Diamond Head Classic Update

[Kung Wu]

Can somebody with lots of travel experience break down a decent cost estimate for a couple to attend this tournament?

[ShockTalk]

Can somebody with lots of travel experience break down a decent cost estimate for a couple to attend this tournament?

Mucho dinero!!

Estimate flights at that time will run over $1,500 per person. Diamond Head Classic site has a land package that includes 5 nights and transfers (airport, games) at $1,000-1,340 per person (double occ). So, how about $5,500 per couple minimum for starters.

[shoxlax]

I was going to say 6k a couple factoring in food and games

[ShockTalk]

I was going to say 6k a couple factoring in food and games

And you still might be low.

Took a look at United's flight times and the best times (and some of the best priced currently) are probably going to go quickly. Even at that, you'll spend 14+ hours getting there. There's a few more that are shorter time overall, but they are more expensive, long "in the air" time (Chicago to Hawaii is a beeatch), or arrive late. Best might be the Wichita to Denver to Honolulu. Cost's about $1,850 per person, but gets in around 4:00 PM their time (leaves Wichita at 7:00 AM) and has short "in the air" time. I don't even find the flight we took earlier this year. Left at 10:00 AM, arrived at 3:00 PM (their time) and, not being around Christmas, was over a $1,000 LESS per ticket.

That time of year is a killer. We spent 14 nights (15 days) between 2 islands, had the island hop flight, nice accommodations, and convertibles on both islands for less than $4,500.

[LandStander]

We flew in the week before thanksgiving last year and they were $1000 less per ticket than anything the week of thanksgiving through Christmas. They are expensive that time of year and we bought our 8 months in advance. Didn't matter. But the wife loves Hawaii and we're going to go to Maui in 2017 to catch the Shox.

[WSUwatcher]

All I can say is, it's a good thing WSU has lots of wealthy fans like the ones who post on here. That's why the Shocks "travel well."

[LandStander]

All I can say is, it's a good thing WSU has lots of wealthy fans like the ones who post on here. That's why the Shocks "travel well."

Not even close. But you got to get your priorities straight. You can't take it with you!

[ShockTalk]

All I can say is, it's a good thing WSU has lots of wealthy fans like the ones who post on here. That's why the Shocks "travel well."

Wealthy? Not me. No way I can afford $6 grand for a 5-6 day trip. In fact, that last trip to Hawaii is our main trip for a 2 to 3 year period. But what a trip it was!!

[Shock Top]

All I can say is, it's a good thing WSU has lots of wealthy fans like the ones who post on here. That's why the Shocks "travel well."

I think you were looking for the trust-fund Creighton board.

Just ask STL. Rumor has it, the 90% decline in beer sales are why the MVC has to shop around for a new local now.

[kcshocker11]

Orbitz it-Dec 22 to dec 28 at the Hilton Waikiki plus air $1841 per person. Great place to stay, stayed there many times and loved it

[ShockTalk]

Orbitz it-Dec 22 to dec 28 at the Hilton Waikiki plus air $1841 per person. Great place to stay, stayed there many times and loved it

Good find, KC, although the numbers I got were $1,989 per person just now. I believe the first games are on the 22nd, so you want to be sure to arrive on the 21st. There are flights that leave at night and arrive in the mid morning, but it's a long flight and games may start late that morning. Also, you'll need transportation.

[Pigman]

We purchased 6 flight tickets in april but they still were 1500 ea. but good trip to Dallas, then straight to Oahu. Taking all four kids for Christmas! will be great fun. Have a house rented through VRBO.com for the 21/st-28/th 10 minuites south of Honolulu. All we are waiting on now is for the event tickets to go on sale.

[xazshox]

Accomdations in Oahu in Dec

[I checked into this a month ago. Unless you reserve a room in Honolulu or somewhere on Oahu at least 6 mos or more in advance, it is very difficult to get one now. There is a chance that the WSU team will stay at the Westin in downtown Honolulu, but it depends on how ESPN assigns hotels to the various teams.regardless, I took a chance & checked out the Westin. It's already booked for the dates with the tournament is to take place.