Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel Questions
(to the sender of this email - your email failed when I tried to reply to you )
My husband and I have booked a 6 night stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village (end of July – over my birthday!!!).
A few questions:
1) Can we get snorkeling gear at the hotel [...]
Beach Color in Hawaii and Beaches Quality in Kona
I’m planning a trip and have read your q&a on doing so. My question that I can’t seem to figure out is, on what island/beach will I find the ocean water to be that crystal blue/green so clear that you can see through. I know it may sound silly but that’s what I’m [...]
Molokai Tours and Times from Oahu (Father Damien)
Hi. My husband and I will be on Oahu through February and want to go to Molokai. Will we have to go via Maui, or can we fly direct from Oahu? We have plenty of time but need to know how long a visit to St Damien’s church and site will take.
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Military or MWR hotel on Maui?
I am in the military based in Oahu and traveling to Maui this weekend. Is there a military-friendly hotel there you would recommend?
Well, there’s no military hotels and no MWR facilities on Maui - it’s the only major Hawaii island that doesn’t have at least something.
I like the Kaanapali Beach Hotel as a [...]
The Best Hawaii Guidebooks in My Opinion; Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island
I have an absolute favorite Hawaii GuideBook series and it is the Hawaii Revealed Series (link is to the Hawaii Revealed books at Amazon). I like these guidebooks because the author’s pull no punches. There is no vague, travel magazine-speak about nothing. The books are filled with their honest opinions based [...]
Hawaii Honeymoon Booking Questions
Hi Lisa: Wanted to get your input on some things.
We are planning our honeymoon and would like to stay in Oahu for 7 nights. We are looking at July 26 - Aug 2. I understand that flying on a workday is cheaper, than the weekends. It is so hard to [...]
Hawaii For the First Time
Planning to visit Hawaii for the first time can start out as a an exciting adventure that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are just so many choices! Where to stay, what to do, which island or islands to visit…Plus, visiting the “Aloha State” is not like visiting any of the other 50 states. For extra [...]
Punaluu on Oahu, Windy? Nice Place?
Hi, Lisa. I have found your site very helpful. My husband and I have some questions, and I hope you can offer some help.
We are planning a trip to Oahu the end of June, beginning of July for 7 days to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are trying to decide on which area of the [...]
Kona to Hilo Bus Schedule
I will be visiting Hawaii later this month and will be travelling to the Big Island. I have two nights accommodation booked in Kona and then two nights in Hilo. I very much want to experience everything that both towns have to offer including diving with the Manta Rays and seeing active lava flow. I [...]
Maui and Kauai Areas and Driving Times
first, thanks for offering those free books which i promptly downloaded. my boyfriend and i are staying at a timeshare in lahaina, maui for 6 nights. i have put together a list of things to do, with as much free things to do as possible.
we will be renting a car, and [...]
Best Price for Inexpensive Maui Surfing Lessons
We want to learn to surf in maui. Can you turn us on to the cheapest lessons available. Anywhere on the island is fine
Generally, the best prices are going to be for group lessons. I have found group lessons as low as $60. Rates may be better for larger groups. [...]
Hilo and Kona and Honolulu Cruise Port of Call Help
I’ve come across your website while researching our trip (boyfriend and I). We are planning a cruise in September and wanted to know how accessible shuttle services are from the ports.
1. Hilo cruise ports to Akaka falls. Should we take a taxi or is there a shuttle, what are the costs?
2. Honolulu port to [...]