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Saturday, February 23, 2008

$79 Waikiki Hotel 65% Off

Hawaii Vacation Bargain Hunter Hotline has found a great Waikiki hotel deal. Maile Sky Court is offering a $79 rate when booking online.
Offer is valid for arrivals on February 23-March 19, 2008 for City View with Kitchenettes and Ocean View Rooms. Entire stay must fall within promotional period, some restrictions and black out dates apply.

According to castleresorts.com, this hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the newly revitalized end of Waikiki, this high-rise hotel is surrounded by all the excitement, shopping, restaurants and attractions of a lively resort destination with Waikiki Beach within walking distance. The hotel is a short stroll away from Nike Town, the Banana Republic flagship store, and countless other luxury retailers like Coach, Gucci, Chanel, Burberry and Tiffany & Co. We hope you also brought your appetite for delicious Pacific Island fare and other wordly delights. Nearby you'll find popular restaurants from Keo's Thai Cuisine and Holokai Grille to Tony Roma's and CheeseBurger Waikiki.

Maile Sky Court is just as its name implies, a 44-floor tower that touches the sky, offering magnificent panoramic views of the city and the Waikiki shoreline from higher floors. Clean, comfortable rooms just add to the experience with air-conditioning, and kitchenettes in studios. A 24-hour self service business center and great resort amenities like pool & jet spa, sun deck and activities desk make it perfect for groups, business or leisure travelers alike. This is a 100% smoke-free hotel.

Contact Information Maile Sky Court
2058 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: 808-947-2828
Fax: 808-943-0504

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Free Hawaii Wi-Fi Hotspot Locations

Here is a list of free wi-fi hotspot locations in Hawaii to make it easy for you to access the web while on your Hawaii vacation. This list is provided by wififreespot.com.

BIG ISLAND

Hilo
Lola'a Cafe - Hilo Lagoon Building
CD Wizard Internet Cafe - 23C Pohaku Strret - 808-969-4800
Imiloa Astronomy Center - 600 Imiloa Place - 808-969-9700

Kona Coast
Kona Coast Shopping Center - Center food court - Palani Rd. and Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy. - 326-2262

Kailua Kona
Kona Brewing Company - 75-5629 Kuakini Highway
Island Lava Java and the Sunset Grill - 75-5799 Alii Dr., Suite A-1
Koa Wood Hale Inn - Pateys Place - 75-184 Ala Onaona St - 808.329.9663

Kamuela
Waimea Coffee Co. - 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, #114 - 808.885.2100

Waikoloa
Bay Club Bar and Grill at Waikoloa Beach Resort - 69-450 Waikoloa Beach Drive - (808) 886-1515

MAUI
Hawaiian Village Coffee in Kahana and Kaanapali
Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center Coffee Shop ( near T-Mobile) - Kauilui
Cafe Cafe - Dolphin Plaza - 2395 South Kihei Rd - (808) 879-4700 - Kihei
CJ's Deli & Diner - 2580 KEKA'A Dr, Suite 120 - (808) 667-0968 - Lahaina
Penny's Place Bed & Breakfast - 1440 Front St. - 808-661-1068 - Lahaina
Best Western Pioneer Inn - 658 Wharf Street - (808) 661-3636 - Lahaina
Pateys Place - 761 Wainee Street - 808.667.0999 - Lahaina
Mahina Surf #102 Condominium Resort Rental - 4057 L Honoapiilani Road - Lahaina

MOLOKAI
Paniolo Hale rental condo complex - main office area and lanai

OAHU

Aiea
Calvary Cafe - 98-1016 Komo Mai Drive - 808-524-0844

Haleiwa
Coffee Gallery - Kamehameha Hwy
Sharks Cove Grill - 59-712 Kamehameha Hwy - 808-638-8300

Hawaii Kai
Kona Brewing Company's Koko Marina Pub - in the Koko Marina Center at the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road

