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Bag ban passes Big Island council, $75M in Race to the Top funds at risk, 14 Hawaii tax employees face criminal charges, Oahu top island getaway, more…

Thursday, December 22, 2011

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Following Maui and Kauai's lead, the Big Island on Wednesday became the third county to adopt a ban on merchants giving out plastic bags. That leaves Honolulu as the only Hawaii county without such a ban. Civil Beat. Hawaii County shoppers can expect free plastic shopping bags at the cash register for just one more year, following the passage Wednesday of a bill restricting their availability. West Hawaii Today. When it comes to protecting the environment, reducing litter and preserving landfill space, the County Council has left Mayor Billy Kenoi holding the bag. Tribune-Herald. An Education Department official on Wednesday admonished Hawaii for its "unsatisfactory" performance under a $75 million federal grant the state won last year in a high profile competition and said it was placing it under "high risk" status, meaning the state is in danger of losing the money if it doesn't make improvements. Associated Press. Citing "unsatisfactory performance" and concerns about whether future pledges can be met, the federal government has placed Hawaii's $75 million Race to the Top grant on "high-risk" status, which means the money may be lost if progress isn't made. Star-Advertiser. Middle-school boys and girls in some low-performing schools on Oahu and Hawaii island next fall will begin playing in small, after-school sports leagues as part of a larger effort to improve the lives of 3,700 students. Star-Advertiser. 14 employees of the State Tax Department are under investigation by the State Attorney General's office for possible criminal wrongdoing. KITV4. Hawaii's ethics rules sure seem to be resonating with lawmakers. Several turned away bottles of wine given as a holiday gift from a solar-energy company. Civil Beat. President Barack Obama will have to come up with an action plan to address the economic impact of Pacific migration in Hawaii and other states and U.S. territories. Star-Advertiser. State roundup for Dec. 22. Associated Press . Oahu Yahoo! News has named Oahu the top island getaway in the U.S. in the latest episode of Wanderlust, the travel series on Yahoo! News. KHON2. A new Kakaako booking and warrants building for the state Sheriff Division is proving to be more convenient for both deputies and the public. Star-Advertiser. The state sheriffs division has opened a new booking and warrants facility in Kakaako, a more convenient and less threatening location has resulted in more people turning themselves in there, according to public safety officials. KITV4. Just how popular is the camping permit window at the Wahiawa Satellite City Hall? Civil Beat. Hawaii Medical Center’s approximately 990 employees are getting some help from the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in navigating the unemployment rolls they soon will find themselves on when HMC shuts down its two Oahu hospitals in the next few weeks. Pacific Business News. Mordechai Orian, CEO of Global Horizons, who is facing charges relating to the alleged trafficking of farm workers from Thailand to America, was set to go to trial on February 7. Civil Beat. The following letter by John Bond of Save Ewa Field alleges potentially damaging construction being done at the historic Ewa Field, owned by the U.S. Navy and leased to developers. Hawaii Independent. Twenty-five thousand soldiers from Schofield's 25th Infantry Division headquarters served in the Iraq War. Hawaii News Now. Hawaii With more than a quarter of Big Island children not knowing where their next meal is coming from, the Hawaii County Council on Wednesday unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution asking the administration to give the Food Basket an emergency $500,000. West Hawaii Today. Hawaii County is making headway in its effort to make the much-needed Ka'u District Gym and Shelter a reality in Pahala. West Hawaii Today. Federal officials want to hear the public's comments on a wilderness review and legislative environmental impact statement for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. West Hawaii Today. Maui A U.S. District Court jury has acquitted Maui County of liability in a civil suit brought by the family of a homeless man who died in the Lahaina lockup in 2008. Maui News. The Maui Fire Department will begin processing firecracker permits this week while public fireworks displays have been scheduled in South Maui, Hana and on Lanai. Maui News. Owners of a cruising yacht that Molokai protesters turned back earlier this month in Kaunakakai Harbor announced Tuesday that they reached an agreement with opposition and authorities to resume their Molokai tours, at least temporarily, next month. Maui News. Kauai If Kaua‘i County Council Chair Jay Furfaro is right, the administration could be facing a budgetary shortfall of $2.64 million. Garden Island. The County of Kaua‘i has released its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2011, which began July 1, 2010, and ended June 30, 2011. Garden Island. A blessing and groundbreaking for the next segment of Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the multi-use path, was held in Kapa‘a this morning at Gore Park near Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. Garden Island.

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Hawaii in Bloom on Maui

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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Hawaii in Bloom on Maui

The above photo is of a Giant lily, also known as a Spider lily, from the amaryllis family. We found this flower at Maui’s Garden of Eden

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Hawaii profits from gas hikes, Army assures helicopter training won’t harm Mauna Kea, Maui mayor cutting workforce, Hawaii Five-0 honored, House…

Friday, April 1, 2011

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The Tax Foundation reports Hawai‘i is one of nine U.S. states that siphons off more tax revenue when gas prices rise. Garden Island. The Hawaii State Legislature Thursday honored CBS and Hawaii Five-O Thursday for engaging a new era of viewers and showcasing the beauty of the islands as never seen before. Hawaii News Now. House Republicans have come out with their own budget plan that they say won't rely on new taxes in the biennium. KHON2. A much-discussed measure that would have eased ethical restrictions on state legislators and employees appears dead after being deferred today by a House committee. Hawaii Reporter. A state senate committee has approved a resolution that would reopen a correctional facility at Kulani on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hawaii News Now. The state Health Department is investigating 12 new cases of suspected dengue fever since a medical alert for the mosquito-borne viral illness was issued last week. Star-Advertiser. A Senate bill banning the use of restraints on pregnant inmates during childbirth has cleared two key House committees. Star-Advertiser . Army officials readily accepted fault for community concerns and misconceptions surrounding a plan to increase helicopter training exercises from Pohakuloa Training Area to landing zones on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. West Hawaii Today. Honolulu City Council Plans "Significant Cuts" to Mayor's Budget . Civil Beat. To help gain control of the county's pension liabilities, Mayor Alan Arakawa hopes to reduce the number of county employees through attrition by about 7 percent by the end of his first year in office. Maui News. Mayor Alan Arakawa said Wednesday that the county could eventually trim as many as 150 employees per year from the county work force through attrition. Maui News. Time-share industry leaders turned out Wednesday to protest a proposal that would increase their property tax rates. Maui News. Chalk up DARE, the drug abuse prevention program that sends officers into schools, as another casualty of the tough fiscal times. Star-Advertiser. The county really needs the money, but it's so far been able to recoup only $370,000 of more than $1.4 million seriously past due from garbage haulers. West Hawaii Today. Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, now the president of the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association, joins us now to talk about Japan Airlines cutting back flights and other tourism issues. Hawaii News Now. Hawaiian Airlines said it is not reducing flights to Japan even though other airlines have done so after this month's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunamis. Associated Press. Matson Navigation Co. on Thursday announced a new fuel surcharge hike, the third since February. KITV4. One of Hawaii’s last venerable Big Five companies, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., could be under pressure to break itself up. Star-Advertiser. More than seven out of every 10 Hawaii hotel rooms were full during the week ending March 26, and average room rates were higher compared to a year ago except on the Big Island, according to Smith Travel Research and Hospitality Advisors. Pacific Business News HECO said it would start pouring locally grown biofuels in its generators in a few years. It signed a contract with a company for 300 million gallons of biofuel. Hawaii Public Radio. A Kilauea teacher fears vegetables she grows with her homeschool group could be laden with arsenic and dioxin left over from pesticides mixed at the former Kilauea Sugar Mill. Garden Island. April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii. Associated Press.

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A Stay at a Volcano in the Teapot Cottage

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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A Stay at a Volcano in the Teapot Cottage

When planning a Big Island vacation, I recommend you include a two or three night stay in the village of Volcano. This village is adjacent to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, so it makes a great base for exploring the park as well as the eastside of Hawaii’s Big Island. (See more advice for where to stay on the Big Island .) On our most recent visit to the Big Island, we planned in a two night stay at the Volcano Teapot Cottage before heading over to the Kohala Coast. We were very, very pleased with our stay at the Teapot Cottage. The Teapot Cottage provides all the amenities and conveniences of a bed and breakfast, but with the added benefits of privacy and seclusion – perfect for a romantic stay. When you’re a guest at the cottage, you have the whole place to yourself. You aren’t’ sharing space with your hosts and other guests. With a well stocked kitchen with an amazing selection of every variety of tea known to man, we felt spoiled. We were so impressed with all the options, we took a photo of the kitchen shelving . The tea selection paired well with the supply of freshly baked goodies and locally-grown tropical fruit. The fridge was extremely well stocked, too, and yes, we also took a photo of the fridge . (We’re so nerdy like that.) I’d describe the decor as a very tasteful blend of Hawaiiana meets teapot. It was very comfortable and welcoming. I don’t know if this cottage has ever been featured in a cottage decor book or magazine, but it should. I’ll let you take a look at the full list of amenities here , but I do want to highlight a few that we particularly liked about this two-bedroom cottage: private hot tub nestled in a forest garden fireplace for taking the chill off Volcano’s crisp mornings full kitchen gorgeous, luxury bath with claw-footed tub and separate shower internet access laundry room The hosts, Bill and Antoinette, were so helpful. They anticipated our needs and desires like mind readers. Just after we had booked the cottage, they mailed us a packet of brochures of what to see, do, and where to dine in the area. During our stay, they gave us oodles of great advice for seeing the volcano activity.and making sure that we didn’t miss out on the excellent After Dark in the Park series. We could tell that they sincerely want visitors to make the most of their stay in Volcano. We paid the going rate for this cottage — $195 per night plus taxes. That’s a tad on the high side of area B&B’s, but you definitely get more for your money here. Plus, the privacy was invaluable. I would definitely recommend the Teapot Cottage. I really hope that Andy and I can return there someday. For more more information, check their website and feel free to check out the photos we took at the cottage . We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .

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Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Hawaii Vacation

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Hawaii Vacation

I wish that I could stand on top of Diamond Head and shout out that going to Hawaii does not have to wipe out your bank account . Sure, Hawaii can be an expensive destination, but there are plenty of ways to save in order to make a Hawaii vacation affordable to your budget. I In recent weeks, I’ve written a series of articles with my top tips for saving money on Hawaii vacations. I wanted to gather all those ideas in one spot for your convenience. For simplicity, I’ll share the link to each of those articles. Let’s start with money saving ideas for the big ticket vacation costs, flights and accommodations: *

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Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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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.

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Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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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.

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Just sayin’ : No vote, no grumble.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Just sayin’ : No vote, no grumble.

If you're reading this, you're one of the smart ones. The ones who keep up on the issues and the news of the day. You -- yes, you! You have not only the privilege of voting, you have the duty. Don't let our election be stolen by the power brokers, the money makers, the ones who can sway an election just by plastering a candidate's name around town. You have the duty to vote because you know more about a candidate than his or her name. You know more about a ballot issue than what a special interest told you about it. so, please. Do you duty. Get to the polls Tuesday and vote.

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Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money Robert’s Video Blog #4

Monday, August 23, 2010

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Are you prepared for the coming depression? Robert coming you from his Hawaii home, states an important question, “are you prepared for the coming depression” as an introduction to Chapter 4 of Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money and addresses Ben Bernake’s recent comments regarding Bonds & the US Treasury. Visit [...]

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Maui Coupons and Discounts

Monday, March 22, 2010

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Maui Coupons and Discounts

In our discussion on the Hawaii Entertainment Coupon Book – Worth the price? a reader asked if the Entertainment Book has many coupons for Maui. While the book has a few coupons for Maui, it’s not really going to bring nearly as much value as it would if you were using the book while visiting Oahu. While the Hawaii Entertainment Book may not be of much help for Maui, there are still some other helpful sources and strategies to help you save money while you’re on your Maui vacation. Bank of Hawaii Coupons This site lists coupons for dining and entertainment in Maui. Best of Maui from Maui News From this link , you can access an online version of the 2009 awards for the best restaurants in Maui. Take note of the ads as you’ll find some coupons as well as restaurant specials, happy hours, and other discounts. I’d also add that it’s worthwhile to pick up a copy of the Maui News when you are on the island and look for their current ads and coupons. eCouponsHawaii.com This site lists coupons for Maui activities and dining . At the moment, there aren’t any earth-shattering coupons, but the site is updated as offers come and go. Other Money Saving Strategies - Some very good restaurants offer discounts if you are seated either early or late. For example Pineapple Grill in Kapalua offers an excellent 3-course dinner (Sunset Dinner Special) for $32 per person plus tax and tip if you are seated before 6pm. Sansei in Kapalua and Kihei usually offer special discounts if you are seated either before 5:30pm and then again for late-nite seating. Leilani’s at Whaler’s Village in Kaanapali offers an early dinner special between 5pm and 6pm with $15.50 entrees. - Most activity companies offer a discount if you book online. - With the current economy, I’ve noticed that many spas are offering some sort of daily special. So, check in with the spas for their current deals when you are on the island. - There’s plenty of attractions that are either free or very low cost. See my article Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See . Do you know of other Maui coupon sites? What other strategies have you used to save money when you’re on vacation on Maui? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .

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