Want to find out where to stay, what to do and how to get a great deal on a Hawaii vacation?
Then join Chris Meyer on Saturday Aug. 4 at Expedia CruiseShipCenters, 24321 Ave de la Carlota, Suite H-3, Laguna hills. He will review findings from his recent ninth visit to the islands, offer recommendations for fantastic aloha experiences and discuss how you can save on a Hawaii vacation customized to your travel preferences and budget. Prentations will be at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Please RSVP: (949) 201-4246.
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Here are some topics he will cover:
- Accommodations on Oahu, Maui and Kauai -- including Disney's beautiful new Aulani -- and special fall savings there and throughout the islands.
- Pros and cons of resorts, condos and timeshares. Plus lesser-known gems.
- Great deals on Hawaii cruises. If you love sea days, you can skip the airfare and do a 15-day roundtrip cruise out of San Pedro for about $100 a day. Or you can fly to Honolulu and sample the islands on a 7-day cruise with overnight stops in Maui and Kauai and on-day visits to Kona and Hilo on the Big Island.
- Eating well -- farmers markets, fine dining and Costco. Plus Hawaii's local and natural food movement.
- Three ways to see Kauai' dramatic Napali Coast -- hiking, sailing and bouncing on a Zodiak boat.
- Kayaking the Wailua River and swimming under Secret Falls.
- Do-it-yourself snorkeling and some great spots
- Ziplines and tunnel tubing.
- Sailing from Maui to Lanai.
- Lahaina, Ka'anapali and beyond.
- The new Waikiki.
- Maui's Haleakalā at sunset.
