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| Getting Around Hawaii |
Once
you have booked your airfare, you will still need to decide how you
are going to get around once your get to your destination. If you're
just visiting Oahu and plan on spending most of your time in the Honolulu/Waikiki
area, then a shuttle or cab to your hotel and then public transport
(THE
BUS) will meet your needs. If you plan to get out explore the
island you visit there are many ground and air tour companies that
will show you everything there is to see, but if you are more independent
you may want to rent a car. The best rates for car rentals are available
on a weekly basis and rates vary from one company to another, as do
the discounts available. Once again, the key is to shop around. Other
considerations when renting a car are taxes and insurance, a good
idea is to check with your personal automobile insurance company to
see if your own insurance coverage will carry over to the rental car.
Inter-island flights between islands are available between each island
and take between 20 - 45 minutes. The two main airlines that offer
inter-island flights are Aloha
Airlines and Hawaiian
Airlines, advance reservations during holiday and peak periods
are recommended. The best fares tend to be available during mid-week
travel (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and discounts are available
for reservations made more than 14 days in advance. There's no inter-island
ferry service, but numerous deluxe cruise ships visit Hawaii and NCL
are based in Honolulu year round with 7, 10 and 11 day cruises. |
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