Where do these jet setters afford all their travel?

[Anonymous]

DH and I (mid-to-late twenties) do this to some degree. We get good deals on airfare, and go to places like where expenses on arrival (lodging, food, etc.) are very low. We are by no means backpackers, but spend modestly and somewhat like a local when we travel. We spent most of a month in Indonesia last year for something like $3,000 all in last year. We spent 10 days in Mexico earlier this year for a little under $1,000. We definitely are guilty of curating our Instagrams. Even though we aren't doing it all that deliberately, one would probably assume we spent more than we did looking through posts.

Travel is how we choose to spend. To us, we would rather save for a great trip than go out and about to the hotspots where we live. At home, we don't eat out lavishly, live in a mid-range apartment, take public transit when we can, neither of us drink (amazing what this saves!), and we still have some lingering parental support (our car was a gift when a parent upgraded some years ago, my cell phone is still on the old family plan).

[Anonymous]

95% don't have kids.

I follow a travel instagram stars. You can do a little with a smaller budget and only flying two people. Especially when you're not limited to school schedules.

The funny thing is as soon as the female gram stars get pregnant their accounts die. No more vacations in Singapore and quick trips to Paris.

It's easy to tell who was traveling on quick discount fares, over weekends, and in budget hotels that you might be willing to stay in and keep one eye open at night but wouldn't put your kid in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some people work from home and can therefore work from anywhere. I have friends who have traveled for up to 3 months at a time this way.

Last year I spent a 4 day weekend in the Caribbean in February, a week in Orlando (Disney), another long weekend in New Orleans, and then 4 days/3 nights in Paris.

1) Caribbean trip - flew business, using miles. Paid $150 total for two nights at a beach resort since I split the room with a friend. Spent the other two nights staying at a friends house there.

2) 5 nights in Disney using Marriott points. Took DD and paid under $200 R/T per person and we got upgraded to business both ways. I would have used miles but the flights were too cheap. Daily access to the parks was using a friend of a friend's passes. I paid for meals and other incidentals.

3) New Orleans trip in July during Essence fest. 4 nights, flew down using miles. Split the room with a friend using a discounted rate. Spent about $300 on lodging.

4) Paris trip with DD in October. Most schools were in session (she was on break) so flights were cheap from NYC. We took the bus to NYC, stayed with my best friend, flew direct to Paris. Stayed in an AirBnB right in the heart of Paris. We were a block from Notre Dame and walked to the Louvre leisurely in 20 mins. Flights were $825 once you factored in assigned seating and carryon bags. Flew back to NYC to my friends place. Airbnb was $99/night for a studio apartment. So $1250 for two people once you add on the Greyhound tickets for a 5 night getaway in NYC and Paris.

I spent about 2K total on lodging and airfare for 4 trips and two of those trips included my child.

And I'm in Atlanta for the weekend because I've always wanted to visit and had a Delta credit that I needed to use.

Wow. I'd rather stay home than take most of these trips. A week in Orlando? Put me out of my misery.

So don't go. Easy.

[Anonymous]

To the dope that said traveling with rich people sucks, you are dead wrong! I love traveling with well-off people when I have the opportunity.

They have access to things that most normal income people never even think about or consider. And rich people are a LOT of fun to party with. They don’t have a care in the world. My best vacations have been when I tagged along with wealthy friends.

Lol you have no clue

And to the idiots saying coach is always the way to go, no way. If that’s all you can afford (and I’ve been there) then yes it’s fine. If it’s a short trip, yeah maybe. But for longer flights, there is no doubt that the splurge for better cabins is worth it. Totally worth it. Like night and day. I can’t believe people are denying this.

[Anonymous]

They aren't saving a penny, millennial fools who know nothing about life and are having parents still pay for bills. It is not even about traveling, it is about taking a photo to post. I am traveling this summer extensively(2 continents, several countries). Middle aged, taking my teen DD. Yes, I can see in her that she might do the same as your friend. She has no idea how much I looked for deals, fares, saved, found a discount. It worries me that she will end up like your friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To the dope that said traveling with rich people sucks, you are dead wrong! I love traveling with well-off people when I have the opportunity.

They have access to things that most normal income people never even think about or consider. And rich people are a LOT of fun to party with. They don’t have a care in the world. My best vacations have been when I tagged along with wealthy friends.

Lol you have no clue

And to the idiots saying coach is always the way to go, no way. If that’s all you can afford (and I’ve been there) then yes it’s fine. If it’s a short trip, yeah maybe. But for longer flights, there is no doubt that the splurge for better cabins is worth it. Totally worth it. Like night and day. I can’t believe people are denying this.

