Tag Archives: Oahu

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 →

Ways to Save While in Hawaii

As I mentioned in a previous blog finding travel deals to Hawaii is a challenge. But it’s not nearly as difficult as finding bargains while you are in the Aloha State, which is why the following deals are so noteworthy. From now through the end of the year (December 31, 2008) you can take advantage of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa’s new Golf & Spa Escape Package. The luxurious beachfront resort sits in the heart of Waikiki (on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu) and is within walking distance of first-rate shops, restaurants, and other popular Honolulu attractions. … Continue reading →

Island Hopping in Hawaii

Mother Nature has not entered 2008 peacefully. As I write this my aunt and uncle in Lake Tahoe, California are dealing with blizzard-like conditions. Meanwhile, in Miami, Florida residents there are dealing with record low temperatures the likes of which they haven’t seen in more than five years. And here in the Midwest portion of the United States we are under severe fog alerts. (The fog is so thick here I can’t see the end of the driveway.) With all this inclement weather who wouldn’t want to escape to the always balmy and beautiful Hawaii? If the rotten weather has … Continue reading →

New Year’s Deals in Paradise

There’s nothing like ushering in a new year amidst the cobalt-blue waters of the Pacific. And if you are lucky enough to welcome 2008 along the sun-kissed shores of the Hawaiian Islands you’ll have another reason to celebrate—various attractions and resorts around the state are offering money-saving package deals. OAHU If you are looking for an unforgettable place to bid adieu to 2007 consider booking a seat on the Star of Honolulu, which sets sail New Year’s Eve for a celebration at sea. The New Year’s Eve cruise provides spectacular views of the fireworks at Aloha Tower Marketplace and along … 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 →

Cruising the Pacific on a Ribcraft and a Scrapbooker’s Hawaiian Paradise

Never been on a Ribcraft? Never heard of a Ribcraft? Then head to the Big Island of Hawaii and find out what the locals and tourists are raving about. The Ribcraft or Rigid Inflatable Boat is all the rage in the Islands right now. In fact, the Kona Village Resort just hired a company to custom make one of the 27-foot vessels specifically for their guests. The boat includes seating for about 20 and currently provides access to nearly two dozen nearby dive sites, offshore snorkeling excursions, sunset cruises and seasonal humpback whale watching treks. The Ribcraft is equipped with … Continue reading →

Hawaii: Dolphin Watching

I’ve written my share of blogs on whale watching adventures in paradise, but if you are traveling to Hawaii you should know that the massive mammals are not the only ones worth cruising the Pacific to watch frolic among the waves. A company based on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu offers daily (except Mondays) dolphin watch and lunch cruises. Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events runs the Hoku Naia — a 65-foot, 149-passenger twin-hull catamaran — specifically for its two-hour Wild Dolphin Watch & Lunch Cruises. The catamaran is also equipped with a dining area, bar, restroom, barbecue facility, a … Continue reading →

Ocean Front Hotel Seeks New Beach

If you book a reservation at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu you won’t have a problem getting an ocean-view room, but don’t expect to see much more than water. The Sheraton has no beach. For years waves from the Pacific have been eating away at the sand, but appears now hotel managers are looking to change that. Hotel exectuives just announced they plans to extend T-shaped rock barriers into the water and pump the shoreline full of sand. Doing so would add about 38,000 square feet to the beach at the rear of … Continue reading →

Celebrating the Holidays in Hawaii

Contrary to popular belief we really do celebrate the holidays in Hawaii. Of course, if you are one of those people who simply can’t celebrate without sub-zero wind chills, snow, ice, and frozen fingers then you might not want to travel to the Aloha State during December. However, if you prefer to take in holiday-themed activities minus the layers, gloves, hats, boots and hand warmers then Hawaii is waiting for you. Most travelers don’t realize that the city of Honolulu consistently ranks among the Top 20 American cities for holiday light displays. The granddaddy of the state’s light festivals takes … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel Deals in Paradise

Are you ready for some football… in Hawaii? The NFL’s regular season is far from over, but travel deals for the 2008 Pro Bowl are already popping up. If you want to watch the best of the best take to the field and catch a tan at the same time you might consider heading to Honolulu in February. Panda Travel is offering a heck of a Valentine’s Day present for your football-loving sweetie. The four-night package includes airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, game tickets and special activities. The package prices range from $799 to $2,999 per person. The higher price … Continue reading →