Reasonable prices to Honolulu became available today from these three cities. This resulted from US Airways dipping into UAL's Denver hub, and UAL dipping into Continental and US Airways Houston and Phoenix hubs. While these aren't the incredible deals we saw just last week,...
Two recent articles brought trip insurance to the forefront again. So should you buy trip insurance, and if so, when and how. The first article: From the New York Times. A couple purchased trip insurance through their cruise ship company. When a medical condition forced...
There are many great beaches in the USA. We're proud that our Hanalei Bay on Kauai's North Shore was named the best in 2009. With its sparkling blue water and spectacular mountain backdrop, its one of the most beautiful places on Kauai. Hanalei Bay has four contiguous...
Updated June 25, 7:30 am HST: This deal has just ended. It lasted about 12 hours, almost exactly as long as when UAL did the same offer a year ago. Looking forward to the next great Hawaii deals (oh yeah, there will be more), I hope you'll get them timely by subscribing...
Updated 6/25/09, 930am HST: These deals have just ended. Looking forward to the next great Hawaii deals, I hope you’ll get them timely by subscribing in email or RSS, or via Twitter. These are markets where I don't expect to see deals this good. United is again dipping...
If you're going neighbor-island this summer or fall, and want luxury at bargain prices, here are four hotel deals on four islands to consider. Some require that you book by June 30. The Lodge at Koele, Lanai $197/night This is the deal of deals. You'd normally pay...
As you may have heard, US Airways has announced daily non-stop service from Charlotte to Honolulu starting in December. While I'm always happy to see any new lift coming to our state, this announcement wasn't one that I expected, nor thought made sense. First, the good...
Our friend and local golf expert, Luke Shanahan, has deals at Kauai Lagoons and Poipu's Kiahuna to tell you about plus a new golf tip. Kiahuna Overview: A classic, think-your-way-around Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course with great ocean views. You definitely don't need...
I noted with interest that ownership of bankrupt Hawaiian clothing retailer Hilo Hattie has transferred today to Royal Hawaiian Creations. While I've never heard of Royal Hawaiian, their half-working website indicates that they manufacture and wholesale Hawaiian wear. They...
Can I call the airlines and still get these amazing deals? In a word, no. I heard from two readers who tried calling American Airlines to get the $140 fare between LA and Maui that I wrote about last week. They were told that the fare did not exist. When I checked...
