Dear Mr. Odior,
First, thank you for letting The Passionate Traveler plan your trip to celebrate your upcoming birth of your first child. I'm happy to share the results of my research with you. I think you will be very pleased with my recommendation. As a recap, you told me that you were looking for a relaxing getaway with your wife to San Diego that would expose you to the local culture which included the arts scene and some coastal activities. Based on your feedback, I was able to negotiate an amazing deal at a beautiful downtown San Diego hotel. The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is one of my Signature Collection hotels, so I am able to get you a few extra little perks there to make your stay even more amazing. The recommendation below includes round trip airfare, hotel fees, and suggested excursions.
TRIP DATES: March 9 - March 12, 2017
AIRFARE
Depart: 3/9/2017 DAL at 8:00am on Virgin America, arrive SFO at 9:50am; SFO at 12:05pm on Virgin America, arrive SAN at 1:35pm
Return: 3/12/2017 SAN at 2:20pm on Virgin America, arrive SFO at 3:50pm; SFO at 5:25pm on Virgin America, arrive DAL at 10:50pm
Cost: $663.20
Depart: 3/9/2017 DFW at 8:50am on American Airlines, arrive SAN at 10:00am
Return: 3/12/2017 SAN at 5:45pm on American Airlines, arrive DFW at 10:38pm
Cost: $730.80
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Discover the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Southern California right outside your door at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Ideally situated on San Diego Bay between the San Diego Convention Center and the city’s popular Seaport Village, our hotel offers a spectacular waterfront resort-like setting, complete with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. For a day adventure around our San Diego Gaslamp hotel, take a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy various local waterfront shops and sites, spend time with family at the World Famous San Diego Zoo, or explore various art, photography and natural history museums at Balboa Park. The city comes to life at night - Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is within walking distance to restaurants, bars and nightclubs located in the ever popular Gaslamp District.
Exclusive Amenities
- Standard 2 queen room
- Daily full breakfast buffet for 2
- Complimentary in room internet access
- Upgrade to next room category (subject to availability)
- Early Check-in, Late Check-out (subject to availability)
Cost: $1,264.20
Exclusive Amenities
- Premium view king room
- Daily full breakfast buffet for 2
- Complimentary in room internet access
- Upgrade to next room category (subject to availability)
- Early Check-in, Late Check-out (subject to availability)
Cost: $1,314.82
SUGGESTED EXCURISONS
Another Side of San Diego Tours - The San Diego Tour
Allow us to escort you on this fantastic and comprehensive sightseeing tour of America’s Finest City! This tour begins when you meet us at our convenient Downtown San Diego location. From there, we transport you throughout the loveliest and most renowned parts of our city. These areas include sparkling Coronado, The Hotel Del Coronado, El Prado, The historic Gaslamp Quarter, Embarcadero and the resplendent and beautiful Balboa Park.
San Diego is sometimes described as “All that California is” – family friendly wholesomeness, exciting nightlife, gorgeous natural beauty and stunningly crafted architecture too. These attributes combine to create a ‘feel’ and an atmosphere that defy easy description, but make themselves intrinsically known to visitors. Let us show you why this spectacular city beckons Californians and travelers from far abroad alike to sink their toes into sand and their souls into the fabric of this vibrant place.
Cost: $99/person or $198
Go San Diego Card
With the Go San Diego Card, you'll get full access to over 40 of San Diego's top theme parks and attractions for one low price. You can visit as many attractions as you want per day on your card. Just choose how many days you want to visit theme parks or go sightseeing. Go San Diego Card includes free admission to LEGOLAND(R) California, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, San Diego Harbor Excursions, Birch Aquarium, Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City, Belmont Park, Miramar Speed Circuit, bike and kayak rentals, all the museums in Balboa Park such as the San Diego Air and Space Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, and so much more!
Old Town Trolley
Take the trolley to Coronado, “the Crown City,” home of the famous Hotel del Coronado, one of the nation’s top resorts. See Balboa Park, a city park that combines open space and greenery with cultural attractions. Stroll through El Prado, a long promenade running through the park, lined with Spanish architecture. Don’t miss the San Diego Zoo, one of the largest, most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals! Explore the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and experience Mexican and early American life in the 19th century, including 5 original adobe homes filled with fascinating artifacts. Tour the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum and learn about the Navy’s longest serving carrier. Enjoy the shopping, dining, and entertainment at Seaport Village. Check out the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its Victorian-themed buildings and dozens of shops and nightclubs. Visit the William Heath Davis House, a “saltbox” style home similar to Davis’ original home, the founder of New Town San Diego.
Bonus: You can also visit SeaWorld San Diego for free exclusively on 3, 5, and 7 day cards - visit as many days as your card is valid!
1-Day Card Cost (w/o trolley): $84/person or $168
1-Day Card Cost (w/trolley): $129/person or $258
2-Day Card Cost (w/o trolley): $125/person or $250
2-Day Card Cost (w/trolley): $170/person or $340
TRIP COST: $1,927.40 (Flight Option 1 and Hotel Option 1)
TRIP COST: $1,978.02 (Flight Option 1 and Hotel Option 2)
Dear Mr. Odior,
I have included a separate alternative package quote under a different signature vendor. As mentioned this hotel is in Mission Bay vs. Downtown San Diego. The difference between this and above is that the quotes above I priced out separately so I could place you in Downtown San Diego. The quote below is through a Signature Collection vendor that packages vacations across the world.
ALTERNATIVE PACKAGE (WITH DIFFERENT SIGNATURE VENDOR)
Depart: 3/9/2017 DFW at 7:00am on American Airlines, arrive SAN at 8:08am
Return: 3/12/2017 SAN at 5:45pm on American Airlines, arrive DFW at 10:38pm
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
Experience the epitome of California coastal chic at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina San Diego vacation resort near SeaWorld San Diego. Expect the best at this remarkable San Diego vacation resort offering incredible ocean views, waterfront dining, a contemporary poolside lounge, eco-friendly spa, and redesigned hotel rooms and suites and meeting rooms. The only resort hotel in San Diego with multiple water slides, you'll delight in a water playground with three new pools, waterfront health club, and a full-service marina with jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, sportfishing and whale excursions. An unparalleled choice for discerning travelers, you’ll find everything you could wish for at our premier Mission Bay hotel near famous San Diego,CA attractions such as SeaWorld San Diego.
Exclusive Amenities
- Deluxe view king room
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Check-in: 4:00pm; Check-out: 11:00am
Excursions Included in Package
2-Day Go San Diego Card
TRIP COST (ALTERNATIVE PACKAGE) : $1,902.80
NEXT STEPS
These prices are quotes and subject to availability until final payment is made. Upon your review and approval, I will send you the paperwork to reserve your Passionate Traveler vacation.
Trip Insurance
Since this is a significant investment, I do recommend trip insurance in case you have to cancel for a covered reason, your luggage is lost/delayed, or your trip is interrupted for any reason. The price of the trip insurance is based on the total cost of your portion of the trip. I can provide a list of vendors for you to purchase travel insurance.
Cherelle Mattox, Travel Advisor, Owner
cherelle@thepassionatetraveler.com 214-997-3308