Sitges Gay Pride 2010 (July 9-11, 2010) GAYLA!!! - & Pre-Do at Mykonos
Nov 23, 2009, 7:37 am
#61
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I'm thinking of doing an open jaw US-Athens, Barcelona-US.
I've found a one-way ticket Mykonos-Athens-Barcelona on Aegean Airlines for 200 Euro on the 9th that leaves Mykonos at 7am(ouch) and gets us in to BCN at 11am.
As far as hotels in Mykonos go, there are so many choices. Last year I stayed at the Mykonos Grand which was unbelievable, but may be a bit too straight for this crowd. There's always the Elysium hotel, which is the classic gay hotel on the island. It's close to the town, but a brutal uphill walk. However, it has great sunset parties and overall fun vibe.
Last edited by justforfun; Nov 23, 2009 at 11:11 am
Nov 23, 2009, 9:38 pm
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I found an open jaw out of LAX for $1427 AI. That's not as bad as I thought. This could be feasible for me. I wish I knew some of you or had met some in person, but I guess I need to do something like this to meet people!
Nov 23, 2009, 11:35 pm
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Aegean Airlines. Less than an hour flight. Unlike Olympic, they have newer jets. High speed ferry takes a good part of the day, but has some scenic elements.
Keep in mind that (sometimes only once a week) you can also fly low-cost carriers direct to JMK from Berlin, London & Amsterdam, etc.
Keep in mind that (sometimes only once a week) you can also fly low-cost carriers direct to JMK from Berlin, London & Amsterdam, etc.
Nov 24, 2009, 12:04 am
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Aegean Airlines. Less than an hour flight. Unlike Olympic, they have newer jets. High speed ferry takes a good part of the day, but has some scenic elements.
Keep in mind that (sometimes only once a week) you can also fly low-cost carriers direct to JMK from Berlin, London & Amsterdam, etc.
Keep in mind that (sometimes only once a week) you can also fly low-cost carriers direct to JMK from Berlin, London & Amsterdam, etc.
Nov 24, 2009, 8:35 am
#68
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The question is when do you want to get to Sitges. Do you want to get there on the 9th when the GAYLA begins, or earlier to spend a day or two in Barcelona beforehand. Obviously everyone can do their own thing and we overlap when we overlap.
So far what I'm envisioning for myself(but open to adjustments) is:
2 nights Athens 7/3-7/5(leaving the US on 7/2)
4 nights Mykonos 7/5-7/9
3 nights Sitges 7/9-7/12
1 month detox and poverty
I don't plan on spending any nights in BCN. I was lucky enough to get an AA award ticket for the return on 7/12.
As others have mentioned, to get to Mykonos you can either take the highspeed ferry or a flight. Right now the flights at a decent time are pricing out at an annoying 130 Euros, while the ferry is 40 Euros and only takes 2.5 hours.
I was hoping to find a LCC directly from Mykonos to BCN, but no such luck. That would have been nice. As much as I hate the thought of a 7am flight to get from JMK to BCN, and in coach no less, the only upside is that we don't lose a day travelling.
dragonfirebcn, do you want us to start a new Pre-Sitges Mykonos thread? I feel like we're inappropriately hijacking this one.
So far what I'm envisioning for myself(but open to adjustments) is:
2 nights Athens 7/3-7/5(leaving the US on 7/2)
4 nights Mykonos 7/5-7/9
3 nights Sitges 7/9-7/12
1 month detox and poverty
I don't plan on spending any nights in BCN. I was lucky enough to get an AA award ticket for the return on 7/12.
As others have mentioned, to get to Mykonos you can either take the highspeed ferry or a flight. Right now the flights at a decent time are pricing out at an annoying 130 Euros, while the ferry is 40 Euros and only takes 2.5 hours.
I was hoping to find a LCC directly from Mykonos to BCN, but no such luck. That would have been nice. As much as I hate the thought of a 7am flight to get from JMK to BCN, and in coach no less, the only upside is that we don't lose a day travelling.
dragonfirebcn, do you want us to start a new Pre-Sitges Mykonos thread? I feel like we're inappropriately hijacking this one.
Nov 24, 2009, 7:20 pm
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(but it is very sad that you all will be partying behind my back while I'm visiting the queen of engalnd)If the mod wouldn't hate me so much right now because of the dot-bomb comments I made on a status update in the other very popular social network website, I'd even ask him to rename the thread to include proper pre-party indications!
Nov 24, 2009, 7:32 pm
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Done (or will be in a second) - believe me we're all pretty disgusted with the site right now.
Nov 24, 2009, 10:45 pm
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Justforfun, you are starting in NY so that's much easier than LA. 
I will be EXP next week, or when the next round of dbl miles post so I'm planning on using 2 SWUs on this one, how about you?
I will be EXP next week, or when the next round of dbl miles post so I'm planning on using 2 SWUs on this one, how about you?
Nov 25, 2009, 6:23 am
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Nov 30, 2009, 1:47 pm
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As I already know that some people has their award tickets & hotels booked, I'm starting a confirmed attendees list. Please let me know when I can move you to the good list!