Archive for February, 2009

Hawaii Travel Prices Reduced - Finally!

February 26th, 2009 by George


The Hawaii tour operators are finally coming the the recession party and dropping vacation package prices. They have been reluctant to drop prices fearing that it will hit profits. However, they found that in this recession the traveling public will only travel if they get a deal. So here are some specials offered by […]

$899 Australia Air & Hotel Travel Deal

February 20th, 2009 by George


I just found this awesome travel deal to Australia. This is from Qantas Vacations.
Quantas is the Airline of Australia. Check this out:

5 DAY TOUR - RED CENTER WAY FROM $899
Experience the real Australian Outback
Discover the natural and cultural marvels of Australia’s Red Center
Includes 4 nights hotel, exceptional touring with local guide & Hotel/Airport Transfers
Visit the […]

Outrigger Reef on the Beach Waikiki

February 11th, 2009 by George


My favorite hotel in Waikiki is the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. Outrigger has refurbished “The Reef” quite a few times in the last 10 years or so. However, this time was a major renovation with over $110 million in improvements. Immediately upon arriving repeat guests will notice the new tropical wood entry. The pool […]

Hawaii Hotel Changes - Aston Hotels Returns

February 6th, 2009 by George


Aston Hotels return to Hawaii. Looks like the leveraged buyout folks who bought Aston Hotels of Hawaii and promptly changed the 60 year old name to ResortQuest, ended up with too much leverage (otherwise know as borrowed money). So they went away and the original owners and management team are back. So they returned the favor […]

SeaDream Luxury Yacht Cruises on Sale

February 4th, 2009 by George


The economic crisis has really hit the luxury travel segment hard. The resulting empty rooms, cabins and seats are now on sale. SeaDream Yacht Club is one example. I just received an e-mail from them offering 9 night sailings, March 20 and April 3, 2009 for $2,999 per person. This is a really great deal. […]

Cruise Prices Plunge / Hawaii Stay High

February 2nd, 2009 by George


I price out travel to post on the web for the large travel agency for which I am the webmaster. I have been reading with interest the many headlines about travel prices plunging.
However, I have noticed that despite all the hoopla the only prices to truly plunge have been Cruise Fares. Europe, Hawaii and Mexico […]