At a Glance Upcoming events and deals
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Experience Hawaii Day at the Seattle Aquarium with a taste of the Hawaiian island of Oahu at the Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way on Sunday, September 12 from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
You can visit the “Only in Hawai’i” exhibit anytime, but on Sunday, September 12th the Aquarium is planning some additional fun. 700 fresh flower leis will be given out, Hawai’i inspired food and drink specials in the Aquarium Cafe and Hawaiian performers will bring the music of the islands to the Aquarium’s Great Hall at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Put on your favorite island attire and get ready to hula with the fish! Aloha!
This event is free with aquarium admission and open to the public.
Free ALOHA FRIDAYS are offered Friday September 10 and 24 at Westlake Center Plaze, 400 Pine Street, Seattle from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Come, relax, and take that mini retreat to paradise!
Seattleites will have the opportunity to end their week right with an escape to the Islands of Hawaii. Get away from the daily hustle and bustle and unwind at Westlake Center Plaza with the tastes and sounds of Hawaii. Sample delicious island snacks while listening to live Hawaiian music. In addition, each island will be adding its own special touch each Friday for you to enjoy:
September 10: Oahu and Maui offer sweet cacao from Oahu’s North Shore and Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookies along with Coffees of Hawaii and Hawaiian Springs Water. Then take home aromatic plumeria blooms from Molokai and lavender sprigs from Maui after a calming hand massage by Maui’s Kimo Palakiko. Musical entertainment and dance provided by Maui’s Halau Hula o Na Pua o Pakipika complete the island experience.
September 24: Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island offer the opportunity to enter to win a fabulous trip for two to Kauai! Relax to Hawaiian music and hula by Halau Hula O Lono as you enjoy Kauai Coffee and Kauai Kookies, as well as goodies from Big Island Candies, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, and Hawaiian Springs Water. Sample products from the only vanilla commercially grown in the USA, be inspired by expertly-designed tropical floral arrangements by Hitomi Gilliam’s Design 358, and don’t leave without a Big Island tropical floral from the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council.
Want a real vacation to Hawaii? The Pacific Northwest Ohana will be available to get the planning started! Events are free and open to the public.
Free Hawaiian Festival at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion September 12
Join the Magic Isles at the Northgate Mall (September 14) and Tacoma Mall (September 16) for wonderful Hawaiian entertainment by Seattle’s own Aunty Manu Lono and her traditional sounds of Hawaii along with Maui’s Kumu Hula Keoni Manuel and his award winning Halau Hula o Na Pua o Pakipika. Talk story with representatives from Maui Nui and receive a fresh lei greeting with flowers from the island of Molokai.
This event is free and open to the public.
MAUI THE MAGIC ISLES: MAUI, MOLOKAI, LANAI
Tuesday, September 14, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 401 NE Northgate Way
Thursday, September 16, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele Street
For a limited time, Alaska Airlines is offering one-way fares are as low as $149 with nonstop service from seven west coast cities to four Hawaiian islands. These savings won’t last long, Alaska Airlines encourages you to book your Alaska Airlines Deals to Hawaii trip today.
Fares from Seattle include $169 one-way to either Honolulu or Maui, or $179 to Kona or Lanai. Purchase tickets by August 15, 2010. Travel valid from August 23, 2010, to November 10, 2010, with some exceptions. See Alaska Airlines for complete information, dates, and restrictions.
Previously a destination for affluent travelers, Hawaii is welcoming younger tourists with attractive deals, beautiful beaches, and plenty of luxury—for less.
Linda Chiem, a reporter for Pacific Business News Read, tells us howe in her article Hawaii on the Cheap.
Every Starwood Hawaii resort is on sale when you book through Hotwire Travel Ticker.
Travel Ticker is offering Starwood is discounts on all 11 Starwood Hawaiian resorts on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, but only for a limited time. Rates for these 3- to 5-star resorts start at just $113. Book by March 15 for travel March 18-May 30.
About Travel Ticker. Hotwire is the place for discount travel deals: brands you know and trust work with Hotwire to sell their extra inventory. Travel Ticker® is another way Hotwire helps you find deals you’ll love with access to insider deals you won’t see on other sites.
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JoeSentMe.com is his passion, the home page for the business traveler offering travel deals, member discounts, news, columns, and resources.
After the holiday crowds have left, but before the spring break crowds descend, comes a time savvy travelers call Hawaii’s secret season. January and February boast beach-perfect weather, affordable fares, and some truly memorable seasonal attractions.
Golf tournaments
Whale watching
Surfing competitions
Chinese New Year celebrations
Cherry Blossom Festival–spring comes early in the Islands!
Book your Secret Season vacation by 2/5/2010 for travel by 3/11/2010. For details or to book a trip, visit Hawaiian airlines Secret Season page.
Be sure to consult our Hawaiin sister sites to make your vacation complete!
Honolulu On The Cheap
Big Island On The Cheap
Hawaiian Airlines great first class fares let you experience all the luxury of first class on a coach budget. At just $551 each way from Seattle you will enjoy the following benefits.
Generously sized seats with plenty of extra legroom
Award-winning meals from acclaimed chef, Beverly Gannon
Hours of movies, TV and music on your own personal digEplayer
Complimentary champagne, cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks
Personalized service from our first-class flight attendants
Be sure to choose first class when booking because these first-class seats are sure to fill quickly. For more information, to book a flight, or for fares from other cities, visit Hawaiian Airline Special Offer First Class page.
Be sure to consult our Hawaiin sister sites to make your vacation complete!
Honolulu On The Cheap
Big Island On The Cheap
Enter to win a trip for two to Palm Springs, California. including roundtrip, coach-class air transportation, six days and five nights hotel accommodations at one of Palm Springs’ many fine hotels, meal vouchers for dinner at Palm Springs restaurants, and Activity Passes to area attractions.
For additional information or to enter, visit http://www.comeplayinpalmsprings.com/contest/sweeps.htm
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