I like to recommend the hawaii entertainment book right off the bat. You have to buy it, but it can save you a lot of money. It’s best for oahu, but it does have a decent amount of coupons for maui – see the maui coupons here Maui Websites that Have Coupons List Maui Flight [...]

Usually, this is where I would recommend the entertainment book, but it’s not so great for Kauai, so I don’t recommend it for Kauai. If you are going to any other islands also it might be good for you. See the few Kauai Coupons in it here. There aren’t so many opportunities for coupons on [...]

It’s a lot harder to find cheap kauai lodging than it used to be, but you can still find accomodations for under $70 if you look. Most of these will be more than that these days. But many are close …   Kauai Vacation Rentals List Many Locations ~ Comprehensive list of Kauai condos, cottages, resorts, [...]

Savings from Visitor Guide Coupons, Order One Meal, Feed Two, Buy One Get One Free and More Coupons Visitor Guide Coupons When you get to Maui, you will find some restaurant coupons in the visitors guides that are everywhere. The guides are called things like this week and discover maui, and 101 things to do [...]

All of these cheap maui lodging listings were handpicked by me – good luck! I hope you find the perfect rental for you! Kamaole Beach RentalKihei ~ Used to be Private cottage rental near Kamaole Beach. Now is inexpensive hostel with hut and rooms. Kai’s Bed and BreakfastKihei ~ Bed and breakfast with multiple room [...]

These are cheap big island hotels and rentals that I have hand picked! I hope you find something good! Pomaika’i Lucky Farm Bed and Breakfast South Kona ~ Stay on a working Macadamia Nut farm on the Kona side and get all the macadamia nuts you can eat. Kapoho Vacation Homes Kapoho For your perfect [...]

Here’s my giant list of free things to do on Oahu, Hawaii Sunset on the Beach Free Movies a 30 foot screen on Waikiki beach shows free movies every weekend. good fun. Go to the beach and relax – an oldie but a goodie. Oahu has some of the most fabulous beaches in Hawaii, and [...]

See this rack to the right? These are everywhere in Hawaii, and some have coupons. The visitors magazines at the airport and your hotel also will have coupons and discounts. Typical savings will be 10% off regular rates. If you’d rather save 30% to 50%, keep reading! First, let me recommend the Hawaii entertainment book [...]

These are all hand-picked by me cheap hotels and rentals. Also consider the oahu coupons in the Hawaii entertainment book and the go oahu card to save money on the rest of your trip. Waikiki Grand HotelHonolulu Cheap rates and Kitchenettes (save more money by packing snacks and eating in) and balconys available. Great views [...]

It’s not as easy to find coupons for the Big Island as it is for some of the other islands – but there are a few options. When you get off the airplane you will see tons of coupon books and visitor guides. Look through them – you may find some 10% off booking deals [...]

What is the Custom Oahu Explorer pass and how can it save you money on Oahu? Note! The explorer pass is now a go Select card for Oahu! More savings and more choices are included! See it here The people who brought you the Go Oahu Card are now offering something new called the Custom [...]

Let me tell you how to get the most Hawaii activities at a discount. There are 2 ways I highly recommend, and then three more ways that are decent. The #1 Best way to get Hawaii activities at a discount is the Go Oahu Card and the Custom Oahu Explorer Pass, in my opinion. The [...]

The Go Oahu Card Coupons change frequently. Check back here often and I’ll post the ones that I have access to, and then you can click through to the site and check the prices along the side of the page there because they occasionally will display unannounced money-saving offers of $10 to $20 off (10%) [...]

Now, by cheap Hawaii vacation, I mean an inexpensive vacation – but NOT lacking in any way. Basically, how can you MAXIMIZE how far your dollar goes getting to and vacationing in Hawaii, but still have in incredible time and still see and do everything you want to see and do. Well, there are a [...]

Are you planning to go to the Polynesian Cultural Center while on Oahu? I know of a coupon that will save you 50%! (on village-only admission) The coupon is for buy one ticket, get one ticket free, and has a value of $49.95! The coupon is in the Hawaii Entertainment Book in 2012. If you [...]

The Go Hawaii Cards Pack Each Day with Fun Activities and Spend Only What You Planned The Go Oahu Card: is currently only good for Oahu attractions. There was a Go Maui card too, but it’s been phased out. Click here for more go maui card options (note ** I am super-impressed with the newest [...]

I have lots of recommendations for Hawaii coupons and discount cards. You can look by island for what I think are the best available coupons, and also read this page for a general discussion. As you’ll see below (just under the links to the island coupons), I think the Hawaii entertainment book has the number [...]

Which Hawaiian Island on a Budget Hawaii Flights on a Budget Hawaii Hotels on a Budget Hawaii Vacation Dining on a Budget Hawaii Activities on a Budget Which Hawaiian Island on a Budget Oahu, hands down, is the most budget-friendly island. Oahu is the place where you can find the best public transportation (thebus), the [...]

Ok, so you are planning a vacation to Hawaii, and you want to buy a vacation package deal – probably because it will both save you time, and save you money. On this page what I will do is break down how to tell if you are getting a good package and a good price, [...]

Let me tell you about a super big coupon book that is full of restaurant, activity, and travel coupons for Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. The coupons are best for Oahu and Maui, and not so great for the Big Island and Kauai. Read on for much more information about the book. [...]

Are you flying to Hawaii and looking for cheap airline flights in September or October? Let me give you an idea of what typical flights are during these months and therefore, what a good price would be. Also, be sure to check out my strategy on how to get a cheap flight to Hawaii anytime. [...]

You are looking for cheap flights to Hawaii in August – first I’ll discuss some prices, and then I’ll give you the strategy to ensure you are getting the best price possible. Ok, if you are looking for August flights in August, you can find some decent prices, as travel to Hawaii has started to [...]

So you are flying to Hawaii in July and looking for a cheap flight. Let me show you how to ensure you are getting the very best price possible on your hawaii tickets. – FYI, if you are booking flights to Hawaii for July in July, expect to pay $600 to $900 or more, even [...]

short answer: Cheapest time is winter (say november through February) (but not around thanksgiving or christmas). Second best time is spring (but not around spring break) or fall. If you live anywhere near the west coast, check awesome prices at Hawaiian now, or read my strategy on how to get cheap flights to hawaii. If [...]

You are going to Hawaii and you want to find the cheapest airline flight possible – so let me share with you my no-fail strategy for being sure that you are getting the absolute best price available. Regardless, of when you are leaving (tomorrow, or a year from now), you want to find out a [...]

Last Minute Cheap Fights to Hawaii Summary: Check Hotwire first, then compare flights on expedia, then check deals on Hawaiian. Get a baseline price then see if you can beat it with the other options on this page. No matter what if you do all four, you can be pretty sure you’re getting the best [...]

Note from Lisa – my friend Cindy wrote this. The intention of this article was to share what someone who KNOWS Hawaii would choose to do on her vacation there. I’ll be chiming in here and there with my own opinion. Our opinions will probably be similar but her kids are older and she’s a [...]

Put your name and email in the boxes below. . Sign up HERE for my Hawaii travel Newsletter and get instant free access to my free Hawaii Vacation Planning guides Name: Email: I will never sell or rent your email address – Lisa The first planning guide is a 4-part Hawaii Vacation Mini Guide that [...]