Hawaii Vacation Planner - A One-stop Hawaii Travel Guide
A one-stop Hawaii travel guide to help you plan your Hawaii vacation and make your Hawaii vacation the best trip of your life. Our Hawaii travel guide includes information on hotels, restaurants, activities and much more for each of the major Hawaiian Islands - Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu.
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50 Things I Like About Hawaii
Since Hawaii is celebrating 50 years of Statehood on August 21, 2009, I thought it would be fun to sit down and write down the first 50 things that come to mind when I consider the things I like about Hawaii.
Since Hawaii is celebrating 50 years of Statehood on August 21, 2009, I thought it would be fun to sit down and write down the first 50 things that come to mind when I consider the things I like about Hawaii.
AAA Four- and Five-Diamond Award Winning Hotels, Resorts and Restaurants in Hawa
The AAA (American Automobile Association) has announced their Four and Five-Diamond Award winning hotels and restaurants for 2008. Three Hawaii hotels and resorts have earned the prestigious five-diamond award, as well as one restaurant. Eleven hotels and eleven restaurants received Four Diamond ratings.
The AAA (American Automobile Association) has announced their Four and Five-Diamond Award winning hotels and restaurants for 2008. Three Hawaii hotels and resorts have earned the prestigious five-diamond award, as well as one restaurant. Eleven hotels and eleven restaurants received Four Diamond ratings.
About.com Hawaii for Visitors Reader Survey
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Aston Hotels & Resorts
Aston Hotels & Resorts, is a Hawaii-based management company that operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels in Hawaii, with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget.
Aston Hotels & Resorts, is a Hawaii-based management company that operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels in Hawaii, with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget.
Before Going to Hawaii - Things you should know and do before you leave home.
Before you leave for Hawaii there are lots of things you should know and plans you should make.
Before you leave for Hawaii there are lots of things you should know and plans you should make.
Before You Take Your Hawaii Vacation - Money Saving Tips
Were you planning a trip to Hawaii but were put off when you found that airfare for two was up by as much as $1000? What can you do to make up that money with the rest of your trip expenses and still get to visit paradise? Here are some tips to help you save money for your Hawaii vacation.
Were you planning a trip to Hawaii but were put off when you found that airfare for two was up by as much as $1000? What can you do to make up that money with the rest of your trip expenses and still get to visit paradise? Here are some tips to help you save money for your Hawaii vacation.
Cheap Eats in Hawaii
You don't need to go to a fancy restaurant to eat well in Hawaii. In fact, some of the best food is found at some of the more hole-in-the-wall places.
You don't need to go to a fancy restaurant to eat well in Hawaii. In fact, some of the best food is found at some of the more hole-in-the-wall places.
Condo Hotels Offer Hawaii Visitors an Affordable Alternatives
For many condominium hotels or frequently referred to as condo hotels are unknown terms. A condo hotel is basically a location where you rent a condominium for a number of nights exactly like you do a standard hotel room.
For many condominium hotels or frequently referred to as condo hotels are unknown terms. A condo hotel is basically a location where you rent a condominium for a number of nights exactly like you do a standard hotel room.
Expedia Local Expert[sup]TM[/sup] Activities and Tours
There are times when visitors are able to book their own activities from home prior to their Hawaii trip, but, there are definite advantages in attending one of the Expedia Local Expert presentations offered at hotels or resorts throughout the islands.
There are times when visitors are able to book their own activities from home prior to their Hawaii trip, but, there are definite advantages in attending one of the Expedia Local Expert presentations offered at hotels or resorts throughout the islands.
Favorite Hawaiian Island - What's Your Favorite Island in Hawaii
It's the question I get asked more than any other. What's your favorite Hawaiian island? My favorite has changed many times over the years and may change again. Let's hear from you.
It's the question I get asked more than any other. What's your favorite Hawaiian island? My favorite has changed many times over the years and may change again. Let's hear from you.
Free Hawaii Visitor Publications - Even In Hawaii Some Things…
Even in Hawaii some things are still free. Check out these free visitor publications.
Even in Hawaii some things are still free. Check out these free visitor publications.
Free Nights and More at Hawaii Hotels and Resorts
When visitor arrives go down, Hawaii's hotels and resorts offer more and better deals. The closer you are to your departure date the more deals you're likely to find. Keep in mind, hotels and resorts have one goal and one goal only. Fill those rooms.
