Car rental fees at Hawaii airports may be going up under legislation heading for approval in the state Legislature.
The House Finance Committee passed a bill Friday raising daily car rental fees from $1 to $4.50.
The money raised would go toward construction of a $230 million rental car facility at Honolulu International Airport and an overflow vehicle storage facility at Kahului Airport.
Lawmakers and car rental companies say Hawaii's airport car rental facilities have deteriorated and haven't kept pace with facilities throughout the rest of the country.
The measure now advances to the full House.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
New Alaska Airlines Sacramento-Maui Flights
Alaska Airlines just inaugurated new daily Sacramento-Maui flights till Apr 11th.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Special Promotional Hawaii Car Rental Rates Apr 5 - Jun 15
Cheap rates on economy, compact and mid size car rentals for vehicles picked up between Apr 5 - Jun 15. http://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com/
Kailua-Kona - July 31 2010 HEALING GARDEN & MANGO FESTIVAL
The 2010 Hawaii Healing Garden & Mango Festival will be held Saturday July 31, 2010 from 10:00am-5:00pm, at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona. Full Schedule
The Festival will feature Healthy & Green services, natural products, and organic goods, massage and health practitioners. A non-profit section will feature community groups & educational presenters. There will be, kids activities, healthy food and family fun, with special focus on a zero waste event.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wailea Maui Movie Production
Adam Sandler is producing a movie in Wailea in April, "Just Go With It" starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Much of the filming will take place at a Wailea resort over a period of 4-6 weeks.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
14th annual Moloka'i to O'ahu Paddleboard Race
This world class race is now confirmed to take place on July 25th. The Ka'iwi Channel is one of the most challenging bodies of water in the world and the Moloka'i to O'ahu title carries international prestige. For more information see www.molokai2oahu.com
Hawaii Biking Directions Now Available on Google
This new service's best results are for Oahu Island. The service takes steep hills into account, as well as bike lanes and bike-friendly streets. Get turn by turn biking directions. See trails and bike lanes directly on the map. Drag and drop points to customize your route.
Google Hawaii Biking
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Golden Week Special Offer at Marriott Villas in Hawaii!
Spend a Golden Week in Hawaii and enjoy 35% off at three beautiful Marriott Vacation Club resorts. For stays between April 16 and May 16, 2010, enjoy a Golden Week special discount of 35% off normal rates. for more information see Marriott website.
Maui Voluntourism
Volunteering on Vacation is Maui’s own unique approach to voluntourism. Through Volunteering on Vacation, visitors are matched with volunteer projects that allow them to spend a few hours off the beaten path, to visit remote areas that are often not visited by tourists, to learn about Hawaiian culture and wildlife – and to make a difference on behalf of the environment.
Volunteering on Vacation
Monday, March 15, 2010
Kahului - 2010 Maui Brewers Festival
May 15, 2010, the second annual Maui Brewers Festival will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The host Maui Brewing Co. and other breweries will bring in their craft brew products.
In addition to craft brews, attendees will enjoy local food from many different restaurants and music from several different local bands, all in one ticket price. Tickets to this event will be available through the MACC soon. For more information, visit their website at www.mauiarts.org/special_events.html.
RSVP to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary with Hawaii Cruise
RSVP the company that created the gay and lesbian cruise concept is commemorating its 25th birthday with a Silver Anniversary Cruise in Hawaii.
The seven-day cruise aboard NCL's Pride of America departs Honolulu Oct. 30. It makes calls at Maui, Kauai and the Big Island before returning to Honolulu Nov. 6.
Fares start from $899 see: http://www.rsvpvacations.com/
Friday, March 12, 2010
Alaska Airlines Added Hawaii Flights
Alaska Airlines launched service from San Jose, Calif. to Kahului (thrice-weekly) and Kona (four-times-weekly) on March 12.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Proposed Airport Facility Surcharge Increase of 450%
Proposed Airport Facility Surcharge Increase of 450%
Currently there is a $1.00 per day fee on rentals from Hawaii Airport locations payable to the airport. Proposed legislation would increase this to $4.50 per day effective Aug 1 2010.
Car renters in Hawaii already pay 11.1% for a airport concession fee, some $30 million a year. Plus another $3 per day for the rental vehicle surcharge and the current $1 per day airport facility surcharge plus state taxes.
Car rental companies say nobody has to pay the $4.50 a day facility charge because residents and visitors can avoid it by renting their car from a company with offices outside of the airport. This may work in Honolulu but what about visiting relatives on other islands where all the rental locations are at the airport, locals account for 20% of Hawaii car rentals. Honolulu only accounts for around 25% of Hawaii car rentals.
Most likely the facility surcharge will end being increased to $3.50 per day increasing Hawaii car rental costs up to $500 million a year. Final determination will be by the end of the current legislative session in April.
Currently there is a $1.00 per day fee on rentals from Hawaii Airport locations payable to the airport. Proposed legislation would increase this to $4.50 per day effective Aug 1 2010.
Car renters in Hawaii already pay 11.1% for a airport concession fee, some $30 million a year. Plus another $3 per day for the rental vehicle surcharge and the current $1 per day airport facility surcharge plus state taxes.
