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Re: Jetwonder.com - Latest startup - One amazing trip every month

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Post by incunix »

jwblackwell wrote: post #6

A cool idea, but I think the business model is flawed. I would think about dropping the subscription. How many people can be free the same weekend several months in a row for more than a few months? Probably not very many who can also commit to £175 each month. Births, marriages, funerals and other social events will inevitably get in the way of even the most dedicated users. Also, what I expected to see was an amazi…

Thanks for the feedback jwblackwell. We wanted to give the element of surprise to trips. You can however pause or cancel the subscription any time so not a contract per-se. Like the idea you mention but is it that exciting if you know where you are going? Also, will you really end up booking that trip or do you need a bit of a push to go exploring ;)

Re: Jetwonder.com - Latest startup - One amazing trip every month

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Post by toxic0Nion »

incunix wrote: post #7
techmatters wrote: post #5

It would be great to see an example of a weekend location, itinerary & recommendations. Also, would be useful to have a "couples" price. And a different cadence (once every 2 months, once a quarter)

Thanks for the feedback! We have made it so you can pause/cancel subscriptions, that way you can travel however often you like. You can also add people to your current trip once registered as an add-on

I think before anyone signs up, you really need to publish some example holidays. i need to be able to compare against what is currently on the market as to what i am getting. How would your offer compare to: http://www.holidaypirates.com/holidaypackages/3-nights-in-mo... say?
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