Make a list and start early, but don’t worry too much. Most places in Hawaii have Walmarts and Kmarts and Longs Drugs and ABC stores in case you forget something. Prices are a little higher in Hawaii, but the difference for sundries will be negligible, usually. Swimsuit Sun protection you can wear like comfortable hats, [...]

Do you have a friend or family member going to Hawaii and you need gift ideas? I have several great ideas of presents to get for honeymooners or kids going on spring break, or parents, or just your dearest friends who are taking their first (or 50th) Hawaii vacation. (See the backpack over to the [...]

Let me give you free Hawaii Travel Advice! I have written some books on traveling to Hawaii, basically listing my favorite hotels, my favorite beaches, where I like to stay, and what I like to do, plus how to save money and get around. These are my gift to you, to help in planning your [...]

(this one! click here) and What are the Best Places to Visit in Hawaii? (these are! click here) Or keep reading for the answers to all your questions! Hawaii might be a small state, but there’s still a lot to see and do on a too-short vacation. Let me help you decided which island to [...]

Let’s try to figure an approximate cost for the average one week Hawaiian vacation for two people. This will give you an idea which you can then multiply or divide by people or days to suit your particular situation. My answer is $3,770 – read below for explanation why. Flight to Hawaii This obviously will [...]

Top 10 Spots to Camp On the Big Island, In My Opinion Spencers Beach In late 2010, the cost was $5 a day per adult to camp here Love, love, love this beach. It’s great for kids and families. There’s plenty of tent camping spots, and there’s even a permanent security tent. On the Big [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Who flies to Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Big Island Hawaii, Oahu, and Molokai: ** Check with site for any changes. ** You can fly on almost any airline and get anywhere in Hawaii as most airlines will use partners to get you where they don’t fly. This list shows airlines that have direct flights to any [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]