Travel on Points – Revolutionizing Your Journey

Private Jets or First Class? What’s Really Worth It with Rob Ferretti (Ep. 40)

By BoldlyGo | September 18, 2024

Want to know how a former golf caddie built a luxury travel empire?

Host DeAndre Coke welcomes luxury travel and exotic car expert Rob Ferretti, who has nearly 900,000 YouTube subscribers. Rob’s story takes him from a modest upbringing in New Jersey to building a successful business empire focused on luxury experiences. In this episode, he reveals the real value behind private jets, how to maximize points for first-class upgrades, and why finding deals is more important than loyalty to any one airline.

Rob also shares his advice on renting exotic cars, avoiding scams, and blending high-end travel with genuine, local experiences. Along the way, he discusses his ventures, including Adventure Drives—an exclusive travel experience for car enthusiasts—and Flipside Luggage, a soon-to-launch brand that aims to revolutionize travel gear with innovative design.

Key Highlights:

From Humble Beginnings to Success: Rob’s rise from a modest background to founding multiple businesses in travel and luxury
Private Jets vs. First Class: Why private jets rarely make sense and how to use points for affordable first-class upgrades
Maximizing Travel Value: Rob’s tips for transferring points one-to-one to airlines and getting the best deals on flights
Exotic Car Rental Tips: How to avoid getting scammed by rental companies and pitfalls of using services like Turo
Luxury Meets Authenticity: Rob’s approach to blending luxury accommodations with authentic, local travel experiences
And much more!