Comments on: Is it cheaper to buy vacation packages to Kauai or book things separately?

By: Stephen H

Stephen H — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:10:59 +0000

I've been to Kauai a few times and have always had the best luck with Classic Aloha Vacations (www.classic-aloha.com). They do the hotels, and told me where to get the best deals on everything else. Really friendly people.
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By: Natasha M

Natasha M — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:27:59 +0000

You definitely get better rates on package deals. Try http://www.stardiscounttravel.com
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By: Kimberly *

Kimberly * — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:20:59 +0000

I recently returned from a trip and booked everything with Hawaii Travel Bureau…Everything was smooth and cheaper then I was able to find elsewhere….Try them at http://www.hawaiitravelbureau.com. You won't regret it.
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By: pmiya1

pmiya1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:47:59 +0000

Robert's overnighter's- rooms/car/airfare & different combinations. That's what many of the locals do.Airfare/rooms get a discount. Rooms /car get a discount. you can still go independently wherever you want & also book some tours on the side.Robert's of Hawaii is the name of the company. I've used them at least 100 times.So the answer to your question is…I reccommend room/car/air packages but choose carefully if you decide to book tours with 15 people in a van, but sometimes that is a better option because the tour guides are top nltch 7 thy cook you BBQ lunch & they know places you will never find, but Kauai is a very small island, you can go exploring. A must is a 2.5 mile hike to Hanakapiai, at the end of the road at the wet caves take a short 2,5 mile hike. This is part of an 11 mile hike which you would need a 40 lb. pack & stayin for a week. That was one of the best vacations of my life!
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Born & raised in Hawaii, lived on Maui16 yrs, & the rest on Oahu;45yrs. old @nd best vacation ,hiking through the Haleakala Crater(1day) You can stay for a week if you want.Totally spiritual expweience. Horses & cabins available,book early. Aloha ..You'll have a fantastic time! I promise.

By: bernesepuppy

bernesepuppy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:36:59 +0000

When we went to Kauai, we found it to be cheaper to book things separately. We found some good deals through AAA. We also found staying in a condo to be cheaper than a hotel, but it you're going to stay in a hotel, the Hyatt near Poipu is definitely the best. We weren't totally happy with the condo we rented, I can't remember the place we used but this place were the units that were actually closer to the ocean and were a little cheaper. It was the same kind of unit as ours which was nice. It has a kitchen so you don't have to eat out the whole time. Here's a link: http://suite-paradise.com.
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By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:29:59 +0000

Talk to a travel agent. Usually package deals are cheaper if the package is what you want to do. I booked a trip to Kauai after I arrived in Honolulu. But all I wanted was a tour of the island including the fern grotto. So we booked a one day trip flew over and back the same day through the hotel in Honolulu.
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By: cyanne2ak

cyanne2ak — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:05:59 +0000

I find it is ALWAYS better to book things separately.
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