Hawaii Vacation Connection

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

We're revisiting this topic because it's simply too good of a time not to. August, September, and October used to be what's considered Hawaii's off-season, but with Hawaiian Airline flights up 12.6% from August of last year, it appears that the summer season will flow directly in the winter season, with little to no drop in tourism at all. So because hotels are still up in sales, this means they are booking quickly, leaving a condo rental as many traveler's only option. Inventory for condos has always been hard to find, but if you do find and book them, they are a more affordable option for Hawaii vacations than resorts these days anyways! And most times you get more out of your accommodations! Now is a great time to take advantage of condo rentals in Hawaii, since hotels are starting to already oversell for the fall. As a local travel company, we've been booking a lot of condos through our sources lately, due to hotels already being booked for the “slow season”. Condos are becoming a great value, especially because Waikiki is getting so expensive. Hawaii Aloha Travel is able to book a studio condo in Waikiki for 5 or more nights at the rate of $110 per night, and that's including tax! These days you can't even find a small hotel room in Waikiki for less than $150, so a studio condo is really giving you more bang for your buck. We have never seen an off-season this busy, and typically we see a lot less tourists during this time of year. But hotel and flight sales aren't letting up quite yet, so now's the time to book cheap airfare and affordable condo accommodations. Even as far in advance as October, we're still not seeing the availability we normally do, so 2012 really will be a banner year for Hawaii tourism. As we've said before, renting a condo in Hawaii is really a great way to vacation. Although they might not provide you with some of the resort luxuries, you can still get room cleaning, free parking, activity discounts, in-room amenities (like free DVD rentals), and kitchen facilities. And the kitchen is where guests can really save some money too. We recommend stocking up at the local grocery store once you arrive for things like breakfast foods, daytime snacks, lunch fixings, and the big saving tip, alcohol. Also, cooking a big dinner every other night will provide leftovers that can last a while, which saves money when vacationing with a big family or group. Condos offer a home-away-from-home feel that hotels simply cannot. There is a community feeling surrounding condo resorts, and it helps to make guests more comfortable when they're traveling far from home. We always enjoy recommending condos for groups because they're affordable and convenient. You don't end up paying the inflated prices of hotels either, and the amenities are just as enticing as any resort

We're revisiting this topic because it's simply too good of a time not to. August, September, and October used to be what's considered Hawaii's off-season, but with Hawaiian Airline flights up 12.6% from August of last year, it appears that the summer season will flow directly in the winter season, with little to no drop in tourism at all. So because hotels are still up in sales, this means they are booking quickly, leaving a condo rental as many traveler's only option. Inventory for condos has always been hard to find, but if you do find and book them, they are a more affordable option for Hawaii vacations than resorts these days anyways! And most times you get more out of your accommodations! Now is a great time to take advantage of condo rentals in Hawaii, since hotels are starting to already oversell for the fall. As a local travel company, we've been booking a lot of condos through our sources lately, due to hotels already being booked for the “slow season”. Condos are becoming a great value, especially because Waikiki is getting so expensive. Hawaii Aloha Travel is able to book a studio condo in Waikiki for 5 or more nights at the rate of $110 per night, and that's including tax! These days you can't even find a small hotel room in Waikiki for less than $150, so a studio condo is really giving you more bang for your buck. We have never seen an off-season this busy, and typically we see a lot less tourists during this time of year. But hotel and flight sales aren't letting up quite yet, so now's the time to book cheap airfare and affordable condo accommodations. Even as far in advance as October, we're still not seeing the availability we normally do, so 2012 really will be a banner year for Hawaii tourism. As we've said before, renting a condo in Hawaii is really a great way to vacation. Although they might not provide you with some of the resort luxuries, you can still get room cleaning, free parking, activity discounts, in-room amenities (like free DVD rentals), and kitchen facilities. And the kitchen is where guests can really save some money too. We recommend stocking up at the local grocery store once you arrive for things like breakfast foods, daytime snacks, lunch fixings, and the big saving tip, alcohol. Also, cooking a big dinner every other night will provide leftovers that can last a while, which saves money when vacationing with a big family or group. Condos offer a home-away-from-home feel that hotels simply cannot. There is a community feeling surrounding condo resorts, and it helps to make guests more comfortable when they're traveling far from home. We always enjoy recommending condos for groups because they're affordable and convenient. You don't end up paying the inflated prices of hotels either, and the amenities are just as enticing as any resort

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

For a while now, I was conversing with a guy from the U.K. about traveling to Hawaii and whether or not Expedia could offer cheap prices. He would say, “Hey Bruce, can Expedia get me a good deal on my hotel?” “Can they get me a good deal on my airfare?” “Can they find me […]

