Figuring Out Feasible Costs: Last-Minute Trip Planning

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the costs and logistics associated with attending an upcoming event, including registration, travel, and accommodation expenses. Participants share their personal experiences and estimates to help one another gauge the feasibility of attending.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a rough estimate of flight costs around $190 and hotel costs at $100, expressing uncertainty about the feasibility of attending.
  • Another participant shares their previous year's expenses, noting registration at $175, airfare at $250, and hotel costs of $296.72, along with additional expenses for food and materials.
  • Several participants discuss the possibility of sharing hotel rooms to reduce costs, with one noting that sharing with three others makes it cheaper.
  • One participant highlights that breakfast and lunch are included on certain days, while dinners are not, which may affect overall food costs.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the registration deadline and wonders if it could be extended due to technical issues experienced by others.
  • Some participants share their decision to attend despite financial concerns, citing potential rewards like Disney points as motivation.
  • Several users mention that classes may fill up quickly, but there is a possibility of changing classes on-site if spots open up.
  • One participant notes a recent drop in flight prices, suggesting that checking for deals could be beneficial.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the costs associated with attending the event, with some feeling confident about managing expenses through shared accommodations, while others are uncertain about the overall affordability. No clear consensus emerges regarding the feasibility of attending based on costs.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing personal experiences related to event attendance costs, including travel and accommodation, without implying any official guidance or policies from Pampered Chef.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for consultants considering attending similar events and looking for insights on budgeting and logistical planning based on shared experiences.

heat123
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Can you give me a rough est. of costs? Flight, the last time I checked would be $190ish. Was Reg $200? And hotel $100? Then food $ needed?? Trying to figure out if it's feasible for me... since reg deadline is Today!:eek:
 
Re: Help!Hi Heather,

I just checked last years taxes...

Reg: $175.00
Air: $250.00 (from Oregon)
Room: $296.72
Exps: $196.00 (food, materials, shopping, etc.)

Hope this helps a little....

~ Gina
 
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PCGINA said:
Hi Heather,

I just checked last years taxes...

Reg: $175.00
Air: $250.00 (from Oregon)
Room: $296.72
Exps: $196.00 (food, materials, shopping, etc.)

Hope this helps a little....

~ Gina
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Oh, rooms are that much!:eek:?
 
Re: Help!The rooms are $160/night but maybe you could find a roommate or two to split the cost. My director & I are sharing & each paying for one night. That helps a bit. :)
 
Re: Help!We are doing 4 on our room, so it will be really cheap. Check with your director.
 
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Re: Help!Will Merrill be set up to sell stuff? Or what other "shopping" can I expect to do at leadership? Aside from personal sightseeing I mean.
 
Re: Help!Hey Heather!

Did you get my message??

Yes, Merrill is usually there, so I assume they will be this time. that's really the only "extra" I would imagine besides hotel and dinners. Breakfast is included on Fri and Sat, lunch all 3 days (well the last day it's called a "Grab & Go Snack Bag" which seems like it will suffice for lunch) and no dinners included.

I wonder if there's any way they'd extend the registration past today because it seemed like it took forever for the IPT to update and I know other FD's who had problems registering until that finally updated. IF you haven't made a decision yet, I wonder if you'd have a case to have them let you register tomorrow because it took so long to update.

Also, rooms are $139 (+ tax) and you'd be splitting it 4 ways for 3 nights (in the room that I mentioned you'd have a spot in), so it's actually pretty cheap.

I hope it works out so you can go!!!
 
Re: Help!I decided I couldn't afford to NOT go....with getting those Disney points!:)
 
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lacychef said:
I decided I couldn't afford to NOT go....with getting those Disney points!:)
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I told DH that I could either go to Denver for 3 days to get 3000 points or do an extra party every month to make it up!
 
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pamperedbecky said:
Hey Heather!

Did you get my message??

