Hawaii Activities (Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and the Big Island)
Articles and Reviews for Hawaii
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Hawaii May Be Right For You What is Island Time? Truth is, we never actually answer this. Everyone is welcome in Hawaii. This includes all the islands in this wonderful Pacific chain . . .
Which island is right for your vacation to Hawaii?
Are you traveling by yourself, with your partner, friend or family? These are just a few of the factors that will help you make a decision. First let's consider the specific Hawaiian Islands and their characteristics . . .
Maui Travel Review For the last 2 months I've been reading on the Maui forum preparing for a trip with my 17 year old daughter. I wanted this to be an incredible experience and it was. Thanks so much to . . .
Helicopter Tours in Hawaii A helicopter ride ride over Hawaii is an experience unlike any other. The sensation of rising straight up from the ground, the sheer power of the helicopter’s turbine engines, combined with it’s spinning blades, bring you a view of Hawaii . . .
Is Motorcycle Rental for Me?
Motorcyclists are always seeking out unique and beautiful places to ride. While Hawaii is certainly unique and beautiful, it’s not easy to get your motorcycle over here. So why not rent a bike while you’re here and experience paradise . . .
Hawaiian Luaus
A luau is actually a Hawaiian feast. It usually features food, such as kalua pig, poi, poke, lomi salmon, haupia, and beverages. The festivities also include entertainment, such as Hawaiian music and hula dancing. The name "luau" goes back, "at least to 1856, when so used by the Pacific Commercial Advertiser." Earlier, such a feast was called a . . .
Horseback Riding in Hawaii
One of the most simple and relaxing ways to discover the more remote areas in the Hawaiian Islands is by horseback. Horses are naturally intelligent animals and that’s a real benefit since you’ll be able to look around and enjoy the amazing scenery while . . .
Should I Rent a Jeep in Hawaii?
Jeep Wranglers are one of our most popular rentals, with the Jeep Cherokee Laredo being the second most rented SUV. We feel the convertible nature of the Wrangler is . . .
Biodiesel Car Rentals in Hawaii
Travelers to Hawaii now have one more choice to make. Rental cars powered by biodiesel are now available In Maui, Hawaii. Environmentally safer than traditional gas powered vehicles and . . .
Go to the Beach in Hawaii
With all the great activities and fun things to do in Hawaii, there may be some days where all you feel like doing is spending a lazy day lounging on a sunny beach with warm sand beneath your feet, and the crystal clear waters of the Pacific lapping at the shore in front of you, the beaches of Hawaii . . .
Navigation Terminals for Hawaii Car Rentals
Both Thrifty and Dollar rental cars have inked deals to provide navigation systems for their car fleets. User will be able to use included mobile coupons that are linked to "Points of Interest" or POI's. The coupon codes are actually . . .
Hawaii Rental Cars on your Mobile Phone or PDA
This article is equal to shameless self-promotion. We recently launched our mobile version of AlohaRents.com. Most mobile users should be able to visit our traditional website and the system will recognize . . .
Hiking in Hawaii
Knife edge ridges, towering green cliffs covered in lush vegetation, deep valleys and canyons, thick jungles full of exotic plants and flowers and stunningly beautiful waterfalls, massive rocky volcanoes, wide open grassy prairies, long sandy beaches with swaying palm trees . . .
Cycling in Hawaii
If you really want to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands, a bicycle tour is one the best ways to do it. You’re surrounded by all sights, smells and sounds, and you’ll really feel in touch with the islands. Of course you could tour by car, but the car insulates you from your surroundings, and keeps . . .
Golfing in Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands are truly a golfer’s paradise. The islands almost seem to be made for golf, with ideal weather year-round, fertile soils for growing the greenest of turf grass, and unmatched scenery and . . .
Mandatory Hawaii Car Rental Fees
The State of Hawaii charges a few mandatory fees which cannot be avoided. Customers commonly write and ask about the details of these fees. Below is an example of the typical fees charged by every rental car company . . .
Top Ten Tips for the Road to Hana
You are steering around a hairpin turn with the intoxicating scent of the rainforest filling your head. The view? A waterfall churning, and an African tulip tree bursting in bloom. You really can have this thrilling experience on Route 360, aka the Hana Highway. A narrow, coastal-hugging road . . .
