I'm organising a First Class flight, Sydney - Singapore - Zurich - Hawai - Sydney.

Can anyone provide some ideas on the following:-

1. Cheaper flight options, tried using Amex Plat Companion, but unavailable for Hawai sector.

2. Best hotels in Singapore, Zurich, and Hawai (By best, I mean service, position, and comfort)

3. Tips on which FF program to put the flights through. I am star gold in Ansett, but want to try and get status with a one world carrier. Any first class bonuses, etc would also be helpfull (will leave sydney in early July 01).

4. the Australian dollars buys nothing in any of the places I am going...ARGHHHH (not really a question, just a winge...)

That would cover it.

All tips/assistance is/are appreciated.