Hawaii

Pros: A magnificent state and you can go on a budget.
Cons: It will be expensive if you aren't careful.

This review of Hawai’i, hopefully, will be one that you will find useful. It will be in two parts. The first part addresses general ways to save money and the second part addresses specific ways. I am not reviewing any place at which we saved money,...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, clear water, varied activities. It's Hawaii!
Cons: It takes a while to get there and the food is pretty expensive.

The islands of Hawaii offer many wonderful and varied experiences. Choosing which islands to visit and determining how much time to allow for each is critical in maximizing your vacation enjoyment. The islands are quite different, so carefully ...

Pros: Good family fun that is affordable
Cons: No cons to these!

Although Hawaii is no longer the remote island paradise it once was, it still is my favorite vacation destination with so much to offer: beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, loads of outdoor activities including the ever-popular snorkeling and ...

Pros: scenery, snorkeling, beef
Cons: humidity, wind, overbuilding, drivers

As in writing about another intensely popular destination, Ne w Orleans, my celebration of Hawai'i (the island, not the state) is accompanied by recording some frustrations. The somewhat negative emphasis is, probably, ...

Pros: The Maui Ocean Center has the wonderful sea life of the islands
Cons: None.

The Maui Ocean Center is a wonderful attraction to visit in Maui to experience the beauty of the Hawaiian seas. There are numerous examples of beautiful creatures of the sea, hands on experiences for spectators, and a tremendous 270 degree clear...

Pros: plenty of non-outdoor activities to do
Cons: you can't turn off the sun

I hate the sand, I'm allergic to the sun and scared of the ocean, what is there in Hawaii for me to do?

Nothing! ... just kidding - even if you don't want to set one foot on the beach, one toe in the ocean or expose one inch of skin to the...

Pros: very friendly, open, engaging culture
Cons: minor culture shock

Hawaii is the Aloha State, the flight attendant tells you "Aloha" when you get on the plane - and again when you leave, the tourist authority extolls the constant presence of Aloha throughout the islands ... but what is Aloha? Well,...

Pros: pretty, easy, free except for rental charges, available on every island
Cons: none

Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii - for good reason. A lot of people may not understand this if they've tried it before in less .... "appealing" underwater playgrounds but let me entice you to try it here. And yes, I...

Pros: pretty, unigue, light, cool
Cons: can be blindingly loud in the shopping bags of the inexperienced

Ok, ask yourself one question. "Do I want to look like a tourist, or do I want to look like a local on my next trip to the islands?" If the answer was "look like a tourist", then don't read this, I'm sure you'll do fine. If the...

Pros: you are in control, inexpensive, easy, easy to find
Cons: can be dangerous in some conditions, can wear you out

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

The dictionary's definition of a kayak is
A watertight Eskimo canoe consisting of a light wooden frame completely covered with skins except for a single or double opening in the...

Pros: Great for kids
Cons: Expensive

Sea Life Park is a fun place to go if you have your kids with you in Hawaii. It's on the Southeastern tip of the island of Oahu, about a 30 minute drive from Waikiki.

After you've paid your admittance price of about $25 per adult and $12 for...

Pros: Beauty, shopping, nearby snorkeling
Cons: Too far away from Seattle

Even though Kona doesn't have the pure, unspoiled beauty of other parts of the island, this is by far my favorite place on the Big Island. Even though I love the country and love getting away from 'it all', I guess there is enough of the city girl in me...

Pros: open, beautiful, unique, green, colorful,
Cons: Not much beach access, very country - restaurants and guided tours are few

The Hamakua Coast goes from Hilo to Waipio Valley on Hwy 19 - total driving time is about 50 minutes, if you don't stop and do anything - and could take a day if you do everything. There is a lot of stuff to see along the way - plus the most incredible...

Pros: The Beauty
Cons: Cost

On the main islands there are national parks, historic places, and about one hundred state
parks.

The main islands are alike in many ways. They all have beautiful scenery and many places
where you can swim on beaches of coral...

Pros: beautiful scenery, pick of locations, easy wedding process
Cons: if you are not in the islands you will need to trust someone else to work out the details

Want to get married in Hawaii? It's easier and cheaper than you think. My husband and I got married at a beach park for $680 total 4 years ago and last year my husband's brother got married at the Kona Surf Hotel's ocean front gardens for less than...