Hawaiian Airlines SALE: Inter-Island Fares from $58
There’s never been a better time to visit Maui if you’re staying on a neighboring Hawaiian island, thanks to Hawaiian Airlines’ Serenades.
With fares starting from just $58 (one way) you can have your own island-hopping adventure without breaking the budget.
Sample Fares and Booking Conditions
Honolulu – Kahului, Maui $68
Honolulu – Kona, Hawaii Island $78
Honolulu – Molokai $58
Honolulu – Lanai $58
To take advantage of these fares you must make your bookings by August 18th, and travel between August 18th and September 30th.
See the Hawaiian Airlines website for more information and to book.
If you’re visiting Hawaii in the next few weeks and are still wondering whether you should make a trip to Maui, do it. You won’t regret it! Maui has been voted the #1 island in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine for the last 10 years running, and there’s a good reason for it!
There are so many fun things to see and do on Maui that you won’t be short of ideas for adventures. From the Bamboo Forests, to the great (family-friendly) beaches, to Zip lining through jungle canopy, or blasting down Mount Haleakala on a bike, or cruising with dolphins and of course, the award-winning Luaus … There is just so much to see and do!
Tips to Help Ease the Hit of Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio
If you are going to be on Maui this weekend, then chances are you have heard of the impending arrival of both hurricane Iselle and tropical storm Julio. It is hurricane season here in the Islands and El Nino has provided the perfect conditions for tropical storms to thrive in the warm Pacific waters.
Iselle is expected to arrive in the islands on Thursday and Julio on Saturday. Tropical storms are notoriously unpredictable and even with modern tracking technology, accurate forecasts are hard to come by.
So, ‘hope for the best but prepare for the worst!’ It is – as always – better to be safe than sorry, so check out the tips below to help aid you in making the best of these stormy times.
Stay aware of weather conditions and any changes in storm status
There are many sites that have been keeping up to date information on both storms. Three useful sources of info are:
- Noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website is where many of the news channels get their weather information and it keeps very up to date information on the storms.
- MAUIWatch page on Facebook. This page on Facebook is a local Maui favorite and they have a partnership with Malika Dudley, a local meteorologist. They post updated information on storm status, local evacuation shelters, and other safety information.
- Hawaii News Now. This local news outlet also updates their Facebook page frequently.
Keep in contact with your hotel on any safety and evacuation procedures they have for hurricanes
If your hotel has not sent out any memos, stop by the front desk and ask what procedures they have put in place. Each resort is different and will have different policies.
If you are not near your hotel and need to have an emergency plan, check out this list for all Maui County evacuation locations.
Stock up!
Water, batteries, flashlights, candles, and food that does not need to be cooked, such as beef jerky, bread, granola bars, etc. are all good items to have on hand in case of power outages. Better to have extra and be prepared than have to drive out in the storm, which leads us to our next tip…
At all costs, avoid driving in the hurricane
Do not drive unless it is absolutely necessary. Stay in your condo/hotel room, and wait until the storms die down before traveling anywhere.
Fill up your car with gas now
Lines and wait times will be ridiculous. After the storms have gone you’ll want to have a car full of gas.
Have cash on you
While you’re at it, best to get some cash too. ATM’s and credit card machines won’t be available for use if power goes out.
If you have activities booked, be sure to reschedule them for after the storm hits
There will not be any charges for changing or cancelling your reservations, and its better to rebook now than to wait, because they may be booked up after the storms hit. If you’ve booked your activities through us, call us on +1 (808) 214-1013
Contact your airline to see if there have been any delays or cancelations
If you are planning to fly on the days the storms are here, and to see what your options are to reschedule your flight. Many airlines may be able to waive change fees because of weather; Hawaiian Airlines for example just announced that they have waived these fees.
By continuing to be aware of weather conditions, being stocked up and prepared, and staying in your condo or hotel room will help keep you safe during these storms and soon enough, you’ll be back to enjoying your warm sunny tropical paradise!