Information has been updated on their web site, including teams and links.
Tournament teams include: Baylor, Charlotte, Georgia Tech, Illinois-Chicago, Monmouth, Notre Dame, Winthrop & Wichita State
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I received this information from the Athletic Foundation/49er Club. Looks like a great trip. Anyone else considering making the trip? Hotel rates get better with 20 rooms booked.
[QUOTE]Paradise Jam 2007 - Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball
The Charlotte 49ers will be playing in the 2007 Paradise Jam Men’s Basketball Tournament November 16-19 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The 49er Club is offering a package trip for fans who are interested in making the trip to St. Thomas for the tournament. Information and rates follow. The reservation deadline is June 10, 2007. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of registration with the balance due on July 1. If you would like to reserve a spot on this trip, please contact Kelly Weatherman in the Athletic Foundation at 704-687-6024 or kaweathe@uncc.edu. You can reserve the total package (air and hotel), airfare only or hotel only. Space is limited so act quickly. Prices are subject to change.
Tournament teams include: Baylor, Charlotte, Georgia Tech, Illinois-Chicago, Monmouth, Notre Dame, Winthrop & Wichita State
Cost Information:
Airfare only - $602.20 (includes round-trip airfare from Charlotte to St. Thomas on US Airways departing on Wednesday, November 14 at 11:30am, arriving in St. Thomas at 4:14pm. Departure will be Tuesday, November 20 at 5:15pm, arriving in Charlotte at 7:53pm. Price does not include airport transfers or transportation to and from games.)
Hotel only (5 nights) – Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Beach Resort (http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/sttfr-frenchmans-reef-and-morning-star-marriott-beach-resort/)
$1,225 per person double occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $1,050 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
$2,000 for single person occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $1,800 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
Hotel only (6 nights) – Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Beach Resort (http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/sttfr-frenchmans-reef-and-morning-star-marriott-beach-resort/)
$1,525 per person double occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $1,160 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
$2,300 for single person occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $2,060 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
Tickets only - $60 per ticket
Total Package (Airfare and Hotel for 6 nights)
$2,127.20 per person double occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $1,762.20 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
$2,902.20 for single person occupancy at team hotel (rate drops to $2,662.20 if we have more than 20 fan hotel rooms)
Total Package Price Includes:
4-star hotel accommodations for 6 nights at the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Beach Resort
Bus transfers to/from games and airport
Tickets to all games
Luggage porterage
Round-trip airfare from Charlotte to St. Thomas. US Airways flight departing on Wednesday, November 14 at 11:30am, arriving in St. Thomas at 4:14pm. Departure will be Tuesday, November 20 at 5:15pm, arriving in Charlotte at 7:53pm.
Total Package does not include:
Food & beverage
Transportation while in St. Thomas (except to and from the games)
Tips
Cancellation insurance
Kelly A. Weatherman
Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation
Assistant Director
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-6024
(704) 687-6247 - Fax
kaweathe@uncc.edu
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I’ve actually stayed at that resort and it is very nice.
but its not worth $210.00 (or higher) per night.
I spent a week on St. Thomas 2 years ago (in October) an paid about half that amount per night.
Looks to be the typical game to ANY hotel/resort plays…jack up the price when we feel we can get away with it.
I’ll be there !
[QUOTE=SilvioDante;237692]I’ve actually stayed at that resort and it is very nice.
but its not worth $210.00 (or higher) per night.
I spent a week on St. Thomas 2 years ago (in October) an paid about half that amount per night.
Looks to be the typical game to ANY hotel/resort plays…jack up the price when we feel we can get away with it.[/QUOTE]
For $1500 per person I might have considered it, but the extra grand for my wife and I makes this an easy decision. With food included this is still too high. Airfare prices to any non-hub are ridiculous these days even with a direct flight, and the jackup of the hotel rate does not not make this any more appealing. The Athletic Department should have done some better bargaining.
To anybody that went to Hawaii last year, what was the base price per person for that trip? I remember it being in this ballpark, and it’s 5 hours further away by plane. Go figure.
