Archive for May, 2008

Don’t Get Burned On Your Hawaii Vacation

May 30, 2008 1 Comment by Rob

Hawaii is the only state where the sun passes directly overhead in summer. Have fun under our tropical sun but be sure to exercise caution. Here are some tips and ideas to help you protect your skin.
A. Check out the Skin Deep database from EWG.
Find the sunscreen that’s best for you. You’ll [...]

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Is Hawaii Tourism Doom And Gloom?

May 28, 2008 6 Comments by Jeff

While the press is working hard at putting a negative spin on visitor traffic to Hawaii, I’m going to do just the opposite.
Take a closer look at what’s happening and I think you’ll agree with me:
Hawaii is bucking the trend and remains strong
There are big changes ahead as far as who is coming to our [...]

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Yesterday’s Hawaii Air Deals Gone, But Our Theory Is Working

May 27, 2008 11 Comments by Jeff

On April 25, I espoused my ideas for getting the best airfare deals to and from Hawaii.  While others were predicting a defeatist “buy now strategy”, my philosophy was and continues to be:
“Wait, watch like a hawk and pounce like a cat.”
So far it’s been working great if you’re flexible with dates [...]

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Move Fast! $270 RT (Including Taxes) Newark to Lihue, And Much More

May 26, 2008 2 Comments by Jeff

Some amazing deals on UA and CO this morning. But they are hot and will definitely not last. Act immediately so you won’t be disappointed.
I used Travelocity’s flexible date search to find availability.
Newark or Houston to Honolulu or Lihue (Kauai) $237-$257 RT
United’s deal:

Valid from August 20, 2008 through April 15, 2009
Advance purchase: [...]

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Poipu’s New Koa Kea Hotel: Sneak Preview

May 22, 2008 3 Comments by Rob

Ko’a Kea Hotel and Resort, opening on August 29, is the shining new star on the Poipu Beach scene.
General Manager, Chris Steuri, invited us behind the construction screen this week for an exclusive look at this exciting property.
Frequent guests to Kauai’s South Shore will remember Ko’a Kea as the former Poipu Beach Resort. [...]

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Is Go! Still An Option Today With Mesa Bankruptcy Warning?

May 22, 2008 4 Comments by Jeff

Things are topsy turvy in the travel biz and it has hit us yet again this morning.  Just overnight, things have deteriorated significantly in the Hawaii airline market.
Yesterday we mentioned Go! as an alternative, given Hawaiian’s fare increases.  We had reason to believe that Go! would continue operating, especially given their equity in aircraft, at [...]

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