Alaska Airlines has just announced daily nonstop service from San Jose and Oakland to Honolulu.

“With the increased service, Alaska Airlines now offers 35 flights a week from the Bay Area and Sacramento, Calif., to Hawaii. Since October 2007, Alaska Airlines’ service to Hawaii has grown to 22 daily flights from eight cities on the Mainland.”

With the recent summer fare sale and expanded service from Hawaiian Airlines, it will be interesting to see if Alaska follows suit with similar deals.

Read their press release here, or book your flight!

If you’re a fan of the current Hawaii Five-0 series, you have probably seen the breathtaking shot of Waikiki Beach in the opening credits, featuring a towering hotel with a brilliant rainbow emblazoned down one side. It is none other than the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and is prominently featured during many on-location scenes of the series as well. (Hmm, how much did THAT arrangement cost?)

Named by Parenting magazine among its list of top 10 family resorts, the Hilton Hawaiian Village is situated on the beautiful Duke Kahanamoku Beach. With an expansive stretch of sand, and a lagoon perfect for the young ones, the location makes for a perfect family-friendly getaway.

If your Hawaii travel plans call for a trip to Oahu in September or October, we have a 2-bedroom unit available during September or October. Contact us for availability and pricing.