For a while now, I was conversing with a guy from the U.K. about traveling to Hawaii and whether or not Expedia could offer cheap prices. He would say, “Hey Bruce, can Expedia get me a good deal on my hotel?” “Can they get me a good deal on my airfare?” “Can they find me a cheap rental car too?” By the end of it, I felt like I was an Expedia employee! Finally I said to the guy, “You know, Hawaii Aloha can get you all of this too, and probably for an even better deal.” He was shocked! He didn't know we could plan vacations for folks outside of the United States. He thought we only could do business with American citizens, and that anything outside of this country was either too expensive to book or too out of our realm of business. He was happily surprised to discover that instead of using an online travel agency (OTA), he could just book everything directly through me. So I'm here today to tell you, Hawaii Aloha Travel can save people money worldwide. It doesn't matter what country you're traveling from, we have the deals and connections to make it affordable for you. And on top of that, you'll receive personalized service that you simply can't get from OTA's. No long telephone waits, no automated messages, no spiels. And if you have a Skype account, we can do business face-to-face, without the long distance phone charges! No other OTA offers this type of close interaction with their clients, and they also can't offer the discounts we can. This is because we're located right in Hawaii, at the source, and networked statewide, in order to find the best deals for the best prices. And we beat the big online companies like Expedia, Priceline, and Travelocity all the time. But just because we're in Hawaii, this doesn't mean we only work within the United States. Our clients range from Europe to Japan to South America and beyond, and we've been successful every time. What makes booking a Hawaii vacation through us so appealing for a foreigner is our one-on-one contact that you can trust. We won't tack on any hidden fees and we won't keep extra charges a secret. Our business with clients is completely transparent, and this is a huge plus for clients booking from out of country. It's peace of mind knowing that you're in good hands with good people. And that's exactly what we've founded Hawaii Aloha Travel on. Honest business. Recently there has been a buzz about the inflated hotel prices that travelers are seeing. When hotel rooms used to go for $100 a night, they're now up to $180 a night, and you can't find anything lower, no matter how much online shopping you do. This is because the OTA's are in cahoots with one other, driving up inflated hotel prices to ensure more money on their end. There has been talk that the hotels and resort companies are in on it too, but I beg to differ. Hotels sell rooms to OTA's for a flat rate. It doesn't matter which company it is, they sell them all for the same price. Which means it's the OTA's that are hiking the price up, not the hotels. You'll be happy to know that we have direct contact with hotel wholesalers, which is why we can beat the competition and offer better prices. While OTA's are getting a flat rate, Hawaii Aloha Travel, a small, locally owned and operated travel company, is getting the better rates. And we're not jacking up the prices either. We can save you money on your Hawaiian vacation, much more than Expedia can. And we can plan your trip from anywhere in the world, so don't hesitate when you see that we're located in Hawaii. This is our advantage, and you will soon find out why. No matter where you are in the world, we can design your ideal getaway to the islands, at a price you can afford. Completely within your budget, planning a holiday in Hawaii has never been easier for those living outside of the United States.

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

What if I told you that you're actually paying more when booking with an online travel agency? More for hotel rooms, rental cars and airfare, leaving less to spend when the real vacation starts. It's an unfortunate reality that many travelers have been discovering; the convenience of booking via a quick online search just isn't what it's hyped up to be. That's why it's best to chuck the cyberspace convenience and stick to the real-life instead, with travel agents like Hawaii Aloha Travel (HAT) equipped and ready to help you! And we're not just being biased here. NBC dug up the truth about a scheme called "price-fixing," when travel websites and hotel chains band together and agree to offer only the fixed, higher prices to travelers. It's a "dirty little secret" that leaves consumers the losers in the end and the Internet agencies the winners. We see the commercials and internet ads from online travel agency giants Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia. They tell us about the guaranteed best prices and at the "click of a mouse." But really, it's just a sham. For so many years, we've been misled into believing it's the one and only way to plan a trip. What about the little guys that have been around from the beginning? Before computers and before the internet became a tool to survival. Travel agents, like those at HAT, are still here. So support these small, local businesses, who only have your best intentions in mind. They're real people, and they know the secrets to planning a perfect getaway in paradise.

What if I told you that you're actually paying more when booking with an online travel agency? More for hotel rooms, rental cars and airfare, leaving less to spend when the real vacation starts. It's an unfortunate reality that many travelers have been discovering; the convenience of booking via a quick online search just isn't what it's hyped up to be. That's why it's best to chuck the cyberspace convenience and stick to the real-life instead, with travel agents like Hawaii Aloha Travel (HAT) equipped and ready to help you! And we're not just being biased here. NBC dug up the truth about a scheme called "price-fixing," when travel websites and hotel chains band together and agree to offer only the fixed, higher prices to travelers. It's a "dirty little secret" that leaves consumers the losers in the end and the Internet agencies the winners. We see the commercials and internet ads from online travel agency giants Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia. They tell us about the guaranteed best prices and at the "click of a mouse." But really, it's just a sham. For so many years, we've been misled into believing it's the one and only way to plan a trip. What about the little guys that have been around from the beginning? Before computers and before the internet became a tool to survival. Travel agents, like those at HAT, are still here. So support these small, local businesses, who only have your best intentions in mind. They're real people, and they know the secrets to planning a perfect getaway in paradise.

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

For today’s topic we’re going to discuss jet lag, how to deal with it, and acclamation to Hawaii Time during your Hawaii Vacation. We asked our Facebook fans if they get jet lagged when traveling to Hawaii and what we discovered was that the jet lag experienced in Hawaii is much less than the jet […]

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Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

We asked our Facebook fans what they miss most about Hawaii when they leave. We received a long thread of things like the beaches, the fresh fruits, the mai tais and lava flow cocktails, the local foods, the smells of the tropical flowers, and many other aspects, but the things that prevailed most were the […]

We asked our Facebook fans what they miss most about Hawaii when they leave. We received a long thread of things like The post How To Keep Hawaii With You When You Leave appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.