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Dublin to Argentina for £275 Return [Threads Merged]

DoctorDre · 2014-12-26 19:11:11

Seems like a good deal if this is legit :) http://www.secretflying.com/2014/12/error-fare-dublin-argentina-275-return/

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#212 30-12-2014 11:54am
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Just checked on skyscanner and the deal is showing at €373 return. Seems like a legit deal to me.

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#213 30-12-2014 1:30pm
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Magico Gonzalez wrote: »

Anyone coming over to B.A for st paddys give me a shout nearer the time for info. Living over here, there is plenty to do. Will sort you out with tips, do's and donts etc.

Permanent resident. Married to a local. Hope the deal works out for you all.

Can I ask what the weather is like in July m. It's the only time I can go but would like some warm weather for my summer holidays!:)

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#214 30-12-2014 1:41pm
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wolfyboy555 wrote: »

Can I ask what the weather is like in July m. It's the only time I can go but would like some warm weather for my summer holidays!:)

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#215 30-12-2014 3:06pm
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Magico Gonzalez wrote: »

Anyone coming over to B.A for st paddys give me a shout nearer the time for info. Living over here, there is plenty to do. Will sort you out with tips, do's and donts etc.

Permanent resident. Married to a local. Hope the deal works out for you all.

Thanks for the offer Magico, I'll be jumping in with family when it comes to accommodation and activities but I have a head start of a day or two on them so might take you up on that offer

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#216 30-12-2014 3:26pm
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http://www.holidaypirates.com/flights/gogogo-flights-to-south-america-various-options-from-gbp-17897

Could be of use to someone

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#217 30-12-2014 3:46pm
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wolfyboy555 wrote: »

Can I ask what the weather is like in July m. It's the only time I can go but would like some warm weather for my summer holidays!:)

Cold. It's winter in July.

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#218 30-12-2014 4:01pm
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Flights booked for June. Too good to turn down really, Thanks OP.

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#219 30-12-2014 4:03pm
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MissNomer wrote: »

Cold. It's winter in July.

I wouldn't call 10+ degrees cold, it actually sounds perfect to me.

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#220 30-12-2014 4:36pm
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MagicMarker wrote: »

I wouldn't call 10+ degrees cold, it actually sounds perfect to me.

Hardly 'summer holiday' weather though. It's not freezing cold but definitely not warm. It's colder than summer in Ireland.

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#221 30-12-2014 5:18pm
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MissNomer wrote: »

Hardly 'summer holiday' weather though. It's not freezing cold but definitely not warm. It's colder than summer in Ireland.

Days are short, that's the main issue for me in winter season in Southern Hemisphere.

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#222 30-12-2014 6:31pm
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Just pulled the trigger, me and a friend. 2 Weeks at the end of April/start of May. Couldn't afford not to at those prices. Have a funny feeling for the first 6 months of this year there'll be a lot of flights from Germany to Brazil/Argentina full of Irish people nodding and mouthing "Boards?" to each other

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#223 30-12-2014 6:44pm
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dadoffay wrote: »

Days are short, that's the main issue for me in winter season in Southern Hemisphere.

Is a ferry ride over to Uruguay a good idea? Seems like it might be worth a day trip.

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#224 30-12-2014 7:45pm
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For anyone who wants to discuss aviation matters here is a link to correct forum:> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=905

Back on topic please

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#225 30-12-2014 7:49pm
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Magico Gonzalez wrote: »

Anyone coming over to B.A for st paddys give me a shout nearer the time for info. Living over here, there is plenty to do. Will sort you out with tips, do's and donts etc.

Permanent resident. Married to a local. Hope the deal works out for you all.

cheers Magico,

just booked this for March 16 to 23rd

could you tell me at what time dusk comes in at that time of year?

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#226 30-12-2014 7:51pm
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Colonia del Sacramento, is the closest Uruguayan city to Buenos Aires reached by express ferry taking an hour.

The historical heart of Colonia is well worth it. Half of the Colonia’s residents make a living from car parts - if you admire vintage American cars you will see quite a few in this town.

Recommended.

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#227 30-12-2014 8:07pm
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SwimFin wrote: »

Colonia del Sacramento, is the closest Uruguayan city to Buenos Aires reached by express ferry taking an hour.

The historical heart of Colonia is well worth it. Half of the Colonia’s residents make a living from car parts - if you admire vintage American cars you will see quite a few in this town.

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Seconded. This is a fantastic day trip.

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#228 30-12-2014 8:37pm
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How many hours flying would this trip take and also is buenos aires highly recommended as a city to visit and how many days would be recommended to stay their to explore it properly? Also one more question and sorry about this but what would the weather be like in March. Seriously considering booking this.

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#229 30-12-2014 10:12pm
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Hey guys,

Am I right in saying that IF Logitravel cannot honour the fare and ask for more money (as they seem to have done in the past) that I'll receive a full refund?

They seem legit... just with terrible reviews.

