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Hawaii Vacations: Oahu Hotel Accommodations And Affordable Airline Rates
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Published: July 23, 2007
Hawaii vacations attract people from all over the world. The eight main Hawaiian Islands are Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molakai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. All but Kahoolawe are inhabited, though Niihau is difficult to get permission to visit (and thus often called the forbidden island ). These islands provide many different types of Hawaii vacations, but Oahu in particular has many attractions for any visitor.
Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, but contains three quarters of the state's population.
It is 607.2 square miles and maintains a temperature of 68-85 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Oahu is also home to the busy metropolis Honolulu, the famous Waikiki beach, and Pearl Harbor. Honolulu also offers an incredible range of shopping for people on Hawaii vacations from Gucci, Dior, and Chanel to malls, department stores, and local specialty shops. There are numerous opportunities during Hawaii vacations to experience nightlife, entertainment, shows, and excellent food. Yet the first step for unforgettable Hawaii vacations is finding affordable airline tickets and accommodations on Oahu.
Most visitors taking Hawaii vacations arrive in Hawaii at Honolulu International Airport. All 23 major domestic airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and Continental Airlines, and 16 international carriers have service to Oahu. The best way to find affordable airfare for Hawaii vacations is to shop around for deals involving special prices during certain dates or travel packages that include airfare. If a tourist is willing to travel off-season, plane tickets are much cheaper. For example, a round trip ticket from Chicago to Honolulu and back again costs over $1000 in July but drops to just over $600 in October.
To cut travel costs while on Oahu, tourists on Hawaii vacations can travel by shuttle, tour bus, taxi, or the excellent public transportation system while spending time in the Hawaiian cities. But to get the full experience of the island it is a good idea to rent a car so that travel will not be restricted to one location.
There are over 30,000 rooms for rent available in Waikiki alone, so there are plenty of choices for visitors on their Hawaii vacations. Resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, condos, cottages, and hostels are all possible accommodations. Affordable Paradise Bed and Breakfast is one company that specializes in helping travelers find affordable accommodations for Hawaii vacations. Most rentals from this company are located in Kailua. Bed and Breakfast rooms start at $55 a night, Hotel Suites start at $65 a night, a cottage can be rented for as little as $75 a nigh, and condos start at $80 a night.
For people who are planning on doing some hiking on their Hawaii vacations, Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village is within walking distance to three beaches and costs only $17-$20 per person per night. For different types of Hawaii vacations, the Turtle Bay Hilton is the only resort on the Northern tip of the island. Stays cost from $150-$300 a night for double occupancy rooms, but the resort offers two 18-hole golf courses, is within a short drive from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and away from busy Honolulu.
Most visitors on their Hawaii vacations to Oahu stay in Honolulu or Waikiki, so both locations have a tendency to be very touristy. Tourists shouldn't be discouraged if they want to experience Hawaiian wildlife; it is only a 15 minute drive into the mountains from Waikiki for some incredible hikes. There are also regular opportunities for snorkeling and diving during Hawaii vacations in Waikiki. The North Shore is home to some of the largest waves on the planet in winter months, and surfing is a part of daily life for the people who live here. There are secluded white sand beaches that can be discovered on the island as well as miles of pineapple fields that make for an interesting drive away from the busy cities. Diamond Head State Park and the Waimea Valley Audubon Center are both sites worth visiting for nature lovers during Hawaii vacations.
Hawaiian vacations have much to offer any visitor. Nature and city life co-exist within minutes of each other providing a variety of interesting activities for Hawaii vacations. Just on the island of Oahu there are mountain hikes, surfing, snorkeling, state parks, nightlife, entertainment, shopping, and great food. There are many options on how to travel to the island and where to stay, whether an isolated cottage or a resort. Hawaii vacations in Oahu has something for everyone.
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Lodging on Oahu.Hawaii.com. 2007. 5 July 2007.
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http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Islands
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Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, but contains three quarters of the state's population.
