Overwhelmed!
May 22, 2015 | 11:10 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6
Overwhelmed!
Indeed the amount and detail of information is astounding. I have searched so many locations and i still i don't know where to pose my ?. After reading many fascinating trip reports my initial one is...how. How do members find the where-with-all to travel extensively, to myriad locations, in first or business class and stay in the hotels they do along the way. Is it with frequent flyer point? Cr card affiliated programs? How does one accumulate enough points to allow these extensive travel itineraries. Or is cash involved? How? Would you please off me direction. Thank you. Richard
May 25, 2015 | 10:00 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,208
There are many ways up the mountain. Some people fly a lot for work and have a ton of FFP to burn on vacations. Some are points hoarders and are masters at gaming the system with FFPs obtained through CC signup bonuses, creative spending etc. Others have reached an obi-wan-kenobe level of fare tricking and are adept at getting cheap tickets. Others are plain and simply rich.
Best thing you can do to start is to read a lot and get a feel for the concepts, the lingo, etc. There is a real learning curve but it is rewarding to stick with it.
Best thing you can do to start is to read a lot and get a feel for the concepts, the lingo, etc. There is a real learning curve but it is rewarding to stick with it.
May 25, 2015 | 10:31 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: BA/AA/AS/B6/WN/ UA/HH/MR and more like 'em but most felicitously & importantly MUCCI
Posts: 19,809
How do members find the where-with-all to travel extensively, to myriad locations, in first or business class and stay in the hotels they do along the way. Is it with frequent flyer point? Cr card affiliated programs? How does one accumulate enough points to allow these extensive travel itineraries.
May 26, 2015 | 4:17 am
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bangkok or San Francisco
Programs: United 1k, Marriott Lifetime PE, Former DL Gold, Former SQ Solitaire, HH Gold
Posts: 11,889
Indeed the amount and detail of information is astounding. I have searched so many locations and i still i don't know where to pose my ?. After reading many fascinating trip reports my initial one is...how. How do members find the where-with-all to travel extensively, to myriad locations, in first or business class and stay in the hotels they do along the way. Is it with frequent flyer point? Cr card affiliated programs? How does one accumulate enough points to allow these extensive travel itineraries. Or is cash involved? How? Would you please off me direction. Thank you. Richard
Took a couple of decades to get there. Don't plan on short cutting that unless your wealthy uncle dies.
May 26, 2015 | 8:51 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,589
Mine is a seldom-heard opinion around here, but...
Enjoy your travel, for work or for pleasure. Pick the "right" hotel, the best flights. Don't ruin it by chasing status or points. Consider those a little bonus.
Enjoy your travel, for work or for pleasure. Pick the "right" hotel, the best flights. Don't ruin it by chasing status or points. Consider those a little bonus.