Dear Best Hawaii Vacations blog visitors, Thanks for visiting and reading our 1st Hawaii vacation blog carnival . Our web stats showed us the highest number of visitors to our Hawaii blog ever. We feel honored. We very much hope that you found useful information for your next Hawaii vacation. Today we start a new Hawaii blog project. We thought it might be a good idea to introduce Hawaiian businesses to you. By doing this, we will show you that there are plenty of business opportunities in Hawaii besides the Hawaii real estate agent or massage therapist at a big Hawaii resort. Making your dream of Moving to Hawaii come true, it's nice to know how other people manage to make a living in Hawaii without being independably wealthy. Today we invite you to our first interview with one of the Hawaiian Islands experienced photographers, Honolulu based Jennifer Crites. We include a few of Jennifer's photos in this post, just to awaken your interest to visit her site to see more of her Hawaii photography with Hawaii life style or Hawaiian wedding photos. Jennifer is also an experienced travel writer .  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 16, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - Room discounts for Floridians, Disney cruise line discounts for Floridians, Bellagio Resort & Casino discount, and perks at Treasure Island Resort & Casino * The latest news from around the "World" - are the Russians coming to Epcot?  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS Updates From Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 23, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS - Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation January 9, 2008 Copyright 1999 - 2008 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Members should log in to get the updated email address for Beth, our travel agent. Beth writes: "About a year ago Time Warner/Roadrunner traded many of their internet accounts with Comcast so that they'd each be more efficient. My account was a casualty of that change. Until a few days ago email sent to my old Roadrunner address was being forwarded, but that has officially stopped now. Anyone using that old address will get the email returned. Therefore, it is very important that you update your address book to reflect the new address." Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - annual passholder discount, dining certificates sale, discount Disney cruises, California resident ticket discount, and AARP discount * The latest news from around the "World" - Victoria & Albert's in the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa bans children * Laurie writes about a shooting star and the magic of Disney * Disney parks in search of CMO - Chief Magic Official * Disney/Pixars "Toy Story" comes to the stage on the Disney Wonder * This week's coupon - save at BB King's House of Blues in Orlando ================================================= NEW THIS WEEK WALT DISNEY WORLD Annual Passholders save on rooms now through the first week in February with our discount code! Value resorts from $79; Moderate resorts from $139. -------------------------------- OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD For a limited time get $25 dining certificates for restaurants near Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Florida - and across the USA - for only $5! -------------------------------- DISNEY CRUISE LINE Two Disney Cruises in January for $299 per person! -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA Californians residing in these zip codes can gain entry to both Disneyland parks for the price of a one ticket! AARP Members and up to 5 guests save $8.00 per ticket at this popular San Diego park!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS - Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation December 26, 2007 Copyright 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation," to make your vacation affordable. Donna and I would like to thank all of you for your support in 2007. 2008 marks an important milestone for us - our 10th year online! Where did those 10 years go?  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS November 7, 2007 Copyright 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS December 12, 2007 Copyright 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, &quotSecrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation,&quot to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show... In this blog... * 6 new Disney sweepstakes, corporate holiday picnic rates at Universal, Universal Mardi Gras deal, discount dining certificates, two Disneyland California specials, two Universal Hollywood specials, and a Treasure Island Vegas offer * The latest news from around the &quotWorld&quot - grandmother arrested at WDW with loaded gun * Stars shine at 24th annual &quotWalt Disney World Christmas Day Parade&quot * December 2007 at Disneyland Village in Disneyland Paris * This week's coupon - save at this pizzeria serving the &quotBest Pizza in America&quot ================================================= NEW THIS WEEK WALT DISNEY WORLD Win a Disney vacation! We now have 29 Disney/Florida/California related sweepstakes in our database! -------------------------------- OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD Special Holiday Corporate Picnic rates at Universal Only $54 per person! Includes: * 1-Day, 1-Park Ticket to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. * $15 in Universal Dollars for food and merchandise Book by December 26, 2007 and completed by January 1, 2008. -------------------------------- Special Mardi Gras Offer at Universal Starting from $249 per adult. Vacation includes: * 3 nights at an Orlando Area Hotel * Unlimited Admission ticket to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure * Access to venues at Universal CityWalk Plus! Receive a Resort Savings Guide with $150 in discounts on food and merchandise at the resort. -------------------------------- Discounts at Restaurants near Disney: Save with dining certificates to restaurants in Orlando, near Walt Disney World, in Anaheim, near Disneyland California, and all across the US. Get $25 gift certificates for only $5. Plus, get a FREE $20 Dale and Thomas Popcorn Gift Certificate (one of Oprah's &quotfavorite things&quot) with every order! Offer expires 12/13/07. -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA * Kids fly FREE to Disneyland! * Annual Passholders stay at Disneyland resort hotels from $139 in early 2008 with this discount code! -------------------------------- OUTSIDE DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA Universal Hollywood: * Get an annual pass for the price of a one day ticket! * 2 days for the price of 1!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS September 19, 2007 Copyright 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! Note: The Disney Promotion for the General Public for check-ins October - December, 2007 must be booked by September 26. Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - Win a Disney vacation, &quotICE&quot is back, Disney cruise discounts, Disneyland resort special, and Vegas hotel &amp resort winter special * The latest news from around the &quotWorld&quot - list of narrators announced for Epcot's Candlelight Processional * Disneyland Resort is expanding Disneys Grand Californian Hotel &amp Spa to include the first West Coast Disney vacation villas * This week's coupon - save with this coupon for Disney's childcare provider ================================================= NEW THIS WEEK WALT DISNEY WORLD We list 26 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation! -------------------------------- OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD &quotICE&quot is back at the Gaylord Palms November 19 - January 2. The spectacle creates a winter wonderland out of 5,000 blocks of ice! Bring your winter clothes! Beth, our travel agent, can book a Family holiday package for you starting at $249 per night. -------------------------------- DISNEY CRUISE LINE We now list 27 Disney cruises which offer an early booking discount! Prices start at $389 per person, double occupancy. -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA Those living in these California zip codes can use our discount code and stay on Disney property from $149 per night in November an December!  read more »

