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