Hanauma Bay is recovering after 10 years of strict regulations added to the park. Its a great place to snorkel in Oahu Hawaii with the shallow coral reef and calm waters. There was extensive coral damage done in the 80’s and 90’s with too many tourists feeding the fish. It was estimated that 1000 lbs of [...]
Expedia still has some vacation specials from LAX to Honolulu! There are still dates available with the following special:
7 night stay in November or December
Waikiki Marina Resort
Tripadvisor Review #39
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60982-d575097-Reviews-Waikiki_Marina_Resort-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html
Including airfare from LAX to Honolulu and taxes.
$914 for 2 people ($457 per person)
There are other hotels with a similar deal, but they must have the “Save $250 [...]
Pony Express Haleakala Crater
I had a great time with Pony Express Tours. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient with our novice riding skills. http://www.ponyexpresstours.com/ If you love horses, this is a great opportunity to ride for about 2 hours down the crater, eat a nice picnic lunch, and then ride another 2 hours up the [...]
Activities
The great thing about Maui is the wide range of activities — whether you like to snorkel, hike, sunbathe, bike, or even shop. Certain activities book early, such as horseback riding and biking down the volcano.
Snorkeling trips
The Kai Kanani was good for $49.88 early morning snorkel including a continental breakfast. They leave from Wailea [...]
Dining Under $10 in Maui
Dining in Maui can get quite expensive. Here are some places that I have found where you can get meals for around $10 or less per person. Eating for cheap but good!
Aloha Mixed Plate
If you like Ono or L&L Hawaiian Restaurants in the mainland, you should try Aloha Mixed Plate. The teriyaki [...]