South America Star Princess Cruise

The flight to Santiage, Chile from Miami, Florida was about 8 1/2hours and those overnight flights are not easy.
We were able to upgrade our airline tickets to first class using frequent flier miles and a copayment of $300 per person each way.
The upgrade was available for the outbound flight but we were waitlasted for the return flight even though we had booked this 9 months in advance.
I called the airline every week and when it got nearer to the trip date, I called ever day.
I was thrilled the day I called the airline and heard the reservationist say "first class seats have been cleared and you can receive the upgrade".
We were boarded first on the plane, and as the coach fare passengers began to board, we were already drinking champagne or juice.
The seats were called "lie flat seats" with 60 inch legroom. The seats actually lie flat like a bed and the airline gave us nicely packaged blankets and pillows. Each passenger in first class received their own little care package of eye shades, socks, touthpaste, toothbrush, lip balm, hand cream, mints in a cute little carrying case.
The meals were served on black table cloths with real dishes and silverware and we had a real menu of food to choose from. Unlimited drinks were flowing.
Our flight was at 11:30pm and by the time we were done with dinner it was about 12:30am. Each passenger has there own headphones with DVR. You have a choice of movies or TV programs.
I chose to lie flat and go to sleep. The next thing I knew it was 6AM and the flight attendants were serving breakfast.
This is certainly the way to start a vacation.

This was the trip of a lifetime. We flew into Santiago, Chile and stayed at the beautiful San Cristobal Hotel. The hotel location was very conveniently located. We were met at the airport by the Princess Cruise Line representative.