Thanks to Matt McGee for writing in to tell me about his experience with saving money on his Maui rental car. Matt saved $60 for his one-week rental simply by rechecking rates before his vacation. Here’s the timeline: April 5th– Booked Avis car with a rate of $245 April 22nd – Checked the rates and [...]
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
As I’ve previously mentioned, renting a vacation condo/villa is a great way to save money on your Hawaii accommodations. The only issue is that there’s not a perfect rental site that covers all the islands. When I start to look for a vacation rental, I tend to gravitate to VRBO.com because I believe it has [...]
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
I wish that I could stand on top of Diamond Head and shout out that going to Hawaii does not have to wipe out your bank account. Sure, Hawaii can be an expensive destination, but there are plenty of ways to save in order to make a Hawaii vacation affordable to your budget. In recent [...]
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Once you’ve planned you’re flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not designed to help tourists get around. So, most likely, you’re going to need a rental car for part or all of your vacation. You won’t [...]
Thursday, January 6, 2011
You can easily spend hundreds of dollars per day on Hawaii tours and activities, but you definitely don’t need to empty your wallet to enjoy the islands of aloha. Here are tried and true strategies that will help you get the most out of your tour time and dollar. 1. DIY Tours I often see [...]
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
With just a little planning and a few strategies, you can save a pile of money on your vacation meals. Check out these seven practical ideas that will have your wallet saying thank you: 1. Limit/avoid the hotel breakfast buffets. I’d estimate that the average resort breakfast buffet costs $25 per person. For a couple [...]
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Hawaii can be an expensive vacation destination, but it doesn’t have to be! Your accommodations will likely be the most expensive component of your vacation budget, but you can trim those costs with the money savings ideas. 1. Go to Hawaii when the rates are down. During low seasons you’ll find great rates and/or enticements [...]
Monday, January 3, 2011
Aloha and happy 2011! Are you going to Hawaii this year? Do you want to make a Hawaii vacation part of your 2011 but aren’t sure if you can fit it in your budget? Well, I think I’ll have the solution for you. This week, I’m going to be sharing practical tips for saving money [...]
Saturday, December 11, 2010
If you plan to go to Oahu between now and November 1, 2011, you might benefit from using the many dining and entertainment coupons from the Hawaii Entertainment Book. As we’ve discussed previously, these entertainment books can definitely help you save money on your Oahu vacation with the luau coupons alone. The new books are [...]
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Though summer vacation has come to an end and that chill of fall and winter is inevitably on the way, there’s no need to feel down. Hawaii’s year-round warmth awaits your return. Autumn is an excellent time to head to the islands of Aloha. In case you need some motivation, here are 5 reasons why [...]
Monday, May 23, 2011
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