Thanks,

Probably have 50k miles on United. Don't plan to use a lot of miles, but maybe acquire some. 4-7 of us travelling. Looking for a combination of cheapest flights, best itinerary, and most efficient use of time/funds. I am linked into a few sites like Travelzoo, who sometimes have "package deals" (not that I really want a "package"), where hopefully the package might be less than the air alone. Thanks for the input!