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    HNL airport transfer options to and from Waikiki?

    Thanks, I saw that guy's site and wasn't sure how legit it was. Good to get some feedback.
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    Walt Disney World Accommodation

    I've stayed at hilton GVC parc soleil, if you're after a unit. Was pretty pleased with that. Free parking, but you do need a car. Relatively new and huge rooms. Full kitchen and laundry. Hilton bonnet ck was full so we chose this place. $128/nt if I recall. Downside is only one on site...
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    Is ten days in New York too long

    10 days will be great. Lots of time to take things in, walk, shop, explore, shows. Spent 7 days there 10 yrs ago, then 8 more last year.
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    HNL airport transfer options to and from Waikiki?

    Thanks for the info, haven't been there in 20 yrs!
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    VA marketed VX flight - seat selection?

    as far as I know you can't seat select online, but what I have done is get the vx booking ref and call them.row 3 is main cabin select. If you have a Pe seat ticket on VA they will give that to you. Otherwise not sure if they'd give it to you unless you pay for the upgrade at the time that...
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    HNL airport transfer options to and from Waikiki?

    Folks Any suggestions on the best way to and from Waikiki hotels from the airport for 4 pax with 4 suitcases and 4 carry ons? I'm trying to avoid a multi stop bus. Do they run SUV taxis? Or am I better off with a private transfer? If so, any recommendations? Thanks.
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    VA29 777-300ER Syd-Abu in Business, Row 1 or 5??

    There are a few threads on this. Here's one that may help: http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/virgin-australia-velocity/va-777-best-seats-39279.html Concur that the Toilets and bar in pe aren't an issue.
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    San Francisco

    What sort of experience are you after in SF? What sort of budget? Touristy area in fishermans wharf or union square for the more cbd location are two popular options.
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    IC Sydney - How would you respond?

    I had a similar situation. The alternative I was offered by phone was discount of a similar amount or brekky for all guests.
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    VA seat selection on outbound transpac VA and shadow

    Don't know the likelihood of losing. I guess it depends on whether a plat gazumps if that is at all possible. I've done row 5 both ways as gold. One allocated at checkin and another after calling and selecting.
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    IC Grand Stanford HK - Price of Club upgrade?

    I stayed here at the end of 2012 as Amb. At the time if I recall it was hk $600 per person for club access, but as Amb you get dual occupancy at single rate. You won't be disappointed. Recommend as markis says, go Amb.
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    Elite treatment at Hilton Surfers Paradise

    Did you email the hotel or corporate HH? Recently stayed in a residence for a week being diamond. Got lounge access and breakfast for 2A and 2 kids by asking at checkin. Not a problem sir, I will make sure there are no extra charges on your folio. And espresso is free for gold and diamond at Salt!
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    A Stay has posted with zero points. Is this normal? How to Rectify?

    Thanks, dead right. Fill out form, wait two weeks, no reponse vs. email, and response and fix with points credit within two hours!
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    Virgin America V Delta for domestic US flights

    I did Sfo-mco in MCS on VX. No dramas here. If you go delta there is also your option to get the economy "plus" seat with extra legroom they can upsell you at purchase time.
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    Virgin America V Delta for domestic US flights

    Maybe I got lucky. I did a MC->MCS -> first upgrade a while ago and got the first SCs. Maybe an error?
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    Virgin America V Delta for domestic US flights

    You can always go for the chance of paid upgrade on VX. To either MCS or first. Seats in VX first is better than VA business.
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    Points needed

    Be sure to check with VFf on availability beforehand in case you are transferring points into your VFf specifically for this. Availability may be scarce.
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    HHonors Gold/Diamond for Velocity Gold/Plat

    For what it's worth in my case I sent emails to both HH and VFf as after 4 weeks I heard nothing. Each said the other was the problem. VFf said they'd done wha they needed to do, but HH kept replying they haven't received anything. Finally after a few emails over a week, VFF sorted it out. On...
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    Earn Etihad points/$ spent at Hilton, HI, IC via Etihad "shopping mall"

    Just browsing around the Etihad site and noticed this. Thought it may benefit some of you. I guess this is like the trailing-type rebate, but in EY points. I gather this would be in addition to the points you choose to earn via HH. Hilton Hilton...
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    VA Reward Seat booking question -

    Brooke01, based on the info and experiences, suggest you change from Brooke01 to Brooke05 and experience the pleasure of row 5. It really is like a pseudo suite when you pull those curtains!
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