8 Days About To book...

[iamabearkat]

Hello,

We have reached the pivotal moment for summer 2010. I plan on booking this trip this week and I want your advice before I click purchase.

Here’s the plan..
I will start my journey in Barcelona. There, I’ll meet up with family for a few days before flying up to Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, I will be there for about 2 1/2 days before heading to London for a 30 hour or so layover before flying back to the states.

I found a deal on British Airways for flights to come out to about $1450. Also, do you think the iternary is too adventures? Barcelona should not be a problem for lodging, but thinking of doing a hostel in Amsterdam & London (London I could also do a hotel room at the very least).

Do you think this is a good deal? Should I book it?

[Eagle]

iamabearcat,

Welcome to the Boards!

Your trip sounds feasible, however it seems a long and expensive way to go for only eight days.

A few things to keep in mind.....

First, you'll lose your first day in flight times and time zone changes, and will be somewhat jet lagged for a day or two after that. Your flight from Barcelona to Amsterdam will take at least half a day, so be sure to allow for that (travel to the airport, security and check-in times, travel from the airport into Amsterdam, etc.). You might want to consider booking that flight soon, as the prices often increase as the flights fill.

I'm not sure I'd try a trip this short, but hopefully the others will have some comments as well.

Cheers!