Originally Posted by
Sadus
After adding up my flight miles for the rest of the year... I'm looking to be between 13-15k short of making Platinum Elite this year. (I could always take a short trip somewhere during Christmas or a cheap miles run if I need an extra 1 or 2 k at the end of the year if need be)
I would be flying out of Seattle, my time off is between Dec. 4th and 12th.
Would like to keep Fare $1,000 or lower... have some flexibility here. (Using Continental or Star Alliance Airlines)
Been rolling it around in my head for a few days now.. and am finding deciding on a destination the hardest first step
Thanks in advance for all advice offered.
Try Buenos Aires. Perfect time of year to get there, you'll likely be close to the $1000 limit on cost, though. Edit: Looks like $1308 on CO on Orbitz
Sat, Dec 4 Depart: 1:30 pm Seattle, WA (SEA) Continental Airlines 1766
1 stop
Arrive: 10:20 am next day Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) Continental Airlines 53
Sun, Dec 12 Depart: 10:50 pm Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) Continental Airlines 52
1 stop
Arrive: 12:22 pm next day Seattle, WA (SEA) Continental Airlines 1767
Great mileage, though.
Mileage Summary
Flight Miles 13802
Check out the Argentina Forum on here for incredible stuff to do in Argentina. Among these are:
Enjoy Buenos Aires, an incredible city.
Visit Iguazu Falls
Visit El Calafate Glacier
Visit Tierra del Fuego
Visit the Mendoza wine country
Visit the beautiful lake country near Bariloche
Take a ferry across the river to Uruguay and visit Colonia, Montevideo, and Punte del Este
I guaratee you'll have a great time.