| Welcome to paradise for that is what the word | | | | The introduction of the Superferry has |
| 'Hawaii' means; and with a warm, sub-tropical | | | | dramatically altered the fare structures for |
| climate, friendly outgoing people, some of the | | | | traveling within the Hawaiian Islands, forcing |
| world's most wondrous scenery and those | | | | airlines, which have long dominated inter-island |
| famous beautiful beaches, who are we to argue? | | | | transportation, to slash their fares to meet their |
| The islands of Hawaii each have their own unique | | | | new competitors head to head. Of course airfares |
| characteristics and the four main islands offer a | | | | change regularly, but in recent months Hawaiian |
| world of contrasts. There are black lava desert | | | | and Aloha airlines have been offering inter-island |
| plains, waterfalls, rainforest, the world's most | | | | sale fares of $19 one way. These airlines also |
| active volcano, endless beaches and even | | | | offer tour packages that allow you to see as |
| snow-capped mountains. | | | | many of the major islands in Hawaii that you |
| The Hawaiian Islands are known for their | | | | have the time and resources to visit. |
| breathtaking scenery and the hospitality of their | | | | Cruise ships also run services to Kauai, Oahu, Maui, |
| people, as well their abundant marine life. Surfing | | | | and Hawaii (often called the big island to avoid |
| and diving are popular pursuits, but you can kayak | | | | confusion with the state of Hawaii), giving you a |
| or bicycle tour the islands as well. With most | | | | taste of the best each island has to offer. |
| high-density tourism activity located around | | | | A trip from Honolulu to Maui by Superferry takes |
| Honolulu, on the island of Oahu (also home to the | | | | about three hours, compared to about 40 |
| famed Waikiki beach resort), visitors looking for a | | | | minutes by plane. To secure cheap air and ferry |
| more laid-back holiday usually head for one of the | | | | fares, be sure to make your reservation early - |
| other islands. | | | | at least two to three weeks in advance, or at |
| The long awaited Superferry service has now | | | | least as soon as you know your travel dates. |
| started operation, so access to the outer islands | | | | Also, flying on a weekday usually costs less than |
| is better than ever and cheaper. This high-speed, | | | | flying on Saturday or Sunday, and flights departing |
| 866-passenger catamaran carries both people and | | | | on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday generally |
| vehicles between Oahu and Maui, and should begin | | | | offer the lowest fares. |
| services to Kauai in the near future. | | | | If you visit during the low season (January-May, |
| You can drive aboard the Hawaii Superferry in | | | | September-November) you can save up to 20 |
| your own car, relax in the lounges, watch TV and | | | | per cent on fares. So whenever you travel to |
| enjoy refreshments during the three-hour ocean | | | | Hawaii, keep in mind the different options for |
| voyage. Adult, advance purchase, midweek fares | | | | inter-island travel and check the transportation |
| start at $44 one way (plus a fuel surcharge), | | | | companies well in advance for new services and |
| while peak fares (Friday-Monday) start at $54. | | | | special rates. Welcome to paradise! |
| You can take your car for an extra $59. | | | | |