A huge part of my trip is really the hotel. We book way more room than we need, but it keeps the wife happy. We could save $2000 on hotel costs alone if I rented a room instead of a cottage made for a whole family. Then there is the fact that I'm a big guy. I tend to fly first as it is more comfortable. My wife would be happy in coach, me not so much. Between the two of us, and our personal preferences, the prices get a bit out of control.