Take your Rental Car on the Hawaii Superferry
Traveling between all of the Hawaiian Islands by boat is not a new idea. The ancient Polynesians, with their amazing courage and genius for navigation, first commanded these waters many centuries ago. In the years that followed . . .
Hawaii Connect
These are other resources that we have located. These will help you plan your travels to Hawaii and beyond . . .
Hawaii News
An excellent resource for all things Hawaii. Information and articles about all the of Hawaii. The earliest online news resource for the Hawaiian Islands . . .
Business Travelers Waste More Than Three Hours Per Trip
A new study by one of our partners, Avis Rent A Car, has found that frequent business travelers waste as much as three hours or more of an average three-day trip stuck in traffic jams, lost while driving, waiting to pay tolls and trying to find a wireless . . .
Florida Car Rental Review
From the islands to Florida, we now offer our customers a choice in FL. Many travelers from the Eastern Seaboard would rather go to Florida than make the long flight to Hawaii. Plus, it is more affordable to fly south 1-3 hours time. Florida is . . .
Car Rental Carbon Offset
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car offer their customers the opportunity to benefit the environment by offsetting the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that are generated by an average vehicle operating in our rental car fleet . . .
Hawaii Heroes and Their Statues
Learn more about Duke Kahanamoku and his legendary swimming ability which helped him to multiple Olympic medals in the early twentieth century. He was also one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys, sportsmen who taught first-time Waikiki visitors how to surf and canoe. Don't forget
King Kamehameha, born in North Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island. He united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 during a time of increasing western influence. In 1873, Belgium priest, Father Damien arrived in Molokai. . . .
Maui OGG Airport
The Kahului Airport (OGG) is situated on a land bridge between the West Maui Mountain Range and Haleakala. Three mile separate the town of Kahului from the airport. . . .
Oahu HNL Airport
The Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on the Island of Oahu was first known as John Rodgers Airport when it was originally opened in 1927 and was actually the first full-service public airport in Hawaii. . . .
Hawaii ITO Airport
The Hilo (ITO) International Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii was presently known as General Lyman Field before 1989. The airport lies on the eastern shore of Hawaii about two miles east from the city of Hilo . . .
Hawaii KOA Airport
The Kona International Airport (KOA) at Keahole occupies 3,450 acres of land approximately 7 miles northwest of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Kona Airport has an 11,000-foot runway and a group of buildings at the eastern edge of the airfield for arriving and departing passengers and general aviation operations . . .
Kauai LIH Airport
The Lihue Airport (LIH) is situated 1.5 miles east of Lihue, on the eastern side of Kauai. Lihue airport is mostly un-walled, and the check in is completely outside. The (LIH) airport does not serve as a major hub for any airlines. Although, numerous interisland flights are available daily, 7 days per week. The airport is the primary gateway to Kauai . . .
Molokai MKK Airport
The Hoolehua or Molokai Airport (MKK) is situated near the center of the island, 6 miles northwest of Kaunakakai. Vehicular access is provided by separate access roadways, each connecting with Keonelele Avenue . . .
Oahu Activities
Oahu is considered Hawaii's "Gathering Place". Enjoy historic tours, golf resorts and world-class hotels. Try an ocean adventure or a wonderful nature tour. The island of Oahu is. . .
Maui Activities
Have you taken the journey East on the Road to Hana. Still considered one of the countries most scenic highways, and one of Maui's biggest attractions. The Hana Highway was originally designated a National Millennium Legacy Trail in 1999. Much of the road was added to the National Register of Historic Places . . .
Kauai Activities
Activities in Kauai are special, because like the other Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is actually the top of an enormous volcanic mountain rising from thefloor of the Pacific Ocean. The center of the island is the wettest place on earth with an average rainfall exceeding 480 inches annually. . .
Big Island Activities
The biggest island has so much to do. Many visitors believe Hawaii has the best snorkeling of all the islands. Kilauea Volcano draws visitors from around the planet and is the most popular attraction on the island . . .
Hawaii Activities (Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and the Big Island)