Comments | moboid: when is money "just money"?

moboid

when is money "just money"?

Oct 24, 2007 09:11

I have a chance to take a really nice vacation trip with my best friend this christmas, but it will set me back $2K. It's a sailing trip in the virgin islands with a group of about 8 people. Not the kind of opportunity that comes up for me much. I miss my friend, and i adore boats. And a break from the winter sounds so amazing. But I can't ( Read more... )

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sysd October 24 2007, 13:58:06 UTC

Paying down debt is pretty much the single best fiscal move you can make, in terms of ROI. However, you're not likely to have an opportunity like this come up in a long time, and you really want to do it.

I'd say that it really depends upon the size of the debts. Will taking this trip set back your paydown time? Is there a way to make room, fiscally, for the trip? Sit down, work the numbers, see if you can budget your way to zero debt, and if you can - and you can stick to the plan - go for it. You've only got one life.

oriori1 October 24 2007, 14:35:52 UTC

You will *never* miss the money once you spend it, but you will always regret not having the memories. Go. It's always worth it.

whalebackslim October 24 2007, 14:54:30 UTC

go. go. go. How often do you get to sail around the virgin islands with your best friend?

kasson October 24 2007, 17:34:59 UTC

having been to the BVI's twice now, specifically virgin gorda and tortola, i highly recommend going.
i wouldnt have gone twice if it wasn't so astounding and beautiful.
get ready 2 snork.

lj pic from v.g. : )

moboid October 24 2007, 18:03:21 UTC

Perhaps you can recommend the cheapest/best way to get there? :)

kasson October 25 2007, 19:46:30 UTC

we flew direct from boston to san juan, transferred from san juan to tortola by a small plane, then we had to take an hour ferry from tortola to virgin gorda.

san juan is pretty much the main hub down there.
on our way back, we took a puddle jumper off a small scary runway from VG right to San Juan which was a much better way to go!

getting there was expensive. around $800 per ticket. yikes. hope this helps!

moboid October 24 2007, 19:48:25 UTC

And also you could recommend some tricks to not get my entire body burned red from top to toe? That's what I'm most worried about.

arugula October 24 2007, 18:54:32 UTC

do it do it do it