Hawaii - Travel Tips For You!

Aloha and Mahalo!

Friendly smiles, beautiful flowers and gentle breezes greet you from the moment you arrive in Hawaii.

The Islands of Aloha are a wonderful destination for your next holiday or it is also a great stopover destination to consider for your onward or return flight home from the South Pacific.

Relax for a few days on the renowned Waikiki beach with its abundance of night life, beach activities and fine shopping. Or consider a 30 minute island hop over to the #1 island in the World - Maui, (Maui No Ka Oi) where the rich and famous vacation with its international golf courses, white sand beaches and breathtaking vistas. Of course, you don’t need to be rich and famous to visit my island home. It is very laid back, easy going and there are plenty of things to do on the cheap - after all - the beach is free!

Hawaii Climate & Weather: As the islands are located in the tropics, temperatures remain fairly stable year-round. The temperature of the islands is also influenced by several winds. Trade winds from the east and northeast keep the air balmy most of the year, while the kona - a leeward wind - may bring sticky weather during summer and storms in winter. Winter trade winds bring frequent rains to many areas but in spring and summer, showers are fairly uncommon.

Summer (Apr-Nov) 75-84 and Winter (Dec-Mar) 64-77

Lets begin planning your Hawaiian Holiday now!

See you in paradise!

The Travel Gal - Your Friend in the Islands!

800 644-6659 or Teresa@Luxuryhideaways.net

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Hawaii on a budget - affordable activities on the island of Oahu

This is the 2nd article on how to visit Hawaii on a budget. Although we are going to look at the island of Oahu today, the one quality that every island has in abundance is its scenery and the easy accessibility to the scenery via a rental car. Self exploration by automobile is one of the most exciting and least expensive ways to enjoy the islands.

BTW Oahu is the busiest of all the islands in Hawaii. It is also where you will find famous Waikiki Beach as well as Pearl Harbor. I suggest renting a car and driving North, get outta town and funny thing happens, you’ll end up on country roads, traveling thru small towns and laid back communities.

Almost every activity below is either free or costs less than $10.00 per person. Even better, these are only a small sampling of the free or low costs activities available.

Oahu
Oahu is a favorite of those in the know looking for a combination of the terrific water and beach life Hawaii offers as well as the cosmopolitan landscape of Honolulu. Many flights from the continental United States land in Oahu, so it is often the first island visitors see.

• Rent a car and drive Oahu. This island takes a back seat to none of its sister islands. Oahu is absolutely gorgeous and easy to explore on your own. There are many waysides to visit, small villages to drive through and easily walked trails and hikes, not to mention the beaches!

• The Royal Hawaiian Band performs at Iolani Palace on Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m. and at Kapiolani Park on Sundays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. The Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States and served as Hawaii’s capitol until 1969. Admission to the grounds is free.

• Visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Sunken by the Japanese during the bombing of Pearls Harbor, over 1,000 navy soldiers perished aboard. Free tours offered daily on a first come basis.

• Walk to the top of Diamond Head crater. A moderate walk, it is well worth the effort. The park is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers amazing views of Waikiki. The hike up is only slightly more than .7 miles and will take about an hour for slow walkers.

• The North Shore - here is some of the most famous surf and the biggest waves in the world. Dotted with quaint villages, a drive along the north shore is great entertainment for little more than the cost of a gallon of gas and lunch!

• Visit the International Marketplace, and take in the crafts and wares of the island’s local merchants.

• Visit the Father Damien Museum and learn about the amazing history of Kalaupapa, Molokai where the Catholic priest worked with those suffering from leprosy.

• Visit the Waikiki Aquarium and learn about the amazing marine life inhabiting the waters surrounding Hawaii.

• Near the Polynesian Cultural Centre, wade over to Goat Island to explore the tidal pools in the surrounding area. Wear suitable shoes to protect from the sharp coral. If you have children, don’t miss this opportunity!

• There is a free nightly hula dance and the Halekulani Hotel as well as other hotels along Waikiki Beach.

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