From: markn@ssd.comm.mot.com (Mark Nowak)
Subject: Re: for sale:Hawaii Dream Vacation Summary
Organization: Motorola LMPS
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 09:14:04 GMT
Keywords: n

In article <1992Dec28.231413.1@oread.cc.ukans.edu> salina@oread.cc.ukans.edu writes:
>Thank you all those who showed interest in my Hawaii Dream Vacation voucher.
>Since many of you have the same questions, I will post a summary of the 
>terms and conditions concerning the certificate here.
>The following are straightly quoted from the voucher itself:
>
>* This certificate provides a complete 8 days and 7 nights packsge for two 
>  people in Honolulu, Hawaii.  This includes lodging for seven nights, rt
>  airfare for two from any airport that provides regularly scheduled service
>  to Hawaii, transfers from the airport to the hotel, taxes, baggage handling,
>  and flower lei greeting.  Your cost is no more than the price of one rt 
>  airline ticket from your departure city to Honolulu.  US Departures only.
>
>* This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other airline promotional
>  fare or discount offer.
>
>*  The cost of one Y fare basis ticket is based on the regular fares of the 
>   airline serving Hawaii from most Continental US cities. 
>
>*  With each Hawaiian vacation you will receive a free 3 piece set of Gloria
>   Vanderbilt or Leather luggage.
>
>* If within seven days of paying for your trip, you find the same travel
>  arrangments available for a lower price (i.e. same date of travel, same 
>  airline, same hotel), will rebook you at the lower package price, refund the 
>  difference, and send you an additional check for $100
>
>* Uses only scheduled flights for all vacations.  These will be connecting 
>  and non-stop flights from almost all commercial airports.  Mileage credit
>  for most frequent flyer programs.
>
>* Provides quality lodging at some of Hawaii's nicest hotels.  Several hotels 
>  available to choose from.  All offering clean, comfortable lodging, air 
>  conditionaing, color TV, in-room movies, swimming pools, and are within 1 to
>  3 blocks from the beach (beautiful Waikiki Beach).
>
>* Upgrades available at your qwn expense.  These include upgrading hotels,
>  extending the stay, visiting different or multiple islands, adding children
>  or others to the trip etc.
>
>* A registration fee of $20 is requered but will be refunded after your travel.
>
>* This certificate is valid until December 15, 1994 and is fully transferable.
>
>As far as I uncerstand, blackout dates are between Dec.12 and Jan. 1, Thanks
>Giving, and Easter.
>
>Any question, just ask.  Thanks again.
>
>-Sal-
>

Once again, the terms of this voucher are misleading -- you'll be surprised how
much everything ends up costing you.  I went on this same vacation using the
same kind of voucher and afterwards felt I had paid more than I would have if
I had just gone through a travel agent.  The voucher doesn't rip you off that
badly, but paying for it and then using it is definitely no bargain.  The
voucher also covers only your basic accomodations.  As soon as you make one
change like visiting another island (remember you have to book through these
people), the costs mount -- and if you're on Oahu, I highly recommend you
don't waste the chance to go visit other islands like Kauai and Hawaii.
-- 
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