| For those who don't know, vacation rentals | | | | vacation rental home. |
| are usually stand-alone houses with full | | | | |
| kitchens. In Hawaii, many of them are located | | | | Each of the Hawaiian islands has something |
| right on the water and boast private swimming | | | | unique to offer. Oahu, the gathering place, |
| pools and Jacuzzis as well. A few have their | | | | is where Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Pearl |
| own tennis courts. Vacation rentals usually | | | | Harbor, Honolulu and big wave surfing are |
| require a minimum of one week stay. | | | | found. It is the most populous and modern of |
| Depending on the size of the group traveling, | | | | the islands and has the most nightlife. |
| vacation rentals are often comparably priced | | | | Kauai, the garden isle, is the oldest and |
| with per-person hotel room rates, especially | | | | most tropical of the islands. Its scenery is |
| if the group takes advantage of the full | | | | the stuff of movies and television settings. |
| kitchen for preparing their meals. It's | | | | Mount Wai'ale'ale, the wettest spot on earth, |
| similar to how a cab can be cheaper than the | | | | Hanalei and Bali Hai are all found on Kauai. |
| bus or subway if there are enough people | | | | Maui, the valley isle, is famous for |
| sharing the fare. | | | | championship golf courses, whale watching and |
| | | | Haleakala Crater (inside of which all of |
| Knowing this, it's easy to vacation like a | | | | Manhattan would fit). Lahaina, former whaling |
| VIP in paradise and experience Hawaii the way | | | | capital of the world, Hana, where Charles |
| the rich and famous do. This trip stay in a | | | | Lindbergh is buried, and the resort area of |
| luxurious beach front home, fabulous estate | | | | Kapalua are all found on Maui. Hawaii is not |
| or private villa when visiting the islands. | | | | only the name of the state, but also the name |
| You'll never catch a VIP in a hotel mingling | | | | of the largest island. Local refer to it as |
| with the tourists, packed like sardines on | | | | the big island. It is an island of contrasts |
| Waikiki beach or waiting for elevators. They | | | | and home to big game sport fishing, black |
| enjoy their peace, tranquility and solitude, | | | | sand beaches, desolate lava fields, tropical |
| unimpeded by the tourist throng--and you can | | | | rain forests, spectacular waterfalls and |
| too. Right now, depending on the number of | | | | volcanoes. |
| guests in your group, you can vacation in | | | | |
| style in Hawaii for less than a hotel | | | | But remember, Hawaii is a year round vacation |
| stay....it's like getting a free first class | | | | paradise and the best accommodations are |
| upgrade by staying in a first class Hawaii | | | | booked early. |