tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135434892008-02-22T02:58:23.403-08:00Hawaii Travel NewsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1164139099002320782006-11-21T11:55:00.000-08:002006-11-21T11:58:19.026-08:00New Year's Eve in Hawaii, Oahu 2006-2007One option for New Years eve on Oahu in Hawaii this year is The Thunder Ball 007
Title: THUNDER BALL ‘007
From Over the Top Events and Jay P Productions
“It’s not a concert, it’s a Ball!”
Theme: New Year’s Eve Gala with James Bond Theme,
“Presented in 3-G: Gourmet, Glitz and Glamour”
Date / Time: Sunday, December 31st, 2006, 8:30 pm to 2 am
Doors open at 8:00. “Don’t be Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1154386535982815222006-07-31T15:37:00.000-07:002006-07-31T15:55:36.043-07:00Lowest interisle fare ever, Marriott Bans Smoking, moreHappy Monday! Here's what's new in Hawaii:
Inter-Island Airfare rates have dropped to an unheard of $29 one-way. Tickets must be purchased by tomorrow and used by September 30th, 2006. Go! Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines made these latest cuts and Aloha is thinking about what it will do. Gotta love this airfare war. Go Go!
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jul/31/ln/FP607310329.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1148600879343825932006-05-25T16:46:00.000-07:002006-05-25T16:47:59.366-07:00Sharks seen in Hawaiiquestion
What is the latest on the sharks in Oahu and Maui? We're coming in late July - Aug.
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Hmmm, I don't know that there is a latest. There were sharks seen and the beaches were closed, but reopened after the sharks seemed to have moved on. I haven't heard anything in several days so these issues are probably over for now.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1147649244376515742006-05-14T16:25:00.000-07:002006-05-14T16:27:24.393-07:00Indian Restaurants in HawaiiSanjay over at thingsindian.com has put up a page advising of Indian Restaurants in Hawaii. Right now they are all on Oahu, so if you know of any on the other islands head over and let him know.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1144284434305907542006-04-05T17:38:00.000-07:002006-04-05T17:51:13.560-07:00Welcome Go! Airlines to Hawaii for Lower InterIsland Fares!Well, it won't start till June 9th, but man I can taste those low fares already! Go! airlines has started selling $39 one way inter-island tickets between all the major Hawaiian Islands (maui, oahu, the big island, and kauai). The cheapest tickets you could get from Aloha or Hawaiian for years now is $71 one way normally, so that is practically half-price!. Of course, if you go to Aloha or Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1142471421304973762006-03-15T17:02:00.000-08:002006-03-15T17:10:21.333-08:00Road to Kauai's North Shore ClosedKuhio Highway on Kauai, the only road to the north shore, is closed. The road is actually gone, washed into the ocean after a dam broke after weeks of heavy rain. The onrushing water completely leveled an area forest, washed away two houses, and destroyed the road. 7 residents are missing and feared dead. :( :( :(
It's still raining.
I don't know what the arriving and departing visitors toLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1141798479691010952006-03-07T22:10:00.000-08:002006-03-07T22:14:39.716-08:00Waimanalo Beach FeedbackAfter writing an ezine article about the best Oahu Beaches I got some reader feedback about one I did not include. Here's what she said.
" ... Waimanalo (Beach). The beach is beautiful, the water is great for swimming (even with keikis), there are trees for shade, there are no crowds, and there is plenty of local flavor. Of course, it may not appeal to all tourists, depending on what they're Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1141659817878283422006-03-06T07:11:00.000-08:002006-03-06T07:45:01.033-08:00Waikiki as a Family with a Young ChildWe stayed in Waikiki for one week at the Resortquest at the Waikiki Banyan. It was me, my husband, and our two (three months from three) year old child.
I can definitely recommend the Resortquest. The location (one-block walk to the beach) and the room (full kitchen, divider between "bedroom" and living room) were top-notch for the price. Plus, on the fifth floor roof they have a pool, a Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1141601080760203662006-03-05T15:18:00.000-08:002006-03-05T15:51:22.156-08:00Best Day at the Beach Shore Excursionquestion
We are a family of three (m/f/daughter 10 years old) arriving for just a day on the Pride of America cruise ship (March 22). The excursions offered by the ship seem to not include the "day at the beach" options we've often used on cruises.
