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Hawaii Travel Package: Finding The Hidden Jewels Of The Islands

by Ellen Gentry

Hawaii, nicknamed "The Aloha State" is considered the best place to head when traveling to an island. You have the luxury of not leaving the country, yet experiencing a foreign land. The final state to enter the union is actually six unique large bodies of land. If you want to experience the most at the smallest possible expense, consider a Hawaii travel package.

A Hawaii travel package will let you chose excursions that you will enjoy. There is something for everyone. You can take helicopter tours of the island to see lava fields and crystal waterfalls. There are guided nature tours that show you lush rainforests and tropical animals. There are great beach adventures for snorkeling and surfing. There are also boat trips to see Hawaii's marine life. If you want something a little quieter, you might chose a romantic dinner cruise or a tiki lounge.

There is a Hawaii travel package for anyone's interests. Visitors from Maui to Honolulu can enjoy parasailing, surfing, kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. Exploring inter-island can be expensive since most is done by air. The best way to see all the island is more affordable by boat. Visitors to the islands often take a 7 day Hawaii cruise that visits each island for an entire day.

An Oahu vacation is one of the most popular Hawaiian choices. Oahu is home to Waikiki, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Oahu's North Shore is famous for its surf. Most cruises and airlines depart from Oahu. Oahu has the state's only highways so that you can enjoy all 597 square miles of the island. Trips to the other islands are also available. Most hotel and cruise lines have Oahu vacation packages that offer off-island options.

The 729 square miles of Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, contain world-class beaches and an increasingly active airport. Many cruise lines start their weeklong cruises around Hawaii in Maui instead of in Honolulu. If you want to have a cruise vacation, a Maui vacation package is one you really owe it to yourself to consider.

The highest prices for travel to Hawaii are directly related to school holidays. This is especially true for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and the summer months. Deciding to travel in October, early November, and May can lead to both the best values and fewer crowds. The best deals for condos can usually be secured by booking Sunday to Sunday. Looking for deals online can yield good results, but the best deals usually come from asking hotel concierges. Concierges have local knowledge and access to vendors who can advise them of deals a visitor could not hope to obtain.

Hawaii, the Aloha State, is the best island destination, and a Hawaii travel package is the best way to experience the luxury of traveling there with the smallest possible expense. The package includes tours around the islands such as Oahu and Maui. Vacationers can explore volcanoes, waterfalls and rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife. An Oahu vacation package includes the famous Waikiki beach, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, while a Maui vacation package features cruises and the best beaches in the world. Visitors can parasail, kayak, surf and fish. The tour packages cost more during peak season, but there are bargains to be found for the rest of the year.

Published September 16th, 2007

Filed in Family, Recreation