tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post4088320596325727803..comments2024-03-19T04:41:22.077-07:00Comments on Tightwad Travel: One Trip—or Three—for the Same Price?Druhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08986845134268444777noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post-43134972011218657602019-10-09T03:54:26.300-07:002019-10-09T03:54:26.300-07:00A cheaper travel makes travellers happier because ...A cheaper travel makes travellers happier because they can enjoy double on paying less. Great travel post. <br /><a href="https://www.ezybook.co.uk/car-parking-gatwick" rel="nofollow">Gatwick airport cheap parking</a><br />Sam Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407223020574478360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post-22299995312119252082009-12-13T18:07:48.831-08:002009-12-13T18:07:48.831-08:00Thanks, Jan, for your comments.
Yes, of course ...Thanks, Jan, for your comments. <br /><br />Yes, of course you are right: apartments offered by Untours vary in price depending on time of year and the size and location of the accommodation. There are somewhat less expensive Untour apartments than the one I cited, and, of course, there are more expensive ones. For the purposes of my comparison, I was using the same time period I was in Paris—early September—and chose the first apartment listed on the Untours site, even though it was much less desirably located than David's and my rental in the 10th arrondisement, because it was roughly the same size as ours.<br /><br />And, of course, as I said in my article, Untours performs a valuable service for people who want to travel more or less independently but don't have time to plan their own trips. It sounds as though you fall into that category. You do pay a premium for the basic services Untours offers, but if that is the only way you can manage a trip and achieve peace of mind, then, I suppose, the high price is worth it.<br /><br />I'm delighted to hear, though, that you plan to visit the Dordogne. It's an enchanting place and a wonderful contrast to Paris. Enjoy every moment!<br /><br />DruDruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986845134268444777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post-2816698490515208872009-12-11T17:48:15.231-08:002009-12-11T17:48:15.231-08:00Hi Dru. Just a slight correction. We're visiti...Hi Dru. Just a slight correction. We're visiting Paris in 2010 with Untours. Our apartment, larger than the one specified in your link, cost $350 less than their regular price. It depends on the apartment you pick. Having been on other Untours before, I can tell you that the orientation session on the first day and the onsite support are invaluable. Though it's more expensive, packages always are, and their profits go to charity.<br /><br />As you pointed out, some of us don't have time to do that detailed level of planning. I'm a consultant. It wouldn't take many work hours lost in handling details to make the "DIY" trip more expensive for me than our Untour.<br /><br />I love your column, though, especially your information on the Dordogne, which we plan to visit after our two weeks in Paris!<br /><br />JanJan Stephensonnoreply@blogger.com