Archive for October, 2009

Seattle To Honolulu $140 Each Way

Oct 30, 2009 8 Comments by

If you have time in November or early December, Hawaii has a nice deal to get you to Hawaii. Should these dates not work for you, don’t worry, as Seattle will likely continue to reign king of Hawaii deals throughout the winter. Cost: $301 round trip (all-inclusive) Hawaiian Airlines Dates:  Travel through mid-December Availability: Good [...]

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LA/Honolulu $200 Ea Way And Dropping

Oct 29, 2009 8 Comments by

Quietly, since yesterday, the price of flying between Los Angeles and Honolulu has dropped by $100 round-trip.  It has been stratospheric at well over $500. While this price is somewhat better, I still expect to see major fares sales cropping up in the next week or two.  Frankly, the situation for the airlines is either have [...]

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Hawaiian Air: First Class or Strike?

Oct 27, 2009 8 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines announced a sale today on first-class travel to/from the mainland. One way first class fares are priced from $477-$977 (plus tax) during the sale.  Price varies depending on departure/arrival city on the mainland.  Seattle and Portland are the lowest with Phoenix and Las Vegas being the highest.  If you’re interested, book by November [...]

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Hotel Hana Maui $295

Oct 26, 2009 2 Comments

This legendary hotel provides luxury at the end of the road in Hana. Even without air conditioning (their ceiling fans and trade winds provide natural cooling), television (who needs?), and alarm clocks (why keep track of time?), Hotel Hana Maui has achieved AAA’s 4-diamond status.  It’s currently rated the third best hotel in Hawaii by [...]

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Houston to Honolulu $194 Each Way

Oct 23, 2009 No Comments

A good deal on non-stop service from Texas to Hawaii today. Cost:  $434 round trip (all-inclusive). Airlines:  Continental (also American Airlines for about $20 more). Dates:  Travel through December 16. Availability:  Good. Minimum stay:  3 days.

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Westjet Fixes Aloha Air Problem

Oct 23, 2009 2 Comments

Range has always been a significant issue for transpacific flights using Boeing 737. When defunct Aloha Airlines was flying between Las Vegas and Honolulu, their solution to the problem was adding a stop in Southern California.  This added extra time and wasn’t cost-effective, but was better than an emergency water landing in the middle of [...]

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Coco Palms Revisted

Oct 22, 2009 12 Comments

When you drive by the dilapidated Coco Palms resort on Kauai, it’s hard to imagine the magic and style of this once grand property. There’s a story behind its chain link fence and buildings that have given way to termites and rot.  And that story is steeped in Hawaiian history and some of the biggest [...]

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Grand Hyatt Kauai $179; Maui $148

Oct 21, 2009 1 Comment

Here’s a great Hawaii luxury hotel deal from Hyatt.  This is a pre-paid rate for garden-view accommodations, and is non-refundable. It does appear to be changeable however. Travel through December 18. The deal indicates that is is bookable today only, but that wouldn’t keep me from checking again tomorrow. This is further indication of the [...]

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Tripadvisor Reviews Waning; Search Biz Elusive

Oct 20, 2009 3 Comments

Fewer consumers are looking at TripAdvisor reviews (and it’s no surprise to you that I agree). I have research to back it up.  PhocusWright’s online traffic and conversion report has recently been released in conjunction with Compete.  While I haven’t seen the study (the report costs $1,200), UK travel analyst Travolution has. They report from the [...]

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Fairmont Orchid $199; Kea Lani $249

Oct 19, 2009 2 Comments

Updated 10/21.  Thanks Kelly (comment below) for pointing out that Fairmont Orchid can be had for as little as $169, using hotels.com 15% off coupon. to It’s not too late to take advantage of Fairmont’s Friends and Family Rate here in Hawaii (and elsewhere). On checking over the weekend, I found dates available through December, [...]

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