Originally Posted by
onefasteuro
Hello there, looking to take the family to HI (Kona) sometimes around april -> june.
Debating on whether it's worse using FF for it or buy the tickets outright.
I have enough miles for 4 Coach tickets, right now they run for about $840 on AA.
Is it worse using the miles or buying the tickets outright?
We do travel a lot and if I don't use the miles, planning on using em for our anniversary (sans-kids) for 2 first class somewhere.
Thoughts.
We went to KONA last May and are going back late april- early may this year again. we used miles for the tickets both times and found it to be well worth it. it saved the 3 of us about 2500. that money was better spent on activities, like when ly 3 yo son wanted to swim with the dolphins, take the boat ride, rent the paddle boats, i always said yes. i find i am much more willign to spend when the plane and hotel are free.
If you have not picked a place I would recommend Hilton Waikoloa village if you have kids the place is fantastic