Hawaii Travel Vacations

Around Mid July, traveling on weekdays…Also is there a way to get discounts for buying for a group of 9??? I want to obvisouly get the best deal! I’m frugal and so are the other 8.

If you are buying for 9 you should call them directly and see what their policy is before you book

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Hi, I am trying to surprise my brother and sister in law with a honeymoon in Hawaii, but really, I have only been fortunate enough to visit the Caribbeans when it comes to vacationing, so I don’t have a clue where to begin when it comes to Hawaii. Anyone have an itinerary, like a specific recommended hotel, activities that are a must do, and restaurants, etc. Like a vacation package especially for honeymooners? Not sure which island would work best for them, I am also trying not to spend a crazy amount of $ as I heard that Hawaii can be very expensive. Also, what it a decent amount of nights to stay to really get that Hawaii experience? Someone out there take a vacation recently willing to pass on their experiences?

We did a cruise for 7 days and visited different ports of call and islands this is your best bet we paid $350 each not including air fair but this pays for everything except alcoholic beverages. If you think about it no hotel and 24/7 wonderful meals would be that cheap in Hawaii anywhere.Give it some serious thought. hotel cost 42 great meals free room service and more than 1 island Can’t beat it.

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I’m trying to plan a Hawaiian vacation for my husband and myself. It will be my first time to Hawaii, and right now, I’m entirely overwhelmed with all the choices out there. We’re going in August are will be on kind of a tight budget (looking at the air fare alone is stressing me out!) We’d like to stay in a relatively nice and safe hotel and will be there for 7 days.

Do you have any suggestions on where to stay, cheap packages/airlines, and what to do while we’re there, good places to eat, things to see, etc? We’ve decided on visiting Diamond Head for sure and of course at least a day just lounging on the beach, but aside from that, I’m completely lost. Any help or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

As a local resident of Honolulu, I will do the best I can to help you out. First off thanks for choosing to come to the islands. I just hope it’s a warm clear summer for ya.

However, Hilton Hawaiian Village is reasonable around 100 a night and your just minutes from all the major attractions. About 5 mins to Ala Moana Mall, 5 Minutes to Waikiki Beach and 15 minutes to DiamondHead and this hotel is very nice. my friends and I sometimes hang out in the Tiki Room there and order a drink or two. So it’s a chance for us locals to mingle with the friendly tourist.

Check out Expedia.com for some airfair packages. Since you want to visit Diamondhead Waikiki is your best bet.

Continential Surf Hotel is only 50 a night. Parking there can be tight, but it’s a spacious cozy room with a very large bed. My ex-husband and I stayed there one night after we attended a Military Ball.

If you are military you can stay at the military hotels here for about $20.00 a night.

Also, keep in mind there is more to our island than Waikiki and DIamondhead. So you want to find hotels that offer an activities package with your rates. So you can see all the sights and enjoy all of our luaus, polonesian cultural center, and so on. without getting lost or missing anything. You also want to rent a car so you can see things that the package may not offer.

Also, familierize yourself before you get here with our language. I can’t stand watching tv or talking to a tourist (Often well educated) and hearing them pronouce, Kamehameha (KUH MEAH HOWA) the acual pronounciation is, (Kah-Meh-ha-meh-ha)

if you’d like to know more about Hawaii keep up to date on what’s going on here at: http://www.kitv.com so you can get a feel for our news, what’s going on, flight delays, even pick up some Hawaiian words that may be a big help to you once you get here. This site offers the Hawaiian Word of the Day with a Glossery of Hawaiian Words, Phrases and believe me, you will get alot more respect and help from the locals if they see you’re trying hard to learn how to say, Kuhio Ave and Kalakaua Ave and so on, correctly!!!!

In fact, if you’d like. Feel Free to e-mail me at: Diamondheart16@yahoo.com and if a great deal for your time frame pops up, I’ll let ya know. Because I am alsways on the look out for great deals and I hear about them all the time. So, I can help my relatives make a sescision on when to visit.

Last minure Advice, DON"T EAT from room service, you can run up a lot of money really fast. Some of the reasonably priced places at Ala Moana: http://www.assaggioitaliano.com/

I usually walk-in to assaggio’s. It’s a fancy yet casual place to eat with Huge portions of food, so bring your appetite.

Columbia Inn is GREAT for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Alomost everything they have to offer is under 12.00 a plate and again they give alot of food. The average price for a Quality, fresh homestyle meal here is about 8.00. you won’t be disappointed!!!

L&L you have to eat there, just once for experience. Every local here eats at L&L. You have to try a Musubi at least once which can be spam, chicken, hot-dog, beef or anything else you might like. I suggest you try an L&L musibi they make it fresh to order.

Also, yes our RICE STICKS TOGETHER…..Fluffy Rice is not spoken of. Mainland rice SUCKS!!!! Try the local rice believe me if you don’t like rice back home, you may change your mind. Also Jamsmine rice is wonderful and smells good too.

Also, our fish is to die for. If you don’t like Fish, please try Mahi Mahi or Marlin, you may change your mind and find you love fish…..Ocean fish has more flavor than fresh water fish.

Although, I was borna nd raised in Hawaii I have been to the mainland. My first experience was with uncle Ben’s Rice, can’t stand the stuff.