Car rental companies say nobody has to pay the $4.50 a day facility charge because residents and visitors can avoid it by renting their car from a company with offices outside of the airport. This may work in Honolulu but what about visiting relatives on other islands where all the rental locations are at the airport, locals account for 20% of Hawaii car rentals. Honolulu only accounts for around 25% of Hawaii car rentals.
Most likely the facility surcharge will end being increased to $3.50 per day increasing Hawaii car rental costs up to $500 million a year. Final determination will be by the end of the current legislative session in April.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Oahu - Jellyfish Advisory
Box jellyfish regularly visit certain parts of the Hawaiian Islands. There was an invasion of some 600 of the stinging critters at Waikiki and another 75 at Ala Moana Beach Park yesterday. This invasion should end after today. Their next visit is scheduled Apr 7-9. Jellyfish advisories can be found at http://www.808jellyfish.com/
Nuuanu Pali Lookout begins charging for parking
Visitors arriving by car are being charged a $3 parking fee. The new parking fee is part of Hawaii state government’s “Recreational Renaissance” plan. It’s a new state program aimed at protecting and enhancing the Islands’ natural and cultural assets, while collecting monies for their continued maintenance. Parking fees will be implemented at additional Hawaii state parks later this year
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Westjet Airlines announces new Edmonton - Kahului flight
The new service is nonstop between Edmonton and Kahului, Maui. This seasonal route will operate weekly until April 30.
Maui Wowie
This last week lawmakers in the Hawaii Senate approved legislation seeking to decriminalize (replace criminal penalties with civil fines) marijuana possession offenses.
Honolulu - 18th Annual World Fireknife Championships
From May 12 through May 15, dancers of all ages will come together at the Polynesian Cultural Center to amaze the audience with the art of fireknife dancing. This dance is one of the most intense, skillful and beautiful of all Samoan traditions. The dance consists of twirling a sharp knife, with both ends on fire, at high speeds and requires keen precision and acrobatic finesse. For tickets phone (808) 293-3333 or visit
www.polynesia.com
www.polynesia.com
Monday, March 8, 2010
WAILUKU - Friends of reefs getting online home
Coral reef-loving advocacy groups and government agencies are collaborating to simplify ocean monitoring programs in an effort to increase the participation of Maui's "citizen scientists. Residents and visitors can increasingly conduct reef surveys, water-quality measurements and other methods of assisting experts who track the health of Maui's near-shore waters and sea life.
The public is also invited to an educational workshop on the program on Mar 11th 6-8 pm at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 726 S. Kihei Road.
Fodor’s Announces New Photo Contest, “Show Us Your Hawaii”
Fodor’s Travel announces the latest in their series of travel photography contests, “Show Us Your Hawaii,” where visitors to Fodors.com will have the opportunity to upload and share their favorite photos of Hawaii with other travelers and the chance to win Fodor’s guides.
Continental Airlines Resumes Flights between Orange County and Hawaii
Continental Airlines is offering four-times-weekly flights between Orange County John Wayne Airport and Maui and daily service to and from Honolulu.
Kohala Coast - KiMOBEAN Announces New Location
KiMOBEAN will open a new espresso cafe this summer at The Shops at Mauna Lani on the Kohala Coast. KiMOBEAN’s dedication to Hawaii, the Aloha Spirit, and a superior cup of Hawaiian coffee perfectly compliments The Shops at Mauna Lani experience
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Westjet Airlines announces new Hawaii flights
Canadian Westjet Airlines is offering two new non-stop flights between Calgary, Kahului on Maui and Honolulu on Oahu. Service began this last weekend.
Airline Allegiant
Hawaii will be newest destination for budget airline Allegiant
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100306/NEWS09/3060345/Hawaii+will+be+newest+destination+for+budget+airline+Allegiant
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100306/NEWS09/3060345/Hawaii+will+be+newest+destination+for+budget+airline+Allegiant
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Dry Hawaii Spring Weather Forecast
Big Island areas have received the most intense drought classification ever. South Kohala and leeward North Kohala are the hardest hit. Measurements recorded the lowest February rainfall totals since 2000. Forecasters are predicting below-normal rainfall for Hawaii through spring.
The dry weather is being attributed to ongoing El Nino conditions that are producing dry and stable weather conditions through the heart of Hawaii's normal wet season.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Oahu - TV segment showcaseing Oahu restaurants
The filmed-in-Hawaii episode of the Food Network’s popular TV show, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” will premiere at 4 p.m. Hawaii time on Monday, April 5.
Hawaii Cruise Vacation
Hawaii cruise prices are slated for a 7% increase in 2010. If you are
planning a Hawaiian cruise vacation book now before the increases take effect.
For links to Cruise Line companies and car rentals at Hawaiian harbors see Hawaii Cruise Cars
iPhone Reef Fish App
Reef Fish Hawaii new iPhone app features pictures and descriptions for 159 species common in Hawaii.
Book 'em, Danno!
Hawaii Five-O is comming back to TV. Scott Caan has just signed on for the role of "Danno" Williams on CBS' remake.
Continental Airlines adds Hawaii service
Continental Airlines begins new flights from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and Honolulu on Sunday, March 7.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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