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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 01:35 PM
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How Early Should I Book Kauai?

Hi, we will be travelling from Los Angeles to Kauai for our anniversary in April 2010.

We are going to book a package, and I am curious how far in advance should I book to get the best price?
I'm reluctant to book now for fear the rates will go down or the flight times will change.

Thanks!
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just got back from a week in Kauai with a package on expedia and stayed at the Grand Hyatt..we booked 2 weeks before the trip..not usually or motus operandi but rates were extremely high from San Diego to LIH..
I saved over $600 per person by waiting and literally the next day went up that much.
I would wait till early next year and just keep on monitoring rates..things do seem to drop at midnight on Tues/Wed. on travel websites.
We really enjoyed our suite at the Grand Hyatt and hopefully by then they will have renovated the rooms up to more of a 5* but everything else was top notch.
St. Regis will be open then too.
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Old Sep 28th, 2009, 07:50 AM
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2 weeks in advance - you're bolder than I am!
We will also be staying at the Hyatt, and I will follow your advice to start monitoring prices in Jan.
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wife was freaking..its usually way more in advance than 2 weeks.
make sure you tell the front desk that its your anniversary..they will usually upgrade and send a nice bottle of champagne.
we asked for the free brunch coupons and they happily obliged..excellent buffet and kept us full till dinner..plus it saved $56 for two a day!
Gorgeous property and they took such good care of us..
I can't imagine staying anywhere else.
Love the Grand Hyatt Kauai!
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Old Sep 28th, 2009, 10:07 AM
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I, too, usually book way in advance, but I've seen some really great last minute deals to Hawaii (all islands) lately-most likely due to the economy and low occupancy. We're going in May and I will be waiting to book until the Spring.
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Early April might go up(Easter), but you are safe pricing later April for awhile.
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Old Sep 29th, 2009, 07:03 AM
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"Wife was freaking..." I'll bet! It must have been a rush to score like that at the last miunte.

Our 10 year anniversary is on the 15th, and I have promised that we will have our toes in the sand on that day.
Easter is on the 4th, and I'm hoping that Kauai isn't a big Spring Break destination due to the cost and distance from the mainland.
This is going to be a long five and a half months!
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