Comments on: 2009 Hawaii Travel Trends and Predictions http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/ Hawaii Travel Guide & Vacation Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:21:36 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-13512 sheila Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:31:09 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-13512 Hi Mercedes - You will probably find the best deals in the beginning of September, after Labor Day. When should you buy a ticket? Oh my, I wish I knew the answer for that. In this economy, it's difficult to predict. Some experts say, not to book any more than 4 months out. In my opinion, if you see a good fare, snag it. Sign up for the e-mail airfare alerts from kayak.com, airfarewatchdog.com and/or farecompare.com to start to get a feel for what's a good fare from your home airport. There are accomodation deals everywhere in Hawaii. I've been telling everyone that 2009 is THE year to visit Hawaii. I would say that the full influx of deals for the August/September are not going to start coming out until say May/June. That being said, you can still find some good deals for that time frame even now. Staying in a condo is a great way to save money. http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/01/30/why-staying-in-a-condo-on-a-hawaii-vacation-is-a-savvy-choice/ If you are worried about foreclosures, go with a full service management company like Aston or Outrigger. Also, consider combining air and accommodation with sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire. Do shop around to check individual prices in comparison to the total price. A friend was pricing a Maui vacation with air and room separately and then together on Orbitz. She found about $400 savings. Once you get to Hawaii, you'll find a lot of great budget friendly things to see and do: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/10/25/best-big-island-budget-fun/ Good luck with planning your Big Island anniversary trip and have a great time! Hi Mercedes – You will probably find the best deals in the beginning of September, after Labor Day.

When should you buy a ticket? Oh my, I wish I knew the answer for that. In this economy, it’s difficult to predict. Some experts say, not to book any more than 4 months out. In my opinion, if you see a good fare, snag it. Sign up for the e-mail airfare alerts from kayak.com, airfarewatchdog.com and/or farecompare.com to start to get a feel for what’s a good fare from your home airport.

There are accomodation deals everywhere in Hawaii. I’ve been telling everyone that 2009 is THE year to visit Hawaii. I would say that the full influx of deals for the August/September are not going to start coming out until say May/June. That being said, you can still find some good deals for that time frame even now.

Staying in a condo is a great way to save money. http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/01/30/why-staying-in-a-condo-on-a-hawaii-vacation-is-a-savvy-choice/ If you are worried about foreclosures, go with a full service management company like Aston or Outrigger.

Also, consider combining air and accommodation with sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire. Do shop around to check individual prices in comparison to the total price. A friend was pricing a Maui vacation with air and room separately and then together on Orbitz. She found about $400 savings.

Once you get to Hawaii, you’ll find a lot of great budget friendly things to see and do: http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/10/25/best-big-island-budget-fun/

Good luck with planning your Big Island anniversary trip and have a great time!

]]> By: mercedes http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-13473 mercedes Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:24:32 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-13473 We are planning on going to the big island for our 20th anniversary. We are on a budget, plan on traveling either the end of august or beginning of september. When should we buy ticket? and do you think there will be better deals with hotels, B&B or house rentals? The latter 2 should I worry about foreclosure and lost reservation? We are planning on going to the big island for our 20th anniversary. We are on a budget, plan on traveling either the end of august or beginning of september. When should we buy ticket? and do you think there will be better deals with hotels, B&B or house rentals? The latter 2 should I worry about foreclosure and lost reservation?

]]> By: Happy New Year, Carnival Visitors! http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11975 Happy New Year, Carnival Visitors! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:04:48 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11975 [...] the 2009 Hawaii Travel Trends and Predictions posted at her blog, Hawaii Vacation Blog - GoVisitHawaii.com, saying, “I was fortunate [...] [...] the 2009 Hawaii Travel Trends and Predictions posted at her blog, Hawaii Vacation Blog – GoVisitHawaii.com, saying, “I was fortunate [...]

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11714 sheila Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:02:05 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11714 Hi Dave - You're right...2009 Hawaii travel is gonna be excellent for the Hawaii visitors! I totally agree with you about the best things in Hawaii being free -- the beaches, hikes, mountains, waterfalls, lava viewing, etc....all FREE! I hope you enjoy you're time with your sister her husband. Is this her first trip to the islands? Hi Dave – You’re right…2009 Hawaii travel is gonna be excellent for the Hawaii visitors!

I totally agree with you about the best things in Hawaii being free — the beaches, hikes, mountains, waterfalls, lava viewing, etc….all FREE!

I hope you enjoy you’re time with your sister her husband. Is this her first trip to the islands?

]]> By: Dave http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11687 Dave Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:40:42 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/12/19/2009-hawaii-travel-trends-and-predictions/#comment-11687 Wow... It looks like there is a consensus about Hawaii Travel in 2009. It looks like good news for visitors. My sister is on vacation in Hawaii right now with her husband. They keep talking about how affordable everything is. They say the prices for food are about the same as they would pay back in San Antonio. I believe a LOT of people assume that everything costs double - kind of like the concession stand at the movie theater but it doesn't. In my opinion... The best things to do in Hawaii are free anyway. Wow… It looks like there is a consensus about Hawaii Travel in 2009. It looks like good news for visitors.

My sister is on vacation in Hawaii right now with her husband. They keep talking about how affordable everything is. They say the prices for food are about the same as they would pay back in San Antonio.

I believe a LOT of people assume that everything costs double – kind of like the concession stand at the movie theater but it doesn’t. In my opinion… The best things to do in Hawaii are free anyway.

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