Best First Class/Luxury Travel
Jan 24, 2012, 2:33 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Best First Class/Luxury Travel
I am planning a 10th anniversary trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico. I have seen that both Delta and United have Luxury packages to AI resorts. I want to spend around $3 - $5000 for the trip to include First Class Airfare and hotel. We would leave from either DCA/IAD or BWI as we live in DC. Any suggestions for great airline with good amenities both airport and in the air? Romantic All Inclusive Resort Choices. We are looking at 8 nights from 8/4/12 to 8/12/12. All suggestions appreciated.
Jan 24, 2012, 9:32 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
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United
In united, you will be on an A320, which has a decent first class product. It's only a 3 hour flight, so you won't some sweet lie-flat seat with an AVOD and all the trimmings. Here is a video of what you'd get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DxH3D4JK30
But you will get to fly in a very nice business class product. Personally, I like the bulkhead. It's nice because nobody is leaning into you, so it's easier for the window person to go to the restroom. However, the legroom is not as nice as rows 2 and 3, so it depends on which you like more.
I am seeing that the fares on UA are around $1200 each round trip, so you'll spend around 1/2 of your budget on airfare. Economy is showing $500 to $700. You could conceivably save almost $1500 if you fly in economy ($500/person versus $1250/person, so it's $1000 versus $2500). But of course, for your anniversary, you want to do it up. But keep in mind, domestic business class (even though this is an international flight, it's essentially a domestic product) is nothing like international business class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILsZIU8uXo
Have a great trip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DxH3D4JK30
But you will get to fly in a very nice business class product. Personally, I like the bulkhead. It's nice because nobody is leaning into you, so it's easier for the window person to go to the restroom. However, the legroom is not as nice as rows 2 and 3, so it depends on which you like more.
I am seeing that the fares on UA are around $1200 each round trip, so you'll spend around 1/2 of your budget on airfare. Economy is showing $500 to $700. You could conceivably save almost $1500 if you fly in economy ($500/person versus $1250/person, so it's $1000 versus $2500). But of course, for your anniversary, you want to do it up. But keep in mind, domestic business class (even though this is an international flight, it's essentially a domestic product) is nothing like international business class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILsZIU8uXo
Have a great trip!
Jan 25, 2012, 12:04 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WAS
Posts: 3,012
In united, you will be on an A320, which has a decent first class product. It's only a 3 hour flight, so you won't some sweet lie-flat seat with an AVOD and all the trimmings. Here is a video of what you'd get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DxH3D4JK30
But you will get to fly in a very nice business class product. Personally, I like the bulkhead. It's nice because nobody is leaning into you, so it's easier for the window person to go to the restroom. However, the legroom is not as nice as rows 2 and 3, so it depends on which you like more.
I am seeing that the fares on UA are around $1200 each round trip, so you'll spend around 1/2 of your budget on airfare. Economy is showing $500 to $700. You could conceivably save almost $1500 if you fly in economy ($500/person versus $1250/person, so it's $1000 versus $2500). But of course, for your anniversary, you want to do it up. But keep in mind, domestic business class (even though this is an international flight, it's essentially a domestic product) is nothing like international business class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILsZIU8uXo
Have a great trip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DxH3D4JK30
But you will get to fly in a very nice business class product. Personally, I like the bulkhead. It's nice because nobody is leaning into you, so it's easier for the window person to go to the restroom. However, the legroom is not as nice as rows 2 and 3, so it depends on which you like more.
I am seeing that the fares on UA are around $1200 each round trip, so you'll spend around 1/2 of your budget on airfare. Economy is showing $500 to $700. You could conceivably save almost $1500 if you fly in economy ($500/person versus $1250/person, so it's $1000 versus $2500). But of course, for your anniversary, you want to do it up. But keep in mind, domestic business class (even though this is an international flight, it's essentially a domestic product) is nothing like international business class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILsZIU8uXo
Have a great trip!
Jan 25, 2012, 4:41 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MEL
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I agree - domestic F is... domestic F. No carrier can be declared a clear winner here. IMO it's nothing to brag about; int'l J is a different matter, but you won't get that from the US to CUN. IMO, for a ~3 hour flight, it's hardly worth it. I'd rather fly Y and use that money for a nicer hotel or various things there (nice dinners, massages, whatever).
Jan 25, 2012, 7:30 am
#8
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 9,125
[QUOTE=florin;17882921 int'l J is a different matter, but you won't get that from the US to CUN.[/QUOTE]
Some EWR to CUN on CO are operated on an internationally configured 757 - so it does happen. Perhaps other carriers offer this as well?
Some EWR to CUN on CO are operated on an internationally configured 757 - so it does happen. Perhaps other carriers offer this as well?
Jan 25, 2012, 1:39 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,123
I am planning a 10th anniversary trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico. I have seen that both Delta and United have Luxury packages to AI resorts. I want to spend around $3 - $5000 for the trip to include First Class Airfare and hotel. We would leave from either DCA/IAD or BWI as we live in DC. Any suggestions for great airline with good amenities both airport and in the air? Romantic All Inclusive Resort Choices. We are looking at 8 nights from 8/4/12 to 8/12/12. All suggestions appreciated.
You can cut the cost down by booking coach. And for a 3+ hour flight, I would happily fly UA in E+.
As far as a place, my wife and I have stayed twice at the Iberostar Gran Hotel Paraiso. Adults only and really good food and great service. Rated the #4 all inclusive in Mexico (and #13 in the world) by Tripadvisor.