Don't forget your binoculars for whale watching and to enjoy the scenery. A. Year-round good weather makes Hawaii the perfect spot for a great vacation. Temperatures are a little lower in the winter, but hardly drop below the middle 70's. Summer will temperatures up to the upper 80's, but gentle tradewinds assure a nice breeze every day, so it never gets to hot, and there is always the ocean to cool you down.
Slippers are the best beach attire, and for the low price they last surprisingly long.
A. Depending on the lifestyle you are used to, you can make it quite inexpensive or you can live the good life. A good thing is to prebook your activities, so you can budget even better and you have less expenses while you are here, plus you save the time to plan and get more out of your vacation. There are cheap fast- food places all over the islands, but you might want to dine out nice once or twice during your stay. A. Flights from the US mainland early or mid-morning, arriving in Honolulu in late afternoon. From all other destinations, check with your travel agent locally so you can be sure that you know your arrival time.