Ok I'm sorting the final arrangements for what I want for the Honeymoon. Only thing is, I have no idea what questions I need to ask. Got a few things, like cos it gonna be in Hawaii we need to fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). It an authorisation form. Costs $14 per person. Not sure if the travel agents will deal with that, or if we have to deal with it ourselves Any special packages available for our destination, etc. Just really unsure of what other important things I need to ask. Some help would be great ladies :) xx
CommentAuthorGem1102
When we went to New York last year, we had to do our ESTA ourselves. Its pretty straightforward and once you've done it its valid for 2 years. The travel agent will be able to tell you the proper website to use as there's loads out there that will charge you more just to process the application for you!
CommentAuthorkrisw86
cool Gem, nice to know that there is someone that has done these forms. Is it just the basics like names, dob, residence. and things like criminal convictions to be declared? I only ever been on one holiday abroad and that was to paris. So I have no idea what I gotta do. xx
CommentAuthorGem1102
Yeah, basics, plus the address of where you'll be staying in Hawaii and I think you put your flight details on too but i think that was optional. don't worry about it. if i can manage it anyone can! :-) Immigration in the US can be a bit scary tho, the people on the desks never smile and have no sense of humour. just to warn you! whereabouts in Hawaii are you going? me and h2b want to go there for our honeymoon, a week there and a week in LA, ifs its possible! xx
CommentAuthorkrisw86
We are hoping to try for 3 nights in New York followed by 5 or 6 nights in Waikiki, Oahu. Have always wanted to go to Hawaii, such a beautiful place. Any ideas on where u wanna stay? xx
last time i completed an esta was september 2009 to go to florida and i dont remember paying anything at all? we booked our honeymoon yesterday and it was just like booking a normal holiday, except the nice lady gave us £100 off :)
CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
OMG you will love it in waikki it is amazing i am lucky enoughto have been there twice ......which hotel are you looking at ?
you can fill your esta in on line .....shame you didnt do it last year it was free till the end of sept
aww i loved hawaii too when i went when i was 15!my nanna took me on a cruise there for my 16th birthday!...you'll love it xx
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CommentAuthorGem1102
I quite like the look of Honalulu. Anywhere in Hawaii looks beautiful tho! I ain't fussy! xx
CommentAuthorkrisw86
I wanna stay at (and I know it gonna be expensive but I don't care) Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Its absolutely gorgeous. And I have a slight obsession with penguins, and they have penguins on site!! so happy bout it! The place is absolutely amazing. So gonna go with that one. There was another I liked. Aston Resorts Waikiki Circle. That is also nice. Pinkalice - It will be my second holiday abroad, and I have never booked one myself so gonna be all new experience for me. Lalabunni - I would have booked it then, had I known about it, but wouldnt have been worth it as I would have had to get another cos changing my passport before I get married. Really want it in my married name. I know waste of money changing it befoer it expires, but I don't wanna have a different surname on that to everything else x
CommentAuthortweedwedding
We went to Vegas and New York last year and our travel agent sorted out our ESTA - so think it all depends on who you've booked with! A girl I work with went to Hawaii for her honeymoon and said it was the best place she's ever been too - and she's a well traveled lady! I'm sure you'll have a great time and just ask your travel agent lots of questions!! They're there to help you! Like Gem1102 said though - American customs have NO sense of humor! So tread carefully with them and don't crack jokes unless they do!! At the same time though, don't be scared about going through, they just take what they do seriously.
CommentAuthorrebeccalou21
i dream of going to hawaii for our honeymoon, still have my heart set on it but cant seem to find any reasonable prices, who did you book with?
CommentAuthorkrisw86
We are using Thomas Cook. they seem to be good with the multi-centre packages. but i have seen some reasonable prices on ex ped ia if u really wanna go xx