Honolulu
Apple Store - Ala Moana Shopping Ctr., 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. STE 2243
Aqua Aloha Surf and Spa - pool/lobby area - 444 Kanekapolei St - 808-923-0222
Aqua Waikiki Wave - entire hotel - 2299 Kuhio Ave - 808-922-1262
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts - Koko Marina Center - 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy - D103 - 808.396.8722
Cafe2600 - 2600 South King Street - 808-946-2400
Chiko's Tavern - 930 McCully St. - (808)949-5440
Coffee Talk - 3601 Waialae Ave - (808) 737-7444
Common Groundz Cafe on the waterfront - 377 Keahole St - 394-9777 - Hawaii Kai
CompUSA - 604 Ala Moana Blvd - (808) 537-1355
Cove Bar in the Makai Market - Ala Moana Shopping Center
Glazer's Coffee - 2700 South King St
Euro Market Cafe - requires purchase - 2310 Kuhio Ave - (808) 922-3876
Hawaii Yacht Club - members and their guests and reciprocal privilege guests - 1739 C Ala Moana Blvd. - (808) 944-9666
Honolulu Coffee Co.'s Bishop Store Cafe - 1001 Bishop Street - (808) 521-4400
Kahala Mall - Center Court & near the Information Booth - 4211 Waialae Avenue
Kokua Wireless - 733 Bishop St - 808-848-8888
Panini Grill - Kahala Mall Shopping Center - 4211 Waialae Avenue
Pioneer Plaza Lobby - 900 Fort St
Tapioca Express - 1726 Kapiolani Blvd., 101 B - (808) 944-1077
The MacMouse Club - 627 South Street - 808-921-8294
University of Hawaii Manoa - Business Administration Bldg
Volcano Joe's Island Bistro - 1810 University Ave - 808-941-8449
Volcano Joe's Coffee House - 1810 University Ave - 808-941-8449
YMCA Central Branch - lobby area - 401 Atkinson

Waikiki Area
Wireless Waikiki Project locations
Aqua Bamboo & Spa - pool/lobby area - 2425 Kuhio Ave - 808-922-7777
Aqua Coconut Plaza - lobby area - 450 Lwers St - 808-923-8828
Aqua Continental - entire hotal - 2426 Kuhio Ave - 808-922-2232
Aqua Island Colony - lobby area - 445 Seaside Ave - 808-923-2345
Aqua Palms and Spa - entire hotal -1850 Ala Moana Blvd - 808-947-7256
Aston Sunset Waikiki Hotel - 229 Paoakalani Avenue - pool side and 6th floor Data Center - (808) 922-0511
Coconut Cafe - 2441 Kuhio Ave - (808) 922-8700
Equus Hotel - entire hotel - 1696 Ala Moana Blvd - 808-949-0061
Euro Cafe - 2310 Kuhio Ave
Halekulani Hotel - 2199 Kalia Rd - 808-923-8004
Honolulu Prince Hotel - lobby only - 415 Nahua St - 808-922-1616
Hula's Bar and Lei Stand - 134 Kapahulu Ave./2nd Floor Waikiki Grand Hotel - 808-923-0669
Ocean Tower Hotel - entire hotel - 129 Paokalani Ave - 808-687-7700
Ono Cheesesteak - 2310 Kuhio Ave.
Tapa Bar - Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort - 2005 Kalia Road - (808) 949-4321

Kailua
Morning Brew - 600 Kailua Rd, #119 - (808) 262-7770

Waipahu
Seattle's Best Coffee - 94-1235 Ka Uka Blvd - 808-676-8330

KAHUKU
Turtle Bay Resort - 57-091 Kamehameha Highway - 808.293.6000
Turtle Bay Vacation Rentals - 57-091 Lalo Kuilima - 808-293-7520

KAUAI
AlohaFreeWiFi - 5-5131 Kuhio Hwy - 808-826-1190 - Hanalei
Camp House Grill - Kaumualii Hwy - 856 854 6637 - Kalaheo
Tradewinds - Coconut Marketplace, 484 Kuhio Hwy - 808-822-1621 - Kapa'a
Small Town Coffee - 4-1495 Kuhio Hwy - 808-821-1630 - Kapa'a
Aloha Beach Resort (Kuhio Lounge) - 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a
Kukui Grove Center - 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy - 808-245-7784 - Lihue
Waimea Brewing Co. - 9400 Kaumualii Highway - (808) 338-9733 - Waimea
Grinds Cafe - 4469 Waialo Road, Eleele
Waimea Plantation Cottages - 9400 Kaumualii Hwy - Waimea
Courtyard Marriott Kuai - 4-484 Kuhio Hwy - Kapaa

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Kauai Hotel Bargain - $115 Oceanview Room

Hawaii Vacation Bargain Hunter Hotline has discovered a Travelzoo deal for a newly renovated oceanview room in Kauai for $115. That is 60% off.

