The economic downturn and travel industry woes have taken their toll. Visitors to the Islands are down, in June by about 15-20 percent, and there is a noticeable difference.
While July statistics haven’t been released yet, based on what we see here, they will likely reflect a downturn, perhaps in the same range.
There has truly [...]

Wotif.com, the last-minute hotel discounter that you saw on Beat of Hawaii this week, was recommended today on Arthur Frommer’s blog.

In addition to Wotif, we also use last minute hotel discounters Need it Now (Australia and New Zealand only), and Rates to Go which is owned by Orbitz.

Would you like a vacation in Hawaii, brief or extended, without any costs for hotels or condos? Do you have a cottage, apartment/condo or house that you are willing to exchange?
If so you may want to consider a home swap. This is a growing travel industry trend and may be a perfect solution [...]

You might be wondering whether this is a good time to visit Hawaii, given the economic slowdown. The answer is a definite and resounding, YES. Here’s why:
1. Capitalize on fewer advance bookings. Economic woes are causing people to plan and book trips with less lead time. We’re seeing this as a great [...]

Where’s Kainaliu? 10 miles south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Will an Angel touch you if you go there? Not exactly but you’ll feel better after.
Kainaliu is home to the Aloha Massage Academy and Aloha Angel Café.
The Aloha Massage Academy offers a one hour massage for $30! I couldn’t believe [...]

1. Seasonal timing. Look for the best Hawaii airfare deals to be announced on the Wednesday two weeks prior, then one week prior, to ending of a “high season.”
The first round of discounts are with the more distant locations (longer trips are less spontaneous so the airlines have less to lose in lowering those [...]