Hotels FAQ

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi, > After going to Hawaii for some 20 yrs Maui remains the favorite Island. Condos > rented directly from the owner are a bargain… search the net for > Maui+condo… you’ll find plenty. Other islands all have their own charm and > fans. Interisland fares are often and cheap down to $50 each leg if you package > them. In ten days i would try for no more than 2 islands. Get a good book like > "Hidden Hawaii" for the details. Feel free to email for specific questions. > Ron >   My wife and I are planning our first trip to Hawaii, need some feedback. > We will be cashing in mileage with American Airlines for the tickets.  Need > info and suggestions on which island to stay on, suggested accommodations > and prices, best time to visit, how do you get around between the various > islands and what does it cost, and what attractions would you recommend. > Any info would be greatly appreciated. > We’ll be there about 10 days, thanks Ladies & Gents.  JR

Amen to that (2 islands)  About 5 years ago we got Hawaiian week passes and based out of Oahu to go to each island for a day or 2 (2 required dragging bags since I wasn’t going to pay for a room in 2 places)  It’s difficult (to be kind) to take "TheBus" from Waikiki to HNL and get out on a schedule (since the bus "schedules" are frequent, but not the times not necessarily accurate)  BTW – the "Entertainment Book" for Hawaii used to have a discount Aloha coupon (2-fer) and is generally worth the $40 or so in savings, if you plan to stay mostly on Oahu.

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Your freebie includes two-interisland tickets as well.  If you’re going to stay someplace other than Oahu, be sure to mention this to the agent.  It’ll save you at least $50 per flight. I have been to Hawaii several times and have visited Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the Big Island.  My perfect Hawaiian vacation is one or two nights at the Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki, three nights on Kauai, and three nights at the Orchid on the Big Island.  (If you can’t stay at the Royal Hawaiian, at least have breakfast there.  It’s right on the beach, and really is great in terms of atmosphere). If you are on a limited budget, try the only Hawaiian-owned hotel chain at www.sand-seaside.com.  If you’re a AAA member, you can save 25% over published rates. Have fun! Karen (Opera Buffa) What I know about opera is laughable.

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  My wife and I are planning our first trip to Hawaii, need some feedback. We will be cashing in mileage with American Airlines for the tickets.  Need info and suggestions on which island to stay on, suggested accommodations and prices, best time to visit, how do you get around between the various islands and what does it cost, and what attractions would you recommend. Any info would be greatly appreciated. We’ll be there about 10 days, thanks Ladies & Gents.  JR

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Hi, After going to Hawaii for some 20 yrs Maui remains the favorite Island. Condos rented directly from the owner are a bargain… search the net for Maui+condo… you’ll find plenty. Other islands all have their own charm and fans. Interisland fares are often and cheap down to $50 each leg if you package them. In ten days i would try for no more than 2 islands. Get a good book like "Hidden Hawaii" for the details. Feel free to email for specific questions. Ron – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >   My wife and I are planning our first trip to Hawaii, need some feedback. > We will be cashing in mileage with American Airlines for the tickets.  Need > info and suggestions on which island to stay on, suggested accommodations > and prices, best time to visit, how do you get around between the various > islands and what does it cost, and what attractions would you recommend. > Any info would be greatly appreciated. > We’ll be there about 10 days, thanks Ladies & Gents.  JR

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