I'm one of those who are full of excitement. My new Aspire card got us into the lounge at Heathrow, where we had room to breathe and a salad before boarding (economy, sadly). We've used miles for business/first to Japan this summer and are actually looking forward to the flight. We're staying at a Conrad along the way, and feel like it's super fancy compared to the Hamptons we usually stay at (no Conrads in Duncan SC!).
Rest assured we aren't horrible country bumpkins. We've traveled a lot, and just appreciate the little things that make travel easier and more fun.