Travel

Flights

The closest airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) for Honolulu, Hawaii. There are direct flights from many major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Washington-Dulles, New York, and Atlanta.

Best way to fly there on points and miles:

The Atmos Rewards Summit card has a great sign-up offer right now that could cover round-trip flights to Hawaii for two. And it’s a surprisingly good card for East Coast people who fly American Airlines or other oneworld airlines. Apply here.

United credit cardholders get a 10% discount on award flights, so the United Explorer card is a good option to earn and save miles. Otherwise, the Chase Sapphire Reserve has a big sign-up offer and you could transfer your Chase points to United at a 1:1 ratio. Apply here.

Hotels

We are currently working on reserving a room block in Waikiki and Ko Olina for the wedding, but you are welcome to book other accommodations, especially if you have a travel credit card or elite status. With the room block, you won’t be eligible for the room upgrades, free breakfasts, or property credits that you might get with your Chase Sapphire Reserve, AmEx Platinum, or hotel elite status.

Waikiki is where most tourists stay in O’ahu and it’s a great option if it’s your first time in Hawaii. The popular beach and restaurants are within walking distance. Plus, there’s a range of hotels and vacation rentals for different budgets.

Our wedding venue is in Ko Olina, about 45 minutes west of Waikiki. If you want a true Hawaiian resort experience, you might splurge to stay at the Four Seasons O’ahu, Disney’s Aulani resort, the Marriott Vacation Club or one of the vacation rentals in the area.

The Four Seasons O’ahu is eligible for the hotel credit on the Chase Sapphire Reserve or AmEx Platinum.

Keep in mind you may want to rent a car if Ko Olina is going to be your vacation base.