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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   29 Jan 2012, 08:28
Hi all - I might be in too!
also +1 for amalfi coast, italy.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   30 Jan 2012, 14:53
Okay folks, I put together some preliminary details and dates for the trips and will post them one by one so it's easiest to digest. Please bear with me as I'm new to putting together large scale trips. If you have any suggestions to help cut down costs, I'm totally open to it.

Here is trip #1

I. Ibiza – June 30 – July 8. Most flights leave on June 30th and arrive July 1st in the morning or afternoon (except London). Great destination for beach activities and night life.
A. Round trip Flights
1. From JFK - $1365
2. From Ord - $1570
3. From London
a. Option 1(LBW) – Arrive June 30 @ 11p.m.- $403
b. Option 2 (LCY) – Arrive July 1 @ 5p.m. - $434
4. From DEL - $1182
B. Hotels (Total for Double Occupancy)
a. Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel (****) - $2086
b. El Puerto (**) - $1191
c. Exe Royal Plaza (****) - $1750
C. Activities
a. Beach Olympics
i. Global Star Events started what they call beach Olympics which consists of various activities and games on the beach and in the sea. Beach Olympics has become popular and a lot of fun for large groups.
They know the Island well and they select some of the best beaches on the Island to organize team sports. A selection of sports awaits you on the menu to suite all ages.
b. Paint Ball
c. Diving
d. Clubbing


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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   30 Jan 2012, 16:03
cheetarah1980 wrote:
Okay folks, I put together some preliminary details and dates for the trips and will post them one by one so it's easiest to digest. Please bear with me as I'm new to putting together large scale trips. If you have any suggestions to help cut down costs, I'm totally open to it.

Here is trip #1

I. Ibiza – June 30 – July 8. Most flights leave on June 30th and arrive July 1st in the morning or afternoon (except London). Great destination for beach activities and night life.
A. Round trip Flights
1. From JFK - $1365
2. From Ord - $1570
3. From London
a. Option 1(LBW) – Arrive June 30 @ 11p.m.- $403
b. Option 2 (LCY) – Arrive July 1 @ 5p.m. - $434
4. From DEL - $1182
B. Hotels (Total for Double Occupancy)
a. Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel (****) - $2086
b. El Puerto (**) - $1191
c. Exe Royal Plaza (****) - $1750
C. Activities
a. Beach Olympics
i. Global Star Events started what they call beach Olympics which consists of various activities and games on the beach and in the sea. Beach Olympics has become popular and a lot of fun for large groups.
They know the Island well and they select some of the best beaches on the Island to organize team sports. A selection of sports awaits you on the menu to suite all ages.
b. Paint Ball
c. Diving
d. Clubbing




This is the week when I'll be moving down to Durham, so I will most likely skip this one.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 02:13
kind of off topic, but what mba programs have organized trips before school starts? like i know ross has m-trek and booth has random walks...where else? does anyone know if stern has any?
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 04:06
chynaxdawl wrote:
kind of off topic, but what mba programs have organized trips before school starts? like i know ross has m-trek and booth has random walks...where else? does anyone know if stern has any?


Kellogg has KWEST
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 05:43
Are we still trying to put together a GClub Trip? Haven't heard much on here about it lately, but I'm definitely trying to do something
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 06:05
cheetarah1980 wrote:
I'm calling a travel agency and asking them to put together some packages. Takes the legwork out of it for me.


Awesome let us know what you find. Hopefully some others join the conversation and want to make a trip happen, I know they're out there, lol
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 06:27
Count me in! (assuming I get in somewhere)
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 06:35
I'm going to Asia from mid-May to mid-July.. one month in China and one month in Japan.

Anyone interested in joining me for any parts of the trip.. feel free to PM me
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 06:38
I'm NOT in.

Two kids and a wife, who am I kidding?
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 08:06
mohater wrote:
I'm NOT in.

Two kids and a wife, who am I kidding?


totally read that as "two wives and a kid"... I think it's a sign that I need to get off these forums LOL
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2012, 08:12
woggy987 wrote:

totally read that as "two wives and a kid"... I think it's a sign that I need to get off these forums LOL



That's a whole different can of worms...
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   13 Mar 2012, 00:45
woggy987 wrote:
totally read that as "two wives and a kid"... I think it's a sign that I need to get off these forums LOL


That's what I saw too!
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   13 Mar 2012, 07:28
I want in... technically I have an admit... its just a little old thats all.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   13 Mar 2012, 07:47
rhyme wrote:
I want in... technically I have an admit... its just a little old thats all.


