Archive for December, 2008

Magical Recycled Art, Kauai-Style

Dec 31, 2008 No Comments by

One of our favorite events every holiday season takes place at Kauai’s Historic County Building.  Each December, the facility is transformed into an amazing recycled folk art extravaganza. Over half a century ago, Auntie Josie (Chansky) began turning trash into treasures.  For decades she crafted holiday decorations from things as unusual and seemingly odd as [...]

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Staying At Hawaii Hotels In Foreclosure

Dec 30, 2008 1 Comment by

Should you stay at a Hawaii hotel that’s in foreclosure? I think it’s a risk I’d rather not take.  With at the very minimum, changes in management, hotel brand affiliation and frequent guest programs, your stay may not be all that you had hoped for.  Here’s an update on several properties in foreclosure: 1.  W [...]

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My 6 Hawaii New Year Travel Predictions

Dec 29, 2008 3 Comments

As we get ready to ring in the New Year, I’ve been thinking about what visitors should expect here in Hawaii in 2009.  These are the six things that come to mind: 1. Best deals in a decade are coming for winter and spring travel. We’ve already seen hints of what they will be like, [...]

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United’s HoHoHo Holiday Sale

Dec 25, 2008 No Comments

This morning United announced a brief Season’s Greetings fare sale that includes Hawaii destinations.  While some of the prices are great, others are not. Better examples include: Boston to Maui:  $367 RT Los Angeles to Honolulu:  $287 RT Worse examples include Chicago to Honolulu $494 RT, whereas American is priced at $343 RT. Details: Purchase [...]

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Santa, Where Are My Hawaii Deals?

Dec 24, 2008 No Comments

First, Mele Kalikimaka, Hau’oli Hanukaha, and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to all our friends and readers! Now the answer to the question: The airlines have to a large degree been holding off publishing new airfares.  Most of the current great deals from the mainland to Hawaii are expiring early in February.  I expect to see new [...]

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Tip for a Jellyfish Free Hawaii Vacation

Dec 23, 2008 1 Comment

Has this ever happened to you?  After a long flight to Hawaii you rush down to the beach only to see Jellyfish warning signs.  This let down can be avoided with proper planning. Tip: Check the full moon calendar when planning your vacation and add 8 days.  This will give you the approximate date jellyfish [...]

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Hiking Diamond Head

Dec 22, 2008 No Comments

If you can handle stairs, uneven ground, and a steep climb, consider a hike up Diamond Head Crater.  I hit the trail before 7am this morning when the sun was still on the rise.  It’s one of the best times to be there.  The sun is not shining directly on the trail and there are [...]

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Free And Cheap Waikiki Parking

Dec 18, 2008 10 Comments

I don’t like paying $20 or more for overnight parking in Waikiki.  While hotel parking used to be quite inexpensive here, it’s edging up towards the unreasonable.  With the car rental bargains available, it’s easy to spend more on the parking than on the car itself. Before accepting your hotel’s charge for parking, you might [...]

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Jimbo’s: Our Favorite Honolulu Noodle Shop

Dec 17, 2008 No Comments

For under twelve dollars, I enjoyed this hearty bowl of Udon noodles tonight at Jimbo’s in Honolulu.  This local style eatery has been a favorite of mine for years.  It’s not easy to find, tucked 50 feet back from the sidewalk on King Street, but definitely worth the effort. Their homemade Udon noodles are always [...]

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Inter-Island Fare War Resumes: $39

Dec 15, 2008 3 Comments

Updated 1/7/09:  The best available price is currently $48.  Inasmuch as Mokulele will start competing to Kahului Maui starting February 1, I expect to see a resumption in the airfare war at any time.  So if the current deals don’t fit into your plans, keep checking back for more inter-island deals. As promised, the inter-island [...]

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