Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how those palm trees were established. I finally got my question answered as I [...]
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
* Outrigger Resorts is offering deals up to 65% off with the promotional code DREAM. Outrigger hotels and condos are located on all the major islands. * Aston Hotels and Resorts is offering a third night free deal. You can double the deal to pay for four nights and get two nights free. Choose from [...]
Monday, January 9, 2012
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive the road to Hana, this video by GoHawaiiTV will give you an idea. The video shows the coast, the incredibly curvaceous road, fruit stands, a bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail, gardens and waterfalls. (Email subscribers: click here to access the video.)
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
* Hawaiian Airlines has some nice sale fares again – like $298 roundtrip from San Jose to Maui. You need to book by December 19 for travel between January 5 – March 14, 2012. * SpeediShuttle is now the exclusive on-demand shuttle service at Honolulu International Airport. Arriving passengers can book door-to-door service to any [...]
Monday, December 12, 2011
Are you going to Maui or Lanai to celebrate New Year’s Eve? If you are, you’ll surely have a fantastic time! Between these two islands you’ll find festive dinners, music and fireworks filling up the night sky. Here’s what you will find to help you make your New Year’s Eve plans. New Year’s Eve Fireworks [...]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Aloha again from Hawaii’s Big Island. I hope you’ll enjoy this photo of last night’s sunset while reading these brief news and deal items. * Hawaiian Airlines announced it will begin non-stop service from New York’s JFK airport to Honolulu in June 2012. * Kauai’s Grand Hyatt is on sale for $259 per night including [...]
Monday, October 24, 2011
As you’re planning your day to explore Maui’s Road to Hana, one quirky stop you might want to include in your plans is at Coconut Glen’s Here, you will find dairy-free ice cream homemade from coconut milk. I got to meet Glen, the laidback owner, on the day I was touring the road to Hana [...]
Friday, October 21, 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Paula Cook who recently enjoyed a return visit to Maui. Paula’s beautiful photo is of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church on Front Street in Maui’s Lahaina town. Paula wrote, “I wanted to go inside to take some pics, but there was a wedding taking place. You can see [...]
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Let’s all grab a board to surf these Hawaii vacation news waves. * The newly renovated Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel is offering a special rate of $105 per night for a city view room. (To see the deal, click on the “Special Offers” tab at this link.) This hotel is directly across from Waikiki Beach. [...]
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Let me tell you something — luau providers change their pricing, schedules and websites almost as often as some people change underwear. It’s a bear to try to keep up with it. As often as I can, I aim to update the Maui luaus post that I created back in 2008. So, if you are [...]
Monday, January 16, 2012
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