Author Topic: Oplan Nats09 Trip/Travel Thinktank (Read 11207 times)

MrMiYoda · « **on:** February 03, 2009, 12:54:04 AM »

Blessings all.

This thread shall be the melting pot of ideas, tips, concerns, etc. to help those searching for the most economical means to attend Nats 09. I will update this post with news of best fares (air/ground) etc., and will be updated as regularly as possible. YOUR IDEAS ARE WANTED!!!

This is the address for the Nats09 venue:
999 Rancho Conejo, Newbury Park, California 91320, United States

***MAPQUEST Nats09!***

A. BEST AIRFARES:
1. LGA/LAX - $285++ roundtrip (research pls.)
2. CHI/LAX - $220++ roundtrip (UA)
3. White Plains NY/LAX - $246 (UA/Airtran)

B. LOWEST HOTEL FARES:
1. Official Nats09 Hotels: http://www.redemptionsocal.com/Nats2009Lodging.aspx
2. $38-$47+/night - Premier Inns

C. BEST CAR RENTAL PACKAGES:

D. BEST PLANE TRIP PACKAGES (airfare/hotel/car):

E. HOMES WILLING TO FOSTER PLAYERS FROM OUT-OF-STATE:

F. CONCERNS & SOLUTIONS:
1. Any updates on the possibility of sleeping ever at the venue?

G. GROUP PLANS:
1. WA/OR/NV/NorCal Nationals Planning Thread

H. HOTEL ROOM SHARE WANTED:
1. Marti W.

I. HOTEL ROOM SHARE OFFERED:

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Note: This is not a debate, nor a flaming, nor a nonsense posting thread. Useless posts shall be booted.

Godbless all!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2009, 12:54:58 AM »

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TheMarti · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:49:54 AM »

But now I need adopted! lol. I'm the only Shipwrecker going solo

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:42:04 AM »

Is there any location to sleep at the church for free?

sk · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 12:45:53 PM »

I know it was discussed, and Mike thought it was likely, but I never heard anything definite.

For those flying in, you can also consider Long Beach airport (LGB). It'd only add about 20-30 minutes to the drive (LAX should be about 45-60 minutes from the tourney location), and might have better rates. Can also try Oxnard airport (only 10-15 minutes from tourney location), though you'd likely have to connect thru LAX anyways, so I doubt it'd be decent prices.

The Guardian · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:35:37 PM »

I saw some flights from MSP to Ontario (ONT) airport for under $300 on travelocity last night. ONT is about an hour drive to Newbury Park. (Not sure where exactly in NP the tournament is tho, could be longer than that.)

Tsavong Lah · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2009, 07:44:38 PM »

San Diego is also a decent option for you guys in case you can find really cheap flights there. It's about an hour and a half to the tournament location from downtown SD.

mjwolfe · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:26:15 PM »

The Best Value Inn and Motel 6 are not the best lodging choices. We'll have a better low-cost choice and a better nice place choice listed on the Nats 2009 web site when it comes up. That'll be "soon..."

I've also noticed there are a number of under $300 airfares from areas in the midwest to LA area airports.

Mike

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:03:16 PM »

If anyone from Ohio is interested there are 1 stop flights to Long Beach Airport from Cincinnati for $240 round trip. You would leave at 4:30P.M. and arrive in Cali by 7:30P.M. Not a bad deal for that trip!!! So is anyone interested from Ohio?

soul seeker · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:07:56 PM »

Cincinnati? cheap? that can't be right!!!

My plans to go to Nats totally hinge on the sale of my house. Which doesn't look very good for me...though I am sending up major prayers daily!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2009, 12:03:43 AM »

Quote from: mjwolfe on February 09, 2009, 07:26:15 PM

The Best Value Inn and Motel 6 are not the best lodging choices. We'll have a better low-cost choice and a better nice place choice listed on the Nats 2009 web site when it comes up. That'll be "soon..."

I've also noticed there are a number of under $300 airfares from areas in the midwest to LA area airports.

Mike

They're not anymore? They were the best ones in your proposal. Please let me know as soon as possible if there are better rates than these. That'll truly be a blessing. Also, if you can have best airfare websites, that'd also be great.

