Oahu 101: Quick Facts About O'ahu Airport: Honolulu International Airport,
Hawaii’s largest airport and serves as the entry point for most of Hawaii’s
visitors.
Time Zone: Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time). Currency: US Dollar. Credit cards and traveler’s checks are accepted at most establishments. Climate: Average temperature: 75˚-85˚ F. It is generally drier on the western (leeward) side of the island, wetter on the eastern (windward) side. Clothing: Casual Tipping: U.S. Standards Apply: 15-20% on meals, at least $1.00 per bag for porters and at least $1.00 per night for housekeeping. Languages: English, Hawaiian
Did you know that Hawaii's National Flower is the Yellow Hibiscus? Basic Hawaiian Words You Should Know Aloha-means hello or goodbye Mahalo-Thank You Ohana-Family Bonus Tips to Save on Your Trip to O'ahu If you plan to bring home some souvenirs from your trip, you can find a variety of products at low cost from the International Market Place. From beach towels, to lei (flower necklace) to home decors and even pearl jewelries. Just put up your bargaining skills and you won't go home empty-handed. Have you attended a timeshare presentation yet? Timeshare sales presentations are rampant in vacation spots such as Hawaii. In case someone offers you to attend one, don't hesitate to join. Aside from having a free breakfast, you get free tickets to some of the high-end resorts in Hawaii. |
Planning for Your O'ahu Vacation Decide When to Go: Picking the date of your travel can be a big factor
in getting great savings for your trip to O'ahu because it involves the biggest
expense on your budget, which is the airfare. Normally, the airfare tickets are in their lowest during January, Autumn, Winter and early Spring. On the other hand, the fares are higher on peak seasons such as Spring Break, Summer and Holidays.
Book Your Travel Wisely: Online booking travel agencies such as the Expedia, Orbitz and Hotwire offer several vacation packages that combine airfare ticket, hotel accommodation and even car rental, and most of the time they offer it at ridiculously low prices! So don’t hesitate to watch out for those promos and compare prices with other online booking travel agencies for great savings.
Plan Your Activities in O’ahu: You can browse the web or visit Expedia Local Expert for the list of activities that you can do in Oahu. Most of the
time, the hotel offers a complimentary breakfast in a restaurant, wherein you
can sit and eat your bagel with a cup of coffee as you watch their presentation
about the fun activities and best places to visit in Oahu. They offer discounts
and most of all, the activities are organized. So it saves you time and money. Everything is Set, Now What to Bring: Since the weather is mostly sunny it would be great
to bring your summer dress or beach shorts, bathing suit, sandals, summer hat
and most importantly a sun block for skin protection. Bringing basic necessities like water and some snacks would be helpful too. By the way, don't forget to bring your camera, you cannot afford to miss out taking pictures. |
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