Lilty, there is a shuttle that goes directly between the airport and the hotel for $26 round trip.
And, just to let people know, the taxis to and from the airport charge $12-14 per extra passenger. ($28 for 1 or 2 people, $36 for 3, $48 for 4) So sharing a cab vs taking the shuttle doesn't save any money.
It's crazy, but I really think I may come. I have enough saved in my popcorn bucket o' change to cover either my hotel or flight right now, and I know if I'm good I can save the rest by then and not charge it. Plus, going will fulfill a goal I set for myself this year.
So, I think I'm going to wait to make sure that a friend's wedding doesn't by some chance fall on that weekend, then, barring my car breaking down or me losing my job, I may book it.
Jumps up and down.
I'm not making any promises. But I knew I was more serious about it than I'd realized yesterday at work when someone returned a bag that had gone on like a 95% clearance and I thought "That will be perfect for sightseeing in NOLA!", then bought it for two dollars.
Oooh!
must stumble across bag of money now
Yay Lilty! FTR, I'm arriving Thursday morning.
Oh! That reminds me... Erin, SA, if you ride down with me, how long were both of you planning to stay? My plan was definitely Friday - Sunday nights, but tacking on an extra night wouldn't be a problem if you both wanted to.
must stumble across bag of money now
The first two things that came to mind: Richie Rich & the old game shows where they would stick a person, covered in honey, into a box and the person had to catch as much money as he/she could in a minute.
Ahhh, the good old days.
If I come, it will be Friday through Sunday.
I'm coming down Thursday morning, and leaving Monday morning.