I don’t think i’d want to go watch a completely raw team. It’d ruin the vacation if they lost in the first round. :sad:
[QUOTE=eason49;237752]I don’t think i’d want to go watch a completely raw team. It’d ruin the vacation if they lost in the first round. :sad:[/QUOTE]
It could be real special if they win though, that would be HUGE start to the season and raise expectations immediately.
I don’t stay at hotels very often, but what do they define as “per person double occupancy”? If my wife and I go we only need one room so why would we have to pay per person for a hotel? I’m a cheapskate but the entire thing seems pretty high, 60 bucks per ticket, I hope those are close tickets.
[QUOTE=EE9er;237759]I don’t stay at hotels very often, but what do they define as “per person double occupancy”? If my wife and I go we only need one room so why would we have to pay per person for a hotel? I’m a cheapskate but the entire thing seems pretty high, 60 bucks per ticket, I hope those are close tickets.[/QUOTE]
It is “per person”. Why they charge less for double occupancy is behind. A room is a room, and should be priced per room. I never understood why hotels charged more for more people so long as you don’t violate their max occupancy rule(s). Somebody is trying to make this thing a money maker, but it won’t be my cash.
[QUOTE]I don’t think i’d want to go watch a completely raw team. It’d ruin the vacation if they lost in the first round.[/QUOTE]
You SHOULD decide to go because you love the Niners, not because of might win-not win. If you have the cash, it’s a pretty good place to find things to do to either celebrate a win or forget about a loss. 
[QUOTE=eason49;237752]I don’t think i’d want to go watch a completely raw team. It’d ruin the vacation if they lost in the first round. :sad:[/QUOTE]
It’s a guaranteed three games. Kind of like last year in Hawaii where we lost our first and then won the next two.
$60 is for the whole tournament.
[QUOTE=X-49er;237749]For $1500 per person I might have considered it, but the extra grand for my wife and I makes this an easy decision. With food included this is still too high. Airfare prices to any non-hub are ridiculous these days even with a direct flight, and the jackup of the hotel rate does not not make this any more appealing. The Athletic Department should have done some better bargaining.
To anybody that went to Hawaii last year, what was the base price per person for that trip? I remember it being in this ballpark, and it’s 5 hours further away by plane. Go figure.[/QUOTE]
X-49er, there are different rooms and rate packages available at the resort website. I think you can get 6 nights & airfare for two for under $3,000.
[QUOTE=LeftyNiner;237783]X-49er, there are different rooms and rate packages available at the resort website. I think you can get 6 nights & airfare for two for under $3,000.[/QUOTE]
Hmmmmmmmmmm. X will investigate. Thanks for the info.
I'll be there !
Man, I would hate to have your job. :ticked:
just FYI … I just booked my trip. The flight was $625 round trip. The hotel is $171 per night for six nights at the Holiday Inn right on the Bay. To me, the prices on the packages listed seem a little high. Looked like you could do a better deal on your own.
[QUOTE=Jim Utter;237917]To me, the prices on the packages listed seem a little high. Looked like you could do a better deal on your own.[/QUOTE]
I was getting ready to post exactly the same thng.
[QUOTE=Jim Utter;237917] To me, the prices on the packages listed seem a little high. Looked like you could do a better deal on your own.[/QUOTE]
That’s usually how it works for me. I’ve got hotel points so I’m going to look into that.
I look forward to being there myself…along with my wife and soon to be 1-1/2 year old when that time arrives. We have sooo many great memories from there previously.
If you want an affordable place to stay, try Bolongo Bay…very affordable.
I’m going to check with the Athletic Foundation to make sure those prices are not actually per room. I just booked 6 nights for $1446 (total) at Frenchman’s Reef. I’d rather do the 49er club deal because it includes transportation and tickets. Per person just doesn’t sound right…unless it’s for the best rooms they have.
Lefty, I finally get to party with you dude! We are bringing my mother and father in law with us so we can have a baby sitter and have a great time! Can’t wait to see everyone there!