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It is said “Well Planned is Half Done”. Any project when done with detailed planning enhances the probability of its success.

Now when you have made up your mind for your HAWAII VACATIONS, you are going to make investment in the form of your valuable time and hard earned money. To get, maximum out of this investment, you must plan well in advance so that you get maximum return in the form of enjoyment, comfort, entertainment and fun & adventure.

For all this you will have to plan about your outbound and inbound journeys to the minutest details such as:

• First and foremost is your budget i.e. the amount of money you are going to spend.
• The places you are going to visit.
• Route Map of the places to visit in HAWAII – both to and fro.
• The time you are going to spend at each place
• Your flight bookings including connecting flights.
• The packing you will be doing for your voyage including your clothing, shoes and other accessories. Don’t forget to pack your emergency medicines and first aid box in your packing.
• Choice of hotels & resorts and its booking for your boarding and lodging.

BON VOYAGE FOR YOUR HAWAII VACATIONS

Every tourist wants to enjoy the most out of their vacations. People with sufficient financial resources like to visit the places of their choice during peak seasons and people with limited budgets generally plan their visits in the lean seasons to suit their pockets. So, different people many a time raise question “when to plan HAWAII VACATIONS”, according to their suitability.

Here under are given some tips for your HAWAII VACATIONS planning according to your pocket budget:

• The peak tourist season is December to February.
• June to October is the hottest period, but temperature variation is not much. It ranges between 24 to 29 degrees Celsius.
• HAWAII gets its heaviest rains between December and March, but not so heavy as to be a matter of concern. But after it rains, generally the sun shine is back in no times and you may have a lucky chance to enjoy a fascinating rainbow.
• Hotel prices are lowest between April and December.
• The best weather of HAWAII is between April to May and September to October. During these months you can find some good travel bargains.
• Airfare and lodging and boarding tend to be more expensive during the “high” season of mid-December to mid-April
• In summer, the children have summer vacations in schools, so Hawaii’s beaches attract more crowd.
• The last week of April and first week of May are very busy in Waikiki because tourists from Japan visit HAWAII to celebrate “Golden Week” holidays.
• The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival which comes a week after Easter and the Ironman Triathlon – held in October attract huge rush in Big Island.

So, keeping the above in mind you can schedule your HAWAII VACATIONS. In fact, every season is the best season to visit HAWAII to celebrate your VACATIONS.

Because Hawaii is one of the best tourist spots on the Planet Earth. Its beaches and natural beauty certainly has little comparison. A person with tourist mindset must plan HAWAII VACATIONS at least once in life time. Be assured, your trip will leave an everlasting stamp upon your memory lanes. Fresh Air, Nature’s beauty, fascinating beaches, unique fauna and flora and marvelous resorts together make HAWAII VACATIONS a never forgettable event.

Go to Hawaii for vacations and discover its blue lagoons, lush green forests, rainforests, beautiful gardens, mountains, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers flowing through scenic canyons, and active volcanoes. And its beaches imitate real paradise on the earth i.e. beaches with red, black, green and even golden sands present a never forgettable gift from the mother nature. There are countless options for enjoyment, entertainment and relaxation on these clusters of islands. Moreover, this place provides immense scope for fun and adventure – both underwater and on the islands. During your Hawaii Vacations you can touch the height of the mountains and surf the depths of the sea – both at one place.

Hawaii is a cluster of islands mainly consisting of

• Hawaii – also known as the Big Island
• Maui
• Lanai
• Molokai
• Oahu
• Kauai
• Nihau
• Kahoolawe

Except Kahoolawe, the other Seven islands are known for adventure, ecotourism, historical places and wild nightlife (Kahoolawe is the only island which is not inhabited out of eight main islands of Hawaii).

Hawaii is basically a land of beautiful beaches. Maui consists of 80 beaches having 120 miles of coastline. Its southwest includes lovely white beaches. Oahu boasts of having 130 beautiful beaches. Sandy Beach is marvelous place to enjoy sun and sand, whereas Hanauma Bay is a great place to snorkel.

The Big Island of Hawaii is the biggest of all the other islands put together. The island has only the population of around 1.5 million people. Though predominantly a rural community yet you will easily find good restaurants, bars and night clubs. The most appealing feature of Big Island is that it is sleepy, and unchanged for a century, old towns all over the island. Some beautiful resorts are there but they are in the less beautiful areas.

FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT

Polynesian Cultural Center

• It is Hawaii’s top most paid tourist spot spread over 42 acres of lagoon laced landscape
• Fascinating games, eating points and evening show make your day worth spending money (starting $40 per child and $55 per adult)
• Opens from Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays).

Shark Tour

• On North Shore cages are available for tourists to move out in the sea. Sharks can be seen from these cages at a very close distance. This tour depends mainly on weather conditions. During bad weather you may have to reschedule your trip.
• Don’t forget to carry your Camera, hat, sunglasses and your own food and drinks.

Ocean Tour

It is two-and-half hour tour in the near shore waters. You can also do fishing and also come across various varieties of fishes and can also have a glimpse of world renowned humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

• Mauna Loa as well as Kilauea are situated here.
• You can go to the rain forest
• Chances are there that you can even approach within feet of the eruption itself.
• Hiking, walking, and driving through this Park is a joyful adventure.

Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea

• The cleanest air on earth
• Astronomical observatories

Other Entertainment Points/Sources

• ATV rides
• Airplane tours
• Skydiving
• Windsurfing
• Parasailing
• Snorkeling
• Sailing
• Sailplane rides and surfing.

Historical Places to Visit

• U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
• The Royal Palace
• Queen Emma’s Palace
• Bishop Museum
• Historic sugar plantations and ancient Hawaiian Temple Sites

Airports In Hawaii

There are three international airports in Hawaii:

• Hilo International Airport
• Honolulu International Airport/ Hickam AFB
• Kona International Airport at Keahole

Other Major Airport in Hawaii are : Lihue, Kalupapa, Lanai City, Kahului, Hana.

Renting a car is Must

If you really want to enjoy your HAWAII VACATIONS then you must rent a car. Otherwise you will not be able visit to the most interesting sites as public transportation is almost nonexistent.