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Booked a Trip to Mardi Gras

We just booked a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. We will post pictures when there. David was able to use the Spirit Airline points we had with our Spirit Card we have, but I could not get mine to work.

TIP: Spirit Airlines is very difficult to work with on points. They messed our names on the application and it did not match with our spirit club, so could not book a trip – we tried to call them and ran into this giant circle loop of endless nonsense. Eventually I will spend those points, but not this trip.

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62 responses to “Booked a Trip to Mardi Gras”

  1. SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️ Avatar
    SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️

    Enjoy and post pictures! 💕

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      We will Saania, always enjoying time away with each other and to be in New Orleans at a crazy celebration of life – makes it a crazy adventure!

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  2. marandarussell Avatar
    marandarussell

    Fun!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      yeah, were excited, and know it will be crazy, but best to do it while young enough to enjoy it we figured

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  3. The Professor On Edge Avatar
    The Professor On Edge

    Enjoy … but be safe and watch your wallet and valuables in those drunken crowds.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Yeah, that is what my husband said – that there will be theft and fights and trouble, so we should be really careful. So we will be.

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  4. Freddiemercuryonline Avatar
    Freddiemercuryonline

    Beautiful post and photo,s thank you 🎉💕

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Thanks, I heard a Queen song yesterday and Immediately thought of you!

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  5. easterntrekker Avatar
    easterntrekker

    When is Mardis Gras.I was thinking about going.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      It is February 1-25, but we are going the last weekend. So we can catch a few parades and enjoy the town.

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      1. easterntrekker Avatar
        easterntrekker

        Oh darn . Just back from Bogota..will miss it.

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      2. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        Borgata is awesome we definitely want to go there. How are you enjoying it?

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      3. easterntrekker Avatar
        easterntrekker

        Opps..meant will be back from Bogota when the Mardi Gras begins…not in Bogota yet.

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      4. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        Aha, I did look you up, your busy right now in Paris. A wonderful place to be

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  6. Child Of God Avatar
    Child Of God

    Have fun and take lots of pics.

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  7. Bon Repos Gites Avatar
    Bon Repos Gites

    Enjoy!!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      We are very excited!

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  8. heavenstobetty Avatar
    heavenstobetty

    Woo hoo! Fabulous news! I can’t wait to see and hear all about it!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Crazy times ahead

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  9. etiliyle Avatar
    etiliyle

    ♥️

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  10. Dawn Renee Avatar
    Dawn Renee

    Have fun. Be safe.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      For sure!

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  11. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    Hope you have a lot of fun!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      We should, and will be posting pictures for sure!

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  12. Tim Onayemi Avatar
    Tim Onayemi

    Enjoy the Mardi Gras. It’s good to know spirit trips are always there

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Yeah, we will see what awesome things we see when there.

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  13. Tim Onayemi Avatar
    Tim Onayemi

    Typo: Spirit Airline points can always take you there.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Ha 😉😊

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  14. America On Coffee Avatar
    America On Coffee

    Best wishes!

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  15. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
    Niharika Gursahani

    I’m looking forward to it! New Orleans and Mardi Gras has always fascinated me being a big Originals fan😅

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Ha, we started Watching the oringals as well. we are only 2 seasons in, but we were watching the spin off -legacy – and then realized there was a back story and have started watching that, but have alot to catch up on. That is a great show!

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      1. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
        Niharika Gursahani

        Exactly! I would certainly not ruin the thrill with spoilers, but Originals is a spin-off series of The Vampire Diaries and to understand the 5th and last season you would have to see The Vampire Diaries because some characters of TVD come in the last seasons. In fact, a character came even in the third season, so I suggest you either put a pause to The Originals and watch TVD (Total 8 seasons) or you familiarize yourself with the characters and the storylines over the seasons and continue watching Originals and then watch TVD if interested (the latter being what I did)

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      2. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        Ok, or maybe binge watch the originals this weekend and just catch up to season 3, so we know what is going on. And it will make NOrleans that much better.

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      3. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
        Niharika Gursahani

        It certainly will. And when are you gonna visit?

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      4. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        This February, I think 15th, super excited!!!!

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      5. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
        Niharika Gursahani

        Ooo, can’t wait to see the photos😍
        Enjoy the wait and binge watching😀
        My sweet regards to you both💞

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      6. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        Thanks, I’m going to post a lot

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      7. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
        Niharika Gursahani

        Can’t wait dearies😍 Do let me know if you bump into Elijah😂

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      8. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        That would be awesome

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      9. Niharika Gursahani Avatar
        Niharika Gursahani

        It would be indeed, his charm is flawless😍😍

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  16. rozinaspersiankitchen Avatar
    rozinaspersiankitchen

    Hope have a lovely time and looking forward to see your post and photos about your travel.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      We are excited.

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  17. willedare Avatar
    willedare

    I traveled to New Orleans as a teenager with some of my family. We enjoyed wandering around and eating delicious food a lot! I can only begin to imagine what Mardi Gras would be like to experience in person. I look forward to seeing and hearing how your trip unfolds in a future blog post… Travel safely!!!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Thanks Willedare, we are looking forward to it, and will work on the safety for sure!!

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  18. Freddiemercuryonline Avatar
    Freddiemercuryonline

    Great post and pictures

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  19. William Connors Avatar
    William Connors

    Looking forwarding to seeing your pictures and reading about your experiences there

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Yours too

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  20. Kally Avatar
    Kally

    Oh wow! Lucky you! This is on my bucket list.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Me too, it is coming up soon too, in February!

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  21. Dawn Renee Avatar
    Dawn Renee

    Yo… I specifically stated, “Have fun. Be safe.” You haven’t posted. Part two of the statement was the most important.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Ha, we are not going for another 3 weeks, and I promise I’ll post today, lol. Love ya Dawn

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      1. Dawn Renee Avatar
        Dawn Renee

        Had me concerned for a spell. Right on : )

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      2. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        Ha, thanks girlfriend

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  22. Dawn Renee Avatar
    Dawn Renee

    see above [giggle]

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  23. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Just so you are prepared, New Orleans tends to be a cash economy and a lot of places don’t take credit/debit cards. They want the green stuff. Have a great time on your trip!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      That is a good tip, will bring some cash, but prefer ccard to cash to save the travel points.

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  24. argyris446 Avatar
    argyris446

    Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      Thanks guys!

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  25. Kim of Glover Gardens Avatar
    Kim of Glover Gardens

    You are going to have such a good time in New Orleans!!!

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    1. David & Laura Speer Avatar
      David & Laura Speer

      I know we cannot wait, very soon we will be posting!!!!

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      1. Kim of Glover Gardens Avatar
        Kim of Glover Gardens

        Also, I’ve had really, really bad experiences with Spirit Airlines, too. Hopefully, your journey will be issue-free!

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      2. David & Laura Speer Avatar
        David & Laura Speer

        You get what you pay for right, cheap flying = not fun flying. We still book on spirit even though it makes us crazy

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