Post #144102 by SON OF MOTHRA on Tue, Mar 1, 2005 9:07 PM

Chris,

The island you decide to go to has a lot to do with it too. For example, it's cheaper to fly to Oahu than to Maui.

I suggest going to one of the lesser populated islands like Maui. The flight is more expensive, but you can save money elsewhere. Stay away from the resorts. You can rent a condo with a kitchen 20 feet from the ocean for under $100 bucks a night. The kitchen is a plus, because you can cook and save a bunch of money. There are also tons of places where you can rent what they call "recreational" automobiles for dirt cheap. When I say recreational I mean a busted up 80's Jeep with a cracked windshield, no carpet, and no top. Some may find it a bit primitive, but I thought it was pretty damn cool. It's an adventure after all! You can also save money by not staying in a town, but on the outskirts. A 5 minute drive out of town can save you a ton of dough when it comes to where you're going to stay. There are a lot of great books out there, but it's been so long, I can't remember which ones I had when I went. I believe it was the Frommers Guide to Hawaii. It had all the info you need to know. Restaurants, places to stay, things to do, where to rent vehicles, etc. I'll see if I can't dig it up.