The one we would book
Okinawa
Jul 2 to Jul 8 · six nights
Your rule that Japanese western hotels are overpriced is a city-hotel rule, and Okinawa is the exception that proves it. The Hyatt flagship runs 210 to 330 a night in its early-July trough while Halekulani next door asks 605.
The flight
PUS → OKA nonstop, 2h00. About 400 EUR for two.
The stay
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island. A private-island pool worth a whole day. About 280 a night.
The ledger
2,970 of 3,000
30 under your cap.
Prices checked June 11. Verify at booking.