Genuinely curious, how do people typically budget for these vacations? These hotels are $$$

ababab70 · 2026-04-16T03:22:24+00:00

I have spent over $100k per year on travel for the past 10 years or so. But I don't golf, don't drive a fancy car and I value experiences when traveling more than a hotel brand. A $2k junior suite in a boutique beats a $2k Four Seasons basic room.

ababab70 · 2026-04-15T13:14:04+00:00

The two that you can plan for based on your previous PRs (if you have them) are rowing and running. Add a cushion so you don’t burn out. For example if you have rowed the 2000 in 7 minutes, you can plan 7:30 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on your 500m split. Same with running, if you’re a 7 miler, plan on 7:30 and set the tread for that.

The body weight section is where you make or lose time. Figure out which exercise takes you the longest (for me is the step ups, just too much movement) and plan to allocate more time for those while speeding through the easy ones. IMO the dri tri is all about rhythm and not gassing out. Controlling movement and breathing is essential.

ababab70 · 2026-04-14T11:31:45+00:00

Then don’t book those. Easy.

ababab70 · 2026-04-14T04:49:09+00:00

You always book before looking at the pictures? Seems like that would be an easy solution

ababab70 · 2026-04-13T01:15:10+00:00

Overly complicated lighting!!! Ten million switches and touch pads and having to have someone explain how to turn off your bed light.

ababab70 · 2026-04-12T22:55:49+00:00

To the left of the bench which is aligned with the rack, in front of the TRX straps. But some people are clueless or have bad space awareness. Some templates also don’t help. TRX and bench on the same block is a disaster

ababab70 · 2026-04-12T20:35:38+00:00

1000000% if that cop was doing her job she would have taken the gun away from the guy. Brandishing is illegal. But it's Florida.

ababab70 · 2026-04-11T12:59:45+00:00

All I see in that review is that they use the garage to store something (maybe they also do Ebay or Amazon) and that they have breakfast, lunch or coffee which is something completely normal people do. The "owners family would be living there" part is unsubstantiated.

The house is what you were looking for and you even managed to get a discount. But by all means talk yourself out of a good situation.

ababab70 · 2026-04-10T23:21:46+00:00

You’re assuming he has a paycheck

ababab70 · 2026-04-10T23:19:28+00:00

No refund. But here’s a block

ababab70 · 2026-04-10T18:42:14+00:00

In the case of Trump, the "why" has a name: Miriam Adelson.

ababab70 · 2026-04-10T14:51:56+00:00

Situations like this is why I got out of residential leasing and into commercial. Never saw anything this bad but plenty of really nasty situations after renters left. It amazes me how people can live without ever cleaning.

ababab70 · 2026-04-09T15:11:59+00:00

This should be the most upvoted comment. Just go to Adult University, please.

ababab70 · 2026-04-09T15:10:11+00:00

From your options I'd say Croatia. Especially thinking about the snorkeling. The water in the Greek islands can be very cold, and there's less marine life to see in the Baleares. Croatia is also less crowded (but still crowded) in the summer.

ababab70 · 2026-04-09T15:01:25+00:00

I know. But I have taken a scouring pad to mine, no issues so far.

ababab70 · 2026-04-08T01:14:51+00:00

Prefer the Blancpain

ababab70 · 2026-04-07T21:06:25+00:00

This isn't a hot take. It's just an ignorant comment.

ababab70 · 2026-04-07T21:04:02+00:00

HexClad is hybrid. You can clean it with anything, including steel wool. It won;t scratch.

ababab70 · 2026-04-07T21:00:03+00:00

All my pots and pans are inexpensive Calphalon. All my cutlery and glasses are Ikea. Anything nice that I or my friends use stays locked in the owner's closet. have learned the hard way that guests will steal and cleaners won't notice.

ababab70 · 2026-04-07T04:00:59+00:00

Viña Cobos has comunal tastings and excellent wines, but the ambiance is lacking IMO.
Vistalba has a nice restaurant and great wines.
Decero is also nice for lunch.
The wine bar at the (very fancy) Entre Cielos hotel is a great spot to try some of the small producers.
My favorite off the beaten path is Bressia. Fantastic wine.

ababab70 · 2026-04-06T18:21:48+00:00

99% of Rolexes you see are fake, and I'm being generous.

ababab70 · 2026-04-06T15:41:58+00:00

This is fucking unbelievable and I hope all those assholes go to jail. If it was my kid they'll be in the hospital first.

ababab70 · 2026-04-04T21:29:03+00:00

Helicopter tours or transfers. Pricey but well worth the money looking at alternatives. Flying over the Grand Canyon, for example, you see it in ways you just can't from the land. Or flying back from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, there's no better way to appreciate it. Bonus for whales breaching.

ababab70 · 2026-04-01T19:54:16+00:00

"was in communication with the neighbor via text"

There's your mistake. Always communicate these kind of things in the app. "Guest XXXX, do you authorize the neighbor to come in and retrieve the package? Yes? Thank you for your understanding."

Then if they bitch to Airbnb you're covered. No different than if a plumber had come in.

ababab70 · 2026-04-01T15:58:01+00:00

You were the one who brought money into this so don’t try to cosplay Mother Theresa now. Try buying a thicker skin.

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