Archive for February, 2009

Superferry: Oahu to Maui $34

Feb 27, 2009 No Comments by Jeff

Updated:  Superferry is now out of business.
Hawaii Superferry is out of annual drydock and has just announced a price reduction that will be available starting Monday and is effective through the end of the year.
The new walk-up rate is $39, but if you purchase your ticket at least 14 days in advance, it comes [...]

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New Hawaii Weather Tracking

Feb 27, 2009 No Comments by Rob

NOAA’s National Weather Service has some new features available only for Hawaii.  I really like the ease and functionality they add and think you might too.  Launched in the past couple of weeks, they provide:

A statewide weather view from which you can easily drill down to any region of interest.  No need to put in [...]

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New Inter-Island Air Coupons A Good Deal?

Feb 26, 2009 2 Comments by Jeff

Pre-paid discounted flight coupon books have been a tradition in Hawaii inter-island air transportation.  They had been waning and pretty much disappeared several years ago.
Now in a return to a travel era gone by, Mokulele Airlines announced they will be reviving inter-island flight coupons.  The way these work is that you buy a book of [...]

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Waikiki Doubletree Oceanview $99

Feb 25, 2009 No Comments by Jeff

Here’s yet another great Waikiki hotel deal to pair with the existing Hawaii air fare sales.  By the way, I still expect to see many more airfare deals coming up for Spring and even Summer travel.  So stay tuned.
Waikiki’s Doubletree Alana is offering ocean view rooms for only $99 through June 30.  That’s a great [...]

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Jellyfish: It Can Even Happen Here

Feb 24, 2009 2 Comments by Jeff

Late last week, I had quite a surprise instead of an intended swim, when I found Kauai’s Salt Pond Beach closed due to jellyfish.  This is the first time I can ever remember Salt Pond being impacted by jellyfish.  The lifeguard told me that he had counted over 500 of them that day.
Jellyfish are prominent [...]

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Maui Airport Beach Layover Find

Feb 23, 2009 1 Comment by Rob

If you find yourself with time to spare at Kahului (OGG), have we got a gem for you: Kanaha Beach Park.
This park, which has recently undergone much work and renovation, is great.
The water is often calm in the morning, and is great for kids. Afternoons can be windy, but often still swimmable.
Getting there on [...]

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