Apr 12th, 2008
Hawaii Entertainment Coupon Books - Worth the price?
The Hawaii Entertainment Book is a book of coupons for restaurants, luaus, golf, shopping and more. The 2008 books are currently on sale at $15 which is a $10 savings, plus shipping is free.
I noticed that the book has several 25% discount coupons for luaus. The coupons aren’t for “no name” luaus either. In Oahu, for example I see 25% coupons for two very popular luaus, Paradise Cove and Germaine’s. The book could very quickly pay for itself on a luau coupon alone.
Here’s a secret hint I recently picked up - you can get a free trial with three free coupons. So, a few days before you go on your vacation, go get the free trial. You’ll need to enter the zip code of your destination to get started.
Have you used the Hawaii Entertainment Books on your vacation? Did you think it was worth the price? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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13 Responses to “Hawaii Entertainment Coupon Books - Worth the price?”
We did look at getting them especially since you can get a discount only a few months into the year. But for us unless you were going to Oahu, it didn’t seem like you got a whole lot on the other islands. There were some but definitely (for us) never something to pay full price for. I say if you can get the discount and are going to Oahu, it’s worth the money. If you’re going to neighbor islands, I *think* you can preview the savings available for each state so I’d look to see if there were enough places to make it worth my while. Great post!
Since our trip was in late Sept., I bought the book around August @ under $15. I mainly got it for the PCC coupon. Actually, if you only use that coupon, you recoup the purchase price right there. We only used the PCC plus the L&L coupons, and we used the card at Kobe which was blah! We then left the book with the owner of the place that we stayed at in Oahu. I have heard that you can use the card at your local restaurants that are part of the Entertainment book in your city. Don’t know if that is true or not.
I’m a local. I buy one every year. The restaurant coupons pay for the book right away. I always recommend it to friends & family who are planning on visiting. My sister is visiting soon. She just bought one so now we all have the same coupons, now. It should make spending time with her & her husband a lot more affordable. It’s big winner.
I appreciate everyone’s input!
Angie - I believe you re right about being able to preview the savings. I think all you need to do is enter the zip code of your destination.
Lissete - I’m glad to hear you felt like you saved with the book.
Dave - When do you buy your book and do you pay full price for it?
My wife ordered the book for us so shortly after the 2008 version became available. (Most of the good restaurant coupons are already gone) I can’t remember what we paid but it was full price or the going rate, whatever that was at the time… We are going to buy another one before my sister gets to town so we all have the same coupons. I don’t mind getting a second book (or even a third) because I practically live off of fast food and the book has a LOT of that sort of coupon. Also… I agree with the comment that the book is likely more valuable if you’re visiting Oahu versus any other island.
I think it’s a great deal as long as you remember to use them! LOL!
@Kailani - No kidding! Sometimes I get so frustrated that I go to a store or restaurant and I’ve not brought my coupon with me.
I think the Entertainment book is great. I love getting them as gifts and its filled with tons of great savings. Another good resource for discounts to Hawaii attractions, restaurants, etc. are the visitor publications you find at the airport or on the street. This Week and Spotlight to name a couple.
Aloha golfnutn8 and mahalo for your first time comment! That’s a really good idea to give the entertainment books as a present! That would be a really good gift to give to honeymooners headed to Hawaii.
Getting the Entertainment Book for any travel destination that has one available is at least worth looking into. It can depend on what you want to do while you’re there, but most of us humans have to eat, so you can at least get some good 25% off or buy one get one deals and save a little money for a massage at the spa or a few more drinks on the beach
Thanks for the great blog - I’ve never been to Hawaii, but my wife and I hope to within the next year, so this will all be good info!
Hi Iain Hamp - good points! We humans do tend to like food, even on vacation.
Thanks for stopping by at Go Visit Hawaii and for your first time comment. I do hope you and your wife get to go to Hawaii. When I see great deals I post about them, so maybe you’ll find a deal that will get you to Hawaii sooner rather than later.
Some additional info:
Once you get the book, you can also print more coupons as a member. There is
Some you can print once a month. Many of these are for restaurants.
Some you can print once a year.
Just like the coupons in the free trial, the printed coupons must be used within 14 days of printing.
There is a printable coupon for Polynesian Cultural Center for $43. The one in the book is for $40. So if you have a party of 4 adults you can get two discounts now instead of just one.
Hi Dusty - That’s really great information! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!