Archive for June, 2009

Denver, Houston, Phoenix Airfares Reduced

Jun 30, 2009 6 Comments by

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, they still help. Denver $156 each way US Airways $387 round [...]

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Travel Insurance: Perilous or Life-Saving

Jun 30, 2009 4 Comments by

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 them to cancel, they could not collect a cash refund. [...]

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Our Guide to Hanalei Bay Beach

Jun 29, 2009 4 Comments

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 beaches that cover several miles.  How do you [...]

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Newark to Honolulu $95, Atlanta to Honolulu $105 Each-Way

Jun 24, 2009 6 Comments

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 in email or [...]

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Minnesota, Texas Or Utah To Hawaii: $100 Each Way

Jun 24, 2009 6 Comments

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 into its competitors’ home turf to bring [...]

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Neighbor Island Luxury Hotel Deals

Jun 24, 2009 2 Comments

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 multiples of $200/night to stay at this hotel [...]

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Can US Air’s Charlotte to Honolulu Survive?

Jun 23, 2009 No Comments

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 news:  Three carriers will offer non-stop service to Hawaii [...]

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Kauai Lagoons and Kiahuna Golf Deals and Tips

Jun 23, 2009 No Comments

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 to be a bomber to play well here. In fact, going for [...]

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Hilo Hattie: A Last Chance At Life

Jun 22, 2009 1 Comment

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 are Honolulu-based, and previously owned two Waikiki stores that apparently closed last year. News reports indicate [...]

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Head On-line To Get The Best Airfare Deals

Jun 22, 2009 3 Comments

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 again, I found [...]

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