Hawaiian Vacation Tips
Vacations are meant to be unique, memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Expert guidance and Hawaiian vacation tips are invaluable to ensure your time in Hawaii is optimized to get the most out of the experience.
A Hawaiian vacation isn’t cheap. Naturally, you can save money by purchasing discount Hawaii tours and activities, but you still want to make sure that this once-in-a-lifetime experience goes as smoothly as possible.
11 Tips for a better Hawaiian Vacation:
- Research in advance. Not sure which island you should visit? Find out what each has to offer. Not sure which beaches to check out? Read about them before you go. When you get there, you want to be enjoying your vacation, not figuring out what to do next.
- Book ahead of time. Making reservations is highly recommended. Tours, activities, restaurants, and events always fill up fast. This is Hawaii, after all.
- Explore the local side of things. Tourist activities are tons of fun, but take some time to wander down local streets and see what real Hawaiian life is like. Don’t intrude in their space, but feel free to try local restaurants and visit some of the less touristy beaches.
- Remember that luxury isn’t always better. Don’t feel that you have to spend big just because you’re visiting Hawaii. It’s okay to stay in cheaper accommodations and buy groceries sometimes. The money saved can go toward discount Hawaii vacation activities and tours.
- Pack right and pack light. Too much stuff gets in the way and only distracts you from your vacation. Take only what you’ll need to help you have a good time, and remember that you can always buy something on the trip.
- Take the right people to the right island. Are you going with a significant other? The kids? Friends? Each island has its own flavor, so you should plan a trip around a theme or an experience. Maui and Kauai, for instance, are quieter than Oahu, so they’ll create a different vacation experience.
- Tip. That is, “tip your waiters.” And your service staff. And your tour guides. Locals run the hospitality industry in Hawaii, and it always helps to show your appreciation for their hard work.
- Use your camera, but don’t glue it to your face. Vacations are meant to be experienced in real life, not through a lens. Keep it close by, but make sure you can stash it somewhere unobtrusive.
- Alert your bank to your plans. The last thing you want is a credit card that gives out on you when you need it most. Banks should be aware of your plans, how long you’re going, and how much you might be spending.
- Always wear sunscreen. As we’ve mentioned elsewhere on the blog, sun protection is absolutely critical, especially in Hawaii.
- Push your comfort zone. Some Hawaii vacation activities aren’t exactly…peaches and cream. Shark viewing and skydiving, for instance, aren’t the most relaxing of activities. For some people, scuba diving and helicopter rides may even be pushing it. But if you’ve got the guts, push your comfort zone. Your experiences will be unforgettable.
Are you ready to see what these wonderful islands have in store for your vacation?
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