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2008-08-18 1:24 PM

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Subject: IMCdA Lodging and travel questions for locals
A friend and I are registered for CdA in 2009. Before I make any reservations of flight plans I was wondering if any locals could give me some direction on Flights and lodging.

I anticipate we would travel into the area early the week of the race. Would we be better off flying into Boise, Spokane or somewhere else? I am interested in cost and ease of getting to and from hotel ect.

Second, Where would be a good place to stay. I'd like to stay close to the venue but if I need to rent a car I will. Will the area sell out or is there ample lodging around?

Any help would be appreciated.


2008-08-18 2:19 PM
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Fly into Spokane. It's about a 40 min trip to CDA.

Check out VBRO for a place. Many are just as cheap as hotels, since the hotels jack their prices up.....

2008-08-18 3:06 PM
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We flew into Seattle because it was cheaper. The drive is not that bad but I'd fly to Spokane if possible. As for lodging, we stayed in a hotel. If I do it again I'll definitely go for the house. The hotels do increase their prices tremendously. Lots of houses are within walking distance to Ironman village. The houses book quickly so I wouldn't wait too long to find one. Good luck with everything. It is an awesome race and beautiful location.
2008-08-18 7:06 PM
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SuzanneS - 2008-08-18 3:19 PM

Fly into Spokane. It's about a 40 min trip to CDA.

Check out VBRO for a place. Many are just as cheap as hotels, since the hotels jack their prices up.....



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2008-08-19 7:32 AM
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Vacation rental by owner

Lots of houses for rent that week in CDA. Really, it's your best bet. Plus you'll have a kitchen and can eat regular food rather than going out all the time. And there is more room for the family!

If you get a house near the college, which is really close to the venue, there is a kids playground down there....



Edited by SuzanneS 2008-08-19 7:33 AM
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Edited by SuzanneS 2008-08-19 7:32 AM

2008-08-19 7:55 AM
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The Spokane airport is less than a 40 minute drive from CDA.  Seatle is about 5 hours away.  Boise....are you on crack?

As others have said, the CDA hotels are not cheap and most of them require a minimum 5 night stay.  If I did not already live in the area I would rent a house or condo.  If you really want to stay in a hotel and avoid the CDA hotel games then I would look at either Post Falls (10 to 15 min drive), Liberty Lake (15 to 20 min drive), or Spokane (20 to 30 min drive).

 

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