Good news today! Perhaps the summer isn’t looking as good for airlines or as grim for visitors as I’d been expecting. Perhaps this will be a sign of more summer fare sales to come. Just last week, summer fares from all-important Los Angeles were in the $500 range, which wasn’t half bad, as they have [...]

Last week I discussed my experience using VRBO to locate a vacation rental on Kauai’s North Shore. Many of you commented with helpful tips of your own which I appreciate. Here’s a sampling of your ideas: Check MLS listings to make sure the rental is not for sale. (Dodge and Sharon) Descriptions that have rules [...]

United Airlines just announced their Hawaii Summer Special. It includes somewhat reasonable fares (given the peak summer dates) from many mainland locations.  Have a look and see if they have a deal for you.  We’ve also featured a number of other Hawaii summer airfare sales this week, so do check those out too. Here are [...]

Unbelievable peak summer pricing, this time from Portland.  You expect to see this price in the Fall and Spring, but not during June, July and August. Price: $155* each way, $332* round trip (all-inclusive) Airline: Hawaiian Dates: mid- June through mid-August (and beyond).  It’s even cheaper if you can travel before mid-June. Availability: Excellent * [...]

A truly amazing price has all the makings for a fantastic summer vacation, heading in either direction. Actually I’m thinking of heading to Alaska at this price. Price: $189 each way, $396 round trip (all-inclusive) Airline: Alaska Dates: June through September Availability: Excellent Hat tip to Expedia’s Airfarewatchdog. Comments. Subscribe to our email updates.

If you’re planning a great summer vacation, you aren’t alone.  According to American Express, the average family of four will spend $4,000 on this year’s vacation.  There’s no better place for a summer vacation than Hawaii, where cool trade-winds keep the heat at bay, and the conditions are perfect in most every regard.  Add to [...]

I decided to get away for a few days but to stay on island. Kauai’s North Shore seemed like a good possibility since I love to swim at Hanalei this time of year.  Rather than book a hotel I decided to use Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) for the first time in years to locate [...]

Alaska Air has some great Hawaii deals that are good between now and June 10. This is about one-half what the airfare will be starting on June 11.  If you’d like to travel to or from another island instead, Oahu is $149, Kauai and the Big Island are $189. Details: $298 round trip (all-inclusive) Airline:  [...]