Spur of the moment 5 day weekend kind of thing -- Friday after work (not this Friday) I'm off to the airport, and 2.5 hours later in Savannah Georgia for a romantic weekend with DH. On Monday we'll come back to Augusta where he is working for 2 weeks.
I just could not pass up staying in this hotel for $12 a night (that's the difference between what the employer is paying for DH's hotel expence and its actual cost. I have a weakness for luxury hotels.
The spa is gorgeous too:
but I don't think I'll be using it at those prices. I thought about it, but the thing that put me off is that they not only mension that they put 22% gratuity on my bill for convenice, but that the ADDITIONAL gratuity is at your discretion, really making it sound like it is expected and you will look like a cheepskate if you don't tip on top of the 22%. Do the math on a $200 facial...)
DH is not working on a weekend, but it is cheaper for his employer to pay for his hotel than fly him home and than fly him back.
My ticket was $308, but we applied for a Delta credit card for their special offer of 75,000 miles and they also are giving $100 off a Delta purchase in the first 3 months, so it brings the ticket down to $208.
Taxi to the airport - $0, I recently discovered a free traffic proof way to LGA - since I have a metronorth pass already, I can go to a Harlem stop (past manhattan traffic) and from there take a public bus that only has 2 stops before going express to the airport. With only carry-on bag it will be easy.
Spur of the moment Georgia getaway. Could you pass it up at this price?
May 25th, 2012 at 02:26 pm
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Why not enjoy the elegant hotel, room, lounge etc but pay cash for use a CC not linked to your room and add the gratuity you feel appropriate. I don't think I'd use the spa at $200. unless that's similar to what I'd pay at home. Will you use other facilities like gym, pool, restaurant?