Yes, Merrill is usually there, so I assume they will be this time. that's really the only "extra" I would imagine besides hotel and dinners. Breakfast is included on Fri and Sat, lunch all 3 days (well the last day it's called a "Grab & Go Snack Bag" which seems like it will suffice for lunch) and no dinners included.

I wonder if there's any way they'd extend the registration past today because it seemed like it took forever for the IPT to update and I know other FD's who had problems registering until that finally updated. IF you haven't made a decision yet, I wonder if you'd have a case to have them let you register tomorrow because it took so long to update.

Also, rooms are $139 (+ tax) and you'd be splitting it 4 ways for 3 nights (in the room that I mentioned you'd have a spot in), so it's actually pretty cheap.

I hope it works out so you can go!!!
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Done! Registered!:D Now I just need to get my flight tix today!:)
 
Re: Help!After today, you just register on-site. You can still go, just can't register electronically. Don't expect to get any special treatment for the updates. In the past, the response has been that you just have to register on-site then. It's really not a big deal. The classes are all good that are offered, and you can change them once you get there even if you register beforehand. Last year, I changed my mind with almost every workshop as to what I wanted to change next (no clue what was going through my brain -- or if I just wanted to see what would happen, really, it was stupid), and I was able to get the class I wanted every time. I don't think registering on-site will be a big deal. SOOOO, that being said, you don't really have to make up your mind today, just if you feel you HAVE to register online.
 
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lacychef said:
I decided I couldn't afford to NOT go....with getting those Disney points!:)
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Yeay, Lacy we get to meet in person!:D
 
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pamperedbecky said:
Hey Heather!

Did you get my message??

Yes, Merrill is usually there, so I assume they will be this time. that's really the only "extra" I would imagine besides hotel and dinners. Breakfast is included on Fri and Sat, lunch all 3 days (well the last day it's called a "Grab & Go Snack Bag" which seems like it will suffice for lunch) and no dinners included.

I wonder if there's any way they'd extend the registration past today because it seemed like it took forever for the IPT to update and I know other FD's who had problems registering until that finally updated. IF you haven't made a decision yet, I wonder if you'd have a case to have them let you register tomorrow because it took so long to update.

Also, rooms are $139 (+ tax) and you'd be splitting it 4 ways for 3 nights (in the room that I mentioned you'd have a spot in), so it's actually pretty cheap.

I hope it works out so you can go!!!
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DOH, except for registering on the VERY LAST day, the class I wanted was booked full! :( Hopefully I can get some notes on the "recruit leads from every show" workshop!??:rolleyes:
 
Re: Help!Also, not sure if Southwest flies from there to Denver, but they just dropped their prices from here to $70 each way! I got a great deal when I booked it for $90 each way awhile ago, so, I just got credited. Check them out!
 
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heat123 said:
DOH, except for registering on the VERY LAST day, the class I wanted was booked full! :( Hopefully I can get some notes on the "recruit leads from every show" workshop!??:rolleyes:
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Again, the classes will likely open back up when you get there. People change their classes around the whole time and things open up because people don't show, etc.
 
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janezapchef said:
Again, the classes will likely open back up when you get there. People change their classes around the whole time and things open up because people don't show, etc.
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Oh, that would be SWEET!:p
 
Re: Help!I would love to finally see you in person!
I wanted that class too; but I guess I waited too long to register.
 
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lacychef said:
I would love to finally see you in person!
I wanted that class too; but I guess I waited too long to register.
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So what classes did you sign up for Lacy?
 
Re: Help!1/8 I have Partner w/new consultants for success
1/10 I have 3 a day: Connect on Main St
 
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Re: Help!Yeay, I think we have the last workshop together! :)
 
Re: Help!Awesome, I'll watch for ya!
 
Re: Help!
lacychef said:
1/8 I have Partner w/new consultants for success
1/10 I have 3 a day: Connect on Main St
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You will LOVE the 3 -a-day workshop ;)
Can't wait to see ya!!
 
Re: Help!oooh, I hope I'm understanding that little hint!
 
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