First Time to Hawaii Archives

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Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

Sheila Beal
June 25, 2017

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…

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Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

Sheila Beal
March 3, 2019

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…

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How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?

Sheila Beal
February 13, 2018

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,…

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Check out our new first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii

Sheila Beal
January 9, 2013

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…

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The most surprising things about visiting Hawaii

Sheila Beal
September 23, 2013

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…

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How much for a trip to Hawaii? (Budget calculator)

Sheila Beal
March 11, 2019

You’ve seen ads for Hawaii featuring photos of beautiful beaches lined with palm trees and the bluest of blue water. Now you want to go, but you have no…

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Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport

Sheila Beal
February 22, 2018

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…

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7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas

Sheila Beal
March 9, 2017

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…

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Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Tours & Activities

Sheila Beal
March 21, 2018

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…

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First Time to Hawaii

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?

Check out our new first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii

The most surprising things about visiting Hawaii

How much for a trip to Hawaii? (Budget calculator)

Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport

7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas

Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Tours & Activities

How to pick the best time to go to Hawaii – weather, price, crowds

Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?

9 Proven Strategies for Finding the Lowest Airfares to Hawaii

How much for a trip to Hawaii? (Budget calculator)