| Where in Hawaii can we expect to get the most for | | | | location. Turtles and fish can be found in the tide |
| our money? | | | | pools and coral formations at the resort and it is a |
| Ed Lee: Hawaii has a wide variety of accommodations | | | | great place to snorkel. A replica of King David |
| in all price ranges including bed & breakfasts, hotels, | | | | Kalakaua's beach cottage and the remains of three |
| and condominiums. The city of Waikiki has more | | | | heiau, ancient Hawaiian temples, can be found at the |
| hotels than condominiums and you can find a number | | | | resort. |
| of moderate hotels if you don't mind staying three or | | | | Hawaii has a number of smaller luxury hotels if you |
| four block from the beach. Maui, on the other hand, | | | | want to splurge for your honeymoon. The Whalers |
| has more condominiums than hotel rooms. The | | | | Cove on Kauai is small, secluded oceanfront hideaway |
| moderately priced hotels and condominiums can be | | | | located in the sunny Poipu area of the island. It is a |
| found in the southern region of Kihei. The Kihei | | | | condominium resort with spacious units and a cove |
| properties are conveniently located across the street | | | | that is perfect for snorkeling and diving. |
| from the public beaches. Kauai and the Big Island of | | | | The Hotel Hana Maui is a small, luxurious hotel in a |
| Hawaii have fewer choices for moderate hotels and | | | | remote town on the island of Maui. A private deck |
| condominiums. The moderate hotels on Kauai can be | | | | hot tub is offered in many of the Sea Ranch |
| found north of the airport in Lihue along the coconut | | | | Plantation style cottages. The hotel offers yoga |
| coast of Kapaa. The moderate hotels on the Big | | | | classes, horseback riding along the Hana Coast, a spa |
| Island of Hawaii can be found in the Kailua Kona area | | | | and much more. |
| on the western side of the island. | | | | The Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay Resort on the |
| When is the best time of the year to go to Hawaii? | | | | private island of Lanai is a secluded retreat of pristine |
| Ed: Hawaii is a great destination with warm and balmy | | | | natural beauty. The resort is perched above a |
| weather most of the year. Rainfall varies with the | | | | white-sand beach that borders a protected marine |
| location more than the season. The western and | | | | preserve and features spectacular views of the |
| southern regions of the islands, the leeward side, | | | | ocean and Lanai's dramatic coastline. The resort has |
| have the driest and sunniest conditions with the | | | | an exclusive spa, outstanding dining venues, and |
| calmest waters. The rainy season is from November | | | | luxury guest rooms. |
| to April. You will find stormy weather at times during | | | | Compared to Mexico or Tahiti, what makes Hawaii a |
| the winter, but much of the rain consists of short | | | | special desination? |
| daytime showers followed by rainbows. | | | | Ed: Hawaii is an exotic Polynesian destination that is a |
| Hawaii has several peak travel seasons, January - | | | | part of the United States. For American travelers, |
| March, June - August, the Thanksgiving and | | | | the demands of a foreign country such as a |
| Christmas holiday seasons. The highest prices and | | | | passport, currency exchange, a different language |
| greatest travel demand are found during these peak | | | | and culture are not found in Hawaii. The diversity of |
| travel seasons. | | | | Hawaii with its great beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, |
| Do you have any favorite "hidden gems" in Hawaii? | | | | sea cliffs, and the friendly mix of people make it a |
| Ed: You can find hidden gems on most of the | | | | unique and exotic destination. |
| Hawaiian Islands. The Outrigger Royal Kahana on Maui | | | | Hawaii is perfect for a short or long vacation with a |
| is good value that is located just north of the more | | | | flying time of about six hours to most islands from |
| expensive hotels on Kaanapali Beach. It is a | | | | the west coast of the United States. |
| condominium with a full kitchen in all units and is close | | | | The Hawaiian Islands have many people that return |
| to shopping, fine restaurants, and golf courses. | | | | to visit due to the stunning beauty of the islands, the |
| The Miramar at Waikiki is a moderate hotel on the | | | | diverse culture, and its rich history. |
| island of Oahu with a great location. It is a few | | | | Where do celebrities like to stay? |
| blocks from the beach and in the heart of Waikiki | | | | Ed: Hawaii is a favorite of celebrities for the great |
| near shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. | | | | beaches, the warm tropical weather, and great |
| The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on The Big | | | | natural beauty of the islands. |
| Island of Hawaii is a moderate hotel with a great | | | | |