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Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations
Kaanapali Beach, Maui Hawaii can be an expensive vacation destination, but it doesn’t have to be! Your accommodations will likely be the most expensive component of your vacation budget, but you can trim those costs with the money savings ideas. 1. Go to Hawaii when the rates are down. During low seasons you’ll find great rates and/or enticements such as one night free, resort credits and free breakfast for two. As I mention in my recommendations for the best times to visit Hawaii , hotel rates are usually at their lowest during these timeframes: April (except around Easter) May (except around Memorial Day) September (after Labor Day) October November (except around Thanksgiving) December before the 20th of the month You get the best hotel deals during those periods because demand is typically down for various reasons (which is worth explaining in a separate post.) I’d like to note that these times are not bad times to visit Hawaii. 2. Stay in Hawaii’s value centers . Value centers? Well, that’s a nicer way of describing the cheapest areas of Hawaii. These areas are plenty nice, but they’re just less expensive than some of the other major resort areas. I’ll list these value centers by island. Oahu – Waikiki Beach is one of the cheapest places to stay in all of Hawaii. Opt for a hotel that’s “across the street (Kalakaua Avenue) from Waikiki Beach” for an oceanfront feel for less than the oceanfront cost. For even more savings stay a block or two away from the beach. You don’t necessarily need a rental car for your Waikiki vacation, but if you do rent a car, please be aware that parking can be both a challenge and a sizeable expense. See my post on finding free and reasonable parking in Waikiki . Kauai – Kapaa and Lihue on Kauai’s east coast offer quite a few value priced hotels and condos. You’ll also find a very good selection of inexpensive condos in the Poipu Beach area on the sunny south shore. Big Island – Kona hotels and condos tend to be inexpensive. For an inexpensive vacation on the luxurious Kohala Coast, consider condos in the Waikoloa Beach Resort . Maui – The Valley Isle can be a bit trickier for finding inexpensive accommodations. Look for condos in Kihei, Lahaina and Kaanapali areas. Lanai – This little Hawaiian Island is loaded with luxury and you can have it all at your fingertips for bargain! You can stay in Lanai City’s historic inn ( Hotel Lanai ) for about $100 per night. Perhaps the very best luxury value in all of Hawaii is at the swank Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Koele – take advantage of their third night free offer and pay as little as$197 per night. 3. Consider a vacation condo or villa rental instead of a hotel . See my article Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice which details obvious plus hidden ways that you can save bucket-loads of money on your Hawaii vacation. You’ll pay rates roughly equal to (and sometime less than) hotel rates, while enjoying more privacy, space and use of a full kitchen while on vacation. Fancy schmancy swimming pool at Waikoloa's Hali'i Kai vacation villa resort 4. Consider combining airfare and/or car rental for more packaged savings. If you have the time and inclination for online comparison shopping, consider packaging your hotel room with other major vacation expenses. Online discount travel sites like Expedia , Travelocity and Hotwire will usually offer more savings in those situations. To make sure you’re getting the savings, it’s best to check the prices of each individual component for comparison. 5. Use hotel bidding sites. If you don’t mind getting a pot luck hotel room, use travel bidding sites like Priceline and Hotwire to get rock bottom hotel rates. I’ve not personally used any of the hotel bidding sites, but my friend Kyle has. A couple years ago, he used Priceline to snag a sweet deal at the Marriott Waikoloa on the Big Island for only $125 per night. At that time, the lowest advertised rate anywhere else was going for $209. When using hotel bidding sites, Kyle recommends reviewing betterbidding.com and biddingfortravel.com for advice. Kyle says that at these sites, “People share their bidding strategies and “victories,” so you can sometimes get a sense of what you might be successful with.” Kyle said, “I have never been disappointed with my Priceline reservations, although I usually only try for three-star properties and above (usually four-star only in a place like Hawaii or a major city), so that might have something to do with it. I honestly feel that without Priceline there would be times that I would have had to cancel a planned trip, or at least cut back a few days, because of the cost–there’s just so much potential for saving.” 