When visitor arrives go down, Hawaii's hotels and resorts offer more and better deals. The closer you are to your departure date the more deals you're likely to find. Keep in mind, hotels and resorts have one goal and one goal only. Fill those rooms.
Getting To and Around Hawaii - How to book your airfare, arrange for ground transportation and more.
There are many options in booking your airfare to Hawaii and as many choice in how to get around the islands once your arrive.
There are many options in booking your airfare to Hawaii and as many choice in how to get around the islands once your arrive.
Hawaii A to Z
An alphabetical index of this site's content which makes for an easy seach for just the subject you're interested in exploring in more detail.
An alphabetical index of this site's content which makes for an easy seach for just the subject you're interested in exploring in more detail.
Hawaii Activities Essentials - Things you should know about beaches, …
Hawaii activities are so numerous. Here is an overview of activities to enjoy on land, on the ocean or in the air while vacationing in Hawaii.
Hawaii activities are so numerous. Here is an overview of activities to enjoy on land, on the ocean or in the air while vacationing in Hawaii.
Hawaii Beach Guide - All That You Need to Know About the Beaches in Hawaii
All that you need to know about the beaches in Hawaii. We include lists of best beaches, beach photos, information on the beaches on each island and even where you can find Hawaii's unofficial nude beaches.
All that you need to know about the beaches in Hawaii. We include lists of best beaches, beach photos, information on the beaches on each island and even where you can find Hawaii's unofficial nude beaches.
Hawaii Diaries
A collection of several of the travelogues of our many trips to Hawaii. We have over 40 individual articles which can help you plan daytrips when you visit Hawaii.
A collection of several of the travelogues of our many trips to Hawaii. We have over 40 individual articles which can help you plan daytrips when you visit Hawaii.
Hawaii Lodging and Dining - How to choose your accommodation and select the right place to eat in Hawaii.
There are many options in booking your airfare to Hawaii and as many choice in how to get around the islands once your arrive.
There are many options in booking your airfare to Hawaii and as many choice in how to get around the islands once your arrive.
Hawaii on a Budget
Our new contributing columnist, Jo Levy, shares her experiences on how to save money when you visit Hawaii. With a bit of planning and very little pain, you can stretch a two week Hawaiian vacation into three weeks for the same money.
Our new contributing columnist, Jo Levy, shares her experiences on how to save money when you visit Hawaii. With a bit of planning and very little pain, you can stretch a two week Hawaiian vacation into three weeks for the same money.
Hawaii Scores Well in 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards
Hawaii has once again scored well in the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards with Honolulu's Halekulani rated as Hawaii's top resort and the island of Kauai rated as best island.
Hawaii has once again scored well in the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards with Honolulu's Halekulani rated as Hawaii's top resort and the island of Kauai rated as best island.
Hawaii Travel Planner Overview
This is the index page or homepage of our travel planner. Here you can get an overview of why Hawaii is the perfect place for your vacation. You can access all of the other pages of the planner from here.
This is the index page or homepage of our travel planner. Here you can get an overview of why Hawaii is the perfect place for your vacation. You can access all of the other pages of the planner from here.
Hawaii's Top Activities and Attractions
Choosing what to see and do when you're in Hawaii is no easy task. There are so many choices: beaches, cycling, golfing, hiking, land activities, and water activities. We try to help you make the best choices for you and your family.
Choosing what to see and do when you're in Hawaii is no easy task. There are so many choices: beaches, cycling, golfing, hiking, land activities, and water activities. We try to help you make the best choices for you and your family.
Hawaiian Weddings and Honeymoons
A look at wedding and honeymoon planning and the most romantic places in Hawaii.
A look at wedding and honeymoon planning and the most romantic places in Hawaii.
Overview of the Hawaii Smoke-Free Law
In 2006, Hawaii joined 13 other states - and several countries around the world - in the growing movement to protect people from the significant health risks of secondhand smoke. The new Hawaii Smoke-Free Law prohibits smoking in enclosed public areas and workplaces.
In 2006, Hawaii joined 13 other states - and several countries around the world - in the growing movement to protect people from the significant health risks of secondhand smoke. The new Hawaii Smoke-Free Law prohibits smoking in enclosed public areas and workplaces.
Photos Galleries, Postcards, Webcams and Photography Tips
Our extensive Hawaii photo galleries, e-mail postcards, web cams, and some great tips on taking photos of paradise.
