Randymon please clarify - 2012 Early Escape

[Sueboo]

When I check the rates link at the top of the page the 2012 Early Escape is still listed. I thought it expired May 2nd. Now it says book before June 30th. Has the special been extended with the $300 resort credit?

[jon1963]

Looks like is has been extended. You can book at the same rates 3 weeks ago with the credit.

Couples Resorts: Up to 56% Off and $300 Resort Credit for 7 night stays at All Resorts!

Deal Highlights:

Save Up to 56% Off All Couples Resorts
$300 Resort Credit when staying 7 nights or longer
All Room Categories
All-Inclusive Meals, Snacks, Beverages & Activities
Combinable with Romance Rewards
Book through June 30, 2011
Travel December 26, 2011 through December 25, 2012

[randymon]

Greetings:

Yes, the rates and resort credit promotion has been extended until June 30, 2011. You are hearing it here first. On July 1, the $300 resort credit will go bye-bye. And, it is possible that rates will increase.

Sooo, you must book by June 30, if you are planning on traveling in 2012 AND you want the lowest rates and the resort credit.

Forewarned is forearmed.

[MnK]

Thank you RandyMon and Couples!!!

[randijean46]

Randymon, if we book now for, possibly, CSS in April 2012 and CSA/CN in Nov./Dec. 2012 do we lose our deposit if, God forbid, anything happens and we have to cancel a trip? Also, how difficult is it if we have to move the dates a couple of days either way? Is there a penalty?

[randymon]

randijean46,

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to arrival. At that point, we keep 100%. Moving dates is not normally a problem, particularly if it is done well in advance. No penalty, however, we do raise rates during the course of the year so you may be asked to pay a higher rate if you change dates after a rate increase.

We strongly recommend purchasing our travel insurance.

[dirtleg]

Just to back up what Randy said: We had booked our June '11 stay back in June '10, Early Escape from last year, and had to change our dates by 2 days in October due to airline scheduling. We had purchased our flight tickets in October. No problems what so ever, no additional cost nor did we lose any of our incentives that came with the package. Couples is very accommodating and easy to work with when you are booking far in advance.

[randijean46]

Thank you dirtleg, and Randymon too. I asked because we are booked on a Saturday to Saturday and we just got back from CSS and it took sooooo loooong (2 hours!) going through all the snaky lines for everything, we just got to our gate as the plane was loading and I didn't have any time to shop for souvenirs and MORE coffee beans! So I don't EVER want to go on a Saturday again. The airlines still haven't loaded their fall flights yet here in western Canada, and we really want a direct flight but there are few to be had. We WILL go on a Saturday if it's going to cost us lots more to switch, but are hoping for a mid-week flight. Keep your fingers crossed for us! lol

[Coloradojuli]

Thank you dirtleg, and Randymon too. I asked because we are booked on a Saturday to Saturday and we just got back from CSS and it took sooooo loooong (2 hours!) going through all the snaky lines for everything, we just got to our gate as the plane was loading and I didn't have any time to shop for souvenirs and MORE coffee beans! So I don't EVER want to go on a Saturday again. The airlines still haven't loaded their fall flights yet here in western Canada, and we really want a direct flight but there are few to be had. We WILL go on a Saturday if it's going to cost us lots more to switch, but are hoping for a mid-week flight. Keep your fingers crossed for us! lol

Mid-week flights are the way to go or even leaving on a Friday. And frequently flights are cheaper if you fly on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but there aren't always the same flights available on those days are there are during the weekend. We have found, however that flights on Thursdays seem to be the same as on Saturday/Sunday.

[jayrayuf]

Ohh man, you guys are making it hard on me! I would book for 2012 in a heartbeat so we can get the $300 incentive, but we are trying to start a family now so it is hard to plan a vacation around when I may or may not be pregnant.

I am tempted to book anyway just in case, since we can always cancel up to 45 days before.

[custer]

Randymon, I have a question as well. When (notice I didn't say if we book ) we book for our trip and receive the $300 resort credit, will we also receive the $200 credit as repeaters? January can not come fast enough....home once again.

[Mrs.H]

Ohh man, you guys are making it hard on me! I would book for 2012 in a heartbeat so we can get the $300 incentive, but we are trying to start a family now so it is hard to plan a vacation around when I may or may not be pregnant.

I am tempted to book anyway just in case, since we can always cancel up to 45 days before.

These are my thoughts exactly. We want to start a family but who knows what our future really holds for us and that $300 credit looks sweet!

[Coloradojuli]

Randymon, I have a question as well. When (notice I didn't say if we book ) we book for our trip and receive the $300 resort credit, will we also receive the $200 credit as repeaters? January can not come fast enough....home once again.

Yes Custer, you will receive both as long as your stay is 7 days or longer.

[custer]

Thanks Coloradojuli; this will be our 4 visit and we are booking for 10 days. A $500 resort credit???? Wow....what to spend it on???? So many choices.

[wileeandrr]

Dang it! Right now 7 nites is a no go...bah