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Solo-on-a-Scooter on Safari, Pre-Trip Report South Africa, March 2013
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That's what I call a nice surprise! I think it is just one more thing to show what a top notch TA you found.
Ahhhhh, I see it now... Lions at sunrise, a mani-pedi back at the luxurious lodge, followed by an exotic mid-day meal, a restful nap, back to safari, dinner next to an open campfire, and a good night's sleep...
Wow, what a great little package to get you excited for your trip!
Those spa treatments sound amazing, you definitely should splurge and get some done Those prices can't be beat, around here some of the nicer spas charge closer to $100 for hour long massages, and $50 for just a pedi!
I thought those prices seemed very reasonable! The package was a great surprise.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Oh wow, what a beautiful package! Those prices are amazing. I'd definitely go for one of them - the mani/pedi sounds wonderful, especially with the hot stones - they are the best!
I think I'll be doing that one!
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Originally Posted by rlb38
Great package & souvenir. I think I'd sign up for the mani/pedi hot stones treatment.
As if I weren't excited enough, that package sent me over the top!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Just catching up on your posts...I think the flights are what worry me when I think of some of the places I would like to vist. I get antsy even on the flights to Orlando so I cannot picture myself on a flight to South Africa, even the idea of Europe gets me a bit nervous...sooner or later though I will have to take the plunge.
I find I take benadryl sinus which really does help me sleep and at the same time help with the pressure i get from flying as I guess the decongestant helps with that so you might look into those as well.
I think the layover will probably be a good thing, not only will you get to spend time with Cheryl and Mark but it will keep you busy and hopefully by the time you get on the plane for the long flight you will be able to get tired after some reading and you can sleep most of the flight.
What a great trip you have planned with your friends and granddaughter...she is very lucky to have you. We will be there in the beginning of August as well, not sure when you will be heading down as if our trips overlapped I would love to get to say hi.
What an amazing gift from the TA - great way to get you even more excited about the trip. Those spa rates due sound very affordable...I think a mani / pedi sounds like a great idea.
Glad you got a chance to join in, Meg! I react very much like you to flights. As soon as I sit down I'm anxious to get off again, and just can't settle to really read or anything. Maybe, as people have suggested, knowing that it's a long flight will change my reactions. Benadryl does make me sleepy, so maybe that's what I'll do. The family trip is August 16-22. Would love to meet you and your girls!
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Originally Posted by Victoria L.
Yes, we are all very lucky, and blessed! I'm Juliana's mother, by the way, barging in.
I'll probably be posting at some point in another forum, asking advice. My husband and I are Disney experts (though not compared with Laurie!), but other than once when we went with a friend and her son, have no experience with taking kids to Disney. I suspect it'll be a whole new World. Very glad we'll have "grandma" with us!
It's definitely different thinking about the trip with Juliana. It does make you look at the parks in a new way-- we'll have to learn as we go, I guess!
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Originally Posted by Coop
Wow! What a great presentation! Around here - it costs almost $80 for a mani/pedi with hot stones and paraffin.
The booklet is beautiful and I'm glad to hear I was right about the good prices.
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Originally Posted by shazza
That's what I call a nice surprise! I think it is just one more thing to show what a top notch TA you found.
Ahhhhh, I see it now... Lions at sunrise, a mani-pedi back at the luxurious lodge, followed by an exotic mid-day meal, a restful nap, back to safari, dinner next to an open campfire, and a good night's sleep...
Oh, you're making me crazy with excitement about this!! That's just what I think it'll be like!
What a beautiful little girl. She is a lucky girl to have you as a grandma. That was very sweet of your TA sending you informationa about your trip!!! I am so excited for you. I would be over the edge with excitment. Heck I am that way now and I still have over 400 days before we get to go on our trip!!
OMG, book a service!!!! Those prices are great, and I mean GREAT!!!! I can just bet that the tchs working on you over there are probably amazing as well. Just do it!!
What a nice little package from your TA!! Really well thought out for you.
WOW! What a beautiful package they sent to you! I'm very impressed. And those spa services sound very nice and incredibly priced. You should definitely treat yourself.
That is a beautiful package! That was so thoughtful of your TA!
It was a beautiful surprise!
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Originally Posted by Russi01
What a beautiful little girl. She is a lucky girl to have you as a grandma. That was very sweet of your TA sending you informationa about your trip!!! I am so excited for you. I would be over the edge with excitment. Heck I am that way now and I still have over 400 days before we get to go on our trip!!
Juliana is a beautiful little girl and we are all VERY lucky! I'm trying not to explode with excitement.
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Originally Posted by Linnynad
OMG, book a service!!!! Those prices are great, and I mean GREAT!!!! I can just bet that the tchs working on you over there are probably amazing as well. Just do it!!
What a nice little package from your TA!! Really well thought out for you.
I'm sure the whole spa experience is incredible. They have a spa at Camp Jabulani as well, but I think I'll have more time for the treatments at River Lodge.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Yep - I am with everyone else.... Those prices are FANTASTIC! Book a service or two
I will! It's too bad I don't enjoy the massages and body wraps (too many parts of my body hurt when touched!), because there are some amazing-sounding treatments.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
What a great gift!!
Definitely an unexpected extra. This TA is really wonderful. They do Africa and South America.
I love that the package even came with a bow! That was so thoughtful, and I agree with everyone else -- book a service! This is a trip of a lifetime, and you definitely deserve to pamper yourself!
What a fabulous surprise with the book! And I am trying to decide if I could justify the cost of the airfare and hotel by showing DH how much I'd be saving to go there for a mani/pedi and massage!!
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I love that the package even came with a bow! That was so thoughtful, and I agree with everyone else -- book a service! This is a trip of a lifetime, and you definitely deserve to pamper yourself!
I've pretty much decided on a mani-pedi, but am even considering something more exotic like a wrap of some kind.
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Originally Posted by mushu22
Great book from your TA
Such a nice present!
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
What a fabulous surprise with the book! And I am trying to decide if I could justify the cost of the airfare and hotel by showing DH how much I'd be saving to go there for a mani/pedi and massage!!
I like the way your mind works, Colleen! My mother's financial logic went something like that. If she bought something on sale, she actually thought she'd "saved" the money and would go out and spend it! No wonder I book vacations like this with the training I had!
What a fabulous surprise with the book! And I am trying to decide if I could justify the cost of the airfare and hotel by showing DH how much I'd be saving to go there for a mani/pedi and massage!!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I like the way your mind works, Colleen! My mother's financial logic went something like that. If she bought something on sale, she actually thought she'd "saved" the money and would go out and spend it! No wonder I book vacations like this with the training I had!
Actually, there is a website/blog I follow called Couponing to Disney and that is how she finances her yearly WDW for her family of four....just what you ladies are talking about. Any money she saves with sales or coupons, for things she normally buys she puts the "saved" money into her Disney fund.
About This Page: This is a discussion on Solo-on-a-Scooter on Safari, Pre-Trip Report South Africa, March 2013 within the Globetrotting: General Trip Reports, part of the PassPorter Community - Boards & Forums on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel; That's what I call a nice surprise! I think it is just one more thing to show what a top ...
Those prices can't be beat, around here some of the nicer spas charge closer to $100 for hour long massages, and $50 for just a pedi!
Those prices are amazing. I'd definitely go for one of them - the mani/pedi sounds wonderful, especially with the hot stones - they are the best! 
It's definitely different thinking about the trip with Juliana. It does make you look at the parks in a new way-- we'll have to learn as we go, I guess! 
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