OAHU

AIRLINE MILES + COMPANION FARES

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LOW SEASON

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PICK ONE ISLAND

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Cheap Hotels in Waikiki

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TRAVEL WITH ANOTHER FAMILY

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GET CAR RENTAL

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SAVE MONEY ON FOOD

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SAVE MONEY ON FOOD

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FREE ACTIVITIES ON OAHU

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swipe up

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OAHU

HOW TO VISIT

ON A BUDGET

AIRLINE MILES + COMPANION FARES

save Your companion fares for trips to Hawaii, especially if traveling in high season.

LOW SEASON

The best discounts are in October and November. You can also find decent airfare for May and September.

PICK ONE ISLAND

Island hopping can dramatically increase your expenses and it eats up your precious vacation days.

Cheap Hotels in Waikiki

There are ways to get cheaper hotels in Waikiki, if you look hard enough.

TRAVEL WITH ANOTHER FAMILY

You can rent a large house from Airbnb, Homeaway, or VRBO and share it with friends or family.

GET CAR RENTAL

RESERVE CAR RENTAL EARLY IF YOU NEED IT FOR YOUR TRIP TO GET THE BEST DEALS.

SAVE MONEY ON FOOD

BRING FOOD FROM HOME

TRY HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE

STOCK UP ON FOOD AND SNACKS FROM COSTCO

SAVE MONEY ON FOOD

HIT UP THE GROCERY STORES

BUY FRESH FRUITS FROM THE FARMERS' MARKET AND BREAD FROM THE LOCAL BAKEY

GET YOUR FOOD TO GO

FREE ACTIVITIES ON OAHU

VISIT PEARL HARBOR

WATCH HULA SHOWS

SEE PENGUINS AND FLAMINGOS

WATCH A FIREWORKS SHOW

VISIT OAHU BEACHES

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