Ideal Travel Flyer Fanatics

19/02/2024

SOLD OUT! We are no longer taking reservations for our Atlantic 10 Tournament packages.

We are not currently putting together any packages for the Maui Invitational in November. If this changes, you will see a post right here.

25/01/2024

Are you ready for the Atlantic 10 Tournament?

The A-10 Tournament is back in Brooklyn again this March. New York City has so much to offer--on and off the court. Take a look at what Ideal Travel can offer to get you there:

Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn
Wednesday, March 13th - Sunday March 17th

Brooklyn lodging package includes:

Round-trip, non-stop air from Dayton.
Roundtrip airport transfers from Laguardia Airport to your hotel
4 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Brooklyn location (this hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast each morning, complimentary wi-fi, and 24 hour fitness center.) It is a 22 minute walk to The Barclays Center, or an 8 minute walk to the Dekalb Ave Subway Station, where you can catch a B, Q, or R train that drops off directly at the Barclays Center
All-session tournament tickets

When calling to make your reservation, please have travelers' names as they appear on photo ID and dates of birth for all travelers. If you are a Delta Skymiles and/or Hilton HHonors member, please provide your membership numbers at the time of booking.

I look forward to your call at 937-223-7447--Get yourself locked in before prices go up!
Go Flyers!
Sincerely,
Leslie Gonya

15/01/2024

Atlantic 10 package to follow
The Flyers--coming soon!

26/05/2023

With over 130 Flyer Fanatics booked into our Charleston packages, Embassy Suites packages are SOLD OUT! We have a limited number of spaces still available on our Hampton Inn packages. Updated pricing is listed below:

Wednesday, November 15th - Monday, November 20th

Hampton Inn Package #1 includes:
Roundtrip air from Dayton to Charleston, SC
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Charleston
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$1549 + tax per person based on double occupancy.
This hotel includes complimentary hot breakfast every morning. You are walking distance from numerous dining and shopping options in historic downtown Charleston.

Hampton Inn Package #2 includes:
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$899 + tax per person based on double occupancy.
A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person locks in your space on your package of choice and can be taken right over the phone with a call to Leslie at Ideal Travel: 937-223-7447. Limited space is available at these rates, so don't delay!

23/05/2023

Charleston Update!
Demand has been extremely high--with 65 Flyer Fanatics already registered. We have already sold out our initial block of air space. Below you will see the updated pricing for our air-inclusive packages for the next wave of fans who opt for Package #1 at Embassy or Hampton:

Wednesday, November 15th - Monday, November 20th
Embassy Suites Package #1 includes:
Roundtrip air from Dayton to Charleston, SC
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Charleston
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Embassy Suites Historic Charleston location (just 2 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$1599 + tax per person based on double occupancy.
This hotel includes complimentary hot breakfast every morning and cocktail hours each evening. You are walking distance from numerous dining and shopping options in historic downtown Charleston.

Embassy Suites Package #2 includes:
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Embassy Suites Historic Charleston location (just 2 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$949 + tax per person based on double occupancy

Hampton Inn Package #1 includes:
Roundtrip air from Dayton to Charleston, SC
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Charleston
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$1549 + tax per person based on double occupancy.
This hotel includes complimentary hot breakfast every morning. You are walking distance from numerous dining and shopping options in historic downtown Charleston.
Hampton Inn Package #2 includes:
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$899 + tax per person based on double occupancy.

A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person locks in your space on your package of choice and can be taken right over the phone with a call to Leslie at Ideal Travel: 937-223-7447. Limited space is available at these rates, so don't delay!

22/05/2023

If you subscribe to our e-mail list, you already know...
Registration is now open for Ideal Travel's Charleston packages to follow the Flyers in November! Prices are capacity controlled and subject to change--I will update as needed.

You have waited patiently, and I have options galore: Need an air-inclusive package? Got it. Going to get yourself there and just need lodging and game tickets? Got it! Like choices when it comes to your lodging? Got it! Choose the package that makes the most sense for you :-)

Let's look at the nitty-gritty...

Wednesday, November 15th - Monday, November 20th
Embassy Suites Package #1 includes:

Roundtrip air from Dayton to Charleston, SC
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Charleston
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Embassy Suites Historic Charleston location (just 2 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$1499 + tax per person based on double occupancy.

This hotel includes complimentary hot breakfast every morning and cocktail hours each evening. You are walking distance from numerous dining and shopping options in historic downtown Charleston.
Embassy Suites Package #2 includes:

5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Embassy Suites Historic Charleston location (just 2 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$949 + tax per person based on double occupancy

Hampton Inn Package #1 includes:

Roundtrip air from Dayton to Charleston, SC
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Charleston
5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$1449 + tax per person based on double occupancy.

