Where Are You Going? Discover the Answer on the 5th

[PamperedK]

where do you guys think you're going? Do you find out on the 5th as well?

 

[finley1991]

Yes... actually, we find out a bit earlier as Directors. We've been given *permission* to open the info when it arrives. I have no good guesses...

 

[PamperedK]

Our instructions haven't been clear....they said we'd get the link on the 3rd but I'm not sure when that link is active...SO excited!

 

[CoidgigBese]

Yes... actually, we find out a bit earlier as Directors. We've been given *permission* to open the info when it arrives.

I have no good guesses...

Nice that they gave you "permission" to do something that many were doing anyway. Not a current D but am happy to wait to find out on the 5th. My D would tell me if I asked but I like having the surprise with everyone else. She's not planning on spending too much time on the trip announcement. Last Jan. when we did the math and people realized how many points and recruits they would need, they were not motivated. Taste of Travel generated a bit more excitement but only my D earned any of the travel. Whatever the next trip is, I will earn it!

My guesses/hopes are about the same every year: Alaska, Ireland, Punta Cana Dominican Republic, Australia (that would have to be a Gold level trip). Someone on CS said it might be time for a family-of-4 domestic trip like DC/London was a few years ago. Maybe they'll do Vegas for Taste of Travel.

 

[PamperedK]

Nice that they gave you "permission" to do something that many were doing anyway. Not a current D but am happy to wait to find out on the 5th. My D would tell me if I asked but I like having the surprise with everyone else. She's not planning on spending too much time on the trip announcement. Last Jan. when we did the math and people realized how many points and recruits they would need, they were not motivated. Taste of Travel generated a bit more excitement but only my D earned any of the travel. Whatever the next trip is, I will earn it!

My guesses/hopes are about the same every year: Alaska, Ireland, Punta Cana Dominican Republic, Australia (that would have to be a Gold level trip). Someone on CS said it might be time for a family-of-4 domestic trip like DC/London was a few years ago. Maybe they'll do Vegas for Taste of Travel.

I love knowing ahead of time, because we like to decorate and have themed recipes, drinks, give-aways!

I'm surprised the math wasn't motivating for your team. That's what gets everyone excited on our team and our points requirements are higher! That's my team's favourite part - seeing how achievable it is!

 

[PCJenni]

when I was at HO in Nov, someone brought up having a "family" option each year, domestic family oriented trip that could be taken if any level was earned. And, this year they are going to give us permission to open the package ahead of time. Several people commented that they were surprised at the point levels this year and they are sure that their team picked up on their shock

 

[finley1991]

Great guesses Becca! I will admit that I am one of those who opened the info early. I wanted to be prepared for questions. I think I am going to promote the heck out of the TOT incentive. Everyone on my team qualifies for it and if they can earn that, they can earn the other trips.I agree with it being a family trip... I just don't have any good guesses as to where...

 

[PamperedK]

A family type trip (or option) would be great. I know there are a few girls in my team that just will not leave the kids at home....or they can't due to child care. It would be great to give them an option without them having to pay for child add-ins.

 

[finley1991]

I'm guessing TOT will be San Diego or San Francisco...

 

[akaskydebil]

I'm for Vegas on TOT and personally I would LOVE to see an all exclusive to some paradise like Belize or Fiji (Hey a girl can dream!)

I'm all for the family vaca as long as there is an option for those not desiring the family vaca and would like to truly get away. I'd take the visa card over Disney (sorry Florida in June is more repulsive than attractive to me) but since there is a visa gift card option for any, I'm not choosy as Visa will take me anywhere.

 

[finley1991]

My only other thought is something big like Australia (like mentioned above) as the top trip. If enough people earned the Mediterranean this year, they might repeat something at that level...

 

[PCJenni]

I say Palm Springs for the TOT or Silver level trip

 

[PamperedK]

I always figured something like Fiji or Australia would be out of the question because of how long it would take to get there. We got our B2B packs and the rules say Silver and Gold are trips for 2 so no family Vacay for Canadians this year it looks like.

 

[CoidgigBese]

Wouldn't a Disney cruise be great?

 

[ktraceyk]

I always figured something like Fiji or Australia would be out of the question because of how long it would take to get there.

We got our B2B packs and the rules say Silver and Gold are trips for 2 so no family Vacay for Canadians this year it looks like.

Are Canada and US trips the same?

 

[PamperedK]

Not usually. The Disney for 4 was the same, but that was because of the 30th anniversary.

 

[finley1991]

Since I've been with PC, they've done Disney every 5 years.

 

[CoidgigBese]

I know Disney is every 5 years. You'd better believe I'm keeping track of when that earning year will be and will make sure I earn that one. Right before my post I was talking to someone who has been on several Disney cruises so that's what put it in my head. PC seems to like to do a lot of cruises and people on here were talking about a trip for 4. Seems like a good solution to me

I'd be happy with Vancouver. Have they done any trips to the East Coast, such as NYC or Boston? We had DC a couple of years ago.

