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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 3:09 pm
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AMRivlin
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Advice Requested: RTW Mega Itenerary

I have some ambitious plans (for me), and would like some feedback.

This trip would be done over 30 days, utilizing miles (AA, UA, BA+companion Voucher) and a industry hotel (4*) rate.

Here is the summary: All prices - 2 passengers

New York: September 7 (US Open Finals)
YVR-JFK CX F 50,000 miles (AA)
(Hotel $199 per night) 3-4 nights

London: Sept 11
JFK-LHR-(HKG) BA F 150,000 Miles (BA) +$1,888
(Hotel $199) 3-4 Nights

Paris: Sept 15
LHR-Paris
Chunnel $120
(Hotel $260) 3-4 Nights

Istanbul:** Sept 18
CGD-IST $300
(Hotel $150) 5-6 Nights

Hong Kong: Sept 24
IST-LHR-HKG
Langham Hotel ($150) 2-3 Nights

Shanghai: Sept 27
HKG-PVG 140,000 CA/AC F
(Hotel $150) 2-3 Nights

Beijing: Sept 30
PVG-PEK
(Hotel $150) 2-3 Nights

Home: October 4
PEK-YVR

Award Flights (F)
AA50,000 (YVR-JFK, CX F) (This may be 32.5k*2, unsure from AA's site)
BA150,000 (JFK-LHR-HKG, BA F) Utilizing 2-4-1 Voucher + $2000 YQ
UA140,000 (HKG-PVG-PEK-YVR, CA/AC F)


Cash Flights
LHR-CDG-IST-LHR
$120+300+300

4*+ Major Brand Hotels (Industry Rate)
~30 Nights $5000 (~$166 per night)

Tours and Food
$150 per day = $4500

Estimated Costs: $10,000+/-

What are people's thoughts? I know 30 days isn't enough, but I think this would be a comprehensive RTW and taking advantage of BA companion voucher and a hotel industry rate.

**Note: IST may be substituted for FCO (TBD)

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