Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Hawaii or BUST - Less than 15wks Away


Eliza & Tim's wedding in Hawaii is just 108 days away, so now is the time to start saving, if you haven't already. Airfare can be pricey, but there certainly are some deals to be had. Mouse was recommending flying into somewhere on the west coast, then taking advantage of reasonable fares through airlines that fly from Vegas or Cali directly to the islands. There are lots of Condo opportunities through Mouse/Eliza/Tom's recommendations, and Novemeber is one of their "off-seasons". I'll post more of those later on tonight. So figure at maximum a budget of $1,000 each, or maybe less per couple. That's saving $10/day for next 108 days. I already cut out my weekly beer purchase since July 4th to begin saving.

T&C live in Paia, Maui and that's where most of the clan has already rented a condo. Here's some condo choices we've found:
Vacation Rentals by Owner - Recommended by Kate's friend Diana
Kihei Maui Vacations - Frommer's Book Recommendation by Mouse
Condominium Rentals Hawaii - Frommer's Book Recommendation by Mouse
Noelani Condominium Resort - Recommendation by Mouse "Noelani a 2br condo $237/night right on the water."

AIRPORTS closets to Maui
Kahului, HI - Kahului (OGG) 0 mi / 0 km
Kapalua Maui, HI - Kapalua (JHM) 16 mi / 26 km W
Hana, HI - Hana (HNM) 27 mi / 44 km E
Molokai/Hoolehua, HI - Hoolehua (MKK) 47 mi / 76 km NW
Kamuela, HI - Kamuela (MUE) 78 mi / 127 km SE
Kona, HI - Kona (KOA) 84 mi / 135 km S
Honolulu, HI - Honolulu International Airport (HNL) 101 mi / 162 km W
Hilo, HI - Hilo (ITO) 121 mi / 195 km SE

Internet Specials on Hawaiin Airlines
New Route - San Jose, CA starting at $298*USD Roundtrip
Daily Nonstop Service Begins on September 29, 2005
Introductory Fare Good for Travel 9/29 – 12/15/2005

Fall Fare Specials starting at $298*USD Roundtrip
Between Mainland U.S. Hawaii
Travel 8/22 – 12/15/2005

Great Summer Specials starting at $358*USD Roundtrip
Nonstop Between Portland/San Diego/Seattle & Maui
Travel 6/15 - 8/21/2005

ATA Airlines
ATA (partnered with Southwest) has a deal right now for $259one/way from
Manchester(MHT) to Honolulu(HNL), through Chicago. Click here for this great ATA Deal to Honolulu

Logan/Manchester/Portland Airline Listings that we compiled for our wedding, with links to every major airline that services our neck of the woods.

4 comments:

Buoy Stretcher said...

i've been told i over-research, especially from those personalities that like to just fly by the seat of their pants, and let happen what happens...i'm all about the EXPERIENCE and making the most of every situation, why not??? :)

just no reason why anyone shouldn't go and miss Eliza & Tim's special day!!!

i might post some of the details from the other emails you sent me later on tonight...

LadyIrish said...

Thanks for the info Scott -I have travel book on Hawaii of you want to see it -The sunrise on te mountain is one of our top goals (besides the wedding of course) on the trip.

KJW said...

Fantastic info.. I like how you put the $10/Day idea.. It could work.

Buoy Stretcher said...

ooooohhh, sunrises on the beaches...hikes in the mountains, don't think this trip could work for just a weekend...