Insight Guides Hawaii

Insight Guides

• Publisher: Insight
• ISBN:
  9781780057941
• Edition: 13
• Topic: Crescita personale
• Subtopic: Viaggi

Hawaii ranks among the most alluring places on earth on account of its idyllic climate and timeless landscapes. From Honolulu's mix of sophistication and easy living to the majestic mountain ranges and pristine beaches beyond, the islands offer the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Insight Guide Hawaii is an indispensable guide to this land of epic scenery, thrilling outdoor experiences and fascinating cultural diversity, accompanied by stunning travel photography. Be inspired by our Best of Hawaii section highlighting unmissable sights and experiences and lavish Photo Features on the exquisite art of lei-making, volcanoes and ancient sites.With a longer and more in-depth history and culture section than its competitors, this travel guide provides an essential introduction to Hawaiian music and hula, the changes brought by Captain Cook's arrival and the history of Hawaii's monarchy. A detailed Places section, with full-color maps, guides you around each of the islands, starting in Honolulu, the capital of Oahu, and finishing up on the beautiful and remote island of Kauai. A comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the travel advice you need to plan your trip. The selective listings for hotels and restaurants are the personal recommendations of a regional specialist.

Accommodations

Price Categories

$ = below $100

$$ = $101–200

$$$ = $201–300

$$$$ = above $301

Choosing a hotel

Considering that Hawaii attracts travelers of every kind, the islands abound in accommodations of every persuasion. Resorts, hotels, inns, rental condominiums, bed-and-breakfasts, hostels, and campsites – the islands have them all.

Because there are so many different classifications of accommodations in Hawaii, the quality of these accommodations varies widely. Many of the international luxury hotel chains have built brands around a certain standard of excellence; if you can afford these properties (often at upward of $500 per night), you probably know what you’re looking for. On the flipside, the quality of rooms at properties on the lower end of the scale can vary widely. Definitely do your research (both here and online, at property websites) before you book.

Prices fluctuate considerably in Hawaii; they are most commonly dictated by season and location. During rainy season, for instance, especially in resort areas such as Wailea on Maui, some of the highest-end rooms might be $200–$300 less than they are during high season (which is summer). Location also determines price; the closer you are to a “beachfront” location, the more expensive your nightly rate likely will be. When you are ready to book, note that most accommodations offer booking online (at their respective websites). All of them also take reservations by phone. Some even can be booked through local companies in Hawaii that handle reservations for certain types of lodging. Finally, it may pay to book your rooms through an online travel agent such as Expedia, where bundling a room with airfare and rental car could save you big bucks.

One last note. If you are particular about the exact location of your accommodation, you should either confirm the location with the property or call the reservations company. Because towns in Hawaii are so spread-out, mailing addresses sometimes don’t reflect the true location of a hotel or condominium. Lahaina, for example, is often the mailing post office for places across West Maui. The same is true on Molokai and Lanai, where one postal code covers each of the islands, respectively.

Hotel companies

A number of reputable hotel chains have established a presence in Hawaii. In many cases, contacting the chains directly could score you seasonal specials or other freebies such as free continental breakfast for stays longer than five nights.

Aqua Resorts

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai, and Hawaii Island

Toll free: 866-940-2782

www.aquaresorts.com/

Aston Hotels & Resorts

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island

Tel: [phone]

Toll free: 877-997-6667

www.astonhotels.com

Castle Resorts & Hotels

Hotels on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and Hawaii Island

Tel: [phone]

Toll free: 800-367-1912

www.castleresorts.com

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Hotels on Maui and Hawaii Island

Toll free: 800-257-7544

www.fairmont.com

Four Seasons Resorts

Hotels on Oahu, Maui, Lanai, and Hawaii Island

Toll free: 800-819-5053

www.fourseasons.com

Hilton

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island

Tel: [phone]

www.hilton.com

Marriott

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island

Tel: [phone]

www.marriott.com

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island

Tel: [phone]

Outrigger toll free: 866-956-4262

www.outrigger.com

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Hotels and condominium rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii ...