We were supposed to fly out tomorrow from ATL. By the time we got here (drove from Baton Rouge), all flights on Sunday were already taken. We won't fly out now until Tuesday and it's costing $1400 per person. We did have trip insurance so will get a little of that back. But we're losing a day at the...

You couldn't get anything out of MSY?? Delta was very reasonable when we went down a few months ago. Great to see someone else from BR on here! You're right - MSY prices weren't too bad. But we're paying for 5 tickets and the price difference with Spirit added up fast. With hotel points, it is cost...

The worst part was that we had been patting ourselves on the back for this fabulous deal we had gotten on the tickets. Too funny! We too thought we had such a good deal! Driving 8 hours to ATL to save $1500 which we will now spend on another day at the villa, another day of car rental and rearrange...

We are wondering the same thing. Our flight to STJ is scheduled for June 13. So we're changing our flight to the 12th since they don't strike until midnight but have no idea how we'll get home. I found this website which gave some options but none of them sound definite. Let me know how you get back...

Thanks for a good start to the day!

My DH wants to bring along his tunes to the beach during our trip. Anyone have any experience with the ipod waterproof speakers? Are they beach worthy?

Dang! That's the day we get there. Note to self not to arrive on Sunday next time! Maybe we can sneak away from Grammie and the kids to meet for a little bit...

Fantastic photo! Wish I were there... The days until we leave pass SO slowly!

djmom wrote:I am seriously thinking of offering you free lodging in exchange for you cooking for us every night.

My kids aren't that bad. Really!

I was thinking the same thing!!

Thanks for sharing all those great tips AND for including websites! Very helpful.

Wow! Thanks for posting. Great pictures! Getting me fired up for my trip!

Great pic. Soooo psyched!!

We're arriving on 13th - Spirit at 3:10. It's our 2nd trip; 1st with the kids and taking Grammie too. I HAVE found lots of needed information. Y'all are great!

Just seeing if I've got this ticker thing right! I've been reading the posts on here for a while now. Love it! Can't wait for our upcoming trip!