I am just thinking of the amazing travel I could have for a month for $94,725, without schlepping around on a glorified flying tour bus. At the Four Seasons price, the possibilities would be even more amazing.

I just do not see the appeal or the rush to see all of these places at once. Again, they’re basically targeted towards affluent people without much travel experience. Even in that case though, a first class RTW ticket, coupled perhaps with some legs on chartered private aircraft if desired, could still be a much better trip and better value.

Perhaps I can clarify a few points related to this product.

You could certainly put together the same itinerary on your own but you would be spending a massive amount of time in airports and truly schlepping your way around the world even in J all the way. We had VIP transit through every airport and spent minutes in each airport. On the FS journeys you literally do not touch your luggage from the moment you show up at the starting airport.

3 days seemed about right for each destination. There is usually just an overnight in the first and last city.

The cost covers a vast choice of private and group tours in each destination, all meals, including restaurants off property, resort credits enough for spa treatments and other activities, a gala event at each destination.

All flights were westward and during the day. The flights are actually fun if you enjoy meeting new people so I can see the benefit of the new bar area and extra seating on the new plane. The service and food were outstanding in every way. There were still people who slept en route and I never heard complaints about lack of privacy. There were only 4 singles on our trip.

And regarding the type of people on my trip. They were certainly not people who did not know what they were doing. Many were professionals who owned successful businesses and travelled extensively. Many flew private to and from the journey. Some had their own business jets. The common sentiment among most was that it was great to take a highly stimulating, fun trip where all we had to do was just show up. I met some very interesting and truly nice people and many of us have kept in touch since. I’m planning another trip with FS on the new plane and can’t wait.

If I had the money I would do it. It seems a low stress way to enjoy a vacation and have everything taken care of. I enjoy meeting new people so wouldn’t mind making new friends. The spa credits are an added bonus!

Frictionless for sure and the logistics were flawless. Re-entry into the real world was the only downside after being cocooned in luxury for 31/2 weeks!

​​​​​​Right. Sounds like you would hate it. But I do not think it is possible to duplicate the total experience by piecing together commercial flights and planning everything to the nth degree. I meant to say F by the way. There is also no waiting for busses. All ground transportation is either cars or minivans for a max of 6 people. Quite often there were only 2 per vehicle. Ans no one missed capsules or F cocoons as seats were quite comfortable.