Your Strategy & Plans for 2011?

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Other than the trip to Mexico - no other plans - trying to save $ for other needed things right now ;-(

[jsattapr2]

My first travel strategy is to be better prepared for getting through TSA security lines (see the following):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFi18ioqYk

My second strategy is to see if I can get my doctor to prescribe some of the same medications (seems very relaxed just sitting there and waiting her turn).

[omegaet]

My first travel strategy is to be better prepared for getting through TSA security lines (see the following):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFi18ioqYk

My second strategy is to see if I can get my doctor to prescribe some of the same medications (seems very relaxed just sitting there and waiting her turn).

j-s-2....I saw the video and wasn't offended by Tammy's travel outfit. On the other hand, I couldn't help but fixate on her lips during the interview on the following video....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFi18ioqYk

.....we're trying to figure out what 'filler' was used in her lips....not Botox but maybe something like Juvederm......a little too much 'pout' for me.

[Mountie]

We just finished two LL packages with The Topnotch Resort and Spa, 2 nights at the Normandy Hotel in Washington and 2 nights in Charleston Place. We also just won a LL package for next July at the Lost Creek Ranch & Spa at Jackson Hole, WY. We are going back to Germany/Austria in March for some skiing. As a whole, I would say we plan to travel as much or more in 2011 as we did in 2010.

LL_Travelfan, the Lost Creek Ranch & Spa sounds nice.

[kapper]

Wendy Perrin is one of our favorite consumer travel writers, who always seems to come up with topical and innovative ideas for luxury travel

http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/...3?pageNumber=2

Just wondering what the Community Members are plotting for their end of year and 2011 travel plans? How does Luxury Link figure into those plans and destinations? Where in the world would you like to see the Luxury Link team add more properties in order to keep you interested in returning to and buying auction packages?

Should be interesting responses....

We're still in the plotting and planning stages for our 2011 family travel destinations. I think 2011 will be the last all family trips for a while, so we're all involved in lobbying for what we should do and where we should go.

Everyone has agreed our last couple of trips to South America have been some of the best times we have spent together. With that thought in mind, maybe Luxury Link will be offering more choices in those countries.

We're still big on trying to use miles for our air travel. In that regard, it appears several of the major carriers to South America are cutting back on capacity for award seats.

[jsattapr2]

Wendy Perrin is one of our favorite consumer travel writers, who always seems to come up with topical and innovative ideas for luxury travel

http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/...3?pageNumber=2

Just wondering what the Community Members are plotting for their end of year and 2011 travel plans? How does Luxury Link figure into those plans and destinations? Where in the world would you like to see the Luxury Link team add more properties in order to keep you interested in returning to and buying auction packages?

Should be interesting responses....

-O-, what is your strategy and your plans for 2011? How do you answer your own questions?

[LL_Travelfan]

Mountie,
yes, we are looking forward to the Lost Creek Ranch in July 2011. We are coming back for it all the way from Germany. 2011 is already fully planned out for us with lots of visitors from the States. We will be taking them to Berlin, Dresden, Meissen, Nurnberg, and of course Garmisch-Partenkirchen. We will also retrace our steps to Salzburg, Innsbruck and Southern Italy.

[omegaet]

-O-, what is your strategy and your plans for 2011? How do you answer your own questions?

j-s-2

(1) 'Strategy'......well, I have almost finished compiling a complete list of airline miles and credit card points for submission to Gary at www.BookYourAward.com Gary is a self-proclaimed and generally well recognized guru (at least among his Internet devoted groupies) when it comes to maximizing miles and points. We have done well on our own, when utilizing reward travel, but not nearly as well as Gary has managed to squeeze out of the various systems.

Gary works on a flat fee and doesn't charge until he has accomplished the goal(s). So, we'll see what he produces.....Europe, Middle East, Asia..doesn't really make a lot of difference as long as we get Biz or 1st Class seats (need to have fully reclining seats) on a reputable carrier....maybe one of those 'private suites' or a on-board shower.

(2) 'Strategy'......continue to evaluate the offerings from Luxury Link. Of course, we prefer new and interesting destination and properties.

So, if we are satisfied with the results of (1), then we will begin to seriously work on (2).....at the present, we are open to all opportunities.

[Mountie]

omegaet, I notice you often include a poll in your threads. Do you know if anyone at LL every reviews the results?

[kapper]

omegaet, I notice you often include a poll in your threads. Do you know if anyone at LL every reviews the results?

I like the idea of posting a poll along with the question or comment.

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy be able to participate and see visual results, as long as the names are withheld to protect the innocent and shy ones.

However, I don't always agree with the limited options provided.