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Shark Adventure

If swimming with the sharks ala Kate Gosselin is a little too much excitement for you to handle while on a relaxing family vacation, then consider scaling back your encounter by heading to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The popular travel attraction has a young great white shark on exhibit which you can get up close and personal with minus the SCUBA gear and chum. The young male denizen of the deep measures four-foot, seven inches and weighs just over 43 pounds. He was brought north last month to Monterey after being collected by aquarium staff swimming near Marina del Ray. … Continue reading →

Summer Travel Deals in Paradise

Lodgings across the 50th State are offering spectacular summer savings to try to compensate for the sky-high cost of airfare to Hawaii. The following properties located on two of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands are currently offering special package deals to entice you to make the trip to the “Land of Aloha.” Take a look: MAUI The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono, Maui is offering a special $150 rate through fall on all of its “green” rooms. The environmentally friendly lodging features water heated 100 percent by solar power; on-demand gas in the main Inn and rooms fitted with CFL (compact … Continue reading →

Hot Hawaiian Travel Deals: Luaus and Love

It’s been a while, but it appears the traditional Hawaiian luau is headed back to Waikiki Beach. The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa located near downtown Honolulu on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu recently announced that it is resurrecting the traditional local feast on the shores of the world’s most famous beach. The “Waikiki Lu’au on the Lagoon” is being offered twice weekly, on Sundays and Wednesdays. It includes a lei greeting, traditional luau meal and a Polynesian entertainment extravaganza. Beginning just before sunset guests will be greeted with live Hawaiian music and a flower lei on the … Continue reading →

Hawaii—-A Whale of a Travel Deal

Regular readers of this blog know I am constantly on the look out for travel deals to Hawaii, especially now. That’s why this following bargain is so noteworthy. As the busy summer travel season winds down and the slower fall months creep up on us I can only hope that deals like these will become more prevalent. (One can hope.) If you have been holding out for a reasonable package deal to one of the Hawaiian Island’s most incredible spots this is the deal for you. For just $1,039 per person you will receive roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (add … Continue reading →

Hawaii Travel: Good News/Bad News

Let’s start with the bad news… In what will likely come as no surprise to avid travelers, Hawaii’s go! airlines will soon be charging a $10 fee to passengers wanting to check a bag on interisland flights. According to a statement released by Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group Inc., go!’s parent company, it is joining several other carriers by charging for checked bags. The reason: (the standard) “need to find other sources of revenue to deal with a spike in fuel prices.” Is there any other reason these days? The new fee will go into effect August 10th. However, passengers who … Continue reading →

Travel Deals for “American Idol” Fans

Embassy Suites wants to give one special guest two tickets to the live broadcast of “American Idol’s” season finale in Los Angeles… for FREE. Okay, there’s a catch. There’s always a catch, right? Here’s the deal: You have to stay at a participating Embassy Suites location and book the “Coca-Cola American Idol” package, which includes entry into a drawing to win tickets for two to two evenings of the live broadcast of “American Idol’s” season finale in Beverly Hills, California. The grand prize winner will also get accommodations for two at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, dinner at Circa 55 and … Continue reading →

Maui Wowie Travel Deals

I grew up in Hawaii, but even I still have yet to visit all of the Valley Isle’s world-class attractions. Maui may not be the largest island in the state, but it certainly has a lot to offer. If you have always dreamed of taking a tropical vacation in paradise, but didn’t have the means to fund a trip, now might be your lucky break. The Kapalua Villas just unveiled six new travel packages for those planning to visit Maui between April 1 and December 19th. Each specially-themed package offers savings of at least 40% off rack rates. Take a … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits—Vehicle Safety Programs for Seniors and a Whale of a Good Time on the Big Island

It’s the program many parents want their parents to attend… and for good reason. The national CarFit program, sponsored by the American Automobile Association (AAA), is designed to reduce the risk of accidents among older drivers (age 65 and up)… and it’s coming to a city near you. During 2008 trained professionals will be visiting all 50 states to evaluate the “fit” of the driver to the vehicle. The program assesses features such as safety belt use, head restraint setting, position of driver to air bags, mirror adjustment and line of sight, and operation of vehicle controls. The service is … Continue reading →

Winter Travel Deals—-Hawaii

Whale watching season is in full swing in Hawaii. Numerous cruise companies throughout the Hawaiian Islands are currently running deals on popular whale watching adventures, but there’s one operator who is offering a special that’s almost too hard to pass up. Atlantis Navatek Cruises is one of the foremost whale watching cruise operations on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. It offers 2 1/2-hour mid-day cruises along the picturesque Diamond Head and East Oahu shoreline and it includes a lunch buffet. And now, all cruises come with a company-backed guarantee: “See a whale or sail again for free!” Navatek operates Small … Continue reading →

Traveling To Hawaii—Good News Bad News

Residents and travelers to the 49th and 50th states are dealing with some good news and bad news. Alaska Airlines just announced it plans to offer year-round direct flights between Hawaii and Anchorage—-that’s the good news. The bad news is that some Alaskans are worried that the lack of competition for the route could lead to higher fares in the long run. For years Hawaiian Vacations Inc. was the only company offering direct flights between Anchorage and Honolulu. When Alaska Airlines bought out Hawaiian Vacations Inc. it promised to offer roughly the same amount of flights per week that Hawaiian … Continue reading →