Originally Posted by
YVR Cockroach
Or day by day. 11 month/330 day in advance "rule".
OK... I suppose there's not a lot I can do until the end of November comes around then. Am I right in thinking that the best prices are likely to be among the first that become available?
Originally Posted by
deubster
You're in luck here. If there is a slow period in Hawaii (rapidly disappearing), it's the mid-Sept thru mid-Nov period. Seasonal prices are at their lowest, where applicable. And the weather may be best, as well - least rainfall during that period for most of the islands. OTOH, it's a bit too early for whale watching or the big surf on Oahu's North Shore.
Not too worried about watching the surf, but it's a pity about the whale watching. Kids would have loved that.
Is the risk of problems from hurricanes low at this time of year?
Originally Posted by
KenJohn
Cheap and Hawaii do not go together. Hawaii is pricey compared to the rest of the US.
This is semi-work related (I work in travel) and my circumstances are such that flights and any extras (drinks, gifts, internal flights, etc.) would be pretty much all I'd pay for. I'm reckoning it'll cost us a total of around £2500-£3000 for flights, inc. all taxes, and maybe £500-£1000 in extras. ie. should come to no more than £4000 ($8000) for the four of us, for everything.
Accommodation and food for us all is likely to be provided in full. I'd probably do 3-4 nights each on any 2 of the following: Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui or Big Island.
Originally Posted by
KenJohn
It is a very long flight for the children. Just remember that Hawaii is almost on the other side of the world - 10 hours time difference during UK winters and 11 hours behind in summertime
Do you think it's too long for them? They will be aged 4 years and 5 months, and 2 years and 9.5 months at the time of our outward journey.
Thanks again, everyone... you've been so helpful. ^