Back to resturants, ther is one specifically, on Kuhio where you can get a Steak and Seafood (Lobster) for 10.95 it’s an in House Special, You’ll see the sign on the window, you can’t miss it.

Also alot of places in Waikiki Have the 2.95 breakfast specials where you can get pancakes with Coconut Syrup, Meat and Eggs (Any Style) add 2.00 for Mac Nut PanCakes.

You can check out the International Food Court at Ala Moana: http://www.alamoana.com/diningdirec.htm as well as some of the stores and finer places to eat.

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*We have no rights to this music*This is a luxurious beachfront estate on the beautiful Hawaiian Island of Oahu. This manor is perfect for weddings, honeymoons, retreats, and accomodations. Book your vacation of a lifetime before it’s too late!info@fangerestates.com

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See the best of the great State of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest on this cruise and tour that begins in Seattle, Washington. Relax and live in pampered luxury as you cruise Alaskas awesome Inside Passage aboard NCLs Norwegian Star, enjoying all the onboard activities and superb cuisine. Visit historic Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, picturesque gold rush-era towns set amid lush forests and imposing, snowcapped mountains. Stop to admire iridescently blue Sawyer Glacier and sail to Prince Rupert, BC, the beautiful City of Rainbows. Disembark in Seattle and travel through lush Pacific Northwest countryside to Portland, Oregon. Enjoy mountain wonderland scenery as you go to crystal blue Lake Tahoe and stop in Sacramento, Californias capital. Top off this scenic and engaging trip with a guided tour of charming and romantic San Francisco!

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Discover the delights of Hawaii and the pleasure of a cruise on this delightful trip! First, visit Seattle and take a city tour before taking a scenic drive to Vancouver to embark on Carnival Cruise Lines Spirit. Take your time to enjoy the life aboard your cruise ship for the next few days as you cross the Pacific Ocean, heading towards tropical paradise. Once you reach Hawaii, youll cruise the islands, stopping at sunny Hilo on Hawaiis Gold Coast; Kahului, Maui with beautiful ocean views; Kona, Hawaii; and Nawiliwili, Kauai, the island of rain forests and waterfalls; and Honolulu. Disembark and spend your last days experiencing Honolulu, where youll see Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, International Market Place and more. Youll enjoy a city tour and a leisure day in this beautiful place before departing for home.

Hawaiian land tours…

Feel the warm sand between your toes on Oahus Waikiki Beach and see brilliant floral hues on Kauai, the Garden Isle. Picture yourself strolling a black sand beach on Hawaii, or gazing out over Mauis majestic but quietly sleeping volcanoes. This will be a fun trip. Dont forget your camera!

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‘The Onion House’ is a unique architectural treasure set in sensuous surroundings that allows for tropical living in harmony with the natural environment. The Onion House was chosen by the Travel Channel ‘Best Deals, Best Values, Girl Meets Hawaii’ and ‘Amazing Vacation Homes.’ HGTV chose the master bedroom of the Onion House as one of the ten ‘Most Romantic Bedrooms’ in the world, as well as featuring the home on ‘Offbeat America.’ It was one of the nine homes nationwide selected by the Learning Channel for the documentary, ‘Wild Houses.’ The Fine Living Channel featured the Onion House in ‘Around the World in 80 Homes.’

See www.onionhousehawaii.com for more details.

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If you are ready to get away from it all, our Big Island vacation rentals at Kapoho Beach and Waikoloa Village on the magical island of Hawaii are just what you need! At our unique vacation rentals you can experience alfresco living at a tropical estate, snuggle in at a romantic cottage or luxuriate in a private warm pond. Our accommodations provide the perfect spot for relaxation, adventure and the genuine Aloha spirit that has made Hawaii one of the world’s premiere travel destinations.

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My family wants to go to Hawaii this summer, but we don’t know
which island would be best for US. Me, my mom, my grandma, my little sister, and my little brother are planning on going.

Ages:
Me= 13
Mom= 30
Grandma= 57
Sister= 10
Brother= 4

We would like to know which island to go to.
We are looking for the island that is most tropical, very natural beauty, beautiful waterfalls, etc. We also want to go to an island where there is nice snorkeling, and not very crowded.

We are also pretty short on money, so where can we go to get a cheap vacation package to go there. Including a flight there, hotel, and car.

Please help.

P.S. We are planning on going to only ONE island, not visiting all of them

Thank you.

I have been to Oahu and Maui on vacation before and will offer my suggestions. If you want a place that isn’t as crowded and has great snorkeling, I would definitely go with Maui. Oahu is very crowded.
It is very tropical and you can find some great waterfalls. You can also drive up to the top of Haleakala, which is the volcano there, and it is the most amazing sight and view you will ever see.
There are lots of snorkeling spots around the island, and you can also book snorkeling excursions that go along the coast and also to other islands for the day.

We got a cheap flight through Priceline.com. That was the best place for deals when we were looking. As for hotel, you can try different websites where people rent out their homes or timeshares. Especially with people taking fewer vacations now due to the economy, people who rent out vacation properties are giving deals.

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Polynesian Dance is one of the charms of many South Pacific Islands. Hawaiian Tahitian Maori Samoan Polynesian island dance is fun to watch but it’s also the beat and drumming that sets the pace and makes my heart pound just a little bit faster.

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