Sep 29 2009
Plan Now For Hawaii Summer 2010

I know, you’re still waiting for the Fall 2009 deals to arrive. We are too, so stay tuned.
In the meanwhile, one of our Facebook fans has been engaging with me about coming to Maui next summer. She reminded me that it isn’t too early to start looking (and booking), and here’s why.
Our travel economy is set for resurgence next year, based on all indications. While things may not return to how they were before, I believe that summer 2010 will, pending anything significant, see Hawaii air and hotel prices return to highs we haven’t seen in a few years.
Therefore, it definitely isn’t too early to start looking for Summer 2010 deals (for dates from Mid-June through Mid-August).
Case in point, Danielle wants to fly from the East Coast to Maui next July. I expect we’ll again see prices like these:
East Coast to Hawaii from $900-$1,200, and
West Coast to Hawaii $600-$1,000.
Many cities are already priced reflecting that likelihood. If Danielle flies out of Newark, however, which remains one of the best priced and most important Hawaii air markets, I was able to still find some July seats at just over $600 (all-inclusive). That savings alone is nearly enough to pay for the rest of her trip.
Suggestions for Summer 2010:
- Start looking for airfares now, and book as quickly as reasonable pricing is available.
- Make changeable hotel reservations as soon as you book air. Hotels will be expensive too and you should have something lined up pending finding a better deal.
If you thought paying your airline for meals and checked luggage was bad, you haven’t seen anything yet.

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