Our extensive Hawaii photo galleries, e-mail postcards, web cams, and some great tips on taking photos of paradise.
Profile of the State of Hawaii: Island and County Names, Nicknames and Geography
Understanding place names in Hawaii is an important first step in planning your trip to the Hawaiian Islands. It all begins with understanding the names of the islands themselves, since even this can be confusing to a first time visitor. In addition to their island names and county names, each island has one or more nicknames.
Understanding place names in Hawaii is an important first step in planning your trip to the Hawaiian Islands. It all begins with understanding the names of the islands themselves, since even this can be confusing to a first time visitor. In addition to their island names and county names, each island has one or more nicknames.
Renting a Car in Hawaii
Almost everyone who comes to Hawaii rents a car. It's the easiest way to get around the islands, especially if you're staying anywhere but Waikiki. All the big companies — Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty — rent cars on all the major Hawaiian Islands.
Almost everyone who comes to Hawaii rents a car. It's the easiest way to get around the islands, especially if you're staying anywhere but Waikiki. All the big companies — Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty — rent cars on all the major Hawaiian Islands.
Saving Money on Activities in Hawaii
By booking ahead, you not only guarantee that you'll get to do what you want to do when you want to do it, but you'll also often save money.
By booking ahead, you not only guarantee that you'll get to do what you want to do when you want to do it, but you'll also often save money.
Saving Money on Liquor and Other Liquid Refreshments in Hawaii
Saving money on alcohol and other liquid refreshments while on your Hawaii vacation is very easy and the dollars you save can add up very quickly.
Saving money on alcohol and other liquid refreshments while on your Hawaii vacation is very easy and the dollars you save can add up very quickly.
Share Your Money Saving Tips for a Vacation to Hawaii
Money is tight right now. Share your tips on how to save money when planning a vacation to Hawaii.
Money is tight right now. Share your tips on how to save money when planning a vacation to Hawaii.
Shark Attack
Attacks make headlines in the news. What are the facts behind shark attacks in Hawaii, and what can you do to reduce the risk of being attacked?
Attacks make headlines in the news. What are the facts behind shark attacks in Hawaii, and what can you do to reduce the risk of being attacked?
Tips on Travel to Hawaii with Children
Traveling with children is not always easy, especially on a five and a half hour flight to Hawaii from the mainland. However, with a little preparation, your traveling time can be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Well, maybe not that smooth, but we can definitely help work out the toddler kinks.
Traveling with children is not always easy, especially on a five and a half hour flight to Hawaii from the mainland. However, with a little preparation, your traveling time can be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Well, maybe not that smooth, but we can definitely help work out the toddler kinks.
Top Hawaii Hotel Operators
Deciding where to stay is the biggest decision you need to make when planning a Hawaii vacation. A lot depends on your budget and how much you want to pay per day. Do you want to go to a plush hotel resort, moderately priced hotel or a condominium resort where you can prepare some of your own meals.
Traveling With a Pet to Hawaii
Traveling with your pet to Hawaii may seem like a fun idea, but chances are you have no idea of what you're getting into. If you're talking about a cat or dog, it's possible, but not easy. If you're talking about some other type of animal, stop right here. You can't.
Traveling with your pet to Hawaii may seem like a fun idea, but chances are you have no idea of what you're getting into. If you're talking about a cat or dog, it's possible, but not easy. If you're talking about some other type of animal, stop right here. You can't.
Using Your Frequent-flier Miles for Travel to Hawaii
I keep reading how impossible it is to use your frequent-flier miles. I say, bull. I've never had a problem using my miles to book airfare to Hawaii.
I keep reading how impossible it is to use your frequent-flier miles. I say, bull. I've never had a problem using my miles to book airfare to Hawaii.
Where Do Hawaii's Visitors Come From and How Do They Get to Hawaii?
Find out from which U.S. and world cities Hawaii's visitors arrive, which airlines bring most of the visitors to Hawaii and how this information can help you plan your trip.
Find out from which U.S. and world cities Hawaii's visitors arrive, which airlines bring most of the visitors to Hawaii and how this information can help you plan your trip.
Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best ?
Take our 23 question survey to help you decide which Hawaiian Island has the most to offer you for your next vacation.
Take our 23 question survey to help you decide which Hawaiian Island has the most to offer you for your next vacation.