The “Restaurant” With the Best Sunset View in Hawaii
Sheila Beal Pssst! Hey you! Shh! Here’s a secret for ya: Hawaii beaches are practically deserted near sunset. Can you believe it? We took this photo from Waikiki Beach near sunset. Notice…
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Budget Travel Hawaii Trip Coach November 25th Transcript
I was delighted to answer Budget Travel Magazine readers’ Hawaii travel questions yesterday. There were over 30 great questions that I answered. If you missed the chat, then perhaps you’d…
Six Strategies for Packing Light
After reading my article on packing light, a reader recently asked how is it possible to travel to Hawaii with just carry-on luggage. I can certainly understand how that might…
A tip for saving money on Hawaiian print wear
I subscribe to Budget Travel magazine and I really enjoy reading the 20 readers’ tips published in each issue. In the latest (July/August) issue, a reader from Austin, Texas writes…
Hawaii Vacation Coupons and Discounts
Check out eCouponsHawaii.com before you go on vacation and you may find some valuable savings. I’ve been clicking away on that website and finding some nice deals that would definitely…
Bring disposable rain ponchos for your Hawaii vacation
Okay, I admit it! I shop at Dollar Tree from time to time. I actually like to hit the local dollar store before heading to Hawaii because I’ve found some…
Hawaii Entertainment Coupon Books – Worth the price?
The following article has been updated many times since it was originally published. When it was written, the Entertainment coupons were accessed in the form of a thick coupon book.…
5 Best Hawaii Vacation Money Saving Tips
Hawaii can be expensive, but we’ve found some smart ways to save money on our vacations. As you read these five tips, you’ll soon see that these tricks can really…
Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice
In case you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of staying in condos on my vacations to Hawaii. Sure, staying at a four or five-star hotel is a treat,…
Best Airfare Resources
One of the biggest costs for a Hawaii vacation is airfare. It hurts to even start to think about how much money I’ve spent over the years to get my favorite vacation destination. Let’s…
Budget Travel Hawaii Trip Coach Transcript
I received many excellent Hawaii vacation questions during the Budget Travel trip coach session yesterday. If you weren’t able to join us, you can access the transcript. Here are a couple of…
Best Hawaii Vacation Budget Activities – What to see and do in Hawaii
As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In…
How to pick the best time to go to Hawaii – weather, price, crowds
We’re often asked: when is the best time to visit Hawaii? There are multiple answers to that question. In our opinion, there’s really not a bad time to go to…
Five Fun-Filled Days In Maui for $1,500
File this post in the “I told you so” category. 🙂 I found an article at Scripps News about a couple that had a great Maui vacation on a $1,500…
3 Ways to Have a Luxurious Hawaii Vacation on the Cheap
Some people only dream of going to Hawaii because they think it will never fit the budget. Yes, Hawaii can be expensive, but there are some great ways to save…
