When I saw this promotional Tweet yesterday from Travelzoo, announcing Hot Hawaii airfares, I clicked to see if it would be useful to our readers. What I found was their offer from Delta showing Seattle at $330 and New York at $494. So why aren’t these deals so “hot?” 1.  Seattle.  Delta’s $330 fare has [...]

Hawaiian Airlines has released their fall fares, which are valid for travel starting immediately.  They work either starting on the mainland or in Hawaii.  Some go through November 14 while others go through December 11. These are round-trip, but do not include approximately $20 in tax. My thoughts on if you buy now or wait. [...]

Two reasonable fares this morning from opposite ends of the country to Hawaii: 1.  Competition is heating up in very important Northwest corridor market.  I expect to see intermittent deals this good and better all winter. Seattle to Honolulu $339 round trip (all-inclusive). Delta and Alaska Airlines. Late August through early December (even some Thanksgiving [...]

$6 steak street vendors are taking Oahu by storm.  They’re located in many neighborhoods, sometimes in tents while others are in trailers or buildings.  Frequently crowded, you’ll even find police officers eating at them which is usually a good sign. Trend may have started with Blazin Steaks owned by Richard Craft, Jr. I first remember [...]

Have you ever wondered what would happen in a medical emergency hours away from the nearest land, such as en route to Hawaii? The longer the flight, the more likely such an incident is to occur. Here’s what I witnessed on a recent flight from Papeete to Honolulu. A passenger walking down the aisle fell [...]

A whopping 25 percent of the cost of your entire reservation is typically paid by the hotel to on-line sites like Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity. Given the ongoing sluggish travel environment and the need for hotels to put heads in beds, you can most likely negotiate a better rate directly with the hotel property. If [...]

Okay, these fun-looking Segway tours have been around Honolulu for some time.  But Segways didn’t really catch my attention much until the other day. A woman lost control of hers right in front of me. She and the Segway flew off the curb into oncoming traffic on busy Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu.  The amazing [...]

Alaska Airlines just announced their Fall pricing for travel from the Pacific Northwest through mid-December.  These aren’t the earth-shattering deals you are hoping for, but they are good nonetheless and might just fit the bill for many. The following are one way fares, plus tax of approximately $10 each way. Portland to Kahului $179 Seattle [...]

Any restaurant that I frequent three times in one week is worthy of mention.  I’m talking Nico’s at Pier 38 in Honolulu.  It’s where the Hawaiian plate lunch undergoes a healthy French makeover 6 days a week. Nothing at Nico’s is priced over $10. When I said “French”, you probably saw dollar signs.  It’s quite [...]

If you had to pick a secret beach on Oahu would you select A or B? According to Coastal Living magazine, June 2009, photo A shows the top secret beach in the USA to enjoy the scenery without the crowds.  Budget Travel associate editor, Beth Collins, agreed in the June 2009 issue of Reader’s Digest.  [...]