 

[PamperedK]

Since I've been with PC, they've done Disney every 5 years.

Wow that's awesome. I don't know the last time they did Disney for Canadians, but it's definitely not as predictable here.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I know Disney is every 5 years. You'd better believe I'm keeping track of when that earning year will be and will make sure I earn that one. Right before my post I was talking to someone who has been on several Disney cruises so that's what put it in my head. PC seems to like to do a lot of cruises and people on here were talking about a trip for 4. Seems like a good solution to me

I'd be happy with Vancouver. Have they done any trips to the East Coast, such as NYC or Boston? We had DC a couple of years ago.

Funny. We're all different. I would choose the gift card every time it's Disney. Never been and have no desire to go. I am happy for those of you who love that destination though. We'll take the money and do a cruise while you are all there.

 

[PamperedK]

Funny. We're all different. I would choose the gift card every time it's Disney. Never been and have no desire to go. I am happy for those of you who love that destination though. We'll take the money and do a cruise while you are all there.

Yeah I took the gift card last time....we would have traveled but my brother was getting married soon after in Mexico so we took the gift card...

 

[Malinda Klein]

I'm with you Beth, no desire to do Disney for me either. I am anxious to see what the trip is for this year! I've heard they do family trips every other year, which would mean this year would be the family trip, but not sure how true that holds, since i've only been in this for 3 years

 

[CoidgigBese]

I know Disney is not for everybody. Just leaves more for me, me, me. I've become a Disney fanatic thanks in part to the last incentive trip there. I think PC has learned that not everyone is a cruise person, either, while those who love cruising continue to love it.

Thinking about it, I just hope that I'm excited about the bronze level trip. Toronto didn't excite me. A 3-night cruise that only stops in Nassau and the cruise line's island doesn't excite me. Is that why I didn't earn them? No! For some of the trips, I honestly can't remember if I earned them and took the gift card or just didn't earn them. I should be more of a goal recordkeeper.

Another destination it would be nice to have is Costa Rica. A return to Atlantis would be great! That year it was San Francisco as the lower level trip. It was the only year I earned the higher level trip. That was back when they did something extra on the trip for TPC (Excellence) Award achievers. I was one of the few people at Atlantis who was not TPC so left a day or two before everyone else. A San Francisco trip would be great!

 

[cookingwithlove]

Funny. We're all different. I would choose the gift card every time it's Disney. Never been and have no desire to go. I am happy for those of you who love that destination though. We'll take the money and do a cruise while you are all there.

Beth, I was like you. I had no desire to go to Disney, but I have to tell you we all had a great time. Maybe one year you should try it? As you know everything PC does on the trips is over the top. So is Disney.

 

[akaskydebil]

Beth, I was like you. I had no desire to go to Disney, but I have to tell you we all had a great time. Maybe one year you should try it? As you know everything PC does on the trips is over the top. So is Disney.

Over the top...just like the weather in June when they hold the Disney trips. hehe To be in FL in June with the summer heat AND when all kids are out of school - the trip package would need to come with anxiety medication. :yuck:

 

[flemings99]

Over the top...just like the weather in June when they hold the Disney trips. hehe To be in FL in June with the summer heat AND when all kids are out of school - the trip package would need to come with anxiety medication. :yuck:

Weather was insane, but that said---my kids had a great time and to this day still talk about it and how much fun they had. Prob. helps that we had photo collage posters made, if you didn't attend the trip PC pulled out some amazing surprises and was a trip that none of us will ever forget! Our last night there was so "magical" I even had goosebumps and felt like a little kid as we walked out of the park.

IMO Toronto compared to Disney was disappointing. I'm crossing my fingers for another family trip, wherever it might be to.

 

[finley1991]

I wasn't excited about Disney but ended up having a blast. Toronto I found anticlimactic.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

IMO Toronto compared to Disney was disappointing. I'm crossing my fingers for another family trip, wherever it might be to.

I wasn't excited about Disney but ended up having a blast. Toronto I found anticlimactic.

Ahhh, you have just made me feel so much better about taking the Gift Card instead of the Toronto trip! Neither my husband nor I were excited about Toronto in April - that would be just like Michigan in April, and not our idea of a fun getaway...especially with all of the arranging to be done for our son and dog while we'd be gone...and DH having to take personal days for it.
With the Gift Card, we did a mini-remodel of our kitchen, which gave me the sink I've always wanted and new counter tops and refaced cupboards, and I'm loving it still. Good to know I made the right choice!

 

[Puccalsellate]

Has anyone in the states gotten their B2B packages yet?

I'm excited for ANY trip PC does. I earned the NOLA TOT trip this year and by doing that I think I showed my team just how achievable the trips are. Just like for conference - most think it is too $$$ to go, etc. I might look ahead of time just to have a breakdown for points, etc. I just hope the points values don't keep creeping up and up. Does anyone else think that they are getting REALLY high?? They are IMO...

 

[finley1991]

We are supposed to get them around the 30th...