These two markets continue to dominate the deals now on offer for 2010.  They have been followed by California’s bay area, which has had terrific though intermittent sales.  Look for those to resume shortly. With the announcement of many new services from Southern California to Hawaii starting from March to June 2010, competition will be [...]

The deals are starting to flow, albeit a few weeks later than last year.  This is an unbeatable price.  Considering that inter-island airfares are at over $60 each way, this equates to flying from Seattle to Honolulu for about $80! This is available over coveted Spring Break for those who act quickly. $305 round trip [...]

Starting January 5, you can fly for a more reasonable price from Hawaii’s single-most important market, California. Perhaps most importantly, this price is currently available over the typically very expensive (March and April) Spring break period. Don’t wait if you want to travel over those dates. Here’s the deal: $370 round trip (all-inclusive).  Price is [...]

Continental Airlines on Friday announced new service from Orange County to Maui starting March 7.  That follows directly on the heals of their soon to be daily service from Orange County to Honolulu.  Flights will use 737-700 aircraft. Earlier last week, Delta Airlines announced new 757 service to Honolulu from San Diego. Alaska Airlines appears [...]

Can Oyster Reviews keep its pearl intact in spite of the reduction in staff? After only four months of operation, media reports have announced that between one-third to three-quarters of their employees were given the pink slip this week. The news that this professional hotel review site is in dire straits is bad news for [...]

If you’re free to travel after the holidays, from mid-January through mid-February, there are a number of very good deals available today: Boston From $563 round trip (all-inclusive). Alaska Airlines. No Friday or Sunday travel. Purchase by December 4. I used Kayak and Orbitz to find available dates and fares. Chicago From $549 round trip [...]

While there aren’t any great deals at the moment between Southern California and Hawaii, there’s a glimmer of light for next year that might help keep a downward pressure on prices. I’m talking about renewed competition and Delta’s recent announcement of daily 757 service between San Diego and Honolulu starting June 3.  This route has [...]