Someone said coach is the way to go? Ha, no way. I am now back to coach after business and first class and it just sucks. Just being honest. Work was paying before, but not now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH and I (mid-to-late twenties) do this to some degree. We get good deals on airfare, and go to places like where expenses on arrival (lodging, food, etc.) are very low. We are by no means backpackers, but spend modestly and somewhat like a local when we travel. We spent most of a month in Indonesia last year for something like $3,000 all in last year. We spent 10 days in Mexico earlier this year for a little under $1,000. We definitely are guilty of curating our Instagrams. Even though we aren't doing it all that deliberately, one would probably assume we spent more than we did looking through posts.

Travel is how we choose to spend. To us, we would rather save for a great trip than go out and about to the hotspots where we live. At home, we don't eat out lavishly, live in a mid-range apartment, take public transit when we can, neither of us drink (amazing what this saves!), and we still have some lingering parental support (our car was a gift when a parent upgraded some years ago, my cell phone is still on the old family plan).

Typical losers whose parents are bemoaning the fact they raised you like you are Oprah, but didn't earn your own money like Oprah. Do you choose to save? Having a kid is going to be a rude awakening to you. Please don't have a kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I (mid-to-late twenties) do this to some degree. We get good deals on airfare, and go to places like where expenses on arrival (lodging, food, etc.) are very low. We are by no means backpackers, but spend modestly and somewhat like a local when we travel. We spent most of a month in Indonesia last year for something like $3,000 all in last year. We spent 10 days in Mexico earlier this year for a little under $1,000. We definitely are guilty of curating our Instagrams. Even though we aren't doing it all that deliberately, one would probably assume we spent more than we did looking through posts.

Travel is how we choose to spend. To us, we would rather save for a great trip than go out and about to the hotspots where we live. At home, we don't eat out lavishly, live in a mid-range apartment, take public transit when we can, neither of us drink (amazing what this saves!), and we still have some lingering parental support (our car was a gift when a parent upgraded some years ago, my cell phone is still on the old family plan).

Typical losers whose parents are bemoaning the fact they raised you like you are Oprah, but didn't earn your own money like Oprah. Do you choose to save? Having a kid is going to be a rude awakening to you. Please don't have a kid.

LOL you seem to be rather jealous of them having fun. Maybe you should do something fun too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I (mid-to-late twenties) do this to some degree. We get good deals on airfare, and go to places like where expenses on arrival (lodging, food, etc.) are very low. We are by no means backpackers, but spend modestly and somewhat like a local when we travel. We spent most of a month in Indonesia last year for something like $3,000 all in last year. We spent 10 days in Mexico earlier this year for a little under $1,000. We definitely are guilty of curating our Instagrams. Even though we aren't doing it all that deliberately, one would probably assume we spent more than we did looking through posts.

Travel is how we choose to spend. To us, we would rather save for a great trip than go out and about to the hotspots where we live. At home, we don't eat out lavishly, live in a mid-range apartment, take public transit when we can, neither of us drink (amazing what this saves!), and we still have some lingering parental support (our car was a gift when a parent upgraded some years ago, my cell phone is still on the old family plan).

Typical losers whose parents are bemoaning the fact they raised you like you are Oprah, but didn't earn your own money like Oprah. Do you choose to save? Having a kid is going to be a rude awakening to you. Please don't have a kid.

LOL you seem to be rather jealous of them having fun. Maybe you should do something fun too!

I am doing something much more fun and interesting, and don't have mom and dad paying for my car and cell phone bill! And I pay for my DS's college and mortgage and all of my own bills! What a novelty?! And traveling. And I don't have instagram, and don't travel to post on Instagram! As to where I am going this summer and vacationing, some of us don't post it on DCUM, because that would be bragging.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This couple I know literally spent last December in Colorado at a ski resort, spent last month in Indonesia and today they’re off to some weekend getaway.

The girlfriend doesn’t work. The guy works at not a well paid job.

Wtf??

This is also every other person on my instagram. Mid twenties to early thirties.

DH and I are 40&41, we are mid six figures salary with a low $2400/mo mortgage. That leaves us a large travel budget. And considering our modest home and Japanese cars, I'm sure people dont think we make that much money either.

[Anonymous]

Hey probably use rewards cards for every purchase and travel a lot for work where they rack up miles and hotel points.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some people work from home and can therefore work from anywhere. I have friends who have traveled for up to 3 months at a time this way.

