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Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 23, 2024
From weather to festivals to what to pack – here’s everything you need to know for a November 2024 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands.
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When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 18, 2019
Let me preface this article by saying, I’d go to Hawaii at any day of the year. With consistent summer-like weather, the Hawaiian Islands are always beautiful. Always. Are some…
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Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2024
A little bit of planning can make your Hawaii vacation a stress-free experience. Read how we do it.
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Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 2, 2023
We have received comments and questions from several readers who are concerned about driving and parking in Honolulu and more specifically, Honolulu’s tourist center — Waikiki Beach. Navigating Waikiki in a…
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How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2024
How many Hawaiian Islands should you plan to visit on your vacation? This advice will help you make the best decision to optimize your precious vacation time.
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Check out our new first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 9, 2013
If you’re planning your first Hawaii vacation, be sure and check out our newly created first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii. This new page  lists all our best planning advice…
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The most surprising things about visiting Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 13, 2020
Hawaii really is unique. Those islands way out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean hold many surprises for visitors. I wanted to compile a list of the most surprising…
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How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2024? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2024
If you’re wondering how much a Hawaii vacation will cost, we’ve itemized all the expenses to help you plan your budget.
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Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2024
Which airport is best for your Hawaii vacation? This article helps you quickly find the airport that will get you to your vacation sooner.
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7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 23, 2024
Once you’ve planned your flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not…
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Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Tours & Activities

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 9, 2019
You can easily spend hundreds of dollars per day on Hawaii tours and activities, but you definitely don’t need to empty your wallet to enjoy the islands of aloha. Here…
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Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Dining & Meals

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 5, 2013
With just a little planning and a few strategies, you can save a pile of money on your vacation meals. Check out these seven practical ideas that will have your…
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Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 13, 2023
Hawaii can be an expensive vacation destination, but it doesn’t have to be! Your accommodations will likely be the most expensive component of your vacation budget, but you can trim…
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Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2019
With six great Hawaii islands that you can visit, how do you choose the best island(s) for you? That’s a question that many potential Hawaii visitors wrestle with. Trust me,…
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9 Proven Strategies for Finding the Lowest Airfares to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 17, 2024
How do you find cheap flights to the Hawaiian Islands? We reveal 9 tactics that we use to score some amazing airfare deals to Hawaii.
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Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

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  • 3 minute read

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

  • September 18, 2019
  • First Time to Hawaii
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Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

  • March 26, 2024
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Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

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