Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Hawaii
Topic: Vacation Travel
If I have only one week for vacation, how many islands do you recommend?
With only 7 nights, 2 islands is the most you'll have time for. If your home is in the Eastern or Mid United States, keep in mind your return flight will likely be overnight. You'll want to take that into consideration when planning your time.
I'm on a budget; is Hawaii expensive?
In many places throughout the islands there are rooms under $100 per night, and if you look, you can get breakfast for $2.99. Like most destinations, it depends on what you're looking for. Hawaii can actually be a fabulous value if you look in the right place.
I know Hawaii is famous for its beaches, but I'm not one to sit around all day - what else is there to do?
There's plenty for everyone. In addition to the major tourist sights, and depending on the island you choose, you'll have the opportunity to go sightseeing by helicopter, enjoy a whale watching cruise, take a submarine ride, experience a Hawaiian Luau, and more! There are, of course, a variety of water sports (you'll likely enjoy watching the surfers, even if you don't try it yourself), tennis and golf, hiking, and endless opportunities to enjoy the beauty found around every corner!
I don't like the idea of spending all day in a plane - how easy is it to get there?
There's a price to pay for paradise and the price is just a few hours more on a plane. From the East Coast and Midwest, you can break up your trip with a stopover on the West Coast - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and even Las Vegas are popular options, or you could leave on a snowy day and be swimming in Hawaii's waters at sunset!
I hate to have rain on my vacations - doesn't it rain all the time?
If you decide to go during the summer, rain is less likely. Also, most of the major hotels are located in the dryer areas of the islands. When it does rain, it's often just a matter of passing showers - enough to keep everything green, bright, and tropical.
Isn't Hawaii too much like the rest of the United States? I want something exotic!
Hawaii is comfortably familiar as far as things that make a vacation easier, such as language and money, but strikingly exotic with regard to scenery, culture, history, and attractions. Although you can find your typical fast food restaurants, many restaurants specialize in Hawaiian Cuisine - a vast ethnic blend of foods from China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Laos, the Philippines, and others.
