So, start of 2009 and we need to look at where we are going to take our breaks this year. Last year we saved (for pretty much the whole year) for our US holiday. For this we flew to San Francsisco, and then popped into Chicago and finally Orlando. This was our first BIG holiday, so we did it in style and flew Virgin Upper Class return.

Seeing as the flight was around the 11 hour mark, we took advantage of UC and it’s decent seating, food and drink and great staff. Also, a lot of other firsts; first time to the US for holiday (been there for work before); first time to the West and East coasts; first time to San Fran, Chicago and Orlando; first time to all the great parks in Orlando – you get my drift……so, for 2009 we thought we would concentrate on Europe. We initially earmarked Berlin, Rome, Barcelona to take some breaks, and then re-visit San Fran (with Las Vegas too) in 2010.

So, what happens?? The Euro gets to an exchange rate of 1-1 with the British pound (last year it was about 2/3) and this obviously means Europe is going to cost at least 1/3 more for everything. Decisions, dilemmas!!!!! So, we have initially thought of now re-doing the US trip this year, rather than next. Maybe in 2010 the Pound will be stronger and Europe not so costly.

To make things a bit different we are probably going to fly with BA Club World. This is based at the new Terminal 5, Heathrow, and will be a nice change from Virgin, but also good to see how other companies transport you in “affordable” luxury. Not sure of exactly where we are going to stay, but I expect (well this reads as “I want”) to stay at the Belagio in Las Vegas.

So, I will probably be adding bits as and when we decide. Thing is, we will probably look at doing this in September, and I will start getting excited in about March!! Will I make it?!?!?!? Tune it later to find out….