Here's a steal of a deal to the Hawaiian Island from airline partners Continental/United Airlines.
A round-trip rate of $470 is offered today -- and likely today only (4/12) -- to Honolulu, Oahu. The deal requires a one-week advance purchase notice and a Saturday night stay. The maximum permitted stay is 60 days.
One caveat: This great rate is valid only on Monday-Thursday travel, each way. Weekend travel is at regular rates.
A big plus: This sale has no blackout dates, and the rate is valid on trips finished on or before April 7, 2012.
Another bonus of this sale is that two stopovers are permitted for an additional $56, per stop. Stopover cities include Chicago, Houston or Denver. Imagine stopping in Colorado on the way home and hitting the slopes with a golden Hawaiian tan!
Total ticket prices, inclusive of taxes and fees is $530.84.
Remember, this deal has no ticket-by date. The offer is bound to expire at any moment. Act fast.
For hotel and resort bargains, check out Bookit.com at www.bookit.com/us/hawaii/oahu.
Sale airfares are always subject to change. Every seat on every flight is not offered at the lowest rate. Since only a limited supply of seats is available, act quickly to make your purchase. I recommend starting the search for available seats at Kayak.com vs. calling an airline directly. You can also search for the sale at travel Web sites such as Expedia or Travelocity, etc. Airlines can discontinue or pull a sale price without notice when the offer is deemed "sold out,"or when that rate does not have a "ticket-by" date.
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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