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Hawaiian Airlines Thank You

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Joe Ross

When it comes to customer service, I’ve gotten pretty used to disappointment. With all that is affecting the air travel industry, I understand the diminishing level of service and the ever-increasing price of a plane ticket. I don’t like it, but … Continue reading →

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More on Kona Diving

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Joe Ross

Diving the Kona Coast, Hawaii I’m still trying to fill two more spots on the Kona trip for December, 2011. It’s a great deal so that won’t be a problem. In the mean time, whenever I stumble across an article … Continue reading →

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Hotel Information

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Joe Ross

I’m working on a deal for the hotel still, but I am looking at the Kona Seaside Hotel. Basically, it’s a clean room, and very well situated within walking distance of restaurants, shops, etc. in Kailua Kona. I’ve stayed there … Continue reading →

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Kona 2011 – Dive Boat Update

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Joe Ross

I just got confirmation for pricing from the Kona boat operator. Diving for 6 days is $600 per diver. That’s about $30 – $40 per day less than what I’ve typically experienced there, but the coolest thing is that it … Continue reading →

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Kona Uptates

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joe Ross

Check back here for updates about the Kona trip coming up next fall. At this moment, it looks like a go. I have preliminary pricing for the dive operator and some hotels, which is less than $1100 for both! That’s … Continue reading →

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Mantas off the Royal Kona Resort

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Joe Ross

I have no idea who these people are but they are swimming with manta rays right off the Royal Kona Resort, which is one of the options I’m working on for the fall. If this doesn’t motivate you to go, … Continue reading →

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Kona Diving 2011 – Join Me!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Joe Ross

For those interested, I am starting to do the preliminary ground work to arrange a dive trip to Kona this fall.  The goal is a trip that includes everything (probably not meals/drinks though), including diving, in the $1,500 – $1,700 … Continue reading →

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