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That is what I am hearing alot of people saying that lately. Yet, I see things differently. If it is I have to pay $1000 to reach Trini and when I get there only go 2 fetes and look for free limes everywhere else to save money..I will. Once I am in Trinidad and could afford to play meh mas, I will cut corners ANYWHERE else. No Tobago, no shopping spree before I go, no excessive mas accessories (shoes, makeup, crystals, eyelashes, etc)..I will be too glad to be in Trinidad!!

But, that is just my viewpoint...which catergory do u fall into and why?

Trinidad or Bust

Seriously, nothing keeping me from reaching C2K7. However, if it were that I couldn't go and do/have all the things I want, I wouldnt' both because I'd just be mad. If I'm just gonna go and enjoy Trinidad, I would go in the summer or something, not during carnival season.

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I agree

See that is the thing, I can go Trinidad and find cheaper things to do. Instead of going Lara, I will spend my Sunday liming at Smokey and Bunty. There is always a lime in Trini LOL

yeah but den yuh bad tawk ppl who "dose" not look up tuh standard on de road. (general statement) but im all fuh getting there any way yuh can

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Lord gyal....Island Soul still have a few seats out of New York:

$697 13FEB-22 FEB
$757 16FEB-21FEB

This price includes taxes!

I fall into the 'prices of everything are seriously turning me off of carnival' category.

I wouldn't have minded paying the money if I felt like I am getting something extra but it is becoming harder for me to justify paying $500 for a costume that is becoming skimpier and money on fetes with less and less performers every year. If there was something added then yeah, but it seems to me that this year it is just pure greed by everyone. I've even held out hope that the carnival bug will hit me but it doh seem to be coming, so I will stay home or find myself in somebody else country somewhere.

i would have jumped on the $697 but tax was not included...so i waitin...probably in vain...its hard cause it dont tell u if its nonstop or if i go see di whole caribbean before i reach. the dates i really want showing on bwee for $1225..... dat ish lef mi speechless

Hello? I said the taxes were included

Itinerary (on American):

13FEB T*JFKMIA HK10 1200N 305P
13FEB T MIAPOS*HK10 410P 840P
22FEB Q*POSMIA HK10 330P 640P
22FEB Q MIAJFK*HK10 930P 1220A 23FEB

I seriously doubt you finding anything non-stop at this point, considering only a few flights were doing non stop to begin with.

OK,.........I FEEL A LITTLE BETTER i JUST GOT MY TKT FOR 630
NONSTOP

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what are the dates? which airlines

I agree with getting your monies worth. Pure greed...it is because of the economy. It was not chosen to be this way but it was a must. To keep up and make a profit, prices had to be increased. Masqueraders are feeling the pinch, imagine the bandleaders, the promoters-they still want to create an experience you will not 4get.

My opinion-as an individual you must be willing to know the max you will spend. You got to draw the line (which I did). I said to myself, I am not paying over $500 for a costume (and I didnt) I am not paying over $700 for my flight and I didnt. Guess what? If I am not there for Carnival 2007; it will definitely go on because people will be supporting their culture no matter what.

If they trying to bleed my pockets im sure it go have some small promoter who hungry and go have a good party somwhere. Im always one to go all out when in Trinidad, but within sensibility and reason.

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Who you book with and what are your dates?

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"A generation of people who refuse to be themselves.
The philosophy of 50 cent has them hook, line and sinker.
The young black men become like a sacrifice.
They love it; they living in a fool's paradise."
-Brother Valentino

carribean airways from the 12 to ash wednesday..nonstop

@@@it was from a hook up@@@@@

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