Denver, March 12, 2009 - AAA Colorado research has shown that travel to Hawaii has become more affordable in 2009. A side by side comparison of travel packages to the Aloha State show the following price decreases:

Sample packages were priced for two adults and were based on specific spring travel dates.

"Hawaii is consistently one of the top five destinations for travel arranged by AAA Colorado, says Sandra Barnes, Director of Travel Services. "With this year’s lower prices, many who have been considering travel to Hawaii will find it within their reach."

Hawaii will be celebrating its 50th anniversary as a state during 2009. Comprised of eight main islands, the state was admitted into the Union on August 21, 1959. Its setting lures millions of vacationers every year with scenery that ranges from tangled jungles to mist-shrouded peaks to sunny beaches. There are few who can resist the friendly, welcoming call of aloha.

AAA Colorado has more than 525,000 in-state members and is an advocate for safety and security for all travelers. As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides nearly 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services, as well as member-exclusive savings. AAA can be visited on the Internet at www.AAA.com.