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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jan 26, 2007
Pros: Good family fun that is affordable
Cons: No cons to these!
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 13, 2012
Pros: Relaxed, easy going atmosphere, great food, kind people, beautiful landscape, and lots to do!
Cons: Dangerous beaches and blue bubbles(small jelly fish that hurt really bad!)
Summary: Hawaii is one of my favorite destinations. I've been to Oahu three times and plan on going back a lot more. I love the ocean, the green tropical plants, the food, the culture, the kind people, and the list goes on. Last time I was there, I stayed in a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2012
Pros: Worth the money spent.
Cons: Very expensive if you don't budget.
Summary: I recently went to Hawaii with my Fiance, We saved up for two years to afford it and it was definately worth the saving. I've never actually been anywhere outside of Europe before but always wanted to go to Hawaii. There is no place more romantic ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2010
Pros: Great off the beaten path in Hawaii, beautiful rental homes and area to just relax.
Cons: no night life, pretty much a married couples retreat.
Summary: Being that I was a resident of the Big island for a few years let me tell you a place that will give you a experience not many see visiting the island.The village I resided in was named pahala in Hawaiian the name means "The ashes of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 29, 2008
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 28, 2005
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 !!
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 21, 2005
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!
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 2, 2005
Pros: scenery, snorkeling, beef
Cons: humidity, wind, overbuilding, drivers
Summary: As in writing about another intensely popular destination, Ne
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Orleans, my celebration of Hawai'i (the island, not the state) is accompanied by recording some frustrations. The somewhat negative emphasis is, probably, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 17, 2004
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.
Summary: 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
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HONEYMOON – Ahhhhh, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 5, 2004
Pros: Beautiful scenery, clear water, varied activities. It's Hawaii!
Cons: It takes a while to get there and the food is pretty expensive.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 12, 2002
Pros: A magnificent state and you can go on a budget.
Cons: It will be expensive if you aren't careful.
Summary: 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, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2002
Pros: A great place to visit.
Cons: None
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 20, 2002
Pros: Has that postcard feeling!
Cons: When you have to go home!
Summary: 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? ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 28, 2001
Pros: Save $100's
Cons: Not for everybody
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 29, 2001
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
Summary: 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. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 1, 2001
Pros: The Maui Ocean Center has the wonderful sea life of the islands
Cons: None.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2001
Pros: Afternoon bartender in hotel bar was friendly and courteous
Cons: Extremely rude staff. Room was tiny and uncomfortable.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 21, 2001
Pros: Lot's of activities...the food.
Cons: Expensive
Summary: My wife and I have been to Hawaii, Bermuda and Aruba...all within the span of 2 or 3 years, before our son was born. I am not a "beach person", I kinda hate the sand, and I can't stand having slimey suntan lotion all over my body. Hell, I can't even ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 19, 2001
Pros: Trip to Fern Grotto is very easy and interesting in a touristy sort of way
Cons: Ferns are still recovering from hurrican damage several years ago
Summary: The title of this article is based on advice we got from other tourists and is totally true. As it turned out we did have a morning on Kauai before our departure home with "nothing else to do" and decided for $15.00 each it was something we might as ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2001
Pros: The many cultures of Polynesia illuminated
Cons: None
Summary: Of our many stops in Hawaii, we were most educated at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Located near the North end of Oahu's East coast, the culture of each major island in the Polynesian chain has a separate section with demonstrations, activities, ... read more
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