Browsing Month August, 2010

PackLate Adds Hawaii Vacation Rentals

PackLate Adds Hawaii Vacation Rentals

There's a new player in vacation rentals called PackLate. Just five months old, this young start-up may be one to watch. Effective today, Hawaii is no longer missing from their list of destinations. They are now showing 162 properties on Maui with more islands coming...

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Hawaiian Joins Fare War: From $127 Each Way

Hawaiian Joins Fare War: From $127 Each Way

Hawaiian faces intense competition from legacy carriers (consider Delta and United's $100 Hawaii fares last week), from Alaska Air, and soon, from Allegiant Air. In response, effectively immediately, new lower fares prevail in their most competitive markets. Fares listed...

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$219 RT Last Minute LAX/SFO to Big Island, Oahu, Maui

$219 RT Last Minute LAX/SFO to Big Island, Oahu, Maui

Here's yet another eye-popping deal, this time courtesy of Pleasant Holidays.  It seems like more weeks than not, they have remaining availability which, if you're flexible, affords unbeatable last minute Hawaii package offers. Here's their Hawaii deal of the week: $219...

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Hawaii: Allegiant and Alaska Air Battleground

Hawaii: Allegiant and Alaska Air Battleground

Alaska Air had two press releases this morning and Allegiant may have more surprises coming. The battle has just started. First is Alaska's so-so airfare sale, perhaps more intended to keep the stoplight on them than anything else.  West coast to Hawaii starts at $149 as...

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Why Hawaii Tourism Is Rebounding

Why Hawaii Tourism Is Rebounding

There's good news for Hawaii from the state's Hawaii Tourism Authority. Thanks to our visitors and great deals, traffic to the islands has increased for seven consecutive months. Average daily spending is up 16 percent too. We're glad to play a role in this success,...

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Portland to Honolulu or Maui $149 Each Way

Portland to Honolulu or Maui $149 Each Way

The two huge $100 offers of this past week from United then Delta are behind us.  But that doesn't mean that other good Hawaii airfare deals aren't out there or won't soon be.  In fact I expect to continue to see more than usual discounting. When readers write, I try to...

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