Girls Who Have Been or are Going to Hawaii

kimNanthony Posted: Jan 28, 2008 07:53 AM

Girls Who Have Been or are Going to Hawaii

Is anyone else really nervous for the flight? FH and I were talking about this on Saturday and we are both REALLY nervous and were thinking of other options with a shorter flight.

Please tell me if I'm crazy or if it's worth the plane ride. How long is it exactly??

Jacquelyn Posted: Jan 28, 2008 07:54 AM

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Your very lucky to be going to Hawaii. FH doesn't like planes not to mention I beleive it's like a 10 hour flight, so we wont be going there! Have fun......

MikeandJess Posted: Jan 28, 2008 08:04 AM

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wow, it's really 10 hours? We were thinking of going there but I didn't realize how long the flight was. They better have some really good movies

kimNanthony Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:49 AM

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BUMP

LittlePup34 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:50 AM

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that is one of the reasons we are not going i am going to Mexico instead, i am the worst flyer ever! Although my doctor recommends a sleeping pill for long flights maybe you can check into that if you really want to go

Julybride08 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:51 AM

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I think it's more then 10 hours. Me and FH are going there. Were flying to Houston then transfering there. It shouldn't be to bad espically with the transfer. You can walk around and get something to eat. You can always go to LA and then stay there a few days and then fly to Hawaii. So it breaks up the flight.

Wedding999 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:55 AM

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my FH is afraid of flying but really wants to go - so needless to say i'll be slipping valium in his drink

Theres a direct flight from newark - its about 10 hours. The other option is fly to vegas - then to hawaii - it breaks it up to about 5/6 hours each flight.

I say its worth it - im so excited. And with all the wedding stuff going on - you probably wont have much time to get yourself all worried about it

Aloha

Mighty Mouse Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:56 AM

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Posted by Julybride08

I think it's more then 10 hours. Me and FH are going there. Were flying to Houston then transfering there. It shouldn't be to bad espically with the transfer. You can walk around and get something to eat. You can always go to LA and then stay there a few days and then fly to Hawaii. So it breaks up the flight.

We will probably be going to Hawaii...if we do, that's what we will be doing...stopping in LA, maybe meet up with some friends if we stay a day or two, and then fly to Hawaii.

annoulaksMOH Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:03 AM

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we did connecting flights both ways only because i needed it. (i'm prone to blood clots)

I want to say it was a 2 hour lay over both times but in the end it was so worth it. we planned it so that when we arrived in Hawaii we had a full day ahead of us.

BNBride60 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:08 AM

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It's about 11 hours in the air on the way there plus layover, and 12 on the way back plus lay over.

Espo22 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:15 AM

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trust me you just deal with it, its not that horrible. You'll also most likely sleep on the plane. Ive done 14 hour flights and have done them quite a few times. You'll be fine

anneandchris Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:18 AM

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From everyone who has been there I have heard it is worth it.

I have done flights almost as long to Europe so I am not that worried about it.

We are breaking it up on the way there with a stop in Vegas and then on the way back we will have a lay over somewhere. I wanted to direct to Newark on the way back but I didn't want to have to drive all the home from Jersey.

kimNanthony Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:40 AM

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Thanks girls, I am terrible with planes so I am just starting to get really nervous because thats a REALLY long time! A couple of hours I have done but I don't really like planes. I force myself to go but 12 hours scares me

MrsK2008 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 10:43 AM

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you can get a direct flight o Continental out of Newark! The flight there is 10 hours and back is 9.
I flew out at 9 am and got there in the afternoon due to time difference. I was SO excited to be there I hung out the rest of the day and night, having been up for 24 hours and enduring a 10 hour flight.

It isn't that bad!

Be sure to drink lots of water the 2 days before you leave. Most people take an evening flight back and sleep. If you do you will SWELL. my feet looked like footballs!

musicgrl79 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 11:49 AM

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we hate long flights so we are stopping in vegas for 2 days and then off to hawaii.

BNBride60 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 11:51 AM

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Posted by kimNanthony

Thanks girls, I am terrible with planes so I am just starting to get really nervous because thats a REALLY long time! A couple of hours I have done but I don't really like planes. I force myself to go but 12 hours scares me

I am PETRIFIED of flying too. I am always medicated every time I fly. But, I have made a promise to myself that I'm not going to let it prevent me from experiencing the world. You only live once!

cbcf Posted: Jan 28, 2008 12:08 PM

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If my FH could fly to Hawaii and fly to Japan which is pretty much a 24 hour flight with 1 possibly 2 layovers in between anyone can fly to hawaii haha

Fh is the worst at flying. He is very tall and hates sitting in the window seats andin the middle and he gets all antsy and has to get up and walk around etc.

So I am sure you will be fine, take some meds haha and maybe layover in cali or somewhere else to break it up!

Julybride08 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 12:13 PM

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Posted by musicgrl79

we hate long flights so we are stopping in vegas for 2 days and then off to hawaii.

will be there the same time!!!

Mrs.C 102608 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 01:15 PM

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I heard it is definitely worth the plane ride once you get there. You can do a layover in LA or San Francisco which breaks up the flight. Also my cousin flew directly there but opted for first class tickets and she said it wasnt bad at all. The chairs were comfortable, you had plenty of movies to watch and lots of snacks.

We are flying straight to Hawaii but on the way home we are stopping in Vegas to break it up.

anneandchris Posted: Jan 28, 2008 01:20 PM

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Posted by kimNanthony

Thanks girls, I am terrible with planes so I am just starting to get really nervous because thats a REALLY long time! A couple of hours I have done but I don't really like planes. I force myself to go but 12 hours scares me

Kim I find longer flights to be easier sometimes then shorter ones. Something to do with the altitude. Talk to your doctor about xanax. it won't knock you but it will keep you calm -- have a glass of wine or two on it and will knock you out and then you can sleep.