Best ways to avoid resort fees in Hawaii
Sheila Beal I remember the good old days when it was rare for a hotel to charge a resort fees. Now, it’s difficult to find a resort that doesn’t charge a resort…
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Hawaii hotel rates on the rise for 2023
We’ve been tracking the Hawaii hotel cost data since Hawaii re-opened at the end of March 2022. Now that we’ve had over a year’s worth of data since the reopening,…
The best Entertainment Coupons for a 2023 Hawaii vacation
Entertainment.com digital memberships offer savings on dining, attractions, shopping, services and more. The company has been in operation for decades. Originally, memberships came in the form of a thick coupon…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: March 10, 2015
* This TravelZoo deal ($920 total) for a three-night stay in a luxury Kauai villa plus rental car works out to an average cost of $307 per night. Each villa sleeps…
Big announcement! Travelzoo partners with Go Visit Hawaii to provide Hawaii deals
We’re very excited to announce that Travelzoo is partnering with Go Visit Hawaii to provide amazing deals to help you experience more Hawaii with less money! You’ll find deals on pampering spa…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 10, 2013
* USA Today has a nice article on how to save money in Hawaii. When you check it out, you’ll probably notice that we were quoted and referenced extensively. Yay!…
Best places to find free entertainment and cultural activities in Hawaii
— Update: due to COVID-19 restrictions and issues, some events may be cancelled indefinitely. — Getting to and staying in Hawaii can leave a dent in your wallet, but once…
Cheap & Free Parking in Waikiki
Whether you’re driving into Waikiki Beach for a day visit or staying there on your vacation, finding a parking spot that doesn’t cost a fortune can be a challenge. But,…
Infographic: Hawaii Travel Trends
The folks at FlipKey crunched years of data from their reservation request system to determine travel trends. Then they packaged the trends in a neato infographic that’s shown below. Some…
How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2023? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)
This page has been updated in February 2023 with the most recent data from 2022 to 2023. You’ve seen ads for Hawaii featuring photos of beautiful beaches lined with palm…
Hawaii Flight News
Airfare can be one of the biggest expenses for a Hawaii vacation, but these news nuggets should help alleviate some of that pain in the wallet. With new, direct East…
Check & Recheck Rental Car Rates for Potential Savings
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…
Tips for Selecting a Hawaii Vacation Rental
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…
Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Hawaii Vacation
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…
7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas
Once you’ve planned your 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…
