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