Waikiki Packages

Do you know that Hawaii is one of the cheapest places to visit? As a matter of fact, some travel agencies offer an $80 a day travel for those who are willing to plan their vacation ahead of time. Even if you’re not so concerned about money, you should still make preparations in advance, after all, you wouldn’t want to spend your precious time determining what to do and where to go, would you? In this article, you will find some advice which can help make your Hawaiian trip as pleasant as possible.

1. There’s really no bad time to go to Hawaii since you will always find a nice Read More ...

Where in Hawaii can we expect to get the most for our money?

Ed Lee: Hawaii has a wide variety of accommodations in all price ranges including bed & breakfasts, hotels, and condominiums. The city of Waikiki has more hotels than condominiums and you can find a number of moderate hotels if you don’t mind staying three or four block from the beach. Maui, on the other hand, has more condominiums than hotel rooms. The moderately priced hotels and condominiums can be found in the southern region of Kihei. The Kihei properties are conveniently located across the street from Read More ...

Hawaiian Hospitality

The record air passenger arrivals and the increasing popularity of timeshare and resort residential developments have boosted recent interest in building new resorts in Hawaii. New, exciting concepts from family-oriented to ultra-luxury resorts are entering this market with plans on widening the breadth of service offerings for the island’s visitors.

Topping this list is the recent announcement of Disney Resorts selecting Ko Olina on the island of Oahu for its first stand-alone hotel development not associated with a theme park. Its plans a Read More ...

As this country faces an economical recession, many have aborted the idea of taking that yearly vacation.   The images of basking in the sunshine on miles of sandy beaches have been reduced to the travel section of the local newspaper.   While it’s true that the U. S. dollar isn’t what it once was, neither is the idea that some vacation spots are out of reach.   Hawaii, for one, has been on my list of places to visit for a very long time, and like the rest of the country, these islands are reducing their prices to get people to come on over.   So, armed with my desire to visit and my Read More ...

For those who don’t know, vacation rentals are usually stand-alone houses with full kitchens. In Hawaii, many of them are located right on the water and boast private swimming pools and Jacuzzis as well. A few have their own tennis courts. Vacation rentals usually require a minimum of one week stay. Depending on the size of the group traveling, vacation rentals are often comparably priced with per-person hotel room rates, especially if the group takes advantage of the full kitchen for preparing their meals. It’s similar to how a cab can be cheaper than the bus or subway if t Read More ...

The first in our four-part series of Hawaii vacations takes us to the island of Oahu, “the Gathering Place”. In subsequent articles, we’ll explore the islands of Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.

Oahu is Hawaii’s third-largest island and its most developed. Honolulu is the “hub” of all the islands combined, providing many activities and accommodations, along with a feeling of escape and pure relaxation in year-round balmy weather.

Nearly three-quarters of Hawaii’s approximate 1. 2 million reside on Oahu and about 400,000 live in H Read More ...

The sport of surfing dates back to the 15th century AD when Hawaiians referred to it as “He’enalu” or wave sliding as it is translated. It is no secret that the Hawaiian people are considered to be the Fathers of Surfing. However, most people don’t understand what an important facet of Hawaiian lifestyle that the sport really was.
In its beginning, surfing was revered as a sacred ritual and only higher society members were allowed to take part in the activity. The kings and queens of Hawaii were the original surfers, so to speak. However, it is ironic how sur Read More ...

A Hawaii vacation is a terrific way to spend your relaxation time, and the perfect home base for this vacation means using Hawaii condos for rent. Many people do not even think of vacation rentals, especially not when traveling to Hawaii, and this can be a big mistake. Hawaii has a large number of things to see and do, and staying in Hawaii condos for rent instead of paying high prices for a hotel room will save you some money. This is money that can be spent enjoying yourself while there instead, plus you have more privacy when you stay in vacation rentals.

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Ah, Hawaii. A vacation paradise! Have you always dreamed of taking a family trip to Hawaii but need to stay on a budget? Imagine clear tranquil blue water, lying on a hammock, lounge chair, or a beach towel and enjoying the warm tropical sun and gentle ocean breeze (sounds so cliche but it is so true). And umbrella drinks of course, something nice and fruity. What could be nicer and more relaxing?Sound expensive? Well, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near as costly as you thought. Even though Hawaii is a notoriously expensive travel destination, with some research you can find some d Read More ...