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 →

Once in a Lifetime Travel Opportunity in New York City

Have you ever dreamed of traveling through the air like Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat—-clutching a handful of balloons and letting the wind and some helium provide the fuel for the ride of your life? My preschooler does. Each and every time she reads her Curious George book or watches the famous monkey’s movie she begs me to buy her enough balloons so she too can fly through the air like her favorite marsupial. Typically, I tell her that she is a “big girl” and it would take thousands of helium filled balloons for her to … Continue reading →

Even More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Let’s see… take the family to Wally World for the seventh summer in a row or tour a haunted town and hunt down Bigfoot… what would you rather do on your next vacation? If you chose the latter then you are in luck. Travel destinations that spotlight oddities such as ghosts and other urban legends are trying to attract cash strapped visitors by offering terrific package deals. Each of the following packages includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Why book a trip to an overpriced amusement park when you can visit the world’s largest ball of yarn for much less? Seriously, there is an entire nation filled with quirky travel attractions just waiting to be discovered. Just thumb though a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman and you’ll see what I mean. The travel guide has inspired a slew of hotel deals that are being offered to families looking to spice up their traditional vacations with a trip to a weird and wacky … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Regular readers of this blog know that I have a soft spot for wacky travel attractions and events. I get a kick out of visiting quirky spots that are off the beaten path and I always enjoy spotlighting them so as to encourage others to venture beyond their traditional vacation itineraries and see what else this fine country has to offer. If you are planning an end of the summer family trip and are looking for ways to save money on your journey consider the following hotel packages. Each includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save in Hawaii

Now that you know how to save money on your flight to Hawaii, here are some deals that you can snag once you arrive in the Aloha State: If you have always dreamed of visiting the Hawaiian Island of Maui consider taking advantage of the Kapalua Villas’ “staycation.” The package deal is priced at $999 for two adults and includes the following: Roundtrip travel from Honolulu to Maui onboard Hawaii’s new Superferry (you’ll get passage for two adults and one vehicle), 2-nights accommodations at the Kapalua Villas, plus a complimentary choice of activity for each guest—-choose from a golf lesson … 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 →

Visiting a Dirty Museum

Bring along extra Wet-Ones if you are planning a trip to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. this summer. Forget about what your mom said about not playing in dirt, the Smithsonian Institution is taking soil to new depths. In its new exhibit–“Dig It”—-the museum is giving guests the chance to explore the mysterious and complex world of dirt. Curators say their goal with the new exhibit is to get people to see how soil is the foundation of all the Earth’s ecosystems, and that it is “as important as air and water.” Some of the exhibit’s … 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 →