THE DISNEY NEWS October 31, 2007 Copyright 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. ================================================= To subscribe to Affordable Disney's blog, click the following icon: Or copy and paste the following URL into your RSS Reader: http://affordabledisney.blogspot.com/atom.xml : My Yahoo! users can instantly add our blog content to My Yahoo! Add My Yahoo! : You can also subscribe to our blog at MSN! Add to My MSN! ================================================= Hi Everyone! NOTE: If you want to visit Walt Disney World when there is no deal for the general public, you will need to follow the discount strategies that are revealed in our online book, &quotSecrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation,&quot to make your vacation affordable. Now on with the show... In this blog... * Deals and specials - Promotion for vacationers currently at Walt Disney World, new Disney World promotion for Disney Rewards Visa cardholders, new Disney World promotion for the general public expected November 1, Disney cruise special for Florida residents, and a 16-day Panama Canal cruise with FREE airfare * The latest news from around the &quotWorld&quot - an in-depth look at changes to the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion * The Holidays At Disneyland Resort * This week's coupon - Save at these 4 Sizzler locations in Florida ================================================= NEW THIS WEEK WALT DISNEY WORLD If you're staying at a WDW resort now through the end of 2007, you can save up to 40% on a 2008 vacation with this promotion not known by the general public! 2008 Disney Rewards Visa promotion for 2008! Receive a room discount and a FREE ticket upgrade with dining and wine options with these discount codes! We believe Disney will release this special to the general public November 1. Beth, our travel agent, adds: &quotWe always scan our list of outstanding bookings and automatically try to get them adjusted. If the promotion comes out on the 1st and you haven't heard anything by Monday, November 5, email me.&quot -------------------------------- DISNEY CRUISE LINE Florida residents enjoy Disney cruise specials with this discount code! -------------------------------- CRUISES Panama Canal Cruise 16 day-cruise departing on January 12 starting at $200 per person per night. Includes FREE airfare and up to 40% off regular cruise rate. Beth writes: &quotI know - sounds expensive compared to other cruises, but you get what you pay for!  read more »

No matter how big Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas classic car event may get -- and it is expected to be huge -- auction leaders say they won't let it steal Scottsdale's thunder.

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