Fly in style, stay in ghetto. Anyone else do that?

[jase05]

Wow. I’d be interested to know what you’d choose to do if/when you find yourself unexpectedly out of money/points. Would you (re?) learn to enjoy less-than-luxury or would you forsake travel altogether?

I suppose I’m asking what do you mean by “at all cost”? Is this simply a bit of hyperbole, or do you really mean it?

The plan is for the money not to run out thanks to solid investment and financial planning

As it is we don’t travel n anywhere near as much as many on here but when we do we like to travel in comfort and stay at nice hotels.
I don’t have a huge interest in flying First class though , I just need a flatbed and I’m fine.

 

[justinbrett]

I’m more likely to do the opposite. Not stupid expensive hotels but I don’t like to go below 4 star. Always in good locations (no point saving money on hotels if you have to transit an hour to anything worth seeing).

When you think about it, money spent for airline luxury is fleeting, hotel luxury is much more enduring. Though ideally you want both!

 

[I love to travel]

All I care about in hotels is super quiet, and in Asia, have exec kounge.

J and F on anything over 4 hours, but always on points.

When, in the not too distant future, points avenue dries up, my yearly US and Europe trip will need to be paid and travel will be 2-3 years.

I am at the point work is so coughpy would rather retire a year or two earlier than have a holiday each year.

 

[VPS]

Accomodation: Ensuite, clean, near the centre of things, lift if multi-storey, airconditioning if hot climate - all non-negotiable. Don't need fancy room, room service, 24hr reception, porter, breakfast (unless provided free) or frills. Depends on country, holiday budget and cost of accom. Thailand often 4 or 5 star. Switzerland 2.5-3 star.

Flight: Depends on distance to be travelled, availability of points to upgrade, availability of legroom seats, sale tickets, budget for holiday. Every trip is a balance and varies between Y (with legroom) and J. I don't book Y+, don't see the value.

Summary: depending on trip and destination, could be J plus cheap accom, could be Y with 5* accom. Horses for courses.

Backpackers a definite no. Staying on friend's couch definite no.

I haven’t told a friend I’m in London because I just don’t want to stay with her anymore. I could cope with her coughpy rundown flat before but not anymore. I will catch up with her next visit though

 

[p--and--t]

I haven’t told a friend I’m in London because I just don’t want to stay with her anymore. I could cope with her coughpy rundown flat before but not anymore. I will catch up with her next visit though

I book my hotel before I let them know I am travelling to their city and just say already booked and paid for, maybe next time, but next time I "forget" and book a hotel again.

 

[jastel]

It depends on the trip and the destination for me...most of the time Im solo.

Never paid for Business Class but been in there a few times via points, certainly beats Economy. Usually PE on longer flights. First will probably remain a Lotto dream. I try to stay One World when flying but wont pay double for the privilege. Have used overnight trains and ferries, and even taken the Greyhound Bus into Detroit.

Hotels, I like to be central, and near transport. Views are nice but only worth a few bucks more. Breakfast hardly ever...waste of money. Rarely use pools, gyms, and other attractions.
Usually happy at Ibis level but have sometimes splurged due to events and nothing else available. If I am driving will do Motel 6 or whatever I can find when I need it. Any ad with "olde world charm" translates to me as ripoff old place with no parking...avoid that.
Never used room service.
Have stayed with friends, on couches etc before but will limit this to a day or two usually.

I save money on food, hate 5 star stuff with more than 1 set of utensils, if I cant read what it is I dont eat it...pubs/surf clubs/RSL or equivalent is where I like to eat. These can be hard to find overseas so sometimes dinner is a can of coke and a Mars bar if I cant find a reasonably priced steak or any fast food. Alcohol depends on my mood and the company.

I will spend on attractions and tours, that is what I why I am there...