(12-06-2012 12:29 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Currently all the packages are sold out. I'm sure more are on the way.

Un-freaking-believable!

Just goes to show you that there is some big-time wealth among Huskie Nation. So, why does that not translate into more sizable donations to the HASF and capital campaigns? Why do we have such a small season ticket base? Are these people only willing to part with the bucks when there is a high publicity event and trip to Florida?

(12-06-2012 01:43 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-06-2012 12:29 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Currently all the packages are sold out. I'm sure more are on the way.

Un-freaking-believable!

Just goes to show you that there is some big-time wealth among Huskie Nation. So, why does that not translate into more sizable donations to the HASF and capital campaigns? Why do we have such a small season ticket base? Are these people only willing to part with the bucks when there is a high publicity event and trip to Florida?

I was going to say that it makes a difference who the opponent is. But supposedly it doesn't.

(12-06-2012 04:31 PM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(12-06-2012 01:43 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-06-2012 12:29 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Currently all the packages are sold out. I'm sure more are on the way.

Un-freaking-believable!

Just goes to show you that there is some big-time wealth among Huskie Nation. So, why does that not translate into more sizable donations to the HASF and capital campaigns? Why do we have such a small season ticket base? Are these people only willing to part with the bucks when there is a high publicity event and trip to Florida?

I was going to say that it makes a difference who the opponent is. But supposedly it doesn't.

NIU e-mail:

Huskie Fans,

There has been a tremendous response to our travel packages and we wanted to give everyone an update. We have sold out a second charter flight and are currently working through everyone on the wait list to secure a THIRD charter flight.

We have completely sold out ALL packages at the Fontainebleau and the Eden Roc Renaissance. We have secured additional hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Miami. Please visit niusportstravel.com to view the new packages available and to secure your reservations.

These are first come first serve packages so reserve your spot as quickly as possible. We want to flood Miami with Red and Black Huskie Fans!

I think that message is old, I've seen it posted on here before, and the website has everything listed as sold out still.

Any more Alumni Travel packages that will open up? I still have some friends in Chicago that were under a rock for a the past week, and are now wanting to go...

dogfan, meet BANDWAGON........I just hope they all don't break their arses jumping off...

(12-08-2012 12:02 AM)ewhite1052 Wrote:  Any more Alumni Travel packages that will open up? I still have some friends in Chicago that were under a rock for a the past week, and are now wanting to go...

Possibly. You can sign up everyone's e-mail on the travel package that your group is interested but I would just look on Expedia and get something myself...if I had the money.


I would NOT wait much longer though. The better/closer hotel rooms are just about gone.

(12-06-2012 12:17 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(12-03-2012 02:14 AM)HuskiemobileMan Wrote:  I am driving, staying at a beach front property for 5 nights for under $400.

When is the Huskie Mobile departing?

You might be able to stop in Atlanta and check out the Chik-fil-A bowl on the way.

Too early, leaving on the 27th. Good idea though!

(12-03-2012 02:14 AM)HuskiemobileMan Wrote:  I am driving, staying at a beach front property for 5 nights for under $400.

Now, in addition to worrying about you falling out of the upper deck at the Orange Bowl, I have to worry about you drowning in the Atlantic Ocean!

Hotel room reservations were picked by the Orange Bowl. So I am sure that there are only so many rooms reserved(that NIU has to pay for) for each team...

You also have to figure for some people they view this as once in a lifetime change to see NIU in a BCS game..

(12-05-2012 11:08 PM)sterling1man Wrote:  How much are train tickets?

Like $600 via Washington DC. What a joke, huh? And they usually depart in the middle of the night.

(12-10-2012 02:11 PM)NiuCoils Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 11:08 PM)sterling1man Wrote:  How much are train tickets?

Like $600 via Washington DC. What a joke, huh? And they usually depart in the middle of the night.

Wow, around the price of a plane. Unreal.

More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

(12-14-2012 09:43 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

http://www.niusportstravel.com/

$1719pp

Roundtrip charter air transportation from Chicago Midway airport a minimum number of passengers are required for charter to operate (

Three (3) nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Check in December 30th
Check out January 2nd
Roundtrip Transfers between airport and hotel
Luggage handling and porterage at the bowl hotel
Roundtrip game day transfers to the Official Huskies Pregame and game
Official Huskies Pregame
Special tour name badge and ticket holder
Exclusive NIU Bowl Tour souvenir
Orange Bowl Patch
NIU Hospitality Desk
Fully escorted by Premiere Global Sports staff
All taxes and gratuities

FWIW, I'll be in Florida for a week, including a drive to Miami, but I got around 250 bucks air fare from D.C. to Orlando and will drive from there.

