According to this article, occupancy rates are down in Kauai, Maui, and Oahu, but up on the Big Island. Could this be a good time to visit Hawaii and avoid large crowds?  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. Back in Novemeber, we reported about the new Superferry service between Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.  As you may have heard, there were some potential environmental studies (EIS) that could have placed a stumbling block on launching the service.  ... Read More »

If you were disappointed by the news that Harmony Airlines was ceasing their service from Canada to Hawaii, then maybe you will be glad to hear this news from WestJet.  “Specifically, WestJet is extending sales to Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG), and Las Vegas (LAS). These discount airfares are subject to availability, and WestJet will decide – on a day-to-day basis ... Read More »

Four Seasons just announced this new promotion for a free nights stay at various Hawaiian locations. The offer varies by location. One particularly neat aspect of this announcement, is that the concierge of each location makes terrific suggestions for what you could do on your extra day. Read More »

Volcanoes National Park was the most visited with 1.6 million visitors last year.  This was a slight decline from 2005.  In second place, was the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor at 1.5 million visitors.  Maui’s Haleakala was in thrid with 1.4 million visitors.  From experience, I can say that all these parks are truly spectacular.  Read More »

Hawaii Superferry will begin offering daily ferry service from Oahu to Kauai and Maui beginning July 2007. Ferry service to the Big Island will be added in 2009. Ferry service offers a convenient opportunity to travel and see the Hawaiian islands by car. For example, you can travel from Ohau to Kauai in your car loaded with your surf board, ... Read More »

Did you know that Hawaii has eight national parks?! The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) says that fall is the perfect time to discover and enjoy the fascinating and diverse national parks of Hawaii. www.hvcb.org/media/documents/HVCB_FallFeatureNR_000.pdf According to the HVCB, in the fall the trails are emptier and the weather is a little cooler to make your park visits even ... Read More »

Do southwestern cowboy hats and Hawaiian leis mix? Sounds like a match made in heaven! 🙂 Hawaiian vacations include roundtrip air via Southwest Airlines and ATA, hotel accommodations for two to 21 nights, applicable air and hotel taxes, express document delivery, Rapid Rewards Flight Credit, and 24-hour traveler assistance. Honolulu vacations also include a Standard Lei Greeting and a Hawaii ... Read More »

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