3D Basecamp 2010!!!!!

david_h

If there is any specific, everyone should now start a new topic about it.

How about one on SUPER-LOOS!

Gaieus

You should have seen the one that got plugged the first day we spent there last year.

utiler

Hi Guys,

I got flight costs through last night and it appears I won't be coming. Flights from Australia to US are ridiculously exe!!!
AUD $4,218 plus taxes!!! not to mention the costs of accom [thanks for the share offer Dave; I was so looking forward to coming.] I just can't justify spending 5-6K for 5-6 days....

Bitterly disappointed.

Gaieus

Oh, sh*t, Andrew! That's really a shame! How come it is sooo expensive?!

liam887

Shame its so expensive from Australia, have you tried skyscanner.net?

luckily form the UK not so bad under £600, just need to decide now where I want to spend a day in America? Choices are New York, Vegas, Philadelphia or Chicago? recommendations anybody? Its cheaper to fly to one of these cities then get a connecting flight to denver but my return flight is on monday night giving me the weekend to spend in one of these places.
So if anybody knows which one is a good idea please let me know as I have to book these flights ASAP before the prices rise!

Rich O Brien

Liam,

New York , just to see the Natural History Museum. It's worth the journey alone. I spent 3 days wandering its innards and could've spent a month in there. The space section alone is eye-popping.

liam887

ha thanks thats my preference also so far, its a bit more expensive but nly by about £40 so prob worth it

liam887

monday 30th aug sat 4th seo
Brisbane>Denver Return £835

pricey but you may be able to get it cheaper with a bit more scouting

As for accommodation I found a B&B on the university campus for $50 a night! Its no hilton but it will do for me maybe and its literally round the corner from google! also the best value in is $50 a night three star hotel has a pool lol

utiler

@liam887 said:

Shame its so expensive from Australia, have you tried skyscanner.net?

luckily form the UK not so bad under £600, just need to decide now where I want to spend a day in America? Choices are New York, Vegas, Philadelphia or Chicago? recommendations anybody? Its cheaper to fly to one of these cities then get a connecting flight to denver but my return flight is on monday night giving me the weekend to spend in one of these places.
So if anybody knows which one is a good idea please let me know as I have to book these flights ASAP before the prices rise!

Thanks Liam, I will try that!!!!

[don't get your hopes up, don't get your hopes up, don't get your hopes up.....[

liam887

Well if Brisbane is your closest airport £835 is a pretty good price, I think the longer you stay the cheaper the flight but then you have to weigh it up against your accommodation, im sleeping in the airport on my last day lol!

mariocha

@davidboulder said:

Best Western is block away from Google.
Downtown (restaurants bars, shops, etc) 10-15 blocks away

Beware people, I see 2 Best Western in Boulder.
The one closer, pointed by Solo, is "Golden Buff Lodge".
The "Inn" is farther down, (A).
updt: don't let me be "unprecise", Google building is at the corner of Pearl & 26th.

Gaieus

Ah, I have slept at airports (even train stations) so much in my life!

liam887

Well if I go to new York ill be sleeping in the airport for 2 nights ha!

Gaieus

JFK? One of the worst airports in the world (although I have been to places...)

utiler

@liam887 said:

Well if Brisbane is your closest airport £835 is a pretty good price, I think the longer you stay the cheaper the flight but then you have to weigh it up against your accommodation, im sleeping in the airport on my last day lol!

That is a good price but 46 hours in transit is a little steep!!!!

I'll keep tracking.

Dave R

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you Andrew.

liam887

@gaieus said:

JFK? One of the worst airports in the world (although I have been to places...)

no its LaGuardia or Newark, dont mind really its only a base to sleep at night while I explore NYC by day/eve

Chris Fullmer

I spent a night in New York. I tried to sleep in the bus terminal, but they kick everyone out if you don't have a valid ticket. So I literally wandered the streets near Broadway ALL NIGHT. It was quite pleasant. Plenty of food shops open all night long. I just hopped back and forth ordering sodas and hot dogs

And of your list of places, I would also recommend New York. I think Vegas might be more fun with friends. Chicago is a big city, but I think you should do New York over Chicago. It is quite a city!

Chris