Wednesday 25 April 2012

How to Plan a Hawaiian Vacation on a Budget

Maybe you're planning a romantic honeymoon or an adventurous getaway with family/friends and Hawaii seems to be the dream destination. Well, let me just say that you're not alone in this thought. Every year, more than 7 million people visit the breathtaking Hawaiian islands. Although there are hundreds of small islands that take up about 1,500 miles of space, there are 8 major islands which attract the highest number of tourists. These islands are Hawaii (The Big Island), Maui, Lanai, Niihau, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. With the promise of white sandy beaches, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, magnificent mountains, excellent volcanoes, and plenty of romantic and adventurous things to do in Hawaii, you have a lot to decide, plan, and organize before you begin your vacation. In this Buzzle article, we will talk about what a tourist, just like you, might require to know when he/she plans to take a Hawaiian vacation. Whether it is a solo trip, romantic getaway, or a friends/family vacation, you can easily plan this trip at affordable prices.

Hawaii On a Budget Is Possible

Hawaii is one of the most sought-after, beautiful, romantic, and adventurous destinations in the world. There's a lot of ground to cover when it comes to planning a trip. And however tedious this task may seem, one thing's for sure, you are going have the time of your life in Hawaii; that no one can deny. So to start with planning and organizing your Hawaiian vacation, here are the steps to make everything go as smoothly as possible.

When is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaii
It won't be completely wrong for me to say that even though you wish to experience everything and anything Hawaii has to offer, you would like to avoid as many other tourists as possible. The reason is, when you travel (especially to a tropical location), you don't want the beaches to be overcrowded. Since Hawaii has tons of fun, adventure, romance, and exotic locales to offer, it's not a surprise that you will find a variety of travelers flocking toward it. And depending on who you are traveling with (or are planning a solo trip), you can be sure to find the crowd accordingly. Now when we try to decipher as to which months or time during the year is ideal for a Hawaiian vacation, just go through the categorization thoroughly.

Let's begin from the beginning of the year, January. From mid-January till the end of February (and somewhat in the first two weeks of March), you will find fewer tourists as they would have just left the islands. Why, you ask? Because during the month of December, Hawaii is stormed by the holiday crowds wanting to celebrate Christmas in the warmer climates. The season again picks up from mid-March till mid-April due to spring break. You will find loads of college students wanting to loosen up and enjoy their time in Hawaii. So if you wish to avoid this crowd, you can plan your trip in the first two weeks on March. The last two weeks of March and the entire month of April can be a bit crowded with Japanese tourists. Since this is the time for their holiday, Golden Week, you will find tons of tourists heading toward Hawaii. June to the first couple of weeks of October are the most affordable months. This is because the weather is quite warm (the warmest months during the year in Hawaii), and so the hotel rates and airfare go down. Even though you may find ideal months for your travel plans, do keep one thing in mind - the holiday times (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Easter, Super Bowl, etc.) will play a huge role in your total expenditure. So plan wisely.

Which is the Best Island to Visit
Hawaii is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and amazing places on earth. So when you ask which is the best Hawaiian island to visit, it is tough to answer that query in one word or sentence. The reason is, the answer to this question will vary according to the type and kind of vacation you wish to have in Hawaii. So how can you decide on this? What you need to do is make a small "must have" list. Here, you will write down all the essential factors which you would like to experience during your vacation. This list can include (must have) beaches, volcanoes, sightseeing (mountains, national parks, historic landmarks), adventurous water and beach sports, hiking and trekking, nightlife, shopping, romantic atmosphere, etc.; include as many factors in your list as you like. After all, this is your vacation and you should make the most of it.

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