Kailua braces for first family holiday vacation bi2561418 The Associated Press The Associated Press HONOLULU The Windward Oahu community where the first family spends the holidays bracing for the Obamas' fourth consecutive Christmas visit. Their visits always bring tight security to Kailua, where residents say they've started hearing from the Secret Service. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/uofDtO) reported Wednesday activity picked up ..

Obama's isle vacation be expensive bi2561418 President Obama's Christmas vacation Hawaii cost tax payers more than $1.5 million, but most of the people questioned about the expense believe reasonable..

Florida big on TripAdvisor list of Winter vacation rental destinations bi2561418 Online travel site TripAdvisor has announced Top 10 list of winter vacation getaway destinations for 2011 and Florida spots, including Orlando, dominate the rankings. The list based on TripAdvisor vacation inquiry data for the winter months. Miami Beach topped the list, also included Orlando (No. 2), Key West (No. 3), Key []..

Vacation politics: Mitt Romney scolds Obama for Hawaii plans bi2561418 In political season, even vacations are fodder for political attacks. Mitt Romney on Tuesday blasted President Obama's planned Christmas holiday trip to native Hawaii, and the golf games that go (see video below)

Slope regulation bill gains initial council approval bi2561418 WAILUKU - The Maui County Council on Friday gave initial approval to a bill that would set additional requirements for developers building near hillsides and steep slopes. Maui County Council Member Elle Cochran said the proposal was meant to protect homeowners from "geological and hydrological hazards." The bill was modeled on similar legislation passed Honolulu after several homes were ..

Hawaii hotel room occupancy up slightly August bi2561418 The number of occupied hotel rooms Hawaii rose slightly August despite a decline the number of visitors from the U.S. mainland and Japan, according to a report from a tourism industry consultant released Tuesday

Hotwire Reveals October 2011 Travel Savings Indicator bi2561418 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today released the October 2011 Hotwire® Travel Savings Indicator, features the top five cities North America where hotel, air and car rates have dropped the most. Using..

Hawaii hotel room occupancy ticked up slightly August bi2561418 HONOLULU ? The number of occupied hotel rooms Hawaii rose slightly August despite a decline the number of visitors from the U.S. mainland and Japan, according to a report from a tourism industry consultant released Tuesday

BC-US--Travel-Brief-Hotel Occupancy, US bi2561418 BC-US--Travel-Brief-Hotel Occupancy, US..

Priceline.com's Tonight-Only Deals Service Now Available For iPad bi2561418 NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today announced the availability of an iPad-supported version of popular Tonight-Only Deals (SM) Service, enables last-minute travelers to choose the exact hotels they want for stays starting that same..

WestJet launches popular service from Alberta to Hawaii bi2561418 WestJet launches popular service from Alberta to Hawaii..

President Obama's Former 'Winter White House' For Rent bi2561418 The Hawaiian estate that the Obamas have rented out the past three years for holiday vacation up for grabs

Obama announces 17-day Christmas trip to Hawaii bi2561418 Washington, Dec 3(ANI): United States President Barack Obama jet off to Hawaii for a 17-day Christmas vacation wife Michelle and daughters Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10

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