You're not that much older than me, if any older.

You, however, also have a wife and babies. If anything, that rules you out.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   13 Mar 2012, 08:14
rhyme wrote:
I want in... technically I have an admit... its just a little old thats all.


rhyme! Big fan of your posts. If this happens and you join us, I'm buying you a drink.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   29 Mar 2012, 07:59
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   29 Mar 2012, 08:29
THIS ->


rhyme wrote:
mohater wrote:
rhyme wrote:
I want in... technically I have an admit... its just a little old thats all.


You're not that much older than me, if any older.

You, however, also have a wife and babies. If anything, that rules you out.


Dude, just push back a little. Distance makes the heart grow fonder.

Let me illustrate.

"Mrs Rhyme?"
"Yes?"
"Can I go meet mohater, ladyroadwarrior and faro in Brazil in June?"
"Excuse me?"
"You know. Mohater. LadyRoadWarrior. Faro."
"Are these your internet friends again? Why do you bother with these people?"
"Well, LadyRoadWarrior says she'll buy me a beer."
"And so you think its appropriate to fly to Brazil to meet some girl for a beer?"
"Oh its not like that at all..."
"I see, and what about the fact that we are expecting our 2nd kid in June?"
"You got facetime right?"
"What?"
"Facetime. The apple thing. Your iphone."
"I know what Facetime is. Did you just suggest that you witness the birth of your son via the internet?"
"Postpone it then."
"Postpone the birth?"
"Yes"
"And how do you propose I do that?"
"I dont know. I'm sure if you google you'll figure it out"
"And who is mohater and faro?"
"I dont know, but mohater's gmail avatar makes him look like a cross between a homeless man and bruce lee. Faro is probably some vegan hippie from california. Either that or someone who likes lighthouses. I dont know."
"And where would you be staying?"
"The Ritz?"
"You want to go meet some dorks at the Ritz?"
"Sure, its only $8,000."
"Only $8,000?"
"You dont get it, I could drink for free! I'll dish out little bits of advice like "Try not to sleep with your professors" and in return they will shower me with booze."
"And who is planning this thing?"
"Oh some girl named cheetarah1980"
"Cheetarah?"
"Yea."
"That sounds a lot like cougar....."
"Similar but different"
"Well, this seems well thought out."
"I'm glad you agree."
"Okay honey, have fun."

See? easy...

(Note: your experience may vary)
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   30 Mar 2012, 15:37
Hey all, I got in touch with a travel agent and she is putting together some options for us. She just sent this one over. Here is the rough cost of going to Rio De Janiero, leaving July 2 (arrive July 3) and returning July 9.

Flights:

PHL-GIG (closest International Airport to Rio): $1475 per person round trip with one stop on AA using a bulk rate

LHR-GIG: $1011 r/t per person direct on LH

JFK-GIG: $1500 r/t per person direct on AA using a bulk rate

ORD-GIG: $1460 r/t per person with one stop on AA

DEL-GIG: $2025 r/t per person with one stop on Air France

Transfers and Hotel:

Round trip transfers between your hotel and the airport

6 nights at the PORTO BAY RIO INTERNACIONAL HOTEL

Includes full breakfast

Maximum occupancy of 2 adults per room (we can flex this)

Rate per person: $880.00

The total rate will vary depending on the flights/city of origin, but the average cost for this option would be around $2300.

Take a look at this hotel online (I recommend TripAdvisor.com) and let me know what you think. It is in the Copacabana beach area. I think Rio de Janiero would be a nice option for us since it combines the beach, nightlife, shopping and some amazing sights.

Another hotel that would cut down on cost in that area would be the Best Western Rio Copa in the Copacabana area. With transfers this would come to $680 per person in a standard double room with full breakfast included.
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Re: GMAT Club Pre MBA Trip [#permalink] New post   30 Mar 2012, 17:46
If anyone is interested in Egypt, I'll be there May 11-19. I just bought a RT ticket from NYC-Cairo for $850 on Egypt Air.

I'm using up the last of my vacation days before I quit in July. :)
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