Browsing Month August, 2010

Mainland to Hawaii Airfare Deals $137 to $161 Each Way

Mainland to Hawaii Airfare Deals $137 to $161 Each Way

Here's what's hot in U.S. Mainland to Hawaii travel today : These airfare deals are valid now through mid-November. Portland to all islands $137 each way ($292 round trip, all-inclusive) Hawaiian Airlines Oakland to Maui or San Jose $143-$152 each way ($329-337...

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Remembering Father Felix of Kalaupapa

Remembering Father Felix of Kalaupapa

When we hiked to Kalaupapa in October, I never mentioned we were packed with fresh fruits from Kauai. We originally planned to bring them down in a large ice chest. One look at the steep and muddy trail changed our mind. I could just imagine sliding in the mud and making an...

Posted in: Culture and Events, Molokai

Honolulu From SFO or LAX Round Trip $235 Incl. Car

Honolulu From SFO or LAX Round Trip $235 Incl. Car

Here another top value, last minute Hawaii travel deal from Pleasant Holidays.  You get a 3-day car rental plus round-trip air on United Airlines.  And yes, you even accrue frequent flyer miles. Travel dates:  Depart through September 6 and return through September...

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Wyndham Hawaii Condo Sale; Princeville $79/night

Wyndham Hawaii Condo Sale; Princeville $79/night

First, this is quite a good deal for a Princeville studio condo this Fall.  Some weeks, 1 and 2 bedroom units are available for only slightly more. Prices vary by dates and their availability calendar is easy to use. The units are large, clean and well reviewed. We have...

Posted in: Deals, Hotels and Resorts

Molokai Update: Kalaupapa

Molokai Update: Kalaupapa

The land route to Kalaupapa remains closed on Molokai. This means that hikers and mule riders no longer have access to where Saint Damien lived and worked. Heavy rains in April created a mudslide and damaged a foot bridge. Repair work is expected to begin in October and will...

Posted in: Culture and Events, Molokai, Travel tips

American Airlines 10% Off Coupon Valid to Hawaii

American Airlines 10% Off Coupon Valid to Hawaii

I'm giving Jeff a few hours off to recover from all of the great Hawaii airfare deals he's been busy finding and reporting. Jeff told me about an American Airline 10% coupon offer he received in an email that you may not have seen. Upon further review, I noted it's valid for...

Posted in: Deals, Travel tips

Unusual Hawaii Airfare Deals Recap

Unusual Hawaii Airfare Deals Recap

We've had another flurry of airfare deals this week.  These have been oddly on-again, off-again, so I wanted to provide a quick update to recap those that are still available at this time and add some new ones that have just appeared (like Washington DC).  All fares are...

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Chicago or Denver to Hawaii $156-175 Each Way

Chicago or Denver to Hawaii $156-175 Each Way

Delta joined Monday''s Hawaii airfare war, and has added new cities.  Many of those deals are also still valid as of this morning and have availability through June 2011 (see notes in that post). We often hear from readers that they want deals from Chicago, but these are...

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New York, Texas, Miami, St. Louis to Hawaii $203 Each Way

New York, Texas, Miami, St. Louis to Hawaii $203 Each Way

Here are more incredible deals from some of our most important yet distant markets.  This is the kind of offer that will only last hours, not days, so please act quickly if you're interested. What started as a New York to Hawaii airfare deal, has now expanded to include...

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Why Bellingham Is So Important To Hawaii

Why Bellingham Is So Important To Hawaii

Allegiant Air's announcement of the mainland cities from which it will serve Hawaii could come at any time now. When that occurs, Bellingham (Washington) will almost certainly be among them. I believe that will be true even though it may break with Allegiant's tradition and...

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