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Most visitors taking Hawaii vacations arrive in Hawaii at Honolulu International Airport. All 23 major domestic airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and Continental Airlines, and 16 international carriers have service to Oahu. The best way to find affordable airfare for Hawaii vacations is to shop around for deals involving special prices during certain dates or travel packages that include airfare. If a tourist is willing to travel off-season, plane tickets are much cheaper. For example, a round trip ticket from Chicago to Honolulu and back again costs over $1000 in July but drops to just over $600 in October.
To cut travel costs while on Oahu, tourists on Hawaii vacations can travel by shuttle, tour bus, taxi, or the excellent public transportation system while spending time in the Hawaiian cities. But to get the full experience of the island it is a good idea to rent a car so that travel will not be restricted to one location.
There are over 30,000 rooms for rent available in Waikiki alone, so there are plenty of choices for visitors on their Hawaii vacations. Resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, condos, cottages, and hostels are all possible accommodations. Affordable Paradise Bed and Breakfast is one company that specializes in helping travelers find affordable accommodations for Hawaii vacations. Most rentals from this company are located in Kailua. Bed and Breakfast rooms start at $55 a night, Hotel Suites start at $65 a night, a cottage can be rented for as little as $75 a nigh, and condos start at $80 a night.
For people who are planning on doing some hiking on their Hawaii vacations, Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village is within walking distance to three beaches and costs only $17-$20 per person per night. For different types of Hawaii vacations, the Turtle Bay Hilton is the only resort on the Northern tip of the island. Stays cost from $150-$300 a night for double occupancy rooms, but the resort offers two 18-hole golf courses, is within a short drive from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and away from busy Honolulu.
Most visitors on their Hawaii vacations to Oahu stay in Honolulu or Waikiki, so both locations have a tendency to be very touristy. Tourists shouldn't be discouraged if they want to experience Hawaiian wildlife; it is only a 15 minute drive into the mountains from Waikiki for some incredible hikes. There are also regular opportunities for snorkeling and diving during Hawaii vacations in Waikiki. The North Shore is home to some of the largest waves on the planet in winter months, and surfing is a part of daily life for the people who live here. There are secluded white sand beaches that can be discovered on the island as well as miles of pineapple fields that make for an interesting drive away from the busy cities. Diamond Head State Park and the Waimea Valley Audubon Center are both sites worth visiting for nature lovers during Hawaii vacations.
Hawaiian vacations have much to offer any visitor. Nature and city life co-exist within minutes of each other providing a variety of interesting activities for Hawaii vacations. Just on the island of Oahu there are mountain hikes, surfing, snorkeling, state parks, nightlife, entertainment, shopping, and great food. There are many options on how to travel to the island and where to stay, whether an isolated cottage or a resort. Hawaii vacations in Oahu has something for everyone.
Sources:
Oahu Highlights. Hawaii.com 2007. 5 July 2007. http://www.hawaii.com/visit/oahu/visitorinfo/about oahu/articles/29
Lodging on Oahu.Hawaii.com. 2007. 5 July 2007.
http://www.hawaii.com/visit/oahu/accommodations/ hotelsresorts/articles/309
Flights to Honolulu. Hawaii.com. 2007. 5 July 2007. http://www.hawaii.com/visit/oahu/flights/tohonolul u/index.php
Oahu. Hawai'i: The Islands of Aloha. 2007. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. 5 July 2007.
http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/
Your First Trip to Oahu. Hawai'i: The Islands of Aloha. 2007. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. 5 July 2007. http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/learn/your_first_trip _to_oahu
Travel Tips. Hawai'i: The Islands of Aloha. 2007. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. 5 July 2007. http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/learn/travel_tips
“Hawaii Islands.” Wikipedia. 5 July 2007. 5 July 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Islands
“Oahu.” Wikitravel. 6 July 2007. 6 July 2007. http://wikitravel.org/en/Oahu
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