Archive for the travel tips category
February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
Traveling to Hawaii and don’t want to spend a ton of money on maps?
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.
These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to Oahu. Tell us in a comment!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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Looking for something new to explore in Oahu? Why not check out Kapahulu Avenue?
Known for an extensive array of mouth-watering restaurants, there’s everything from Thai to Egyptian cuisines to sample. GoHawaii.com provides , with suggestions ranging from grabbing a vintage aloha shirt at Bailey’s to enjoying some shaved ice to cool off at the end of the day.
Be sure to make a stop at Leonard’s Bakery before you leave. Their malasadas (Portuguese donuts) are a local favorite and known to be the best indulgence around.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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Do you long to go on a vacation, but you’re not sure if you can afford it? . Once you open a vacation fund, everyone can learn how to budget appropriately so you’re setting aside a bit from each paycheck.
They also provide a link to the , which offers more tips for penny pinchers who still want to hit the road, as well as a link to , which provides financial tips for normal folks.
Do you have tips for saving up for a big vacation? Let us know in a comment!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 14th, 2008 by susan j
This week on Oahu is supposed to be warm and sunny (per usual). Here’s the scoop on next week’s weather on Oahu, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 15
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Saturday, February 16
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Sunday, February 17
Sunny iwth a high of 79, low of 69
Monday, February 18
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Tuesday, February 19
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Wednesday, February 20
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Thursday, February 21
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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As if the lush tropical setting and beautiful beaches didn’t already convince you, .
The article outlines the geography and environment of the island, as well as the climate and weather couples can expect for their trip. They have suggestions for activities to try during your stay, including watching the giant waves on the beach and hiking the trails in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
You should also be sure to enjoy a luau, kick back with a few Mai Tais, and spend lots of time relaxing to make the most out of your time together!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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GoHawaii.com offers in Oahu if you’re up for something unique during your vacation.
From grabbing a bite to eat from a shrimp truck to visiting Oahu’s farmer’s market, there’s plenty of things to see and do. The site even offers a list of the “Top Five Ways to Get Off the Beaten Path in Oahu”, complete with a maps of the destinations when you click on the suggestions on the list.
If you’re longing for local flavor and favorite hangouts, this is the perfect guide to start planning your trip.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
February 7th, 2008 by susan j
Here’s the scoop on next week’s weather on Oahu, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 8
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Saturday, February 9
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Sunday, February 10
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Monday, February 11
Sunny with with a high of 78, low of 71
Tuesday, February 12
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Wednesday, February 13
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Thursday, February 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 31st, 2008 by susan j
Showers are in the weather forecast for this week on Oahu, so it might be a good time to check out some of Oahu’s museums. Here’s the scoop, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 1
Scattered showers and wind with a high of 79, low of 70
Saturday, February 2
Partly cloudy and windy with a high of 78, low of 70
Sunday, February 3
Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 69
Monday, February 4
Few showers with a high of 79, low of 70
Tuesday, February 5
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Wednesday, February 6
Cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Thursday, February
Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 30th, 2008 by susan j
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This weekend New York Times travel writer Matt Gross shared his experiences in . My boyfriend and I are planning a , so he eagerly forwarded me the article (there’s also a slide show and a video to accompany the article online). Gross visited the Big Island and Kauai, but we’ll be traveling to Oahu and the Big Island instead.
Still, the writer offers some helpful tips, like booking rooms at a bed and breakfast and foregoing the expensive local coffee (unless you’re a serious coffee connoisseur). So far, the boyfriend and I managed to snag airline tickets from Boston to Honolulu for about $500 on Delta Airlines, and we’re spending about $100/night at locally owned B & B’s, as Gross suggests. Stay tuned for more on my budget adventures in Hawaii!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 28th, 2008 by jamie a
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The How-To Travel Guru Jim Gullo recently posted an article entitled a guide to the conditions and environments on a number of sandy shores.
The winter brings varying conditions to all Hawaii’s beaches, and it’s important to know which ones are safe for the non-experienced beach-goers. Jim says that “North Beach, Pipeline, and other great North Shore beaches are strictly for pros right now…the exception to this is Waimea Bay Beach Park, which has a nice, protected lagoon where kids can safely splash around…”
Before jetting off to the islands, be sure to check out Jim’s article. It’s a great first-hand view for travelers to read, as well as a great resource that explains Hawaii’s beaches during the winter season.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
