| Hawaii is an island paradise that everyone should | | | | amount off your total package price, which are |
| experience at least once. Unfortunately, because | | | | sometimes offered by Travelocity and other |
| of the small size of the islands and the booming | | | | travel websites. Often these packages give you |
| tourism, it can certainly be one of the pricier | | | | amazing savings, especially during the off-peak |
| vacation destinations. | | | | season. Business owners are trying to make up |
| If your vacation budget is a little tight, don't | | | | for the slow down in tourism during these parts |
| worry. You can still afford an incredible Hawaiian | | | | of the year so they are more inclined to offer |
| adventure without breaking the bank. Here are | | | | you a deal to keep their establishments booked. |
| seven tips for visiting Hawaii on a budget. | | | | 5. Think outside the hotel. There may be other |
| 1. When to Go. The first part of your | | | | options that can save you from breaking your |
| money-saving Hawaiian vacation plan to tackle is | | | | budget on a high-priced hotel. Many people have |
| the time of the year. There are definitely peak | | | | vacation homes in Hawaii that they rent out |
| seasons to Hawaiian travel. If you choose to | | | | during the time when they aren't using it. See if |
| travel during off-peak time, you'll avoid the | | | | you can find vacation rentals by owner on |
| crowds and can also save on airfare and other | | | | Craigslist or other similar websites. If you're |
| travel related expenses. Mid-April to mid-June and | | | | flexible on where you stay, you may be able to |
| mid-September to mid-November are the best | | | | find homes for rent for as little as $50 a night. |
| seasons pricewise. | | | | 6. Save on attractions by purchasing a discount |
| Ironically, travel dips during these times even | | | | pass or coupon book before you go. A Go Maui |
| though the weather is best on the islands. This is | | | | card, for example, is a discount attractions pass |
| because most people travel to Hawaii when the | | | | that you can purchase beforehand and that gives |
| weather in their hometown is bad. Winter is a | | | | you general admission to a variety of Maui |
| popular season for Hawaii travel, so if you go just | | | | attractions - from ocean adventures and tours to |
| winter in the fall or just after in the spring you'll | | | | culture and history to beach and water fun. Or |
| get a better deal. | | | | consider purchasing a Hawaii Entertainment Book. |
| 2. Where to Go. You'll also need to make a choice | | | | Depending on the time of year, you can get |
| of the island you want to visit. Although many | | | | these for as little as $10. At the time of this |
| people make their way for Oahu or Maui, you | | | | writing, the Hawaii book offers coupons for all the |
| should know that these islands generally come | | | | islands, including restaurant coupons and hotel and |
| with the largest price tags. The Big Island of | | | | travel discounts, including attractions. |
| Hawaii is somewhat more commercialized than | | | | 7. Set up a google alert with the keywords |
| the others, but the prices are often lower. Plus, | | | | "Hawaii Discount" and "Hawaii Coupons." If you've |
| the Big Island offers all of the highlights you want | | | | never done this before, it's a cinch. Just go to |
| to see on your Hawaiian vacation including the rain | | | | Google.com/alerts and enter your search terms |
| forests, deserts, volcanoes and lots of beaches. | | | | and email address. Google will send you an email |
| 3. Find a Discount Flight. Your Hawaiian vacation's | | | | update of the latest Google results based on your |
| price tag will be largely composed of your airfare. | | | | keywords at the frequency that you specify. This |
| Once you've decided on a time of year when | | | | is a really handy way to make sure you stay |
| you'll go, start keeping tabs on airfare immediately. | | | | up-to-date on the latest travel offers, some of |
| You should sign up with one or more online airline | | | | which expire very quickly. |
| ticket sellers to be notified when there is a good | | | | With a little planning and preparation you can |
| price for your tickets. The earlier you book the | | | | make your Hawaiian vacation enjoyable no matter |
| tickets, the better. | | | | what your budget. And if you focus on saving |
| 4. Shop Hawaii Package Deals. Try to find a | | | | money on your accommodations and your airfare, |
| package deal that includes your airfare, car rental | | | | you'll have plenty left over to see lots of Hawaii |
| (if you need it) and your hotel. And be on the | | | | attractions. |
| lookout for coupon codes that will take a dollar | | | | |