Sunny_Glesga

Looking to find out if anyone on here has gone west through America.

we are looking at maybe doing this going Via New York, Florida, LA, Hawaii and then on to Sydney. has anyone done a similar route and could give me some idea of the cost, we are looking at maybe 2 days in New York, 5 days Florida ( for the kids) 2 or so days in LA, then maybe 1 week in Hawaii before eventually landing in Sydney.

oddsinoz

Hi Glesga

Although we haven't done that route I would imagine that it will be fairly easy to arrange either yourself or through a travel agent (on line).
A couple of years ago we did Florida (stayed with friends) and then stopped off in NY for three nights on the way back to UK. The only extra cost was the accommodation in NY and that seemed very reasonable.

I'd definitely have a look at booking it yourself as friends did a NZ and Oz tour and saved loads doing it this way.

Anyway, hope you have a great time. Where, in Sydney are you planning to settle and what job are you hoping to do? We are off to Sydney in Sept although going a little more directly though!

Sarah

chels

Yep. Went to Sydney via New York, LA and Fiji. Cost a bit more, took a bit longer, but had a nice holiday on route. Extra baggage allowance also came in handy.

Sorted it out over the telephone with a travel agent. Pretty easy to do.

Geordie George

We went via the US. You can customise flights as much as you want, but you will pay through the nose for it. So we went a trade route. LHR-LAX, then on to Fiji and New Zealand before landing in Sydney. Took three or four weeks to do, all in. Once in the US, we travelled a bit (Palm Springs, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco) and booked flights as side tours, as needed, rather than include them on the main one-way ticket. We flew with Air New Zeland, who were very good. Via the US is a good idea, due to the baggage allowance. But you're really limited to stops (mainly LAX), unless you pay a premium. Trailfinders were pretty good for us.

Buzzy--Bee

We are flying London - Miami - Mexico - Los Angeles - Hawaii - Melbourne NEXT WEEK!!!

Booked through travelmood - www.travelmood.com

Buzzy

Sunny_Glesga

off to have a look

Cheers

Sunny_Glesga

We are heading to Coogee right on the coast for maybe a few weeks to stay with my Brother until we get a rental. we have been looking to go somewhere around Campbelltown,Narellan,Picton but it will all depend on how we find the place when we get there, getting used to all the uncertainties now so where we live is just another addition to list we had over the past 2 years from starting with the moving to OZ. I`m a Plasterer to trade but i wouldnt mind being a postman. i also have an MCSA qualification for a few years now and is something i may use, Who knows! as long as the sun shines i will be singing away

Where are you heading to in Sydney?

Sunny_Glesga

Just got a quote from Travelmood one way Sydney which consists of:


Mr ? ????????? Consultant Pamela Robertson
Booking Number ?????? Phone Number 0871 2266 266
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Departure Date Mon 30th Jul 2007 Generated at 23:24:35 on 28 May 2007

This booking is not yet verified


Itinerary for :- Mr ????????? 2 Adults 2 Children
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Please note: The first £100 per person of any payment received is allocated as a flight deposit. Any sum in excess of this amount will be taken either as deposits on hotel, land arrangement and car hire or full payment on specific portions of your itinerary including travel insurance premiums.




FLIGHT DATE & DETAILS STATUS COST

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Direct line 08704 211432 - Pam
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Please note we will issue you an "e-ticket" paperless Electronic ticket for
the flights listed below. This itinerary is your confirmation of your booking
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You will not receive a traditional paper ticket.
Please present itinerary with your passport and any other required documents
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BA1477 Mon 30th Jul 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed £3,316.00
Depart Glasgow at 0935 2 Adts @ £917.00
Arrive Heathrow, Terminal 1 at 1105 2 Chld @ £741.00
Airline British Airways Class Economy

BA0189 Mon 30th Jul 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed
Depart Heathrow, Terminal 4 at 1435
Arrive Newark, NJ USA at 1725
Airline British Airways Class Economy

Mon 30th Jul 2007 HOTEL On Request £111.00
Name Marriott
Room 1 Quad Room for 1 nights - Room Only
Depart Tue 31st Jul 2007
Address - Hotel details to follow -

CO0492 Tue 31st Jul 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed £188.00
Depart Newark, NJ USA at 1210 2 Adts @ £47.00
Arrive Orlando, FL USA at 1453 2 Chld @ £47.00
Airline Continental Airlines Class Economy

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
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The price and reservation of the ticket detailed can only be guaranteed
once the ticket has been issued. FULL PAYMENT is therefore required
at the time of reservation to secure both the airfare quoted and the
seats held.


Tue 31st Jul 2007 HOTEL On Request £110.00
Name Days Inn Convention Centre
Room 1 Standard Quad Room for 5 nights - Room Only
Depart Sun 5th Aug 2007
Address 9990 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, Florida, FL 32819

DL1884 Sun 5th Aug 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed £432.00
Depart Orlando, FL USA at 0700 2 Adts @ £108.00
Arrive Los Angeles, CA USA at 0858 2 Chld @ £108.00
Airline Delta Air Lines Class Economy

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
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once the ticket has been issued. FULL PAYMENT is therefore required
at the time of reservation to secure both the airfare quoted and the
seats held.


Sun 5th Aug 2007 HOTEL On Request £46.00
Name Marriott LAX Airport
Room 1 Standard Room (2 Adt/2 Chd) for 1 nights - Room Only
Depart Mon 6th Aug 2007
Address 5855 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045

QF3252 Mon 6th Aug 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed
Depart Los Angeles, CA USA at 1515
Arrive Honolulu International Apt. at 1750
Airline Qantas Airways Class Economy

OPERATED BY AMERICAN - AA283


Mon 6th Aug 2007 HOTEL On Request £868.00
Name Ohana Waikiki Malia
Room 1 Standard Quad Room for 8 nights - Room Only
Depart Tue 14th Aug 2007
Address 2211 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Notes ONE FREE NIGHT INCLUDED

QF0386 Tue 14th Aug 2007 FLIGHT Confirmed
Depart Honolulu International Apt. at 0915
Arrive Sydney at 1545 1 day later
Airline Qantas Airways Class Economy

OPERATED BY JETSTAR AIRWAYS - JQ4


General Information
Scheduled Airline Failure Administration £20.00
Australian Visa Own Arrangements
Insurance prices available upon request

Total Amnt £5,091.00
Cash Rec'd £0.00
Deposit Due £509.10
Due on * Tue 29th May 2007

Pay Online Now

Please note that seats will not be held if deposit has not been received by the deposit date shown

Buzzy--Bee

Excellent. Thats a very similar itinerary to what we have booked with them. We leave Friday.

Buzzy