Directions: Answer the following questions based upon the research for the vacation.
Vacation destination (1 point): San Francisco, CA.
1 Why are you traveling to this place (2 points)? Thought itd be interesting to visit
2 Number of people vacation is planned for (1 point): Just me
3. Budget amount (1 point): (63,956 x 0.6) 0.05 = $1918.68
Dates
4. Dates for the trip (1 point): December 14-18, 2017
5. How many days and nights (1 point)? 5 days, 4 nights.
Weather
Characteristics of typical weather (3 points): Mostly sunny, some cloudy days (Low of 7,
high of 18 degrees)
Source (1 point): https://weather.com/en-CA/weather/tenday/l/USCA0987:1:US
For the climate you are vacationing to, what 3 specific items will you need to pack (3 points)?
Hoodie, sun glasses, warm pants just in case
Do you already own these items? If not, estimate how much this will cost to be figured into
the budget (2 points). Already own, but can likely buy all items for less than $25
Transportation
Home to Vancouver Airport (YVR)
Price per Date/times Convenient Total cost source
Ticket (yes/no)
Plane $982.65 (hotel Dec 14 Dec yes $982.65 (hotel Travelocity
included) 18 included)
Train $2.85 cash Dec 14 yes $5.70 (bus Translink
(adult single +skytrain to
use) airport)
Bus $2.50 cash Dec 14 Leave yes ^ Translink
(adult single home
use) @8:00AM
Translink -
https://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire?.a=iItineraryDetail&.s=95041405&useGoogleMap=
1&StartDisplay=18578+64+AVE%2C+SURREY&EndDisplay=YVR-
AIRPORT+STATION%2C+GRANT+MCCONACHIE+WAY%2C+RICHMOND&ItinSummary=3
64%2C++345%2C++351%2C++980&Start=18578+64+AVE%2C+SURREY&End=YVR-
AIRPORT+STATION%2C+GRANT+MCCONACHIE+WAY%2C+RICHMOND&StartGeo=1857
8+64+AVE%2C+SURREY%3B-122707700%3B49118839&EndGeo=YVR-
AIRPORT+STATION%2C+GRANT+MCCONACHIE+WAY%2C+RICHMOND%3B-
123178155%3B49194403&Date=03-05-
2018&TripDirection=DEP&Time=+8%3A30a&SortBy=&Fare=&Accessibility=&ItinIndex=1&
MapWidth=500&MapHeight=500&Option=None&SB=View+Detail+
Travelocity https://www.travelocity.ca/Details?piid=4a99af52-7260-4639-9837-
684b1ce9bde5-
6&cadt=R1%3A1&paandi=true&crom=1&ccyc=CAD&dcty=L1%3AYVR%7CL2%3ASFO&ac
ty=L1%3ASFO%7CL2%3AYVR&destinationId=800127&ptyp=package&mdpcid=TRAVELO
CITY-
CA.META.KAYAK.PACKAGECORESEARCH&serviceVersion=3&tytr=roundtrip&price=982
.68&meta=true&action=UnifiedDetailsWidget%40showDetailsForDeepLink&langid=4105&
ddte=L1%3A2017-12-14%7CL2%3A2017-12-18&
*$7.85 return trip from YVR Home.*
Food
1. How much do you have budgeted for food for each day (per person) (1 point)? I estimate
to spend ~$100 each day lunch
2. Fill in the chart with the specific information about restaurants while on vacation (18 points).
See chart below
3. Average the price range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the chart (3 points). Lunch
~$15-30, Dinner ~$10-50. I will set $80/day for food costs.
4. Choose one restaurant, plan an evening meal, and calculate the total cost. Include all
food (appetizers, entres, desserts, and drinks), tips, and applicable tax (5 points). (Check
to see if there is a continental breakfast at your hotel or any vouchers included in your
deal) Hotel has free breakfast, See presentation on weebly for meal plans
Breakfast Price Lunch Price Range Dinner Price Range
Range
Mokutanya Free with hotel $9.00-$13.00 $4.00-$24.00
Elephant Bar Free with hotel $3.95-$25.50 $3.95-$25.50
Benihana Free with hotel $10.50-$15.50 $11.75-$45.75
Mokutanya - http://themokutanya.com/dinner.html / http://themokutanya.com/lunch.html
Elephant Bar - https://www.menuwithprice.com/menu/elephant-bar/
Benihana - https://www.toprestaurantprices.com/benihana-prices/
Example: Benihana Evening (Dinner) meal plan:
Shrimp Tempura ($8.75 Appetizers), Teriyaki Chicken ($18.75 Entre), Benihana
Lemonade ($3.95 Drink) + $15 tip (they sometimes do performances)
Total: $46.45 (tax not included)
Lodging (hotel, condo)
1. Which lodging did you choose (1 point)? Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
2. Why did you choose it (2 points)? Came with plane ticket deal.
3. What was the total cost (1 point)? Included with Plane ticket
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel located at 1550 Old Bayshore Hwy,
Burlingame, California, USA.
