| There are a few things you can do when trying | | | | so long as you’re not carting along a bunch of |
| to book a Hawaii accommodation that will cut | | | | luggage (1 small suitcase per person only) but |
| down on the hassle and ensure that your | | | | generally, the buses only run on the main roads |
| experience is as pleasurable as possible. Here are | | | | and quits early. Taxis get extremely expensive if |
| the three biggest mistakes you should avoid: | | | | you rely upon them for your entire trip and many |
| Booking Hawaii accommodation mistake #1: | | | | rental cars have restrictions pertaining to where |
| Making deals with unreliable people. | | | | you can drive. They also require booking far in |
| While it can be difficult to gauge a person’s | | | | advance to ensure availability. |
| level of trustworthiness without direct interaction, | | | | You’re better off booking Hawaii |
| there are some red flags which, if encountered, | | | | accommodations that are either close to where |
| should put you on the alert. If these issues arise | | | | you plan to spend the majority of your vacation, |
| than maybe this isn’t the best Hawaii | | | | or find providers who provide courtesy tours, |
| accommodation you could find. These red flags | | | | drop offs and pick ups to your desired locations. |
| include: | | | | For the biggest savings buy your flight, |
| - Getting different or vague answers about | | | | accommodation and transport all as one inclusive |
| exactly how much, and for what, you’re | | | | package. |
| being charged. | | | | Booking Hawaii accommodations mistake #3: |
| - Not getting a receipt or documentation of | | | | Being too cheap. |
| any kind for the deal you’ve made. | | | | No, this does not mean that you need to spend |
| - Being requested to provide an upfront | | | | top dollar to have a good time while you visit |
| “deposit” before you even arrive. | | | | Hawaii. It does mean that you often get what |
| It’s important to feel that you can trust the | | | | you pay for. The accommodation that costs half |
| person you’re booking your accommodation | | | | the going rate could be a “diamond in the |
| with. If you can’t understand what they are | | | | rough,” it’s true. It could also be a |
| saying, get conflicting answers about what they | | | | run-down abode full of cockroaches, mold and |
| want money for or you simply get a bad feeling | | | | sketchy security, be located way too far off the |
| when talking to them, run away. You’ll thank | | | | beaten path or simply be a scam. |
| yourself in the long run. | | | | Shop around for the best deal, but request |
| Booking Hawaii accommodation mistake #2: Not | | | | pictures and inquire about the cancelation policy |
| coordinating your accommodation with your | | | | before you make a commitment. |
| activities. | | | | Hawaii is a phenomenal place to plan your |
| Yes, most of the Hawaiian Islands are relatively | | | | vacation, and there’s no reason that you |
| small, but that distance still feels like a lot if you | | | | should experience any bad “mojo” while |
| find yourself with lodging on one side of the island, | | | | you’re here. Use caution and a little common |
| and no transportation to get to the other side | | | | sense while booking Hawaii accommodation to |
| where you’ve booked activities. | | | | ensure the best possible trip. |
| Public transportation in Hawaii is generally decent | | | | |