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Can any of you recommend a nice hotel near Great Lakes that would have large rooms? Going to my sons PIR will be my husband, our 2 other sons, myself & my mom. We are trying to keep expences down by getting only 1 room, but want to make sure we aren't piled on top of each other.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Check out this discussion, Recommended Places to Stay (clickable link), within the group, PIR Reference Information.
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It's good to plan ahead. I hope you get the form letter soon so you can call and make reservations.
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Permalink Reply by angelking on
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I'm fairly sure his PIR will be Nov 30, that is 8wks out from his bc arrival date. I went ahead & made reservations for at a LaQuinta thru the Great Lakes site. I've stayed at alot of LaQuintas over the years traveling to dog shows. They are always nice & reasonabley priced. If the date is wrong I can change it up to 48hrs be the regular scheduled date without a penilty.
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Yes, some who arrived that date will have PIR on 11/30/2012. Others have PIR in the Thanksgiving TG, but I would think they have sent the form letter by now. If he was held over in P-days for some reason (it happens for some), then it could be the week after, so it is good that you checked into how to make the change without penalty.
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