Posted By Phin Upham
A Hawaiian vacation is like a dream. The islands are beautiful, and have a little bit of everything for everyone. Unfortunately, as quickly as Hawaii takes your breath away it can also take your money. If you’re looking for tips on how to see Hawaii on the cheap, read on for tips to stretch your travel budget.
Hotels
Save the Four Seasons for a trip to Paris or somewhere more prestigious. A boutique hotel in Hawaii will often have nicer views of the coast line, and may come with some extra amenities. The rooms and hotels may be smaller, but the cost is a lot cheaper than the mainstream hotels.
Amenities
Some hotels come with amenities to make your stay a bit more pleasant. You might find your hotel offers free bikes for you and your spouse to get around, or scuba gear to explore Hawaii’s crystal clear shores.
Choose Meals
Choosing meals wisely will lead to the biggest savings. You should definitely try the staples like Kona coffee, but limit these treats to stretch the budget. Seaside barbecues available for public use on the beach will help prepare mahi mahi that rivals the best restaurants on the islands.
Air Deals
Low cost air fares can get you to Hawaii for under $100 if you know when to shop. The last tip is to exercise some patience and search for the lowest possible fares before booking your trip.
About the Author: Phin Upham is an investor at a family office/ hedgefund, where he focuses on special situation illiquid investing. Before this position, Phin Upham was working at Morgan Stanley in the Media and Telecom group. You may contact Phin on his Phin Upham website or Facebook page.