- 1). Speak to a travel agent. If you book a Hawaiian flight directly through an airline, you may end up shelling out a small fortune, but if you allow a travel agent to book on your behalf, she can use her personal travel connections to get you the best possible deal according to Travel Search Online. In addition, if you explain your budget limitations honestly, your travel agent can also help you to find affordable lodging and cheap excursions. In some cases, she may provide you with valuable coupon books and discount offers as well.
- 2). Look online for the best hotel deals. An entire industry exists to connect vacationers with discounted lodging, thanks to sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, and Orbitz. Use these types of sites to search for rooms on the islands where you hope to stay. Insert your price range and browse the various listings. You can also save money by bypassing hotels altogether and staying in condominiums, according to the website Go Visit Hawaii.
- 3). Explore Hawaii on your own. Rather than spending your money on expensive tours that limit your ability to explore, visit the best sites independently. On Oahu, see the Waikiki Aquarium, the North Shore, and the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. On the big island, make sure to visit Akaka Falls and the Lapakahi State Historical Park. Walk the Kukui Trail on Kauai and the black sand beach on Maui.
- 4). Take advantage of public transportation. Rather than renting a car on each island, purchase an inexpensive visitor's bus pass and navigate the cities for next to nothing, stopping off at all of the major tourist attractions. Some popular Hawaiian gift shops, like Hilo Hattie, even offer complementary shuttle service to some of the hotels, according to Aloha Hawaii.
- 5). Ask the locals about the best meal deals. While many restaurants cater to tourists and charge accordingly, local residents know where to get the best value, often in places you would never expect.
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