Tuesday, November 13, 2012
FARES HAVE DROPPED!
Depending on the day you're traveling, fares on several flights have dropped. I saw as low as $318. Check Delta, United, and Expedia.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Early Season Snow
The view from Empire Lodge (the location of Jack's Bar Mitzvah) !! Hopefully bodes well for a great ski year. Unfortunately plane fares remain high but perhaps can be offset by the plethora of great lodging deals to be had right now. Be sure and let us know if you have any questions about trip planning.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Start Thinking About Travel Plans
Greetings all,
For those of you considering joining us in Utah this spring for Jack's Bar Mitzvah, we've updated the blog with some links for you to begin exploring your travel planning. We'll be out there from 3/23-3/31 (the Bar Mitzvah date is 3/30). Come for as long as you'd like! Park City and Deer Valley are right next to each other, nothing more than a five minute ride away. We recommend getting a condo or home for the time you'll be out there but there are traditional hotel rooms available as well. We'll be staying close to the Deer Valley Resort where the Bar Mitzvah will be taking place but if you have snowboarders in your crew, you may want to think about staying closer to Park City or the Canyons (sorry, they'll have to strap on skis if they're coming to the service as Deer Valley does not allow snowboarders). You'll find several different rental companies on the right hand side of this page, all of which we've used before. Currently, Resort Property Management has a 25% off deal. They will honor that deal until the end of September if you ask for Sean Herwitt and tell them you are with the Kramer Bar Mitzvah. I also think that they have the most diverse offerings for all sizes and prices of places. Resort Quest is now connected to Wyndham so you might be able to use Wyndham points there. They've also agreed to give 10% off to our party. Resorts West is mostly upscale properties. We've had a lot of luck with VRBO in the past as well. We've also provided a Marriott link as they have three properties in Park City any of which may work for you depending on your budget. The Marriott Mountainside is on Park City mountain, the Marriott Summit Watch is on Main Street (might be a good option if you have people in your party who won't be skiing or boarding), and the Park City Marriott is only about a mile or so away and the most budget friendly. If you're looking for something really luxurious, the Stein Erikson Lodge is on the mountain and consistently voted one of the top hotels in the country. The new Montage Deer Valley is steps away from where the Bar Mitzvah will be taking place and the St. Regis is also on the mountain and a Starwood property if you have points.
As we've stayed at a lot of different properties and know the area really well, please call or email us if you are close to booking something and we can make sure you're looking in the right areas and can give you our recommendations.
Unfortunately, airfares right now are through the roof. The cheapest I've seen lately is $457/person which is about $100 more than we usually pay to get there from Chicago. If you have miles, perhaps that can be an option otherwise, the Southwest fares will be out in a few weeks and hopefully that will bring prices down. There are airfare sites linked on the right hand side of the blog as well.
Finally, if you're not a skier, don't worry, we'll be posting links to other winter activities soon (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, ziplining, bobsledding, museums, shopping, dining, etc.).
For those of you considering joining us in Utah this spring for Jack's Bar Mitzvah, we've updated the blog with some links for you to begin exploring your travel planning. We'll be out there from 3/23-3/31 (the Bar Mitzvah date is 3/30). Come for as long as you'd like! Park City and Deer Valley are right next to each other, nothing more than a five minute ride away. We recommend getting a condo or home for the time you'll be out there but there are traditional hotel rooms available as well. We'll be staying close to the Deer Valley Resort where the Bar Mitzvah will be taking place but if you have snowboarders in your crew, you may want to think about staying closer to Park City or the Canyons (sorry, they'll have to strap on skis if they're coming to the service as Deer Valley does not allow snowboarders). You'll find several different rental companies on the right hand side of this page, all of which we've used before. Currently, Resort Property Management has a 25% off deal. They will honor that deal until the end of September if you ask for Sean Herwitt and tell them you are with the Kramer Bar Mitzvah. I also think that they have the most diverse offerings for all sizes and prices of places. Resort Quest is now connected to Wyndham so you might be able to use Wyndham points there. They've also agreed to give 10% off to our party. Resorts West is mostly upscale properties. We've had a lot of luck with VRBO in the past as well. We've also provided a Marriott link as they have three properties in Park City any of which may work for you depending on your budget. The Marriott Mountainside is on Park City mountain, the Marriott Summit Watch is on Main Street (might be a good option if you have people in your party who won't be skiing or boarding), and the Park City Marriott is only about a mile or so away and the most budget friendly. If you're looking for something really luxurious, the Stein Erikson Lodge is on the mountain and consistently voted one of the top hotels in the country. The new Montage Deer Valley is steps away from where the Bar Mitzvah will be taking place and the St. Regis is also on the mountain and a Starwood property if you have points.
As we've stayed at a lot of different properties and know the area really well, please call or email us if you are close to booking something and we can make sure you're looking in the right areas and can give you our recommendations.
Unfortunately, airfares right now are through the roof. The cheapest I've seen lately is $457/person which is about $100 more than we usually pay to get there from Chicago. If you have miles, perhaps that can be an option otherwise, the Southwest fares will be out in a few weeks and hopefully that will bring prices down. There are airfare sites linked on the right hand side of the blog as well.
Finally, if you're not a skier, don't worry, we'll be posting links to other winter activities soon (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, ziplining, bobsledding, museums, shopping, dining, etc.).
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Save the Date
Greetings Friends and Family!
Have you ever considered taking a ski vacation? If so, then we invite you to consider joining us in Deer Valley, Utah next spring for Jack's Bar Mitzvah. The ceremony will take place on March, 30, 2013 at Empire Lodge in Deer Valley (note: while we are certainly going to encourage people to ski to the location, you will not need to. Shuttles will be available). The date is right around spring break (if you're in HP or Deerfield, it's the second Saturday of ours) so if you're looking for a great excuse to spend some time in the mountains, please save the date.
Check this blog frequently for updates, important links, and more information soon (If you become a follower of the blog you can receive an email when it's updated).
Check this blog frequently for updates, important links, and more information soon (If you become a follower of the blog you can receive an email when it's updated).
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