a mexican getaway for four // all my bags aren’t packed, but we’re ready to go
As K informed us this morning, we are officially three short weeks from our romantic Mexican getaway for four, and I am not exaggerating when I say that I am bursting at the seams.
Bursting, I say!
First of all, we very clearly booked ourselves into a couples-only resort for a long weekend, so we’re assuming we’ll make or break at LEAST one couple’s honeymoon.
Second of all, I am craving summer, my friends. It is bad. I splurged on three pairs of new sandals last week, I painted my toes neon pink this weekend, and on Monday, the hubs and I went to Cascabel Tacqueria and enjoyed three different types of tacos and sangria. It was a date night for the ages, really.
The one thing I’m not thrilled about? We’re flying Spirit Airlines and apparently, they have some attitude problems: Spirit Air to charge up to $100 for carry-on bags.
This increase doesn’t start until November, but in the mean time, there are still all sorts of stupid baggage fees involved. And you know what I say? It’s NONSENSE. We’ve never actually flown Spirit before, but I’m already holding a grudge. If we want to check a bag, we’d have to pay a fee for that, too. Basically, Spirit is asking me to pay to not be naked for four days and I won’t stand for it.
I mean, I will, because I have to. But I have a feeling this will be our first and last time on Spirit Air. Unless anyone has a few shining bright spots to discuss with me? Or am I being unreasonable and this fee absurdity is actually ok? Tell me. (Except be warned that I don’t really like when people tell me I’m being unreasonable. Ask the hubs).
xo!
the romantic
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
6 Comments
amanda elsewhere
Ooooh, I too am planning a trip to Mexico via Spirit Air. I hope everything goes well for you (and I’ll be checking in for a review later!)
the lazy travelers
ahh where/when are you going? we’ve never been to mexico before, so spirit airlines aside, we are SO excited!
Jenna
Ooh, afraid U.S. airlines are going the way of the Europeans. I don’t even think about it anymore. So at the risk of sounding like a complete pessimist, I’d say you’ll probably be seeing more of that soon. And just to really make your head spin: Ryanair charges both a fee (each way!) to pay online with a credit card and a fee (each way!) for “online check-in” (Guess what. If you don’t check in online, there’s an even bigger fee waiting for you at the airport). Whenever we see a great Ryanair fare, we know to tack on an extra 50 euros for hidden costs…
the lazy travelers
waaah whyyyyyy. it’s the MOST annoying!
the Hubs
Down with fees!
the lazy travelers
YEAH