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#230 30-12-2014 10:17pm
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C2911 wrote: »

Hey guys,

Am I right in saying that IF Logitravel cannot honour the fare and ask for more money (as they seem to have done in the past) that I'll receive a full refund?

They seem legit... just with terrible reviews.

Not really. There is one main thread on one website with terrible reviews, most of them about hotel reservations. There's barely anything about flights. As others have pointed out, any online travel agent has negative reviews and people accusing them of being scammers, even Expedia. They ALL screw up sometimes.

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#231 31-12-2014 12:12am
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MagicMarker wrote: »

Is a ferry ride over to Uruguay a good idea? Seems like it might be worth a day trip.

Yes an hour to Colonia, supposed to be a beautiful town plus another country off the bucket list

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#232 31-12-2014 12:17am
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notreve wrote: »

cheers Magico,

just booked this for March 16 to 23rd

could you tell me at what time dusk comes in at that time of year?

I will be on the same flight back, Gets dark around 7 or so, temp 22-27 or so

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#233 31-12-2014 12:33am
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SNNUS wrote: »

Yes an hour to Colonia, supposed to be a beautiful town plus another country off the bucket list

Is that an hour from Buenos Aires? That would be tempting. Apparently the Iguazu Falls are unmissable too, and the crossing over to Santiago de Chile over the Andes is meant to be amazing. Doing all that would mean visiting Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile! Initially I just wanted to 'do' Argentina properly but the geography of the country makes it difficult - all the best places are in opposite ends of the country. So not sure what to prioritise now.

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#234 31-12-2014 12:38am
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Don't forget Patagonia also, incredible scenery down there

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#235 31-12-2014 12:39am
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MissNomer wrote: »

Is that an hour from Buenos Aires? That would be tempting. Apparently the Iguazu Falls are unmissable too, and the crossing over to Santiago de Chile over the Andes is meant to be amazing. Doing all that would mean visiting Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile! Initially I just wanted to 'do' Argentina properly but the geography of the country makes it difficult - all the best places are in opposite ends of the country. So not sure what to prioritise now.

Yes it is an hour from BA, hard to get an itinerary for 2 weeks!

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#236 31-12-2014 12:45am
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SNNUS wrote: »

Yes it is an hour from BA, hard to get an itinerary for 2 weeks!

Yep. I wish I could do longer. Torn between sticking to BA and its surrounds this time around and just trying to do as much as possible in case I don't get back.

My main dilemma seems to be this - do I stick to BA and the east side of the country, doing Iguazu Falls and Colonia, or do I travel across the country to Mendoza and go over the Andes by bus to Santiago and stay a few days in Chile (I want to go to Valparaiso)?

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#237 31-12-2014 12:55am
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MissNomer wrote: »

Yep. I wish I could do longer. Torn between sticking to BA and its surrounds this time around and just trying to do as much as possible in case I don't get back.

My main dilemma seems to be this - do I stick to BA and the east side of the country, doing Iguazu Falls and Colonia, or do I travel across the country to Mendoza and go over the Andes by bus to Santiago and stay a few days in Chile (I want to go to Valparaiso)?

I think we will get to see BA and surrounds and then head to Uruguay for a week then back to BA to fly out.. All subject to change of course

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#238 31-12-2014 12:55am
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How long does a bus to Santiago take? You're driving across half the continent!!

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#239 31-12-2014 12:58am
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SwimFin wrote: »

Colonia del Sacramento, is the closest Uruguayan city to Buenos Aires reached by express ferry taking an hour.

The historical heart of Colonia is well worth it. Half of the Colonia’s residents make a living from car parts - if you admire vintage American cars you will see quite a few in this town.

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Would i be right in saying the 1 hour ferry trip is around 200 euro return?

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#240 31-12-2014 12:58am
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MissNomer wrote: »

Yep. I wish I could do longer. Torn between sticking to BA and its surrounds this time around and just trying to do as much as possible in case I don't get back.

My main dilemma seems to be this - do I stick to BA and the east side of the country, doing Iguazu Falls and Colonia, or do I travel across the country to Mendoza and go over the Andes by bus to Santiago and stay a few days in Chile (I want to go to Valparaiso)?

That bus from Mendoza is seriously beautiful, lots and lots of windy roads. I didn't think much of Santiago at all but Valparaiso is well worth seeing.

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#241 31-12-2014 1:10am
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MagicMarker wrote: »

How long does a bus to Santiago take? You're driving across half the continent!!

Think it's about 14 hours to Mendoza, which isn't too bad as you can get an overnight bus (which then also saves finding and paying for accommodation). I'm interested in seeing Mendoza anyway. It's then another 6-8 hours across the Andes to Santiago. So not too bad. I could do 4 days in BA, over to Mendoza for a couple of days, a few days in Chile and then back. I don't think that's too onerous and would give me at least a solid feel for both countries. The issue is that there's also the Iguazu Falls, Colonia etc. on the other side and they seem a more doable and logical thing to do from BA.

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