Thanks for the deal update. If you sign up for their email newsletter, they do promotions like this all the time. Although they do add charges for a lot of things (like proofs and using some photo layouts) they usually end up being really cheap anyway!
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So, what exactly does it mean by attribute the user? Would I have to put a link to the picture on the postcard or just the name of the person who submitted it.
They have great photos there! The main idea is to let people know that it's not your photo and to provide a way for people to get in touch with the owner. I've seen it accomplished with something like "Photo courtesy Flickr.com user danielpozo" printed in small text below the photo. You can read the official description of the license here: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic
Or just take the easy route and email the user directly. I'd be shocked if they said no and you'll be in the clear.
Flickr is a great resource. If you choose the advanced search option, you can look for photos that are licensed Creative Commons - that usually means that you can use them if you attribute it to the user and don't use it commercially (i.e. resell it.) You can find pics like this Playa en Xelha on Flickr - Photo Sharing! or some cool hdr beach photos like these: Flickr: Search
Have fun in Maui. When I was there we had a blast! By the way, if you're interested in doing a Luau, the Old Lahaina Luau is supposed to be the best but they're booked solid for months in advance. Congrats!
Congrats - I'm jealous of your upcoming trip to Maui! Make sure to check out Lahaina if you have the chance (especially the Lava Flow cocktails at Ruth's Chris!)