Browsing Month March, 2010

Iconic Mauna Kea Hotel $279

If there was ever a Hawaii hotel legend, this one fits the bill.  The Mauna Kea hotel is a favorite Big Island destination of ours, and one we could not recommend more highly.  Since their recent $150 Million renovation following earthquake damage, the rooms have been too...

Posted in: Deals, Hotels and Resorts

Travelocity Adds Hawaii To Priceline Compete

We're big fans of Priceline for some of the best Hawaii hotel deals.  So I was excited to learn that Travelocity is now trying its hand competing with mammoth Priceline (and lesser Hotwire) in the opaque reservation arena. Unfortunately, Hawaii was initially omitted in...

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iGoogle Themes for Travelers

If you use iGoogle as your browser home page (like I do), you'll probably enjoy the series of new world traveler themes released today by Google. iGoogle is a good way to access Google's search while at the same time bringing together on one page all of the updates from...

Posted in: Travel tips

Ala Moana Hotel $40

I've been staying at the Ala Moana Hotel for decades. The hotel is celebrating its 40th anniversary this spring with an incredible offer, if you act quickly.  Starting April 22, they are offering 40 rooms per night at only $40. Adjacent to the mall and beach park with the...

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A Feel Good Trip To Kauai

If you're looking for inexpensive land costs on your Kauai vacation, how does $118 per night sound? What's included is accommodation, meals, cultural activities, on-island transportation (airfare is additional) and medical insurance. There's a catch, actually...

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Seattle/Kauai $154 Each Way

Good Hawaii airfare deals continue this weekend.  Today, United is poking its nose into Alaska Air's territory, which results in a great price from Seattle to Kauai.  Otherwise Alaska's cheapest seats will set you back nearly $40 more each way. This offer is also good to...

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Chicago to Kona, Lihue or Maui $214 Each Way All Summer

The Hawaii airfares deals are starting to shake loose again as Spring break rolls to a close. Today, a great price with excellent availability from Chicago to Hawaii's neighbor islands. When you consider that the cost of flying from Honolulu to the neighbor islands alone is...

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Kona Village Luxury $398 Including Meals and More

$400 a night wouldn't on the surface seem like a great deal.  Here's why in fact it may be a great deal. First, the resort gets very good and consistent reviews. Accommodations for two in a Vintage Village bungalow Next, it includes: Three meals per...

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Alaska Air Bay Area to Maui and Kona Sale

Alaska Air has become a significant player in the Hawaii market.  They have new flights from the Bay Area, competing head on with former partner Hawaiian Air.  As a result, reasonable fares are returning. Prices (one way plus tax): San Jose to Maui or Kona...

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Air Canada “Fireplace” En Route From Honolulu

Aviation Herald is reporting that the Air Canada flight from Honolulu to Vancouver had a problem last Saturday. A fire broke out on board nearly two hours into the flight, at nearly the worst possible point.  The fire, which occurred in a galley oven, was extinguished and...

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