You need to know how to get from Oahu to Kauai – can you fly, can you take a ferry, or are there any other kinds of boats? The short answer to this question is: You must fly from Oahu to Kauai. I recommend Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Lihue Can I Cruise to Kauai? Day [...]

Summary: Direct Flights to Oahu are easy to get. It is the Hawaii hub. Cheapest prices are during slow vacation times like october and februaury. Prices around holidays and during summer will be higher no matter what. Here’s some recommendations for last minute flying and here’s my general cheap flights strategy . If flying from [...]

The best luaus on Oahu celebrate Polynesian culture with dance, music and great food, with two of these also offering hands-on cultural activities to guests. The luau, meaning “feast,” is a centuries-old tradition in Hawaii – once primarily held to honor milestones, special days and Hawaiian royalty, in modern Hawaiian luau are held for all [...]

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 [...]

Although Oahu, Hawaii is not famous for its vast amount of waterfalls, there are some on the island, especially if you are up for a gorgeous hike in order to get to see them. At most waterfall locations, the swimming hole at the bottom of the falls is typically very shallow and rocky. You must [...]

What you want to know about visiting Oahu is on this page, I’m sure of it! So stick around and read it all, ok? Oahu is the most well-known, most-visited of all the Hawaiian Islands. Oahu is the island with Honolulu, Waikiki, and the famous North Shore big wave surfing. About one million people live [...]

Oahu does not have any National Parks you can camp in, but there are county and state parks that will let you pitch a tent. Remember the general Hawaii rules that the windward (east-facing) side of any island will be rainier than the leeward (west-facing) and the south side may be windier. Also remember that [...]

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 [...]

So you are taking a vacation to Hawaii and need to know how to get from Oahu to Maui or from Maui to Oahu. (short answer: you must fly) Here’s the first fact: there is NO FERRY from Oahu to Maui or back. There was, in 2009, the Hawaii Superferry but because of environmental concerns [...]

Summary: In a nutshell, in my opinion, the best way to get between the islands is Hawaiian Airlines Hawaii Inter Island Flights – Flight Times, Prices One of the most frequently asked questions in my forum is “Are there any boat ferries between islands as an alternative to flying” – and the answer is “No [...]

** This is all my opinion on the best hotels on each island based on my own travels (I like affordability, nice pools, good beach locations, lots to do – I don’t care much about decor and maid service) plus my booking and search logs over the last 14 years. Best Oahu Hotels – Best [...]

Oahu Lodging, Big Island Lodging, Kauai Lodging, Maui Lodging If you are in the military and planning on vacationing in Hawaii you are in for the time of your life. The military has great morale, welfare, and recreation facilities here that are actually beneficial to your morale and welfare and provide great recreation. Imagine that. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

How much does a Plane Ticket to Hawaii Cost Right now? January, February, March 2012 from the west coast: $352 from the east coast: $660 * good price! from the midwest: $574 * good price from texas: $604 ** remember, prices will be higher around spring break (last two weeks of march – book early [...]

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 [...]