charliemcarter

Just got a mid sized car on Maui for Feb 25-Mar 1 for $177 from Avis

How do I check on this web site to see if anyone has bid on hotels in Amsterdam? I did get thru to Hotwire's site that showed me a selection of places for my August arrival. It would be most helpful to know if anyone has bid (and won) on any places in Amsterdam.

anyone can i-mail me any time - especially about Hawaii (as I sit here with no shoes, shorts, no shirt, and both doors open!!) yes, it is possible even on a budget as low as mine!! charlie

have you tried using an Entertainment 2006 coupon book for Hawaii lodging? THere are numerous price level hotels listed there. You should have, if you don't already, a map of Waikiki showing all the hotels. Most guide books have them (Frommers?). As someone has pointed out, spending your whole vacation time in Waikiki is like going to Disney Land and thinking you saw California. There are plenty of things to do and see outside of Waikiki. Have them take the "Grand Island Tour" that lasts most of a day and goes all around the island with numerous stops to see interesting sites. They can buy a 4 (or 7?) day bus pass at most ABC Stores (like 7-11s) that save time and money. War site tours include the battleships Arizona and Missouri, there is a zoo and an aquarium, unless they are montain climbers, I would skip climbing Diamond Head. There are good art mueseums, and a Bishop Muesum (sp?) worth seeing. Do allow some time to sit and relax and enjoy the sceenery. A good place for breakfast is at Dukes on the beach - oceanfront buffet for about $15. Look for junk mail in what look like boxes that sell newspapers for lots of information as well as coupons. They could also buy an Entertainment Book for Hawaii if they have time to get it - it has lots of deals. good luck charlie

I have been in Hawaii for the last 21 consecutive years and currently spend 6 to 7 months there every year.

If someone is going for 7 days, keep in mind that you basically loose the first and last days to arriving and leaving so if they stay on Ohau (Honolulu/Waikiki) they really only have 5 full days of FUN! I would be very hesitant to recommend any visit another island their first time there, unless they wish to skip Ohau and go staright to an outer island. Maui is fine - they will need a car and it can be expensive. Kaui is more laid back by more scenic - again needing a car and it can be expensive if staying at Princeville or Poipo - cheaper to stay in Kapaa. Hawaii (The Big Island) has lots to offer including a live volcano - a car is needed and Kona (the sun side) is mostly expensive and touristy. Hilo is wet but more Hawaiian and a LOT closer to the volcano. So much of a trip to Hawaii is so dependant upon the people themselves as someone else has stated. If you want a personal consultation, don't hesitate to e-mail me.

Aloha - May slower month than Feb/Mar here. Be sure to buy an Entertainment Book (cheap if ordered as "out of area" from you home area) to use as a price guide if at all possible + all the coupons once you get here. Good luck on Maui