Holiday Air Travel Strategies
Sheila Beal Are you going to Hawaii for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Hawaii is a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas destination. Airports and planes will be packed and it is starting to be that…
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Best Airfare Resources
One of the biggest costs for a Hawaii vacation is airfare. It hurts to even start to think about how much money I’ve spent over the years to get my favorite vacation destination. Let’s…
Visiting the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri Battleship)
When you are on Oahu, consider touring the USS Missouri, also known as the Mighty Mo. The USS Missouri has a deep history and now proudly resides in “battleship row”…
Are You a Sunrise or Sunset Person?
Happy Aloha Friday! I just love waking early to watch sunrise or pausing from a busy day to watch sunsets while in Hawaii. There is certainly something magical about it.…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 8th
If you’re a traveler to Hawaii who likes to give back a little while on vacation, consider these worthy volunteer opportunities. The Hawaii Superferry saga continues. The next big hurdle…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 7th
The 2008 AAA Hawaii Four Diamond list was announced yesterday and the Five Diamond list comes out this Friday. I’ll organize and consolidate the lists for you next week. In the…
A Great Reason to Travel to Oahu
If you’ve been staying up late at night racking your brain trying to think of a good reason to go to Oahu, then I’ve found a great excuse for you. …
Don’t Hurt the Geckos
When you’re visiting Hawaii, there is a real good chance you’ll see a gecko, possibly in your hotel room. Don’t worry when you see them. They are harmless to us.…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 5th
Hawaii is experiencing lots of precipitation. Heavy rains are pounding the islands and snow is falling on the Big Island summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Can’t decide which…
Subscriber Reward Contest Reminder
I’ll be giving away this fun Hawaii-themed prize pack to one lucky e-mail or RSS subscriber. There are two ways to enter the contest. First look for a secret message…
Who was Kamehameha the Great?
When you’re in Hawaii, you’ll probably see the name Kamehameha (pronounced kuh-may-ha-may-ha) somewhere. Schools, highways, shopping centers, and resorts are named after Kamehameha. You may even see statues of Kamehameha…
Is go! gone? Will inter-island flight fares increase?
After several months of fares as low as $1 for inter-island flights, the future of Hawaii’s low cost airline, go!, looks to be a bit shaky. Yesterday, a judge ordered…
On Again, Off Again Hawaii Superferry Back On Again
Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. — First the Superferry launched at the end of…
The Hawaii Vacation Essentials – Advice for How to Plan and Enjoy Your Best Hawaii Vacation
If you’re planning a vacation to Hawaii, you are probably looking for good advice. In my experience, it helps to do much of the planning ahead of time. Who wants…
Budget Travel Hawaii Trip Coach Transcript
I received many excellent Hawaii vacation questions during the Budget Travel trip coach session yesterday. If you weren’t able to join us, you can access the transcript. Here are a couple of…