Last year I spent a 4 day weekend in the Caribbean in February, a week in Orlando (Disney), another long weekend in New Orleans, and then 4 days/3 nights in Paris.

1) Caribbean trip - flew business, using miles. Paid $150 total for two nights at a beach resort since I split the room with a friend. Spent the other two nights staying at a friends house there.

2) 5 nights in Disney using Marriott points. Took DD and paid under $200 R/T per person and we got upgraded to business both ways. I would have used miles but the flights were too cheap. Daily access to the parks was using a friend of a friend's passes. I paid for meals and other incidentals.

3) New Orleans trip in July during Essence fest. 4 nights, flew down using miles. Split the room with a friend using a discounted rate. Spent about $300 on lodging.

4) Paris trip with DD in October. Most schools were in session (she was on break) so flights were cheap from NYC. We took the bus to NYC, stayed with my best friend, flew direct to Paris. Stayed in an AirBnB right in the heart of Paris. We were a block from Notre Dame and walked to the Louvre leisurely in 20 mins. Flights were $825 once you factored in assigned seating and carryon bags. Flew back to NYC to my friends place. Airbnb was $99/night for a studio apartment. So $1250 for two people once you add on the Greyhound tickets for a 5 night getaway in NYC and Paris.

I spent about 2K total on lodging and airfare for 4 trips and two of those trips included my child.

And I'm in Atlanta for the weekend because I've always wanted to visit and had a Delta credit that I needed to use.

Wow. I'd rather stay home than take most of these trips. A week in Orlando? Put me out of my misery.

So don't go. Easy.

You’re not including food, souvenirs, drinks, etc. you didn’t include admission passes (Louvre and notre dame for example). You stole from Disney iseing a friend’s passes and since they are fingerprint connected how’d you do it anyway?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This couple I know literally spent last December in Colorado at a ski resort, spent last month in Indonesia and today they’re off to some weekend getaway.

The girlfriend doesn’t work. The guy works at not a well paid job.

Wtf??

This is also every other person on my instagram. Mid twenties to early thirties.

DH and I are 40&41, we are mid six figures salary with a low $2400/mo mortgage. That leaves us a large travel budget. And considering our modest home and Japanese cars, I'm sure people dont think we make that much money either.

Your mortgage is not low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I (mid-to-late twenties) do this to some degree. We get good deals on airfare, and go to places like where expenses on arrival (lodging, food, etc.) are very low. We are by no means backpackers, but spend modestly and somewhat like a local when we travel. We spent most of a month in Indonesia last year for something like $3,000 all in last year. We spent 10 days in Mexico earlier this year for a little under $1,000. We definitely are guilty of curating our Instagrams. Even though we aren't doing it all that deliberately, one would probably assume we spent more than we did looking through posts.

Travel is how we choose to spend. To us, we would rather save for a great trip than go out and about to the hotspots where we live. At home, we don't eat out lavishly, live in a mid-range apartment, take public transit when we can, neither of us drink (amazing what this saves!), and we still have some lingering parental support (our car was a gift when a parent upgraded some years ago, my cell phone is still on the old family plan).

Typical losers whose parents are bemoaning the fact they raised you like you are Oprah, but didn't earn your own money like Oprah. Do you choose to save? Having a kid is going to be a rude awakening to you. Please don't have a kid.

LOL you seem to be rather jealous of them having fun. Maybe you should do something fun too!

I am doing something much more fun and interesting, and don't have mom and dad paying for my car and cell phone bill! And I pay for my DS's college and mortgage and all of my own bills! What a novelty?! And traveling. And I don't have instagram, and don't travel to post on Instagram! As to where I am going this summer and vacationing, some of us don't post it on DCUM, because that would be bragging.

Doesn’t sound like you’ve done anything fun in the past 50 years, you bitter old hag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This couple I know literally spent last December in Colorado at a ski resort, spent last month in Indonesia and today they’re off to some weekend getaway.

The girlfriend doesn’t work. The guy works at not a well paid job.

Wtf??

This is also every other person on my instagram. Mid twenties to early thirties.

DH and I are 40&41, we are mid six figures salary with a low $2400/mo mortgage. That leaves us a large travel budget. And considering our modest home and Japanese cars, I'm sure people dont think we make that much money either.

Your mortgage is not low.

Considering we net approx 32k/mo, it is extremely low. We could easily have no mortgage, but are making more on returns than interest payments.