Hawaii

Pros: Warm, tropical, mostly sunny, very few people, views, water water water, trade winds
Cons: Sometimes traffic, Kona weather is hot, not much to do at night.

I have had the great pleasure of being able to visit Maui over the years, and I can't say enough good things about my trips. Each one is different, and each one has been a unique adventure. Without getting into too much detail, I have spent time in each ...

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: DEC'05-GREAT snorkeling at FREE state beach KAHULU'U,,,
Cons: DEC'O5-lousy Aston condo, terrible Avis car rental experience,and terrible Kailua-Kona traffic !!

DEC'05-It can be confusing ,with the multi-island chain called Hawaii and the biggest island called Hawaii. I have been to "the islands" as we lucky west coasters call them about 19-20 times. From 1966 to Dec 2005 for Christmas. With friends, with ...

Pros: Beautiful sunsets, and sunrise,gorgeous flowers,nice people,If you have this once in a lifetime chance......take it!
Cons: I wish I could of stayed longer,things are expensive!

My husband and I flew to Hawaii for our Honeymoon and the beauty of it all is overwhelming, it is gorgeous! The sunsets in the evening are blended with orange and reds, just beautiful! The perfect place for a honeymoon! Lying on the Ocean with the waves ...

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: This was the best Vacation ever! Night Dive with Manta Rays on The Big Island.
Cons: Mauna Lani was a bit of a disappointment.

HAWAII 2004 What we did and what we recommend you do when you visit the Islands of HAWAII. For our nicer viewing webpage with the same content and other Itineraries go here: http://www.jheary.com/itinerar y/hawaii.htm HONEYMOON – Ahhhhh, ...

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: It's beauty lies in its stark power.
Cons: Not for everyone.

At the north end of the district of Kona, the village, bay, and development area of `Anaeho`omalu (ah-NAH-eh-hoh-oh-MAH-loo) are famed for their petroglyphs, which cover huge portions of the rolling lava fields. Many more petroglyphs are likely hidden ...

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: A great place to visit.
Cons: None

Prologue
Ok So its 2 P.M.on a Friday afternoon and you say to yourself "work is stressfull,the kids need a vacation and so does my wife". "Where can I go that is still within the us but is far enough from home". You think Hawaii yes. Now you have...

Pros: Has that postcard feeling!
Cons: When you have to go home!

Can't decide which island(s) to visit? There are definite things to consider. I can help you with information from two of the islands; Oahu and Kauai.

First of all, you have to decide which kind of traveler you are: Budget? Luxury?...

Pros: Save $100's
Cons: Not for everybody

I don't know how long this will last but people are getting really great deals on Hawaii hotels using Priceline.com. The key to Priceline is having a bidding strategy that will maximize your odds of getting a hotel that meets your requirements. You can...

Pros: The weather, the aroma when you step off the plane, and the ambiance
Cons: Some tour groups are out to get the tourist's dollar

Last March my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Kauai, Hawaii. Our flight departed about six hours late, which landed us on Oahu at about 10:00 p.m. Since the inter-island flights had already stopped, the airline put us up in the airport hotel....

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: Afternoon bartender in hotel bar was friendly and courteous
Cons: Extremely rude staff. Room was tiny and uncomfortable.

This hotel was part of a SunTrips package.
Truly dreadful.
The room was located on the back side of the elevator shafts and the constant grinding noise made sleeping impossible. The room contained one double bed with approximately 2...