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This will be DDs first year in Optionals, and I'm confused about how early to book hotel rooms and flights.
From what I understand, hotel rooms can be booked and changed easily enough. Since I know the dates of her meets, should I go ahead and start booking hotel rooms for the entire weekend? Friday-Sunday?
What about flights? For instance, we're going to the SCEGA California Classic in San Diego ... and I'm noticing a good deal on Southwest right now. This will be a 3 day meet, but I have no idea when my kid will compete. It could be Friday morning or Sunday night. Do I just wait on the plane? Or do I schedule now and hope to get a refund or transfer to another flight?
Do better deals come around later?
What about States/Regionals? Do I just assume my kid will be going and book ahead of time? Do hotels book up at all these events?
I'm a planner, but I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by planning too early.
From what I understand, hotel rooms can be booked and changed easily enough. Since I know the dates of her meets, should I go ahead and start booking hotel rooms for the entire weekend? Friday-Sunday?
What about flights? For instance, we're going to the SCEGA California Classic in San Diego ... and I'm noticing a good deal on Southwest right now. This will be a 3 day meet, but I have no idea when my kid will compete. It could be Friday morning or Sunday night. Do I just wait on the plane? Or do I schedule now and hope to get a refund or transfer to another flight?
Do better deals come around later?
What about States/Regionals? Do I just assume my kid will be going and book ahead of time? Do hotels book up at all these events?
I'm a planner, but I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by planning too early.