Originally Posted by
Goodmorning2U
If anything, Hawaii is underrated as a destination. On the east coast of the US I often hear people who haven't been say things along the lines of "it must be similar to Florida?" and "why would fly so far when we have the Atlantic nearby?!" Those that go know that Hawaii is incredibly beautiful and well worth the flight! Send me a pm and join us for the first Flyertalk Four Seasons Hualalai Do Dec. 8th-13th!
Except perhaps for a honeymoon, it doesn't seem like many folks to the East Coast EVER go to Hawaii. I'm an East Coaster these days, and I don't know anyone "in the real world" who ever goes. It doesn't even seem to be about the expense. Most folks just won't go on vacation to a place that takes 11 or 12 hours to get to. It just not something they would ever consider.