Thanks.

sk · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:19:06 PM »

Wendy's does the 99c double, and your 5 dollar footlong is avalible at Subway. Both are within 3/4 of a mile from the tourney.

There's also these options within 1 mile:
- Jack in the Box (the semi-official fast food of Arcadia Redemption tourneys)
- El Pollo Loco
- In-N-Out
- Del Taco
- McDonald's
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Taco Bell

Right next door to the tourney is a deli, but I'm not sure if it would be open to us (might be connected with company in same building).

lightningninja · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:47:31 PM »

Quote from: soul seeker on February 09, 2009, 08:07:56 PM

Cincinnati? cheap? that can't be right!!!

My plans to go to Nats totally hinge on the sale of my house. Which doesn't look very good for me...though I am sending up major prayers daily!

That would be awesome. I'm hoping to play a lot of the people I play the most on the boards in real life. I'll look forward to meeting you(hopefully).

TheMarti · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:41:58 AM »

Sadly, I will not be going to Nats this year... just can't afford it. With the end of grad school and such coming up soon, and working on getting into that PhD program... yeah. Not happening.

~Marti

TechnoEthicist · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:54:02 AM »

Unless God does some incredible intervention to make this happen, Gretel and I will not be attending either. Honeymoon + 6-8 weeks without work while we transition from Ohio/PA to Maryland + 2 months of expenses = not being able to justify spending 750-1000 for a weekend of friends and fellowship...we'll see what happens next year

mjwolfe · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:57:39 PM »

Quote from: ReyZen on February 10, 2009, 12:03:43 AM

Quote from: mjwolfe on February 09, 2009, 07:26:15 PM
The Best Value Inn and Motel 6 are not the best lodging choices. We'll have a better low-cost choice and a better nice place choice listed on the Nats 2009 web site when it comes up. That'll be "soon..."

I've also noticed there are a number of under $300 airfares from areas in the midwest to LA area airports.

Mike

They're not anymore? They were the best ones in your proposal. Please let me know as soon as possible if there are better rates than these. That'll truly be a blessing. Also, if you can have best airfare websites, that'd also be great.

Thanks.

Just to be completely clear here, the Motel 6 and especially the Best Value Inn are "not the best choices" more because of the condition of the places and the service than because of the price. The Palm Garden and Premier Inns are better choices because they're better hotels. I would definitely stick to one of these two unless you're picking someplace like the Mariott suites that is more expensive.

Mike

mjwolfe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:49:24 PM »

I just noticed that United Airlines has $220 fares from the Chicago area to Los Angeles for Nats dates. White Plains, NY to Los Angeles for $246 from United and AirTran. These are some of the best fares I've seen recently. It's worth checking out. However, as we get closer to Nats, there may be even better last minute deals on airfare.

Mike

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:56:21 AM »

Is there going to be people giving rides to the tournament from the Premier Inns?

sk · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:36:27 AM »

The Premier Inns is easily within walking distance (less than 1/2 mile according to the website).

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:16:20 AM »

anybody want to split a room at the Premier inns? I'm looking to bring my cost down so I can come.

lightningninja · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:28:13 AM »

Are you a creepy stalker? Do you do drugs? Are you gonna rob me? I need to know these things.

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:35:27 AM »

No to the second and third. maybe to the first

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2009, 05:25:34 PM »

It might be 1/2 a mile walking distance but with both hands loaded with cards and running late 1/2 mile walk seems like people will be getting there late. Every nationals has had shuttles from the church to the hotels, or is this one not going to have them?

Ken4Christ4ever · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Tsavong Lah on February 03, 2009, 07:44:38 PM

San Diego is also a decent option for you guys in case you can find really cheap flights there. It's about an hour and a half to the tournament location from downtown SD.

Google Maps says that this is 2-1/2 hours WITHOUT traffic. Is this accurate?

mjwolfe · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:36:05 PM »

I think that Drew was being overly optimisitic saying an hour and a half (or meant to LA not Thousand Oaks). I've made it in just a little over two hours when there was no traffic. Google maps is a bit conservative in their estimates. However, if traffic is bad, it can be really bad between San Diego and LA.

Mike

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