In my opinion, this is the travel bargain of the week. Crazy return prices to Hawaii, which are at least $100 cheaper than previous Jetstar offerings. There's a ton of seats available, but they'll go fast at these prices.
Valid for travel 24/02/15 to 24/03/15, and 21/04/15 to 18/06/15. Expires 23:59 04/01/15.
Here's the proof:
Pay by POLi or an Australian issued Mastercard debit card to avoid any booking fees.
Merry Christmas to you all, and happy travels :)
Boy am I happy I pre booked hotels and loaded my qantas cash card with American dollars 2 months ago for my February trip to Vegas!
Just went two weeks ago. When you get there remember sales tax is about 5-6% and then you gotta tip everyone 10-20%.
Everyone?
Well most likely you are doing tourist kind of things… tipping taxi/shuttle drivers, waiters, even checkout people in some cases. I was exaggerating quite a bit. But you kind of have to add on 20% for tipping and tax before you add on 20% for the exchange rate.
Apparently not as bad as mainland US from what I heard about the service industry.
i only tip for certain services…
Mr Pink is that you? :)
Add $300 for luggage each way.
Gotta love these factless assumptions…
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lol maybe his finger slipped on the 9 and hit the 0 twice?
Exaggeration at its peak. Even if you take 40 kg, it is $70 each way.
What's with all the negativity here? It is an awesome deal posted by OP. The bargain is for the airfares and not for sales tax and tips there.
It is a good deal.
We should be sharing our experiences so that you don't get caught out when you budget for your trip and don't plan for these hidden costs.
Don't think they're being negative? Just giving a heads-up on other details.
shame the dollar tanked..
Do you travel a lot TA?
Hardly ever. Just 2 OS trips in the last 12 years :(
what a tight arse
For amount of travel bargains you posted mate OZB should buy you a holiday
Never would have guessed it based on the budget-oriented travel deals you post. I suppose you're on a full-time salary then? Thanks for your support anyway.
Planning on travelling to Hawaii for honeymoon after August 30 next year. Is there a good chance there will be further sales for that period? Might still be early for them to publish for those dates.
There are sales on all the time to most destinations. I think sub $600 might be a stretch, although if oil stays low or the $ increases you might see something this good when you want to travel. Also August is Summer over there so prices might be higher due to higher demand.
TL;DR -> Probably some deals but not as good.
Where a nice place to stay that is also reasonably priced? (Or does this not exist?)
just checked expedia, hotel prices are crazy
On the beach.
From previous experience, B&Bs are the way to go. Way cheaper, less noisy, friendly local knowledge from hosts. You just don't get beach frontage a lot of the time (if you care about that).
The B&B we stayed at in Maui was probably the best accommodation experience we've ever had. In 2011, 4 star hotel prices were around AUD$300-400 per night in Maui. I think our B&B cost around $150 per night with taxes.
Paid $1000 return when I went.
Top deal.
Get a travel partner and your expenditure will be cheaper.
Dukes 9am buffet breaky $16 US - ALL U CAN EAT!
Cheeseburgers in paradise @ 10pm Beers at $4US :)
Mmmmm cheeeesecake factory in waikiki mmmmm
Just wondering is 2 weeks a reasonable time for Hawaii? Going there with the GF, so mainly relaxing/ sight seeing. She'll want to shop like mad too.
Plenty for just Oahu. You can do everything in a couple of days. Big Island (active volcano) worth a few days, Maui a few. Other islands great as well depending on how much time you have.
Yup plenty.
If your gonna go do the touristy things do them every second day. Going back to back days will wear u out and u feel rushed.
Thank you
You don't really need more than 3-4 days on each island.
I always recommend waikiki sand villa; good mix of OS visitors, great pool, nice bar with locals and tourists, easy walk to beach. I try and stay in a Pualeilani Junior Suite; if I have any money.
Google sheraton waikiki infinity pool ;)
Flights from Honolulu to Denver or Salt Lake about $560USD return. This is a good option if you're planning a skiing trip as these are normally $400 return from LA plus you can have a hawaii stopover on way to mainland US. Would have to look at baggage fees especially if travelling with skis as some LCC will really gouge you here
Skiing in the summer…
"Valid for travel 24/02/15 to 24/03/15" ie prime NH ski season!
What airline? Is this the normal price or a special price?
Thanks for the deal! Just booked flights for my partner and I over the Queen's bday next year (6 - 14 June) through Flight Centre. Got them to price match ($2 off) so there was also no credit card surcharge, then used the $200 Flight Centre gift voucher from this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/165229
Worked out to be $508 each from Sydney, including 15kg checked luggage for the return trip.
double deal
I booked my flights with Jetstar to Honolulu a few months ago, and the same flight is a couple of hundreds bucks cheaper now. Does anyone know if the price match guarantee is still applicable in this situation? Would Jetstar refund or provide a credit voucher for the difference?
Edit - finally spoke to a Jetstar rep who confirmed the price match is only for new bookings. Doh!
Partner and I are looking to fly to Toronto in early May. Would Honolulu be a good place to change to a flight to Toronto?
20%+ increase on spending…ie. accom and food…AU dropping fast!