Hawaii Planning

Like a lot of visitors to Hawaii, you're probably wondering, which Hawaiian island is the best for you and your travel party? The islands are so diverse, that selecting the right island really is an important decision. And once you've started visiting the islands, coming back to a different island can often feel like a totally different place...

When is the best time to travel to Hawaii? When to visit Hawaii? It's a a question we hear frequently along with What's the best time to travel to Hawaii? or When should I visit Hawaii?. This question is typically followed by What's the weather like in Hawaii? You can learn about the general weather conditions on our Hawaii Weather page (also...

While it's always going to be close to impossible to predict the weather months or even weeks ahead of your vacation, you can look at past Hawaii weather and climatic variables to determine what is likely to occur. Below we'll go over some of the most common concerns about Hawai'i weather. If nothing else, you'll have a general idea of what to...

OK, let's get right to it - the very best of the Hawaiian islands. If you're like most visitors, you probably want to know the highlights first, the rest later. Or maybe you don't have three months to spare perusing your way around each island, who does right? Most visitors have a few days to a few weeks at most. So we've given a lot of thought to...

On any island (including Oahu in our honest opinion) a rental car in Hawaii is definitely the best option for getting around the island you're visiting and viewing all the sights we detail both here on our website and in our physical guidebooks. The rental rates in Hawai'i are some of the cheapest anywhere in the world because the competition is...

This article is written for all visitors, but especially first timers... Before you pack your bags, put on your Aloha shirt, and jump the Pacific Ocean to head to Hawai'i, there are a few basic things you should know about the island, its people, weather, geography, and lifestyle. Furthermore, this section of our guide is meant to help you plan...

 The islands of Hawaii could each easily be described as paradise. But even paradise has its hazards and we'd be foolish not to at least educate you on a few of them. Please make sure you and those who travel with you know about these hazards. Our statements below are rather candid because we want you to know the truth about the place you are...

What to pack for your Hawaii vacation trip and what not to pack! Regardless of how much you've traveled in the past and where you've been there is one good rule to follow when coming to Hawai'i, leave as much as you can at home. Seriously, bring only what you'll need during your stay and nothing more. For starters, schlepping around three or four...

So you're thinking about Hawaii and here you are at our website. Now what? If you're still on the fence about Hawaii, then hopefully we'll convince you along the way it's one of the most amazing places you could ever visit. And if you've already decided Hawaii is your next vacation stop, then the following steps should help you better start to...

Below we'll cover a few tips for selecting the perfect hotel, condo, resort, bed and breakfast, or house/cabin rental. 1.) As we've said already on this site in multiple places, booking online is your best bet for discovering good values and saving money. Booking a room along with a car or flight will especially save you money, as many online...