http://www.thedaysoff.com Travel Guides and Dining Reviews Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:50:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/7-night-vacation-from-lax-to-hnl-457-pp/ Here are some tips on making an Oahu trip enjoyable and affordable at the same time. 1) AQUA hotels are great for people on a budget. People are complaining on TripAdvisor about the hotel, but I think they were expecting a little too much for what they were paying. Its not ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/oahu-travel-on-a-budget/ Introduction Subways are an excellent way to get around town in New York City. Some of the railcars (for instance the 4,5,6 line) are made by Kawasaki  which are  similar to the train cars in Japan. They have LED signs that tell you which stop you are heading toward, etc. One of ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/new-york-trains/ New York is known for great food. We decided to try out Wolfgang's Steakhouse on Park Ave. from all the great reviews on Yelp. Its currently ranked in the top 5 in New York. Review: We got the "Steak for 2" on the menu cooked medium rare. I wouldn't say it is ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/wolfgangs-steakhouse/ We decided to do a quick tour of the Statue of Liberty as opposed to going through the Statue Cruise. Here's the link for the Statue of Liberty National Monument. If you want to visit the Statue of Liberty monument (go up the pedestal area), you will need to make ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/staten-island-ferry-see-statue-of-liberty-for-free/ Here are some tips on getting to Manhattan from JFK. Airplane Flight We took advantage of some great prices on flights to JFK Airport in New York. The airport is about ~1 hour drive into Manhattan depending on traffic. Note: In case you want to do the red-eye flight, many hotels in New York ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/new-york-city-getting-into-manhattan-from-jfk/ 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 ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/maui-horseback-riding/ 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 ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/maui-activities/ 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 ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/dining-in-maui-under-10/ The Dry Season Highs of 84°F and lows of 70°F April - October The Humid Season Highs of 81°F and lows of 65°F November - April Tropical storms may occur during the humid season. If you are on a budget, ... http://www.thedaysoff.com/when-to-go-to-hawaii/