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Hawaii Travel Planner
Before Going to Hawaii

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Map of the Hawaiian Islands

A key part of having a great Hawaiian vacation takes part well before you leave your home. The more you can plan ahead the less headaches you will have in the days immediately before your departure and the more fun you'll have in the islands.

We've collected quite a bit of useful information to help you with you pre-planning.

Travel Essentials
There's lots of valuable information here including tips on clothing, money matters, time differences, passports and visa, the weather and some tips on the best times to visit Hawaii.

Why Hawaii?
If you're just considering a trip to the islands and are not sure it's the place for you, this is an article that you really need to read.

Events, Current Deals and Offers
If you are looking for some great air deals, car rental bargains, lodging discounts or some great vacation packages you should check out this section of the site.

Travel Agents, Tour Operators and More
Explore our pages of links to travel agents, tour operators, organized land tours, eco-tours, sailing tours and helicopter tours in Hawaii. Sometimes it's easier to let other's do the leg work for you.

Packing for Hawaii
Packing for Hawaii requires a good list and a plan of what to take with you and what can best be bought or rented once you arrive in the islands.

Hawaii Diaries
One of the best ways to plan your own trip is to read a detailed travelogue of someone else's extended visit to the islands. You may get some ideas of some of the things you'll want to see and do when you're in Hawaii.

Romance in Paradise
Hawaii is a top world destination for weddings, honeymoons and romantic vacations. We'll help you plan your special romantic trip.

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