Originally Posted by
AAmlgm8r
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For some, an important factor is the time spent in the hotel vs. the time spent on a plane. Five hours on a transcon, or on a flight over the pond is not a long time when compared to 24 hours (or longer) in a hotel. It's all about what is more valuable to each person for their individual circumstances.
That reasoning only applies - in my mind - to resorts in beach destinations where there's nothing else to do around. Otherwise, no matter where you go, spending the vast majority of your time at a hotel is a complete waste of time and money. But that's me indeed.