The good news is Hawaii wants you back: Hawaii islands vacations have decreased in popularity due to the poor economy, but if you’re a budget traveller with a few $ left for vacation, now is the time to book your package!

Until just last year it was hard to find any discount hawii vacation destinations, especially because of the hike in airfare travel due to the bankruptcies of the big Hawaiian airlines, Aloha and ATA. But since they shut down, all of the resorts and hotels have been hurting in the island chain. Now, every aspect of vacation travel in Hawaii is coming down in price as a result! The Hawaii hotels and resorts are slashing prices – as are the air carriers that are left still flying to Hawaii.

Two restaurants in Honolulu have been named among the top 40 eating establishments in the United States by the Gayot Restaurant Travel Guide.
Chef Mavro, located on 1969 South King Street in Honolulu, has been named this year among the Top 40 Restaurants in the United States by Gayot for the third time.  The restaurant is known for its dedication to local Hawaiian food and culture, and is a must-see for anyone visiting the island wishing to get a true taste of good, authentic Hawaiian cuisine.
According to owner Chef George Mavrothalassitis, …

I’m sure you’re wondering why a website about the sunniest vacation spot in the world features a picture of an airplane flying over a snow-covered, ice-capped mountain? Because the Earth Times reported today that Alaska Airlines will start daily, year-round air travel service from Seattle to Kona, Hawaii. The new flights will provide convenient connections to travelers in other cities served by Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air throughout the Pacific Northwest and state of Alaska.

According to customers who have visited Hawaiian hotels throughout the islands – here are just a few of the top rated hotels with some aspects that help explain why they are worthy of such high ratings.

Two popular vacation destinations in Hawaii have been named among the Orbitz top 10 Christmas Vacation destinations for 2008. Honolulu was ranked 4th, up from last year’s spot at 13, and Lahaina, on Maui, debuted on the list at 9th place.

The Pacific Business News reported today that Disney has announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Disney Hawaii family resort will be held Nov. 19, 2008.
The formal Hawaiian blessing and groundbreaking will be held on the future resort’s 21 beautiful oceanfront acres at the Ko Olina Resort & Marina in West Oahu.
Readers will remember our Hawaii Vacation Guide originally blogged about the Disney Hawaii Resort a couple weeks ago.  We know the resort won’t be open until 2011, but we also know it’s going to include all kinds of cool amenities, such as a lush …

Hawaii is a vacation destination offering a diverse range of activities from swimming with dolphins, watching whales, or discovering lush botanical gardens with greenery that will not be seen anywhere else in the world. For this reason, it has become one of the most popular vacation destinations for families.

A baby Orca killer whale was found floundering off the shore today in Brennecke’s beach in Poipu, Kauai.  Hundreds of spectators came to watch as the poor whale struggled but was eventually beached on the sand. Federal wildlife officials had to put her to sleep, but not after people tried to save her and push her back into the water.  Unfortunately, she kept washing back ashore.
Orca whale (more commonly known as Killer Whale) sightings are actually very rare in Hawaii.  This 18-foot female suffered from shark bites and whale lice, …