Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Dave Neary
Hi, Hubert Figuiere wrote: > On Thu, 2009-01-15 at 18:07 +0100, Dave Neary wrote: >> Having said all that, I think housing is a lower priority than >> flights. > > When you have a budget to deal with the statement does not make sense. > As Pascal said, what's the point of flying there if you can

Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Hubert Figuiere
On Thu, 2009-01-15 at 18:07 +0100, Dave Neary wrote: > Having said all that, I think housing is a lower priority than > flights. When you have a budget to deal with the statement does not make sense. As Pascal said, what's the point of flying there if you can afford accommodations. Hub _

Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Pascal Terjan
On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Dave Neary wrote: > Having said all that, I think housing is a lower priority than flights. > Don't wait for accommodation options to be announced before booking flights. Well I won't buy plane ticket if I can't afford the hotel and I guess I'm not alone :) __

Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Dave Neary
Hi, Dave Neary wrote: > Pascal Terjan wrote: >> Are there already estimations of hosting prices ? > We're working on offering people who want cheap accommodation that > option, with a target price of €30 per night, while offering those who > expect a little more comfort or intimacy that option,

Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Dave Neary
Hi, Pascal Terjan wrote: > On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Dave Neary wrote: >> For those who have already decided you're coming this year, please buy >> your tickets this month. From next month, prices will rise as people >> plan their Summer holidays. >> > > Are there already estimations of h

Re: Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Pascal Terjan
On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Dave Neary wrote: > For those who have already decided you're coming this year, please buy > your tickets this month. From next month, prices will rise as people > plan their Summer holidays. > Are there already estimations of hosting prices ?

Gran Canaria tickets: Now is a good time

2009-01-15 Thread Dave Neary
Hi all, I just blogged about GUADEC 2009, and when you should consider buying tickets. Short answer: now is good. You should plan to arrive on the 3rd of July, and depart on or after the 11th. We're still working out the content, but we'll be starting with a bank on the 4th, and for people who ne