Made any travel mistakes lately?

[Beano]

Renewed Accor Plus last week and thought I would book the Stay Plus night before it becomes "2 for 1" booking.
Did my research yesterday, narrowed it down to Sofitel Melbourne on Collins and Pullman on the Park for some appointments we have in the city in November or for April next year.

Finally had the discussion with Mr Flyfrequently this morning, yep, book it. Have done so for our wedding anniversary in April.

So figured I'd just pay for a night at Pullman or Sofitel....... only to find rates are through have the roof today - ACDC are playing at The G $1559!

Thanks for the heads-up. I will stay away from Melbourne in the first two weeks of November. Many years ago I booked a hotel room during a major golf tournament in Melbourne and was charge $450 for a suite as the only room available, when it would have been half that. (Yes, many years ago!)

 

[kookaburra75]

Thanks for the heads-up. I will stay away from Melbourne in the first two weeks of November. Many years ago I booked a hotel room during a major golf tournament in Melbourne and was charge $450 for a suite as the only room available, when it would have been half that. (Yes, many years ago!)

Plus the Melbourne Cup Carnival goes for almost two weeks at the start of November, which chews up hire car availability, hotel rooms etc

 

[Flyfrequently]

Plus the Melbourne Cup Carnival goes for almost two weeks at the start of November, which chews up hire car availability, hotel rooms etc

Though, I have been able to book Pullman on the Park "Time To Enjoy" package on Oaks Day Eve for only 15 bucks more than I paid last week for our trip to Town.

@kookaburra75

 

[Beano]

Plus the Melbourne Cup Carnival goes for almost two weeks at the start of November, which chews up hire car availability, hotel rooms etc

Too true! I have to be careful to avoid major events, even AFL and State of Origin.

 

[Beano]

It can also affect room upgrade. I don't know if it counts as a mistake but twice I booked an Intercontinental when major events were in the area. Both times no upgrades were available because of capacity booking.

 

[CaptJCool]

Seen the hotel prices during the Ashes Test matches?
Just as awfully high

 

[AuSammy]

Seen the hotel prices during the Ashes Test matches?
Just as awfully high

VA wanted to charge me $1200 Y one way ADL-BNE on a weekend the cricket was on. I took JQ for sub $250