CNN just published the article Traveling to Hawaii on the Cheap. It mentions, "Pleasant Holidays, one of the nation's largest privately owned travel companies, is offering vacation packages that include flight and three nights hotel stay in Oahu starting at $299." I am not sure if this is an option for anybody thinking of going to MLA.

The article states that flights from the East Coast (Boston) are about $460 and West Coast flights are under $340. Hotel occupancy numbers have hit a down turn and hotels are offering discounts on rooms as well as upgrades, free nights, and dinner coupons. "For example, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, owned by Outrigger Enterprises Group, is offering the third night free for travelers who book a stay in Waikiki this month for $159 a night. A year ago, the lowest the rate at the hotel was nearly $100 more."

For my vacation after MLA I am going to the Big Island. The Outrigger (ocean front location) has a deal for $130/night for a partial ocean view which includes wifi, fridge and breakfast buffet each morning.

There are deals to be had. If you have been waffling back and forth it appears now is the time to book.

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