Firstly great news about a StarMega DO 2.

In response to your questions:

- How was the value for the money paid in 2009
Very good. However this only relates to the charter (which I did in Y) as due to time constraints I couldn't join for the US portion or TATL and flew into FRA separately (ended up flying in with BA rather than a * carrier to the * DO ).
- How many days can you be away to participate in a DO
Could do several weeks, but I would both find it easier to get off work for less and I think 7-10 days would be optimal (though I agree with others that if longer than last year the programme may need to be relaxed on some days to allow people to recharge their batteries).
- How much money will you be willing to spend
As many others have said depends on the programme. However I am interested in keeping the costs down as I already have several big trips booked for 2010 and don't want to bankrupt myself (obviously not going isn't an option!). This probably will mean settling for flying Y

In terms of the programme. My suggestion would be RTW and hire another larger aircraft, A380 anyone? (ok nevermind unrealistic I know)

No offense intended, but I'd prefer avoiding the US completely. I have already rescheduled/relocate most of my US meetings and trips for 2010 as I can't be bothered with the TSA incompetence and hassle these days. I would prefer doing SoAM, Africa, Asia, or Oceania (perhaps RTW across the Southern Hemisphere?). Despite being based in the UK and a Euro start would be convenient, I would quite happily miss out Europe as well as NoAM on a RTW and just focus on the other continents for a change.

As I have said before StarMega DO 1 was fantastic! Looking forward to what StarMega DO 2 will bring.

I trust Tommy & Co wholeheartedly on their decisions. Also as I said at the end of the last DO let me know if you need any help (and not only with IT stuff), great work guys!