Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: USA
Programs: SA Air, Air Canada, KLM, BA,Lufthansa, United, AA, Hawaiian, Air New Zealnd, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 777
For us I believe it is a combination of desire to travel, and ability to travel well.
We both have the desire to travel, and as soon as my low battery ICD is replaced, I will have the ability to leave the country again. Plans are already made and booked, actually the same trip in 2 different time frames because of the battery uncertainty.
About 10 years ago when we got seriously into world travel we knew we would not be willing to be budget travelers. Air travel has to be either business or first, hotels 4 star and cruise ships, at a minimum, must have decent space and a good balcony. We book drivers and have used several of them repeatedly. We prefer private drivers and private guides. We don't do group tours unless it is a very small group.
When the time comes that I don't have culture shock when I get home, it will be time for me to quit traveling.
We are very fortunate that we can do this, but travel is our only real splurge.
Last edited by Jeannietx; Sep 28, 2018 at 7:13 pm
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