Episode 158: The Hawaii Flight is $399. The Croissant is $21

$399 round trip airfare to Hawaii sounds like a typo, but we’re looking at real fall dates out of Salt Lake City and showing how to turn that low fare into an actual vacation plan. We talk through what “basic economy” really means, when it’s worth paying more for main cabin, and how bundling air and hotel can unlock extra savings up to $250. If you’ve been waiting for a Hawaii deal, this one is a legit trigger to start pricing out Kauai, Oahu, or the Big Island. We also answer a listener question that catches a lot of people off guard: are there private beaches in Hawaii? The truth is all beaches are public, but you can still book a quieter beach experience by choosing the right island and the right resort. We share our go-to hotel picks on Kauai and the Big Island, plus what to expect with beach access, foot traffic, and those tucked-away coves that feel more secluded than the headline destinations. On the “bucket list” side, we dig into the world’s southernmost hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South, built for SilverSea’s Antarctica expeditions and designed to help travelers skip the Drake Passage by flying to Antarctica. Then we shift to French Polynesia travel planning with a grounded guide to Tahiti and Moorea: where to stay in Papeete, why Moorea is our Bora Bora alternative, and what to do once you’re there, from Belvedere Point to motu beach days and swimming with sharks and rays. Along the way, we share a great Richard Branson story and how Virgin Voyages was built by fixing what cruisers hate most. If this helped you plan your next trip, subscribe, share the show with a friend who needs a vacation, and leave a review so more travelers can find us.This episode of The Vacation Nerd Podcast and Radio Show is presented by Rampage Rental & Repair!  Headed to St. George, Utah? Get out and RIDE! Rent or buy your Ebike at Rampage Rental & Repair—or get your own bike tuned up and trail-ready.Cruise Snow Canyon, ride the Virgin River Trail, or explore Kayenta.Reserve your ebike ride today! Call 435-767-2003 or book at RampageRentalRepair.com.Rampage Rental & Repair—gear up, get out, and RIDE! Support the showThank you for taking the time to listen to the show.  There are literally thousands of podcasts from which you can choose, yet you listened to this show.The entire purpose of this podcast is to help people plan and book their next vacation or give listeners ideas of where they might consider going on vacation next.  Our goal is to help our listeners live their lives deliberately and intentionally.  You only get one shot at life so you might as well make it count.  Make memories with those that matter most to you.TAKE ACTION:  Quit talking about going on vacation, just do it.  If you want more information about any of the destinations we discussed during the show, or have your own custom vacation in mind, I can help you.  Please call, text, or email me.  Here's my contact information:Patrick WiscombeCell/Text:  (801) 874-7717Email:  [email protected] Vacation Nerd (Audio Podcast):  https://www.thevacationnerd.co/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheVacationNerdFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/patrick.wiscombeInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/patrick.wiscombeThreads:  https://www.threads.com/@pa...