This hotel includes complimentary hot breakfast every morning. You are walking distance from numerous dining and shopping options in historic downtown Charleston.

Hampton Inn Package #2 includes:

5 nights' hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Historic Charleston location (just 3 blocks from TD Fieldhouse, the site for the tournament).
All-session tournament tickets
$899 + tax per person based on double occupancy.

The past two times we have coordinated groups to follow the Flyers to the Charleston Classic, we have stayed at the Embassy Suites, located just a 2 block walk from TD Arena, the site of the Charleston Classic basketball tournament. It is not your typical Embassy Suites, as it is on the site of the original Citadel. The first year, my hotel room had a window in the living room (that was too high for me to look out without climbing on the furniture), and my bedroom didn't have windows, it had gun turrets. Definitely a unique lodging experience! What was typical was the warm hospitality, complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and cold adult beverages every evening. For my husband Jeff and I, it was just perfect! (In 2017, our room had real windows, but it is still in an old historic building). Did I mention the free breakfast and cocktail hour? ;-)

With that said, this particular Embassy Suites may not be the best fit for everyone, so we are offering a second lodging option this year: The Hampton Inn. You still have complimentary hot breakfast included in the room rate, and it is still walking distance to TD Arena (just an extra block down the way). You will have to hunt down and pay for your own cocktails, I'm afraid.

A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person locks in your space on your package of choice and can be taken right over the phone with a call to Leslie at Ideal Travel: 937-223-7447. Limited space is available at these rates, so don't delay! This tournament falls the week before Thanksgiving, so you can have your Flyer fix without missing your family holiday celebrations. Please let me know if you have any questions, or give me a call to register.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or give me a call to register.
Go Flyers!
Sincerely,
Leslie Gonya
Ideal Travel
937-223-7447
Your coordinator for Dayton Flyer Fanatics travel packages

15/05/2023

This is the week I will be releasing 2 great package options to follow the Flyers to Charleston. The countdown is on...

21/04/2023

Ideal Travel packages for Charleston Classic 2023...
Coming Soon!

11/10/2022

Flyer Fans, let's head to Chicago!

Our Flyers are heading to Chicago for the Legends of Basketball
Showcase in December, and you can be, too. Ideal Travel has a
package just for you!

Friday, December 16th - Sunday December 18th
+Round-trip motor coach transportation from Dayton to Chicago
(departing Dayton late morning on Friday, returning to Dayton
around dinner time Sunday)
+2 nights accommodations at the historic Palmer House Hotel,
including all taxes
+Transportation to the UD game at the United Center and any
pre-game event that UD may sponsor

The cost is $449 per person, based on double occupancy.

Please contact Ideal Travel for single, triple or quad occupancy pricing.

Did you know that the New York Knicks are in town on Friday,
December 16th?
Our motorcoach will provide complimentary
round-trip shuttle service to the United Center on Friday night for
anyone who wishes to attend the NBA game.

Things to be aware of:

+The Palmer House is steps from the fun of downtown Chicago.
Located at 17 East Monroe Street, this legendary hotel traces its
history back to its opening in 1871, short-lived run of 13 days until
it was destroyed in the Chicago fire and re-opening in 1873. That
delicious dessert you know as the Brownie was created in their
kitchen in the later 1800s.

+Your reservation is confirmed with payment in full at the time of
registration by phone (follow-up paperwork for you to fill out will
come your way a week or so later). Packages are non-refundable, but they are transferable with a name change prior to
travel.

+Game tickets are not included in our travel package, but can be
purchased through Ticketmaster.

Click this link to purchase tickets for the UD vs Wyoming game on Saturday, December 17th
(UD is in Sections 101-106 and 201-209. Click on the seating
map to select your seats in one of these sections):
http://links.engage.ticketmaster.com/els/v2/bxb3hqV8YwJb/TGJLWnpobEtXZTUrckFJTlNFQlVBeU95TFBXMGlKTGhhVHJwVnBZUENaa2NxKzQyK0VyaUlmVW5MVWhjY1VXcHVxQ0EwWVF4V1VPOUpnZm52RktvdU1zSU56WDdBVVlkM0crUlNtNzFKSVU9S0/

Click this link to purchase tickets to the New York Knicks vs the Chicago Bulls game on Friday, December 16th:
http://links.engage.ticketmaster.com/els/v2/w_XNfdKzepc3/TGJLWnpobEtXZTUrckFJTlNFQlVBeU95TFBXMGlKTGhhVHJwVnBZUENaa2NxKzQyK0VyaUlmVW5MVWhjY1VXcHVxQ0EwWVF4V1VPOUpnZm52RktvdU1zSU56WDdBVVlkM0crUlNtNzFKSVU9S0/

+Any registration needed and costs associated with UD's pre-
game event are at the expense of the traveler. I will pass along
any links for pre-game events as they become available.

