Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
OK, newbie here.. soo much info , not sure how to make my queries more focused for search results..
Bottom line.. May 2008 going boston to Maui.. first time ever to hawaii, many questions.. not sure where or how to ask, here goes:
Welcome to Flyertalk! And, welcome to the Islands as well. As I and others will tell you, you most certainly have found the right place to ask you questions.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
1-booked hotel (Westin) already.. 35th aniv ;-) SUN-SUN reservation.
Great! I've heard such great things about the Westin. I've personally never stayed there, but have been at the Westin Ka`anapali Villas and will be at the Sheraton Maui in the fall. Congrats on your 35th anniversary as well. ^
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
2-need to book Air fare now , i guess
I would hold off on booking your airfare now unless the price is really what you want. Generally speaking, airline prices to/from the Islands are the cheapest roughly about 90-120 days out. There may also be a fare sale that'll cheapen the cost. But if you want security as to flights and dates and the pricing is decent (say $600), you may want to consider booking now.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
3-like to take 10 days,(maybe 12) with a few days in front, or behind the MAUI Stay
Sounds good.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
4-whats the best method?? where does the jet lag hit me, or the time of day clock(lose hours, gain hours? where is it BEST to take the extra days? in the front? at the end? Shoud i look at red eye flights?
Personally, the best days to take them will be at the end, especially if you have red eyes scheduled on your return back to Beantown. Getting back to the right time zone can be pretty tough, especially if you have to work the day or the day after you return. The jet lag won't likely hit you on your arrival into Hawaii (although you might experience tiredness from the travel); it's generally only traveling East that one gets Jet lagged.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
5-are the best Boston to Maui flights FARES(2nd leg) out of LA, SF ?? chicago?
No right answer here.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
so would it be best for me to fly logan to LA? logan to SF??
Again, no right answer here. It all depends on what the airline is selling as cheaper. Sometimes the direct from ORD will be cheaper; other times it'll be cheaper from LAX/SFO.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
6-prefer to fly 1st class for the LONGEST leg... ex If flyng BOS to CHI, fly coach, but then 1st class from CHI to maui?
I would fly First on the longest leg, which would be ORD to OGG.
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
7-really want to use my AMEX points (i'm OK to use all of them) and maybe in combo with my FF points of Delta or AA.
Okay, but make sure you're getting a decent conversion rate:
http://www.webflyer.com/programs/mileage_converter/
Originally Posted by
CigarBoy
8-Best deal for me to book via Amex traveL?
Thanks SO much in advance from all of you experts ;-)
CigarBoy
Best deal will be to look around. Amex Travel may not necessarily have the best rate. Try booking directly with the airline.
Good luck!