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Oahu
THE CHEAPEST PLACES TO STAY ON OAHU, HAWAII Polynesian Hostel Beach Club ( Budget /Location) Hostelling International Honolulu ( Budget ) Waikiki Beachside Hostel ( Budget /Best Location) Backpackers Vacation Inn & Plantation Village ( Budget /North Shore) Royal Grove Waikiki (With Kitchenette)
Is O’ahu The Best Hawaiian Island For First Time Visitors? The island of Oahu is a fabulous choice for first time visitors to Hawaii , especially if you’re traveling with little ones. It’s also a great choice if you want a more urban feel to your trip, and if you want access to more nightlife during your time in Hawaii .
Where to find cheap Honolulu & Hawaii vacation packages Expedia. Book at Expedia.com. Expedia offered superior deals on all-inclusive packages to Hawaii on select dates in 2017 and 2018. Priceline. Book at Priceline.com. TakeTours. Book at TakeTours.com.
10 Things Not To Do in Hawaii Don’t stand next to the blowhole. Don’t eat at a chain restaurant. Don’t let a commercial luau be your only exposure to Hawaiian culture. Don’t limit your visit to Oahu. And don’t avoid the Island of Hawaii . Don’t only stay in resort towns. Don’t hike illegally or start a hike late in the day. Don’t take lava rocks.
While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.
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While there are no laws against sleeping on public beaches in Hawaii , you will need to obtain a permit to set up camp at any of Hawaii’s beaches .
A vacation to Hawaii for one week usually costs around $1,882 for one person. So, a trip to Hawaii for two people costs around $3,765 for one week . A trip for two weeks for two people costs $7,529 in Hawaii .
Maui costs more for the nice hotels, so if you want to save money go to Oahu . Maui is my favorite of the two because it’s more laid back, but not boring either. If you go to Oahu , make sure to venture away from Waikiki beach to get the true Hawaiian experience. Both islands have a lot to offer.
Read more about the high season and the low season on Hawaii elsewhere on our website. In our opinion, the best time to avoid the crowds and find the cheapest tickets to the Big Island is between mid-April and May and in September and October.
Honolulu and Waikiki – The capital of hustle and bustle in Hawaii , Honolulu is the state’s largest city, and has the most on offer when it comes to urban pursuits. If you want to stay busy and have a great beach vacation, Honolulu is the best place to stay in Hawaii .
Generally, the best weather in Hawaii can be experienced in June, July and September . This is when travelers can expect the least amount of rainfall along with warm water temperatures. However, Hawaii has pretty great weather year-round (after all, the Aloha State experiences only two seasons).
Unlike Jamaica or Cancun where all – inclusive resorts are common, Hawaii only has one true all – inclusive hotel: The Travassa Hana, Maui. This is because Hawaii is a safe destination and tourists are encouraged to venture outside the hotel for dining, excursions, and other sightseeing activities.
There’s a big range when estimating a Hawaii trip cost. This Tripadvisor thread has people saying costs from $1,500 per person to $15,000 per person . We estimate a mid-range, family of 4 trip to Hawaii cost $11,000 for 10 days in 2020, in the summer, leaving from the west coast.