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ygygold · « **Reply #2720 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:42:31 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 10, 2015, 11:08:31 AM

Hawaii would be the option for you. Italy will not be cheap.

Thank you!! Now I got to start reading up, and generating points. I hope to do a TR (I can start with the adrenalin rush to book the tickets to HKG, then the hour on the phone with Priceline to cancel them...).

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2721 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:45:45 AM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 11:42:31 AM

Thank you!! Now I got to start reading up, and generating points. I hope to do a TR (I can start with the adrenalin rush to book the tickets to HKG, then the hour on the phone with Priceline to cancel them...).

Generating points for HI will be a lot easier to do and will also be much cheaper to fly in J than to Italy.

ygygold · « **Reply #2722 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:50:30 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 10, 2015, 11:45:45 AM

Generating points for HI will be a lot easier to do and will also be much cheaper to fly in J than to Italy.

Was thinking that as well.
Thinking to go in J via AA. don't know about return yet. I might have a problem with shabbos there, so thinking to go LAX for shabbos, and drive to the GC

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2723 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:53:23 AM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 11:50:30 AM

Was thinking that as well.
Thinking to go in J via AA. don't know about return yet. I might have a problem with shabbos there, so thinking to go LAX for shabbos, and drive to the GC

Look into J on UA.

ygygold · « **Reply #2724 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:56:25 AM »

Thanks

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2725 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:58:57 AM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 11:56:25 AM

Thanks

You will need to do some research, but a quick tip is to use SQ miles to fly on UA. Dan has posts all about this. There are other mileage currencies you can use to save with.

Chapshnell · « **Reply #2726 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:17:21 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 10, 2015, 11:58:57 AM

You will need to do some research, but a quick tip is to use SQ miles to fly on UA. Dan has posts all about this. There are other mileage currencies you can use to save with.

Not only is SQ the best to use for EWR-HNL for example but every points program out there (MR, UR, SPG & TYP) all transfer into SQ.

ygygold · « **Reply #2727 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:18:31 PM »

Why would sq be better than using aa?

Chapshnell · « **Reply #2728 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:24:18 PM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 12:18:31 PM

Why would sq be better than using aa?

SQ is 30k a way in J. Nonstop EWR-HNL (no close in booking fees)

coralsnake · « **Reply #2729 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:26:22 PM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 12:18:31 PM

Why would sq be better than using aa?

Costs less miles and transferable from 4 different points programs. Plus low change/cancel fees. And no close-in fee.

ygygold · « **Reply #2730 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:28:10 PM »

Ok will check it out

Joe4007 · « **Reply #2731 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:16:29 PM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 12:18:31 PM

Why would sq be better than using aa?

UA is the only lie flat option NYC-HNL direct (besides the seasonal DL flight) and cannot be booked with AA.

ygygold · « **Reply #2732 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:17:56 PM »

So UA it is.

Once we confirm the dates I'll start lookin for seats.

Btw I forgot to ask this. Is October a bad time to be in Hl? (hurricane, etc.)

@Yehuda · « **Reply #2733 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:20:03 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 10, 2015, 11:08:31 AM

Hawaii would be the option for you. Italy will not be cheap.

Although with the exchange rate right now, Italy won't be as expensive as it can be in the future. However, if the point is to go with the cheaper option, then Hawaii wins.

ygygold - keep in mind that points can be used for your stay also. No need to spend cash on hotels if you don't want to.

ygygold · « **Reply #2734 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:21:24 PM »

I know. But I'm not so big in the miles churning game, so I wouldn't wanna use all my miles in one trip.
Or should I, so I'll have to get in the game

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2735 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:49:26 PM »

Quote from: ygygold on July 10, 2015, 04:21:24 PM

I know. But I'm not so big in the miles churning game, so I wouldn't wanna use all my miles in one trip.
Or should I, so I'll have to get in the game

No time like the present.

Shlmiel · « **Reply #2736 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:08:36 AM »

Need some help here.
Going to be in London for a wedding in August and have 3 extra days to spend with 2 kids (ages 3 & 5). Dont mind traveling (flying/driving/public trans) a few hours to anywhere in europe. Where would be a good place to go and maximize the time off with the family? Scotland, paris, dublin, gibraltar?
Any help would be appreciated...

ual902 · « **Reply #2737 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:38:49 AM »

Quote from: Shlmiel on July 13, 2015, 12:08:36 AM

Need some help here.
Going to be in London for a wedding in August and have 3 extra days to spend with 2 kids (ages 3 & 5). Dont mind traveling (flying/driving/public trans) a few hours to anywhere in europe. Where would be a good place to go and maximize the time off with the family? Scotland, paris, dublin, gibraltar?
Any help would be appreciated...

EasyJet to Venice

Jm1248 · « **Reply #2738 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:42:06 AM »

Or Switzerland. I doubt a 3 & 5 yr old would appreciate paris very much

Chapshnell · « **Reply #2739 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:44:18 AM »

Quote from: Shlmiel on July 13, 2015, 12:08:36 AM

Need some help here.
Going to be in London for a wedding in August and have 3 extra days to spend with 2 kids (ages 3 & 5). Dont mind traveling (flying/driving/public trans) a few hours to anywhere in europe. Where would be a good place to go and maximize the time off with the family? Scotland, paris, dublin, gibraltar?
Any help would be appreciated...

English countryside. If they like petting zoos they will LOVE it! Wales, Exeter etc.

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