Can you offer some ideas for us? Any hotels with day-use fees? Any beach parks with modest facilities (bathrooms/snacks)?
We will be docking at Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1140989011555767692006-02-26T13:17:00.000-08:002006-02-26T13:23:31.570-08:00Hawaii for Not Much Moneyquestion
Hello there. My name is ***** and i'm from San Diego...i had a question for you.
I'm 19 and me and a couple of friends (5 including me) were thinking about going to Hawaii at the beginning of August for maybe a week. we don't have very much money and we are not picky about "nice" hotels - food or anything. We'll do whatever it takes for us to get there. I read on one of your posts thatLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1140929687558287412006-02-25T20:45:00.000-08:002006-02-25T20:54:48.383-08:00New Direct Flight to Big Island KonaUS Airways - America West Airlines have started a new flight direct to Kona International Airport from Phoenix Arizona, starting March 2nd. The flight will be every day, Phoenix to Kailua-Kona leaving at 11:40 am and arriving at 3:28 pm, and the return flight from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix leaves at 11:59 pm and arrives at 8:48 am the next day. The time change difference between Arizona and HawaiiLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1140053539201630452006-02-15T17:30:00.000-08:002006-02-15T17:32:19.216-08:00Entertainment Book Paradise Cove Couponquestion
The coupon for the paradise cove luau in the entertainment book, is it good for all the seating, including VIP? The regular price is $118.00. How could I be sure, and that it is good during the first week in March.
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It seems unlikely that the coupon is good for the VIP seating. It says right on the back of the coupon that this coupon is considered discount seating and discount Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1139522831987331292006-02-09T14:07:00.000-08:002006-02-09T14:07:15.036-08:00New South Pacific Cultural Center at WaikikiThe Waikiki Shell (where the free Kodak Hula Shows used to be given until 2002) will get a new South Pacific Cultural Center with a swap meet and cultural village. Great! I'm looking forward to checking it out!
For more details read: Swap Meet to Open In WaikikiLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1138908253192396392006-02-02T11:23:00.000-08:002006-02-02T11:24:13.360-08:00Hawaii Running out of Hotel Rooms?Hawaii may have to hang "No Vacancy" sign - This article suggests that tourism officials here in Hawaii may be thinking about shunning the budget traveler in order to keep tourism counts down and income level up after record seasons of 7 million visitors.
I say to you the visitor, avoid Waikiki, shun much of Maui, and you shouldn't have a problem. Waikiki is jam-packed these days, and Maui Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1138742904293218892006-01-31T13:24:00.000-08:002006-01-31T13:28:24.313-08:00Finally! Direct Mainland Flights to Hilo on the Big IslandATA Airlines will start flying from Oakland, CA to the Hilo International Airport in Hilo, Hawaii in April. This is great news for all lovers of Hilo and Puna and Volcano (and those of us living in Hilo). ATA will also be flying to Honolulu and to Maui, but who cares! We are just happy to see a mainland flight coming directly into Hilo. Now, to see if anyone flies on it ...Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1138312495471598162006-01-26T13:54:00.000-08:002006-01-26T13:54:55.543-08:00Nice Writeup On Hawaiiana HotelThe Hawaiiana Hotel in Waikiki is an older, low-rise building with kitchenettes and discount prices surrounded by new and big hotels. This review - writeup by a local tv station will convince some to reserve and others to run far away.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1138226322088405882006-01-25T13:55:00.000-08:002006-01-25T13:58:42.106-08:00Go Hawaii Card QuestionI am interested in the Go Hawaii card but the site I found does not go into detail as what it includes. Can you swim with the Dolphins at Discovery or only use card for admission to Park?
do you think it is worth it? I like the idea of the beach chairs and canoe ride each day.
my answer
Hi, I have the booklet here so I know exactly what it includes if you have any more questions. You cannot Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1138131079150483852006-01-24T11:29:00.000-08:002006-01-24T11:31:19.223-08:00Pro Bowl Package Deal a Deal?question
We are visiting the island of Maui From Feb.9th to 19th. We just figured out (duh...lol) that the Pro Bowl is in Honolulu when we are down there. We have found a package deal that includes a flight, game ticket, and shuttle sevice to and from the airport. The cost is $350. We are wondering if this is a good deal, or are there cheaper ways of island hopping and getting game tickets?
