The Hawaii Eco Budget Guide to Oahu covers:
Airfare & Airport Logistics: Based on West Coast, U.S. airfares (L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego and Portland), but tips include how to save big when flying from other regions in the U.S. as well).
Lodging: From hotels and vacation houses, to yurts and camping in at secure, beautiful, family-friendly sites and everything in between.
Island Transportation: Car rental or choice of alternatives.
Dining: Recommendations include ward-winning restaurants (Hawaiian, ethnic fusion and mainland American), favorite local take-outs, the best growers markets on the island, and more.
Blue Hawaii - Beach recommendations with maps, pictures, activity and safety tips, free/low cost sand 'n surf activities, and eco friendly activities.
Hiking – Guided eco hiking tours (many free ones) and safety tips, topographical maps and more for independent hikers.
Scenic Drives, Delightful Gardens, & Amazing Sunsets – Recommendations and driving directions.
Arts & Entertainment – Including some of Hawaii's most popular entertainers and attractions (you may be surprised how much is free or very low-cost) as well as the visual arts, & crafts.
Cultural, Ecological & Historical Places to Visit – Best values for top visitor attractions of significance, as well as heiau sites and many gems not widely publicized. Links, discount info, calendars.
Events & Festivals - Descriptive list with links, and links to calendars.
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Gifts, Souvenirs, & your Lei – Bargains at fun, local favorites and the best value visitor favorites. Also, "make and take" workshops (many free).
What type of activities, dining experiences, etc. will you find in this guide? The Hawaii Eco Budget Vacation Guide to Oahu will show you how to include the following activities and
many more in your budget:
- Kayak with or without a guide to an uninhabitable island where you picnic, play in the coves and view a bird sanctuary and sea turtles.
- Go whale watching on a sailboat.
- Swim with turtles (and dolphins if they're willing) on an eco tour.
- Thrill to a fiery luau at Oahu's most popular attraction or enjoy the good food and aloha at a community luau and the free Polynesian revue at Waikiki Beach.
- Explore Oahu's awesome, natural beauty beyond Waikiki: waterfalls, rainforest, truly hidden beaches, coral reefs, tropical birds and plants; and clean, turquoise blue, inviting waters.
- Venture into Waikiki and enjoy some of Hawaii's best musicians, like the Brothers Cazimero and see monk seals, and other marine life at the Waikiki Aquarium.
- Snorkel, ride the surf in an outrigger, sip organic smoothies in a hammock.
- Dine at local style restaurants, growers market breakfasts cooked by top island chefs, organic restaurants; and romantic spots with sunset views and fine cuisine.
- Enjoy the discovery of fun, local style shopping and Hawaiian craft (make and take) free workshops that save you bundles on gifts, souvenirs and your lei.
- Visit exciting and educational attractions like the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Waikiki Aquarium and the Bishop Museum and Planetarium with its new science center and walk-through volcano.
- Hike to cultural and scenic sites, use free topographical maps or go on group hikes to secret waterfalls and vistas.
- Catch waves on a boogie board or surf board.
- Attend a lei making class.
- "Talk story" with locals and learn about the real Hawaii.
- Take time to smell the plumeria!
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