300 K miles for family of 6 - Where to go for December?
Sep 16, 2011 | 10:03 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: SPG Gold, AA PM
Posts: 287
Thanks for following up. I had been wondering what you decided on in the end. Also, I don't think you can cross-post, but the Hawaii and SPG boards might be good places to find more specific information about your trip.
And please consider Japan when the kids are older and the exchange is better (if ever) - it's an amazing place.
And please consider Japan when the kids are older and the exchange is better (if ever) - it's an amazing place.
Sep 16, 2011 | 12:58 pm
#63
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 362
[QUOTE=momof4kids1dog1guineapig;17120501]
We are looking at staying at Moana Surfrider or Sheraton Waikiki with our SPG points. Anyone have a preference about those? We are also going to the big island for a few days. We want to stay on the Hilo side to be near the waterfalls and volcano. Anyone have a recommendation for a hotel on that side of the island? All the big ones are on the Kona side, and we aren't going to stay there./QUOTE]
Stayed at Sheraton which was okay, but will let others compare to Moana.
I'd check out VRBO instead of a hotel on the Hilo side. From my memory, there weren't any great hotels there but we found a nice house rental.
Enjoy, it's a beautiful place! Also, if I remember correctly January is good timing for the whales--try to get under the water and listen.
We are looking at staying at Moana Surfrider or Sheraton Waikiki with our SPG points. Anyone have a preference about those? We are also going to the big island for a few days. We want to stay on the Hilo side to be near the waterfalls and volcano. Anyone have a recommendation for a hotel on that side of the island? All the big ones are on the Kona side, and we aren't going to stay there./QUOTE]
Stayed at Sheraton which was okay, but will let others compare to Moana.
I'd check out VRBO instead of a hotel on the Hilo side. From my memory, there weren't any great hotels there but we found a nice house rental.
Enjoy, it's a beautiful place! Also, if I remember correctly January is good timing for the whales--try to get under the water and listen.
Sep 16, 2011 | 1:53 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: WA, US
Programs: lots of little things
Posts: 705
This is true. There really aren't many (if any) chain hotels on the Hilo side but private rentals through VRBO or airbnb, etc are a good option. I've used VRBO firsthand for a cottage in Mountain View, between Hilo and Volcanoes NP, and had a great experience.
Sep 16, 2011 | 2:43 pm
#65
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive
Posts: 5,453
Just an update for those interested in what we decided. It looks like we are going to Hawaii in January instead. We may do Costa Rica next year, and maybe Europe the next year. That will be better anyway when our kids are a bit older.
We are looking at staying at Moana Surfrider or Sheraton Waikiki with our SPG points. Anyone have a preference about those? We are also going to the big island for a few days. We want to stay on the Hilo side to be near the waterfalls and volcano. Anyone have a recommendation for a hotel on that side of the island? All the big ones are on the Kona side, and we aren't going to stay there.
Thanks for the guidance and well wishes!
We are looking at staying at Moana Surfrider or Sheraton Waikiki with our SPG points. Anyone have a preference about those? We are also going to the big island for a few days. We want to stay on the Hilo side to be near the waterfalls and volcano. Anyone have a recommendation for a hotel on that side of the island? All the big ones are on the Kona side, and we aren't going to stay there.
Thanks for the guidance and well wishes!
Oh, you owe us a trip report!