Air fares, car rentals, etc. vary alot depending on destination and I'd assume MIA is very high.

Car rental for a week around 425 but that is virtually unavoidable as there is approximately 17% tax which really jacks up even a decent rental.

(12-14-2012 09:47 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:43 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

http://www.niusportstravel.com/

$1719pp

Roundtrip charter air transportation from Chicago Midway airport a minimum number of passengers are required for charter to operate (

Three (3) nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Check in December 30th
Check out January 2nd
Roundtrip Transfers between airport and hotel
Luggage handling and porterage at the bowl hotel
Roundtrip game day transfers to the Official Huskies Pregame and game
Official Huskies Pregame
Special tour name badge and ticket holder
Exclusive NIU Bowl Tour souvenir
Orange Bowl Patch
NIU Hospitality Desk
Fully escorted by Premiere Global Sports staff
All taxes and gratuities

This is actually a good deal when you consider that non-stop RT flights from Chicago to Miami are around $1,500 - if you can even find them now.

(12-14-2012 10:15 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:47 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:43 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

http://www.niusportstravel.com/

$1719pp

Roundtrip charter air transportation from Chicago Midway airport a minimum number of passengers are required for charter to operate (

Three (3) nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Check in December 30th
Check out January 2nd
Roundtrip Transfers between airport and hotel
Luggage handling and porterage at the bowl hotel
Roundtrip game day transfers to the Official Huskies Pregame and game
Official Huskies Pregame
Special tour name badge and ticket holder
Exclusive NIU Bowl Tour souvenir
Orange Bowl Patch
NIU Hospitality Desk
Fully escorted by Premiere Global Sports staff
All taxes and gratuities

This is actually a good deal when you consider that non-stop RT flights from Chicago to Miami are around $1,500 - if you can even find them now.

Is that first class??? I can still find round trip flights for $507. (non-stop on the way down and 1 stop coming back up)...$743 for non-stop both ways.

(12-14-2012 11:15 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 10:15 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:47 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:43 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

http://www.niusportstravel.com/

$1719pp

Roundtrip charter air transportation from Chicago Midway airport a minimum number of passengers are required for charter to operate (

Three (3) nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Check in December 30th
Check out January 2nd
Roundtrip Transfers between airport and hotel
Luggage handling and porterage at the bowl hotel
Roundtrip game day transfers to the Official Huskies Pregame and game
Official Huskies Pregame
Special tour name badge and ticket holder
Exclusive NIU Bowl Tour souvenir
Orange Bowl Patch
NIU Hospitality Desk
Fully escorted by Premiere Global Sports staff
All taxes and gratuities

This is actually a good deal when you consider that non-stop RT flights from Chicago to Miami are around $1,500 - if you can even find them now.

Is that first class??? I can still find round trip flights for $507. (non-stop on the way down and 1 stop coming back up)...$743 for non-stop both ways.

If you can find non-stop fares that low, you should book them.

(12-14-2012 11:16 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 11:15 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 10:15 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:47 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(12-14-2012 09:43 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  More air/charter packages at the Hyatt Regency have just opened up. This will probably sell out with the speed of light.

http://www.niusportstravel.com/

$1719pp

Roundtrip charter air transportation from Chicago Midway airport a minimum number of passengers are required for charter to operate (

Three (3) nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Check in December 30th
Check out January 2nd
Roundtrip Transfers between airport and hotel
Luggage handling and porterage at the bowl hotel
Roundtrip game day transfers to the Official Huskies Pregame and game
Official Huskies Pregame
Special tour name badge and ticket holder
Exclusive NIU Bowl Tour souvenir
Orange Bowl Patch
NIU Hospitality Desk
Fully escorted by Premiere Global Sports staff
All taxes and gratuities

This is actually a good deal when you consider that non-stop RT flights from Chicago to Miami are around $1,500 - if you can even find them now.

Is that first class??? I can still find round trip flights for $507. (non-stop on the way down and 1 stop coming back up)...$743 for non-stop both ways.

If you can find non-stop fares that low, you should book them.

Still way too much for me to spend...

Expedia.com
ORD 8:51am FLL 1:06pm Nonstop 3h 15m
UNITED 1653