Traveling from southern ca to kauai on honeymoon, where do you think we can get the best deal? On our own or by using a travel agent? Which agents would you recommend I.e. Amex etc.?

1. If you want to do a package vaca, a travel agent is definitely the way to go. If not, it is less expensive to do it on your own, but more a headache. AAA is what I use when I need a travel agent. There should be an office somewhere around you.
2. go to the AAA ask about the PLEASANT HOLIDAYS package plans. used it 2 times for trips to Hawaii,saved a lot of $$$$
3. Definitely not on your own!!! There is a wonderful award winning service aka Gulliver's World Travel Data Bank Service. They specialize in the best deals on Honeymoon Packages. Check them out at the link referenced below:
4. I'm an avid traveler and money is sometimes tight so I'm always on the lookout for the best deals. My recommendation is to look at all options before selecting one. Some places will allow you to have a reservation and has no fee if you cancel.

   For best flight deals, I often use Internet services like Yahoo Travel, Cheap Tickets, etc. to check the cost for flights. Certain Internet sites will allow you to check days around the dates for cheaper flights. Once you find a flight you like, I would recommend that you go directly to the airline's site and check those flights. Sometimes airline sites can be about $100 less than Internet travel agents and they don't charge a service fee. Sometimes it's cheaper to book from Monday through Thursday since rates sometimes go up on the weekend.

   For hotels and car, I would recommend you to do the same. Sometimes the Internet Travel agents can be cheaper and sometimes the hotel's/car rental's website. Since you are on your honeymoon, check with some hotels…sometimes they have specials for honeymooners.

   After check with travel agents. I hear of Amex and AAA a lot but I never used them. I sometimes find they more expensive than if you plan it alone. Do some research. It doesn't take long but you can save a lot of money which you can spend on your vacation. Have fun!

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