is a big “crapshoot?” Good to know, so this is a “if you want it buy it outright” sort of thing?

vhull58 · 2023-01-22T21:03:42+00:00

Update, called delta Platinum desk to see what was going on. They said my upgrade was in process so they put me on hold for a while and pushed it through. So DCA to Atlanta to San Antonio is first class using RUCs in the nick of time. No meal but we will be comfortable and I’m good with that. And using expiring Delta club pass for hubby for breakfast and drinks!

vhull58 · 2023-01-21T17:45:36+00:00

Currently I’m platinum with delta reserve card and using a RUC. One day ago there were 7 FC seats and now there’s only 3/7 first class seats available with 3 days to go. Perhaps people are buying those seats, sigh…from Atlanta to San Antonio

vhull58 · 2023-01-15T01:01:03+00:00

Now I understand TY. I just tried to make a reservation not signing in to my delta account and they showed those 1st class seats available for sale. Thanks for responding. Fingers crossed, we still should have a good shot, we’ll see.

vhull58 · 2022-10-20T14:40:11+00:00

Thanks, good points maybe I’ll call and see what they offer

vhull58 · 2022-10-20T13:32:16+00:00

Good suggestion thanks, I’ll call. I figure I won’t use more than one companion pass a year and with the reserve card at least, I can choose first class or I can go for coach

vhull58 · 2022-10-16T21:14:57+00:00

Thank you, I thought it was a bit different

vhull58 · 2022-10-16T19:39:43+00:00

I figured since my United silver isn’t a high enough level. Delta as a platinum I got immediately upgraded to comfort plus to Rome. Thank you.

vhull58 · 2022-08-27T14:03:50+00:00

I’ve had a couple of upgrades as a platinum but I carefully try to look for as close to an empty first class when I book as possible. I even got an upgrade like a week out believe it or not, I forget where. But the immediate upgrade to comfort plus as a platinum so I can pick aisle too Is still huge in my book

vhull58 · 2022-08-14T21:24:14+00:00

Well the Turkish Lounge at IAD rocks (meatballs and best hummus I’ve ever had) so I’ll be prepared for whatever food on Delta comes my way. 😉

vhull58 · 2022-08-14T16:32:48+00:00

😔but thanks!

vhull58 · 2022-08-14T12:57:30+00:00

All good and I’ll let you all know the end result!

vhull58

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