6. Beware of resort fees and parking as you comparison shop. As you’re shopping around for your Hawaii accommodation, make sure you compare apples to apples. Some resorts charge a daily resort fee of $15 and up. These fees supposedly cover items like fitness center use, in-room coffee maker and supplies, parking, etc – amenities that may be included in the rates of other hotels. Look for hotels that offer free self-parking. You’ll save a bundle in valet fees and tips. Make sure you know the parking options and fees of a resort before you book – particularly if you are staying in Oahu. 7. Consider alternative accommodations – hostels and camping. Can you believe a stay at Hawaii’s most iconic beach resort can cost as little as $13.16 per night? You can get a deal like that at the Waikiki Beachside Hostel , for example. To begin to look at hostels, check out TripAdvisor’s specialty lodging on each island. Camping in Hawaii offers another alternative for inexpensive stays – approximately $18 per night for up to 6 persons. You can even camp right on the beach at some parks. For Hawaii camping information and permits, see this link to Hawaii State Parks. 8. Subscribe to Go Visit Hawaii. Here on GoVisitHawaii.com, I list the best of the best accommodation deals that I find. If you aren’t already subscribed, read this article for the instructions on how to get your free daily updates. —– To help you determine if you’ve found a good accommodation deal, here are the most recent average hotel rates per this Pacific Business Journal article . Oahu average $179 per night Big Island average $224 per night Kauai average $235 per night Maui average $322 per night While those rates will fluctuate throughout the year, Maui always has the most expensive average rate while Oahu consistently offers the cheapest average rate. I hope that you’ve found new strategies and ideas to help you save money on your Hawaii accommodations. My wish is that these strategies will get you to Hawaii more often than you’d imagine is possible.
Continue reading...St Regis Princeville Resort, Hawaii 6 nights $1545
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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Continue reading...Castle Halii Kai Condo 3 nights with air $949
Friday, December 10, 2010
Waikoloa Travel Deals - The Big Island Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa 3 nights with air from $949 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS Waikoloa Travel Package includes acommodations in a Two-Bedroom Condo at the Castle Halii Kai hotel,continental breakfast for two daily, FREE parking, FREE in-room high speed Internet access, two welcome drink coupons PLUS kids 12 and younger stay and eat FREE. Call 1.800.330.8820 to book your Waikoloa Travel Package or click here for our travel planning form . Special subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa 3 Nights $1194
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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Continue reading...Hawaiian Islands Cruise 14 Days Balcony $1999
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Continue reading...Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui 5 Nights $1129
Friday, November 26, 2010
Maui Luxury Hotel Deals The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui 5 Nights From $1129 pp,do Promo Code:GGWS Maui Travel Package INCLUDES 5 nights, The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, midsize rental car & lei greeting. BONUS 5th night free. Call 1.800.330.8820 to book your Maui Travel Package or click here for our travel planning form . Special subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Air not included. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Kaanapali Maui Family Vacation 5 nights $989
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Kaanapali Hotel Deals, Maui Honua Kai Resort & Spa Kaanapali Beach 5 nights Ohana Resort View Suite from $989 pp,do Book by 12/14/2010 Promo Code:CCVWS Children beween 5-12 have free access to the Family Fun Club which is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Family Fun Club includes lunch and activities such as Story time, Crafts, Kite making, Lei Making etc. Call 1.800.330.8820 to book your Maui Family Vacation or click here for our travel planning form . Special subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Travel through 12/19/2010 TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Bike the Big Island of Hawaii 6 Days $3,398
Friday, November 19, 2010
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Continue reading...Kohala Coast, Hawaii Vacation 3 Nights $629
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Kohala Coast, Hawaii Hotel Deals The Fairmont Orchid Hotel 3 Nights From $629 per person Available through Dec 16, 2011 Promo Code:CCVWS-VNL Kohala Coast, Hawaii Vacations Includes: 3 nights in a Garden View room at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel One-category room upgrade upon arrival, if available Buffet breakfast for two daily Welcome Amenity Call 1.800.330.8820 to book your Kohala Coast Vacation or click here for our travel planning form . Once you have filled out the form a travel agent will contact you about this vacations. Mention promo code when calling or filling out the online travel planner. Special subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Kahala Hotel & Resort 3 Nights $1229
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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