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Fri, 10/01/2004 - 12:48
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My friend and I are both teachers and we were planning on going to Italy over our Easter break. We’d be leaving on March 24 and returning the first weekend of April. I know that there are some great deals on airfare at this time. However, some things came up and it looks like June, right ater school, would be a better option. Is this going to be a HUGE killer as far as airfare costs? We’d be able to stay longer and we won’t have any stress about returning to school without a real break but if we’re going to be stuck paying some astronomical amount, it may not be worth it. I checked out a coupla pre summer sales and I was not impressed. Any suggestions?

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 14:17
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Airfare costs will be higher durning the summer months…Also hotels maybe more expensive but it’s worth it if it gives you more time off Smile
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Fri, 10/01/2004 - 14:57
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I’d normally say "wait" but a quick look at Expedia using ORD-FCO shows June fares to Rome are roughly $600 more than fares for your break. Since you can manage 7 or 8 full days (+ arrival day) in Italy, I’d go for it.

Check about accomodations, what’s open and what’s closed, etc. for good Friday and Easter weekend — especially in Rome — there will be thousands and thousands of pilgrims/tourists/whatever there for Easter.

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 15:49
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Easter hotel rates are definitely be high season rates.

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 16:27
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Go now… then, since you’re sure to love it, go again later!

Yeah, we know, money concerns. But hey, look at it this way: you’ll never regret having travelled. You’ll only ever regret having NOT travelled when you have the opportunity. You can always find a way to get the funds. Heck, fly now and collect air miles and redeem them later!