What: Newly renovated oceanview room at the ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel for $115 a night including:
  • Free parking
  • Free High Speed Internet Access
  • Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free program (Kids 17 and under stay free using existing beddings)
  • Free "Aloha Book" with up to $1,200 in savings on dining, shopping, activities, entertainment & golf
Where: Kauai, Hawaii - centrally located on the east coast of Kauai on historic Wailua Bay, next to the Wailua River.

When: Good for travel dates through June 30 but must be booked by Feb. 29

How: To reserve a room, call 1-888-311-5050 and ask for code 5050 at the ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel. Book by Feb. 29.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Priceline Hotel Bidding Bargain - Maui Resort Hotel With Accepted Bid of $150

Accepted Priceline bids have recently been reported on Bidding for Travel for the Wailea Marriott Resort in Maui, Hawaii for $150 a night.*

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Stars: resort
Recent Accepted Bids: $150
Hotel Reported: Wailea Marriott Resort
Value: good, especially for this time of year
Probability: fair, only came up once recently on Bidding For Travel but certainly worth a try

*Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline shares information about great deals on accepted Priceline bids that people have reported on various Priceline bidding discussion sites. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price but knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline.

Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new postings of Priceline bargains on hotel rooms in Hawaii as well as postings of bargains found for other destinations. Go to Priceline Bargains at a Glance for quick overview of the latest postings.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Get Free Hawaii Vacation Planners

Free is the best bargain of all. Order free vacation planners for each of your Hawaiian destinations.

Maui - Order this free planner at VisitMaui.com. Visit Maui describes the planner as "chock-full of beautiful Maui images; lots of informatin on resorts, hotels, condos and vacation rentals; and comprehensive listings of activities, dining, shopping, and much more."

Kauai - Order this free planner at KauaiDiscovery.com

Oahu - You can get free Oahu information sent to you from Oahu, The Heart of Hawaii

Save Money on Hawaii Vacation with E-coupons

A great way to save money wherever you are is through coupon clipping and a vacation in Hawaii is no exception. ECouponsHawaii.com has great coupons for savings in accommodations, activities, food and more. Simply look on left side of website and scan down to the island you will be visiting and click on the category of your choice.

Plan in advance and print the coupons before your trip. If you find a rstaurant coupon that is of particular interest to you, you might want to print two coupons so you can return to a restaurant you like.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Hawaii Vacation Photo of the Day - Kauai Reflection

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Priceline Hotel Bargain - 4* Oahu, Hawaii Hotel from $130-150

Accepted Priceline bids have recently been reported on Bidding for Travel for the 4* Hawaii Prince hotel in Oahu, Hawaii for prices ranging from $130-$150.*

Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Stars: 4*
Recent Accepted Bids: $130-150
Hotel Reported: Hawaii Prince
Value: good, exceptional hotel on marina, not on beach
Probability: very good, has come up often recently on Bidding For Travel


*Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline shares information about great deals on accepted Priceline bids that people have reported on various Priceline bidding discussion sites. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price but knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline.

Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new postings of Priceline bargains on hotel rooms in Hawaii as well as postings of bargains found for other destinations. Go to Priceline Bargains at a Glance for quick overview of the latest postings.

Priceline Hotel Bargain - Resort Level Maui, Hawaii Hotel from $200

Accepted Priceline bids have recently been reported on Bidding for Travel for the resort level Westin Maui on Kaanapali Beach on Maui, Hawaii for $200.*

Location: Maui, Hawaii (Ka'anapali-Lahaina)
Star Level: resort
Recent Accepted Bids: $200
Hotel Reported: Westin Maui
Value: good, was going for less in past but is great hotel right on Kaanapali Beach with much higher rack rate
Probability: good, has come up a few times recently at that rate on Bidding For Travel

*Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline shares information about great deals on accepted Priceline bids that people have reported on various Priceline bidding discussion sites. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price but knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline.

Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new postings of Priceline bargains on hotel rooms in Hawaii as well as postings of bargains found for other destinations. Go to Priceline Bargains at a Glance for quick overview of the latest postings.