That’s probably with a layover in China
I know someone that flew from Chicago to South Africa by way of Iceland because that made the trip much cheaper, really!
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That’s probably with a layover in China
I know someone that flew from Chicago to South Africa by way of Iceland because that made the trip much cheaper, really!
I got a hella deal during swine flu. Those prices were awesome! It was like a private island.
Its all perspective. We got stuck coming in late to Houston on time out of Coz. We had to race and drag bags to make the connection. Much further than my walk from the van to the ferry. With non stop, no worries coming home, doesnt matter how long it takes to clear customs. (And I tell you the one time I didnt update my Global Entry with my new passport, I even got the Ag inspection!) If I had to make two stops to get to CUN, I might agree.
For me:
Private Van: $40 or so total.
Ferry: $13 or so PP. and hey, I like a boat ride and the seat are better than an airplane.
Beer from the OXXO. cheap.
Practicing my Spanish with the driver, free. And let me tell you he is WAY less critical of my Spanish than my wife. Of course she taught it....
I get off the ferry refreshed, (ie drinking those beers.)
I really am not fond of the doing the shared shuttle at CZM. Yea, I know its fine, and yea since our place is in El Centro, we get out first, but still I would walk off the airport and find a taxi to sneak into.
Today we may still drive some places that are a days drive but when traveling to Coz we fly directly there. Whether flying into Cancun or Coz, it will be a 1 stop flight. Paying $150 -$200 (really less when you consider transportation costs from Can to Coz) on just airfare is worth it to me for the following:
* getting to the location quicker and not losing a part of the day (to do more traveling)
* moving/carrying our luggage a lesser distance
* worry about transportation connections between Cancun and Coz and what I will have to pay for those
connections (although the folks who do the bag drag seem to have it worked out like a well oiled machine)
* being a little more refreshed after travel
Never having done a bag drag, and as I get older, I'm more inclined to limit any extra hassles and stress on my body.