Aloha and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou. As we start the New Year I’m offering my predictions for Hawaii travel in 2012 as has become a tradition. 2011 ended with a number of great travel deals, some of which are still in effect. Beyond that, while we continued to see many airfare sales last year, they were [...]

If you’re heading to Hawaii towards the end of January, or even through mid-March, here’s an unbeatable Hawaii travel deal. It is very limited at this price, although there is good availability for only slightly more. These fares are available one-way, which means you can easily and inexpensively create a multi-island Hawaii vacation. For example, [...]

If you’re in Hawaii now, or plan to celebrate a future New Year’s Eve with us in the future, I have an update on events happening around the state. There’s no chill in the air. Winter weather is lovely in the islands, with nights in the 60′s and daytime highs still touching the 80 degree mark. [...]

If you’re wanting to give the new Disney resort in Hawaii a try, and see a taping of “Live with Kelly,” this may be just the ticket. You could win one of five free trips when the show comes to the new Aulani with its 359 hotel rooms, 460 vacation club villas and all the [...]

We’ve been waiting so long to see fares drop from Los Angeles and today’s the day. This could make for a reasonably priced Christmas or Hannukah gift of a Hawaii vacation. Today’s is a one day fare sale, valid for sale December 20 only. You have until midnight tonight Hawaii time to complete your purchase. [...]

This is just about 50% off the normal fare between Texas and Hawaii, so act quickly if you can take advantage of this offer. United/Continental is having a brief turf war with hub owner American Airlines. As a result, you can score a great albeit brief deal. If you are planning to travel over normally [...]

I’m seeing many great Hawaii travel deals right now on hotels and vacation rentals to start the New Year. Combine this with a fantastic Hawaii airfare deal and you’re set to take the chill off winter with a Hawaii vacation. 1. Cottages at Poipu Kai, featured in USA Today, are now $99 with all taxes [...]

There are a number of Hawaii sweepstakes in process that you can enter before the end of 2011. You have me inspired such that I’ve started signing up for contests from Hawaii. Now isn’t a free trip to Hawaii the ultimate Hawaii travel deal. If your name is selected by one of these sweepstakes, be [...]

The new inter-island pricing we discussed last week was announced today by Hawaiian Airlines. It gives you an opportunity to roll back prices $10 or more per segment when you buy four round-trips. That’s a 14% savings according to Hawaiian. In exchange for that, you’ll be subjected to a number of rules, some of which [...]

Both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have excellent fare sales going, starting at just $149 each way. These are mostly valid for travel from just after the New Year through early March. While the island of Maui continues to see the biggest share of sale activity, there’s something good to or from every island. I [...]