How to choose the best island for your upcoming Hawaii vacation. Tips to help you pick.
I Left “What” At Home?
Thanks to Heidi for inspiring today’s post. She’s a friend of ours on Kauai who is spending her vacation on the mainland. Heidi just posted the list of things she forgot to bring on her Facebook profile. She’s spending today shopping. I’m thinking most of us have been in a similar situation. I know I have. There was the […]
Ultralight Safety: Three Crashes in Six Months
For our 1,000th post on Beat of Hawaii, we were hoping for a good deal to bring you. Unfortunately, it’s turned into sad news of yet another deadly crash involving an Ultralight aircraft. Today’s fatal flight took off from Hanapepe’s Port Allen field here on Kauai. Our thoughts go first to those killed and their loved ones. Ultralight safety […]
American and Delta Join LA to Hawaii Deals
American and Delta are now taking part in the Los Angeles to all islands Fall airfare war. As previously reported, Hawaiian at $161 each way is still available, albeit with stops en route to the Big Island and Kauai. Hilo is available (with stops) for about $5 more. These are great options for those wishing to fly non-stop or loyal […]
Hawaii Christmas Sticker Shock: What To Do
My friend and Beat of Hawaii fan Trudy called this weekend. She wants to bring her teenage grandson to Kauai for the holidays and is looking for a great Hawaii airfare deal. After checking the fares I nearly needed resuscitation. Below you’ll see the screen shot of what I found for her dates and preferred airline. The price was an […]
Los Angeles to All Islands $161 Each Way
A new Hawaii airfare deal today, this time from Hawaiian Airlines. This significantly lowers the current best price to get between Los Angeles and Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kona or Lihue. Here are the details: Cost: $356 round trip (all-inclusive). Airline: Hawaiian Air (watching for others to match) Dates: August 25 through November 4 Availability: Excellent Comments. Subscribe to our […]
Lunar Eclipse in Hawaii
December 20, 2010 total lunar eclipse update. Tonight will be the first time in two years that we’ll see a lunar eclipse here in Hawaii. From 11:30pm to 3:00am, Hawaii will have an unparalleled view of the eclipse over its dark waters. Fifty-four percent of the moon’s surface will be occluded and the entire event will be visible here, […]
Using VRBO: Tips From My Recent Experience
I decided to get away for a few days but to stay on island. Kauai’s North Shore seemed like a good possibility since I love to swim at Hanalei this time of year. Rather than book a hotel I decided to use Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) for the first time in years to locate a property. Here’s a […]
Good Hawaii Hotel Deals This Summer
Two Hawaii hotel deals just came across my desk that I think are worthy of mention. 1. Prince Resorts summer sale. I really like both of these hotels that we’ve written about previously and recommend them highly. This is an unheard of price at these properties for peak summer travel. Waikiki $145 Hapuna Beach $169 Terms: Book by 5/10 […]
Washington DC To Big Island, Kauai or Maui $213 Each Way
American isn’t letting United have the last word today. That’s great because now you can also fly from DC to any of the neighbor islands for about $500 total. Airlines: American. Price: $508 round trip (all-inclusive). Availability: Best through early June, but there are some available dates throughout the summer and beyond. A few Thanksgiving and Christmas range dates […]
St. Louis to Neighbor Islands $215 Each Way Incl. Summer
United Airlines is fishing for American Airlines’ customers, which is resulting in a great price to Hawaii’s neighbor islands from the mid-west. The surprising part is that it is valid throughout their schedule including Summer and a few dates around Christmas/New Years. Airlines: United. Price: $508 round trip (all-inclusive). Availability: Best through early June, but there are some available […]
What Makes Hawaii A Standout Summer Value
Before you comment that $700 is not a deal and you’re going elsewhere, read on. Hawaii summer airfares have been $700 to $1,000 or more for at least the past 15 to 20 years. Airfares have been on the rise globally in recent months, and Hawaii is not excluded. That having been said, there are still some exceptional Summer […]
