FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Balancing the variables when it comes to real luxury
Old Aug 11, 2015, 10:57 am
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offerendum
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Programs: Some
Posts: 11,579
Region: Anywhere
Where: Nothing specific - cities, mountains, beaches - everything has itīs charme
Duration: Totally different, normally not much more than 3 weeks
Season: Depends on location
Category room/Suite: I had a "Suite only" policy so far. Perhaps I should think about it....
Points or cash or combo?: Hotels always cash, Flights Points if possible but often I have to pay
Is it Aman?: Only stayed at 1 Aman (Amangiri) and wasnīt really impressed. Would like to do some other Amans, but not sure when it will be. One Problem is, that I prefer separated bed- and livingroom, which is often not Aman-like. Also if I pay Aman-Prices I expect a private pool at resorts. But if you have to pay 500 or more $ additional per night only to have your own pool itīs simply not worth it. But I canīt really stand to stay in a room without for money-reasons
How often do you invoke high-end luxe travel? If I travel and high-end is available I normally take it.
Which leads to: are willing to pay mega bucks? Willing yes, able is another thing. In general I have no problem to spend a lot of money, but In woudnīt for example pay 3000 or 4000 $ for a suite in Monte Carlo or Cap Ferrat. Perhaps for North Island or something like this.
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