I reported earlier that go! was offering one way inter-island flights from $9 from June 1st through September 30th.  I just got an e-mail from go! indicating that this fare sale was very popular and many dates sold out within hours.  They have decided to expand the sale.   Starting at 5pm Hawaii time tonight (Tuesday), we will make $9* seats available on select ... Read More »

That’s right, you aren’t seeing things and there isn’t a digit missing.  These special fares start at $9.  There are a limited number of seats on Hawaiian Airlines, Aloha Airlines, and go! Airlines at a rate starting from $9 for travel to Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island.  Hurry, you must book your flights by June 1st and seats are selling fast!  The special fares ... Read More »

This photo was taken from inside the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Read More »

Aloha Airlines is offering special fares to Hawaii starting from $199 one way plus taxes and fees.  These specials are valid for travel between June 15 – 29 and tickets must be booked by May 29.   Technorati tags: Hawaii, Fare, Special, Sale, Aloha, Airline, Flights Read More »

Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was eventually closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. The Hawaii Superferry service launch appears to be delayed until sometime later this summer.  Previously Hawaii Superferry officials had announced a July launch, but now their web site says they will launch “later in the summer”.  The company ... Read More »

From now through June 6th, interisland airfare is on sale starting at $25 one way plus texes and fees.  Also from now through June 7th, airfare from nine Mainland airports are on a “spring fare special” with fares starting from $375 round trip plus taxes and fees.  Hawaiian Airlines announced a codeshare agreement wth Continental Airlines. The mileage earning benefits for HawaiianMiles ... Read More »

Are you looking for a good excuse to go visit Hawaii?  Well, you are in luck because a great excuse is to improve your health and attitude.  Go to Hawaii and observe the lifestyle and attitudes of its lovely residents that exude the aloha spirit.  Perhaps you will learn how to live longer and happier.  According to a new report ... Read More »

A new Hawaii Beach Safety web site has just been launched that provides up to date beach conditions and warnings across the major beaches of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.  The web site focuses on beach safety by indicating the current shoreline and offshore cautions and dangers.  You can also find the wind conditions and weather forecast.  It is updated multiple times daily. The web site could be ... Read More »

Have you taken any great photos while in Hawaii? We’d love it if you shared them with us and our readers. If you’re a user of Flickr, simply tag your photos “govisithawaii“, in addition to your normal tags, and your photos will appear in our sidebar display. You can also join our Flickr Hawaii group and browse through a great ... Read More »

I’ve just finished reading this very humorous look at souvenir shopping for friends and family.  I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at this excerpt:  Whatever made me think my tough-talking Teamster dad would enjoy sipping his Folgers from a commemorative Prince Charles and Lady Di engagement coffee cup? And what possessed me to consider my best friend, Pam, when ... Read More »