In other roadtripping news:
+It is not too late to plan your Battle 4 Atlantis getaway over
Thanksgiving. Though I have sold out of my "Package #1" (air
inclusive package), I still have space available on Package #2 (6
nights lodging at Comfort Suites Paradise Island, Game tickets to
all 3 UD basketball games, airport transfers, and all taxes/fees) at
a rate of $1849 per person/double occupancy. If you book your flights, the rest is set for you!

+Based on timing, this will be the only motor coach trip we put
together this season. We will do our traditional air/hotel/game
ticket package for the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn. Details
on this will be released at a later date.

+And not to get too far ahead of ourselves, the November
tournament will be in Charleston next year, and you can bet that
Ideal Travel will have a plan to get you there.

We look forward to loading up a bus full of eager Flyer Fanatics
for the Chicago trip. To make your reservation, dig out your
favorite credit card and give me a call at 937-223-7447.

21/09/2022

Coming soon:
Let's go to Chicago to see the Flyers take on Wyoming in the Chicago Legends showcase!

We will put together a 2 night motorcoach/hotel package. You just need to buy your basketball tickets in the section of your choice. Stay tuned for full details that will be released in the next week...

20/04/2022

UPDATE--Package #1 is wait listed!
Space is still available for Package #2--thank you Ideal Travel Flyer Fanatics for your enthusiastic support!
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Packages have been updated below:

Monday, November 21st - Sunday November 27th

WAITLISTED
Package #1 includes:

Roundtrip air on American Airlines from Dayton to Nassau, Bahamas (as scheduled, our flights have a single connection in each direction).

Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers provided by Majestic Tours in Nassau to our Paradise Island hotel

6 nights' hotel accommodation in your choice of a king bedded or 2 double bedded room at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island (located a 5-minute walk from the Atlantis Resort)

Game tickets to all 3 UD basketball games in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament

$###X per person based on double occupancy for game seats behind the basket.
(Premium and Mid-court seats are available in all-session game ticket packages--inquire for pricing)

For those of you that have frequent flyer miles to burn, a prefered airline you wish to fly, etc, we can offer this alternate package.

Package #2 includes:

Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers in Nassau to our Paradise Island hotel (we just need to know your air itinerary to arrange this).

6 nights' hotel accommodation in your choice of a king bedded or 2 double bedded room at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island (located a 5-minute walk from the Atlantis Resort)

Game tickets to all 3 UD basketball games in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament

$1849 per person based on double occupancy for game seats behind the basket.

(Premium and Mid-court seats are available in all-session game ticket packages--inquire for pricing)

These rates includes all taxes, resort fee, energy surcharge, pool/beach surcharge, and housekeeping gratuity.

Additional perks of Comfort Suites Paradise Island include:

COMPLIMENTARY Full Buffet Breakfast

Full use of all the facilities at the Atlantis Resort (pools, waterpark...though you will need to supply your own gambling money for the casino.)

Free Wi-Fi

Payment in full is due at time of booking and can be taken right over the phone beginning with a call to Leslie at Ideal Travel: 937-223-7447.

Optional travel insurance may be purchased from Travel Guard. Please request a quote at the time of booking.

Other things to know as you consider following your Flyers to the Bahamas:

A passport is required to travel to The Bahamas. If you don't have one, apply now!

Currently, all guests of Comfort Suites will have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative antigen test (test result must be no older than 3 days old to check in.) This applies to anyone 10 years and older.

If you traveled with us in 2018, you may notice that we added a night and made this into a 6 night package this year. For you college football fans, you will be able to catch the entire Ohio State/Michigan game while on your vacation (instead of just the first half in the airport).

Give me a call to lock in your space to travel with the Ideal Travel Flyer Fanatics in November.
Go Flyers!
Sincerely,
Leslie Gonya

07/04/2022

Finally received necessary information about an important detail regarding the Battle 4 Atlantis in November. Ideal Travel will be releasing a package soon (but not quite yet...)

26/01/2022

Registration for A-10 Tournament packages begins at 10am tomorrow morning. Did you receive your e-mail?

09/12/2021

Coming soon...packages for Duquesne and A-10 Tournament in Washington DC.
Go Flyers ❤💙

We follow the Flyers! The University of Dayton Flyers, that is. Organizing roadtrips throughout the