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1137619166029485102006-01-18T13:19:00.000-08:002006-01-18T13:19:26.086-08:00Hawaii Newcomer's GuideThe Hawaii Newcomer's Guide at The Honolulu Advertiser should actually be called the Oahu Newcomer's guide, because there's nothing on there about the neighbor islands - but still, there is a lot of good information about working and real estate and local customs to get you off on the right foot.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1137185315286816102006-01-13T12:36:00.000-08:002006-01-13T12:50:44.900-08:00Gift for Newlyweds and Kids Going to HawaiiSending your adult children to Oahu, Hawaii for spring break and don't just want to hand them a wad of cash?
Trying to think of a good gift for a newlywed couple planning on Honeymooning on the island of Oahu in Hawaii?
I have a great idea for both situation: The Go Oahu Card! They show this card instead of paying with cash and get into a large complement of activities for free. I've doneLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1137178997959009342006-01-13T10:59:00.000-08:002006-01-13T11:03:17.983-08:0014 night Hawaii Cruise from Celebrity CruisesSailing Date(s): Mar 2006, Apr 2006, Sep 2006, Oct 2006, Dec 2006
14 night Hawaii Cruise
This cruise leaves from Los Angeles, spends 4 days at sea and then stops in Hilo on the Big Island for the day. After Hilo you swing around the Big Island to Kailua-kona for a day. Then from Kona you head to Kauai, then Oahu, then Maui, and then back to Los Angeles.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1137103624855074032006-01-12T13:58:00.000-08:002006-01-18T12:14:27.536-08:00Most Recent Hawaii Deal from OrbitzOrbitz:
Orbitz: Super Sand and Sea Sales on Vacations in Hawaii - ends 1-29-06
Orbitz is offering special deals on hotels and hotels plus airfare for Hawaii hotels. The deals look decent, for example, they have Resortquest Waikiki Beach hotel from $149 a night. It's a decent hotel in a great location and that's a good price.
Orbitz can sometimes offer the lowest prices available, since it Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1137103056571395752006-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:002006-01-18T12:17:44.293-08:00Most Recent Travelocity Hawaii Deal OfferFrom Travelocity.com
$50 off Flight + Hotel: in Hawaii - ends 1-31-06
This is for any vacations lasting 4 nights or over. Read the conditions, but it seems you just need to book the vacation and then enter the promotional code when you are reviewing your package and they'll deduct the $50.00.
Travelocity is a booking engine and information providor using technology to assist in travel Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1136844415404525662006-01-09T14:05:00.000-08:002006-01-09T14:06:55.456-08:00Monthly Cost of Living On the Big Islandquestion
Hello. I found the website andhawaii.com and I was hoping to find an answer to a question. How much would it cost, on an average monthly basis, to live in or near Kona for a family of 3? This would mean a 2 bedroom apartment or small house. I'm looking for a ballpark figure for more than just rent, though, although if you could tell me how much rent is on average, it would be greatlyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13543489.post-1136497213345834192006-01-05T13:40:00.000-08:002006-01-05T13:41:48.063-08:00Montebello boy, 3, killed in hotel fall in HawaiiMontebello boy, 3, killed in hotel fall in Hawaii
I can't beseech you enough to set ground rules for children of all ages on balconies in Hawaii. This does not happen often here (this is actually the first news story I've ever read of a child falling from a balcony here) but man, when I was standing on our 31st floor Waikiki Banyan Balcony the week before Christmas I could see it happening to Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291237115205766670noreply@blogger.com