This is what this opening letter is all about. To give you the needed tools and information you need to make good affordable decisions regarding your travel or vacation.

I strive to give you information on many events, attractions and places to stay that are trying hard to please their customers with good value and want their return business.

I visit these establishments myself on a daily basis. I fly to the other locals just to visit establishments. I do, at times, introduce myself to Hotel managers  to see what prices they charge tourist vs. the local rate and compare them to see if it's reasonably priced. I want to know, with first hand knowledge, if my endorsement go on it, it will be of value to my readers.

Day after day, I write copy about different places to visit, places to eat, places that provide living accommodations while visiting,  and a host of other things that will improve your stay. (See the sample write up from Warren And Annabelle's Magic Dinner Show below)

I expect and demand nothing less than to be treated fairly. I've had Hotel Managers call me personally or write emails asking for my endorsement. They've all ensured me that my customers will always get favorable pricing with great service.

The one thing I don't do is announce myself while visiting restaurants and other facilities. I just blend in with the tourist to see how the service, shows, food, products, et cetera are. I want to see if it's of value for recommendation to my subscribers or bad enough to make my black list of places of not to visit.

I'm one that does not take kindly to paying good money for bad service or a bad product. When, it happens, I do eventually get around to identifying it.

If you're interested in receiving our travel updates for your specific location or destination then you can register by visiting Joe's News Center.

One of the best moments for me comes when I pay the bill, especially at restaurants. I printed several thousand of the cards below which says:

I place the card, along with my bank card, when paying the tab. The best part is the look on their faces when they come back to the table for my autograph.

They know what kind of service or product they delivered. Based on their own actions or service, they can pretty much figure where their rating is at, along with what will be said in their upcoming write-up.

These are my opinions and my opinions alone. I will say, I do everything humanly possible to be as fair as I can without showing favoritisms. And everything in print is as factual as I can make it and still make it interesting for you to read for informational purposes.

My whole objective is to expose the bad and the ugly, identify the good, and provide you honest, straightforward information regarding the places to visit which I think are a good value and that you will enjoy.

In my opinion, there are so many things to do and see in every location, there is no way anyone can begin to see it all in a two week vacation.

Many travelers have never vacationed at a specific location before and they are seeing it on their first trip, and I want to ensure they have the information they need to make the most of it while they're visiting.

Another service we offer is keeping you informed of cheap airfares, hotel specials, and car rentals, et cetera as we receive the information from our major business associates.

Within the last few years alone, there have been numerous airfare price wars with air travel. The rates, on many occasions, have been as low as $19 one-way.

The problem is that when the price wars are announced, they are only good for approximately 1 to 2 days and must be used within a specified time frame - usually a 3 month window.

What we do is notify our subscribers immediately that a major drop in airfare has occurred. So, you get the notification, sign-on to the vendor, and purchase your ticket.

Again, if you're interested in receiving our travel updates for your specific location or destination then you can register by visiting Joe's News Center.

Many times throughout the forthcoming months, for approximately $40 each, you could get airfares during your stay to other destinations like Maui, The Big Island of Hawai'i or Kaua'i on carriers like Hawaiian Airlines. However, you have to be quick with your responses. To reiterate, the sales are very short when they occur.

You can leave out early one morning, tour a specific location or event, and return late that evening to your place of origin.

For example, flying from Honolulu to Kahului, Maui to see WARREN & ANNABELLE'S MAGIC DINNER SHOW in Lahaina, Maui and returning later that evening after the show if you so desire. As of this writing the airfares are $28 to Kahului. Or you can just wait until the next morning and spend the night in one of our nearby Lahaina Hotels.

Just one word of caution when visiting WARREN & ANNABELLE'S MAGIC DINNER SHOW. They stay sold out several days to weeks in advance. Therefore, you will want to call them for reservations at (808) 667-MAGIC (6244). "This is the best comedy show I've seen in Hawai'i or anywhere else in my travels. The food is excellent, the show is excellent, the service is excellent and Warren himself is amazing. I've not laughed so hard since I was a child." Tell them that I (Hawaiian Joe) recommended the show. If you like good southern humor, then you will enjoy Warren Gibson's magic show who originated out of Greenville, South Carolina and now, like me, lives in Hawai'i. To read more about the Magic Dinner Show click here.

You will also need to calculate or budget the cost of a vehicle rental into the equation, or else take a tour bus or guide. For approximately $40 per day, you can get a very nice vehicle depending on what your standards are. Over the past couple of years, I've personally used and received great prices from Thrifty.