| Since 9/11, Hawaii has felt the effect of traveler's | | | | peak seasons, generally mid-December through |
| reticence to fly. Hotel occupancy rates have fallen, | | | | mid-April, is not the time to expect discounted rates. |
| which have resulted in a wider gap between official | | | | It's when their capacity is down that they become |
| "published" rates and what you actually pay. What's | | | | willing to negotiate, in fact, many places offer 10% |
| more, there are other ways for travelers to further | | | | to 30% automatically. |
| widen the gap, and find the best rates available. | | | | One other way to save on hotel rates is through |
| Many times the best way to score a cheap rate is to | | | | memberships in triple A insurance, American |
| buy all-inclusive travel packages that include your | | | | Association of Retried Persons, or your frequent |
| airfare, hotel, car, and sometimes other extras. The | | | | flyer/traveler program. You may very well qualify for |
| second best way to avoid paying full price for your | | | | corporate or student discounts too. If you are |
| hotel, is simply to ask. Ask your reservation agent | | | | military or a government employee, you may also |
| for a discounted rate, you may be surprised. Take | | | | qualify for price breaks. |
| the initiative and ask because no one is going to | | | | Learn to surf the web to save. A surprising number |
| volunteer to save you money. | | | | of hotels offer great packages via their Web sites, |
| Another potential money saving tip is to remember | | | | some offering internet only special rates. Saving |
| that rates are generally lowest in the slower seasons. | | | | money will go a long way in ensuring you have the |
| The time of year you plan your trip, will most | | | | best vacation possible. |
| definitely affect your bargaining power. During the | | | | |