When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?
Sheila Beal Let me preface this article by saying, I’d go to Hawaii at any day of the year. With consistent summer-like weather, the Hawaiian Islands are always beautiful. Always. Are some…
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Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?
Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there? That’s a question we hear quite often. We always recommend booking your vacation…
Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach
We have received comments and questions from several readers who are concerned about driving and parking in Honolulu and more specifically, Honolulu’s tourist center — Waikiki Beach. Navigating Waikiki in a…
How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?
Is it possible to visit all six Hawaiian Islands in a week? Yes, it is technically possible, though you won’t get to see much of each island. You will, however,…
Check out our new first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii
If you’re planning your first Hawaii vacation, be sure and check out our newly created first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii. This new page lists all our best planning advice…
The most surprising things about visiting Hawaii
Hawaii really is unique. Those islands way out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean hold many surprises for visitors. I wanted to compile a list of the most surprising…
How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2023? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)
This page has been updated in February 2023 with the most recent data from 2022 to 2023. You’ve seen ads for Hawaii featuring photos of beautiful beaches lined with palm…
Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport
So you’ve picked the Hawaiian island that’s perfect for you and now you must determine the logistics of getting there. Every first time visitor has faced the head scratching challenge…
7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas
Once you’ve planned your flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not…
Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Tours & Activities
You can easily spend hundreds of dollars per day on Hawaii tours and activities, but you definitely don’t need to empty your wallet to enjoy the islands of aloha. Here…
Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Dining & Meals
With just a little planning and a few strategies, you can save a pile of money on your vacation meals. Check out these seven practical ideas that will have your…
Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations
Hawaii can be an expensive vacation destination, but it doesn’t have to be! Your accommodations will likely be the most expensive component of your vacation budget, but you can trim…
Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?
With six great Hawaii islands that you can visit, how do you choose the best island(s) for you? That’s a question that many potential Hawaii visitors wrestle with. Trust me,…
9 Proven Strategies for Finding the Lowest Airfares to Hawaii
One of the most predictably unpredictable expenses of traveling to Hawaii is the cost of airfare. It’s also one of the more expensive factors in your Hawaii vacation budget. Fares…
Hawaiian Island Travel: Hawaii Inter-island Flights & Ferry Ultimate Guide
From our many trips to Hawaii, we’ve determined that island hopping around the Hawaiian Islands may not be as straightforward as you might think. In fact, navigating from Hawaiian island…