1 King Bed, video-game console, premium channels with pay movies, room service,
air conditioning, and daily housekeeping, Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, A
roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times
Other Options:
Location Special Price per Taxes + Total Cost
Amenities Night Fees
1. Hotel Polk St San Free internet $131 n/a $524 (4 nights)
EPIK Francisco CA
2. Villa Powell St San none $104 n/a $416 (4 nights)
Florence on Francisco CA
Union
Square
Hotel EPIK: https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-
EPIK.h13172607.Hotel-
Information?chkin=14%2F12%2F2017&chkout=15%2F12%2F2017&rm1=a2®ionId=
178305&hwrqCacheKey=90cb3bcd-e12c-4ede-8060-
b2e00401917fHWRQ1513147891155&vip=false&c=fe31e5ad-c356-4896-870d-
02751813e5c8&mctc=5&exp_dp=131.09&exp_ts=1513147894077&exp_curr=CAD&sw
pToggleOn=false&exp_pg=HSR
Villa Florence: https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Villa-Florence-San-
Francisco-On-Union-Square.h5425.Hotel-
Information?chkin=14%2F12%2F2017&chkout=15%2F12%2F2017&rm1=a2®ionId=
178305&hwrqCacheKey=90cb3bcd-e12c-4ede-8060-
b2e00401917fHWRQ1513147877730&vip=false&c=6710070b-fbd8-4773-9a82-
100c23bfc05e&mctc=5&exp_dp=104.11&exp_ts=1513147880191&exp_curr=CAD&swp
ToggleOn=false&exp_pg=HSR
Transportation During Vacation
1. Fill in the chart with transportation options for during the vacation (24 points):
2. Which option(s) seem useable (2 points)? Taxi for quick but more expensive rides, and
Bus for good price but slower speed.
3. Give an estimate the total cost for all chosen options (1 point).
Price Accessibility Other Fees Total Estimated
costs
1. Walking free Always available, $0 $0
unless tired, etc.,
not good for long
distances
2. Bus $42.00 for a 7- Easy to access, $42.00
day visitor slower than taxi,
passport for Muni, Muni
(unlimited rides) Metro, historic
streetcars, and
cable cars
3. Train Same as bus (Muni Metro)
4. Taxi $3.50 + $0.55 per Available at $4.00 to exit Depends on
1/5 mile. airport airport. Distance,
perhaps ~$50.00
for 15 miles.
Itinerary (Outline what you would do each day and how much it would cost)
1. Fill in the chart with possible activities for the vacation. (20 points)
Activities Price Description
1. Go across the Golden Bike rental ($23.04/day or
Bike across the golden
Gate Bridge $8/hour), pedestrians free
Gate bridge (and back). Go
when open. to either the East or West
sidewalk.
2. Go to Alcatraz island $37.25 Explore the island, comes
with a 45 minute audio tour.
3. San Francisco Bay $29.00 60 minute cruise, sails
Cruise under Golden Gate bridge,
sails close to Alcatraz, etc.
4. Private San Francisco $203.70 4 hour driving tour, tour
City Tour around and see various
iconic sights.
5. Food Tour: Ferry Building $101.20 2-hour walking tour, see
and Ferry Plaza Farmers and get a taste of San
Market Francisco.
2. Which activities would you choose and how much would the total cost be (3 points)?
All but the Private San Francisco City tour (#4). $190.49 total.
Conclusion
1. Total cost of trip (1 point): $982.65 + ($80.00)5 + $42.00 + $190.49 + $150 =
$1765.14. ($150 is for souvenirs)
2. Did you stay within the budget? What was the dollar difference (2 points)? Yes,
$153.54remaining.
3. If you under-budgeted, what will happen with the extra money (2 points)? I can
use them as emergency funds or buy snacks / inexpensive items that I found
interesting.
4. If you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make (2 points)? Choose
cheaper transportation options, different hotel, cancel some plans, etc.
5. After researching the vacation destination, would you still like to go there? Why
or why not (2 points)? No, I realize that my budget is too low at that point and I
would prefer it if I saved way more money
