Maui Honeymoon September 5 - 9 From PHX - Help!
Apr 15, 2016, 9:52 pm
#1
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Maui Honeymoon September 5 - 9 From PHX - Help!
Hey community,
My fiancé and I are looking to Honeymoon in Maui leaving from Phoenix September 5th for 5+ nights. Although, we live in Houston so if there is a trick or opportunity somehow then I am all game.
I have a 100,000 miles & 12,000 United miles. I just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and I am willing to get any other cards that make the most sense. Does anyone have any advice on how to get the best flight price and/or hotel deals? We are willing to be flexible. Currently we planned to stay at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua but will consider any other first class accommodations.
Thanks for any help.
Treyzx
My fiancé and I are looking to Honeymoon in Maui leaving from Phoenix September 5th for 5+ nights. Although, we live in Houston so if there is a trick or opportunity somehow then I am all game.
I have a 100,000 miles & 12,000 United miles. I just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and I am willing to get any other cards that make the most sense. Does anyone have any advice on how to get the best flight price and/or hotel deals? We are willing to be flexible. Currently we planned to stay at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua but will consider any other first class accommodations.
Thanks for any help.
Treyzx
Apr 16, 2016, 12:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Peon Gold
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You have 100k miles in what program? United?
I'd use the United miles for your tickets, unfortunately you're going to have to connect somewhere other than PHX on UA. Then use your UR points for your accommodations. Luckily, September is one of the least popular times of the year to go to the islands, so you should find reward availability.
If you're willing to switch accommodations, then you can play the hotel credit card game and rack up rewards in multiple programs.
I'd use the United miles for your tickets, unfortunately you're going to have to connect somewhere other than PHX on UA. Then use your UR points for your accommodations. Luckily, September is one of the least popular times of the year to go to the islands, so you should find reward availability.
If you're willing to switch accommodations, then you can play the hotel credit card game and rack up rewards in multiple programs.
Apr 16, 2016, 5:18 pm
#3
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Does United still offer IAH-OGG non-stop service (I remember CO tried it out many years ago)? That could be a deciding factor in where to fly from.
Apr 20, 2016, 1:30 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Each of you can get the Marriott CC which currently is giving 80,000 points. That will still only get you 2 nights - it's 60,000 points per night.
You could also each get the Hyatt CC and get 2 nights each at the Hyatt Regency or each get the Fairmont CC and get 2 nights each at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
For flights your AA points will get you both to Maui (90,000 points for 2 in economy with a connection.
You could also each get the Hyatt CC and get 2 nights each at the Hyatt Regency or each get the Fairmont CC and get 2 nights each at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
For flights your AA points will get you both to Maui (90,000 points for 2 in economy with a connection.
Apr 25, 2016, 1:29 pm
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Thank you all for your recommendations. I've got to spend $4,000 on CSP card to get 40,000 points so right now that's the card I'm using. 90,000 points is alot. I'm not opposed to paying cash (aka using CSP card) if I'm not getting good value on the 90,000 miles.
