Yes, it has been ages since I last wrote a proper blog entry.  One is coming, I promise.  I’ve just been quite busy these past few weeks.  One of my sisters got married and there was a lot of packing and traveling and hand-wringing.  We got back a week ago but I’m still recovering.  Did I mention that the wedding was in Las Vegas? Oh boy!  It made me realize that I’m getting old considering we were in bed at 11 PM.  That’s in bed at eleven. On a Saturday night. In Las Vegas. I think I hear my bones creaking

Details soon.

I will be in Las Vegas in less than 48 hours.

When I booked the trip, I didn’t realize at the time that it was for Memorial Day weekend, which is one of the busiest and most expensive (three-day) weekends in Vegas.  I had completely forgotten that my sister had said she was going to set her wedding date for that weekend so more guests would be able to attend.

I realize now what a great deal I got back in February.  My flight, with tax and fees, is only $78 each way.  Southwest has since done away with their $69 special and the current final price ranges from $108 - $151 for those same dates.  Additionally, my three-night hotel stay averages about $65/night.  If I were to try to book that now, my average room rate would be $252/night - what a difference! It seems that a Saturday night stay at a decent hotel during Memorial Day weekend in Vegas is $400+!  I understand it’s smart business sense to take advantage of all that will flock there, but I am very glad that I had the common sense to book very early for this trip.

Since I booked back in February, my flight and hotel costs are only $254/person (I’m going with Tim).  If I had booked it today, that would jump to $680/person!  We’re saving over $850! I’m a big procrastinator but I’m really glad that I didn’t put things off this time.  Man, I love a good bargain.