Hawaii Vacation Tips

As everyone knows, vacation time is very precious. Getting the most out of the time and money you spend while vacationing can be the difference between a good vacation and a great vacation.

Decide on a realistic itinerary. I have seen many try to shove a four-island itinerary into a fourteen-day stay, only to lose steam after the first five. Plan on two or three days per island for a comfortable pace, or plan a day trip to that last island which will eliminate your need to pack up and decide on yet another hotel.

Plan your air itinerary to arrive and depart the islands in the late morning or early afternoon. This schedule gives most the benefit of connecting to/from the outer islands with a minimum of disruption even in the event of a delayed flight. It is also the most efficient since check-in time at Hawaii hotels generally is 3:00 p.m. and checkout time is 12 noon. This schedule also works well with avoid additional charges with rental cars.

Take advantage of the many free or almost free activities in the islands. There is hiking, swimming, tennis, cultural festivals is widely offered free of charge all year around that can make an otherwise budget busting vacation affordable.

Research, research, research and plan, plan, plan. This is the most important aspect of a successful vacation. Learn about where you will be staying and what you will be interested in doing well before you arrive. Many begin to plan their activities the minute they arrive, which wastes time and enjoyment of your hard-earned vacation.

I hope that these tips are useful to you, and when planning, also remember to be flexible, since the unforeseen or unexpected is always possible.

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