Comments on: When Deals Are Slim, Pleasant Holidays A Standout

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:36:56 +0000

Nothing that isn't already listed here.

By: Sara Thurlow

Sara Thurlow — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:33:08 +0000

what about booking interisland airfare?? Any ideas

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:17:42 +0000

Better chance of getting a deal if you leave early and return late around Thanksgiving, Ruth. Aloha.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:10:50 +0000

Yes, I was referring to December 20 through January 3rd. We just might opt for Thanksgiving instead. Thank you for your advice.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:42:03 +0000

Hi Ruth,

If you’re talking about visiting from from December 18 through 29th, yes air is running about $850. That is not unexpected during those weeks. Before and after, however, the price drops by 50% or more. We rarely see discounting for those weeks, and my sense is this year, that will also be true. Fares will likely remain at the same level for your dates.

Aloha, Jeff

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:31:32 +0000

We’re looking for airfares from SFO to HNL during the winter holidays. We’re getting quotes for over $1,000 per person for car and air through PH. Have we missed the deals? Do you think the fares will only go up from here?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:23:22 +0000

Hi Alba,

Glad PH worked for you. I used Kayak and PH to find dates too, but that is a pain, and doesn’t necessarily work because PH seats are bulk and not from United’s regular inventory.

Aloha, Jeff

By: alba

alba — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:41:28 +0000

I used Pleasant Holidays for my last trip to Kauai – I agree that their website sucks. So I first used Orbitz to find the cheapest days to fly with their flexible search tool, then went back to the Pleasant Holidays website and found a great hotel/flight combo deal using the dates I knew had the cheapest flights. Their package deal was about $600 less expensive than booking the hotel and flight separately. Plus I added on a convertible Ford Mustang for less than Hotwire’s compact car prices.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:04:29 +0000

Hi Rich,

I’d suggest just finding places to stay on each island without regard to branding. Hawaii hotels deals are great right now. If you want any more input, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Aloha, Rob

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:22:52 +0000

Jeff,
I just found your site and it is very informative. I am looking to surprise my wife for our 15th weeding anniversary this Feb./March. I was thinking about 4 nights each on Maui and the Big Island and 2 on Oahu. are their any hotels that have locations on all three that will package a rate or should I book separate? Thanks.