Price, Convenience and Exciting Beach Activities
Travelers have found two major changes recently that takes the pleasure out of vacations.
***Safety is being compromised in world travels, not so in Hawaii
***Dollar Exchange rates don't exist in Hawaii
Americans and Canadians are finding family vacations and leisure travel is becoming a bigger chore. The fun trip around the world visiting foreign places with the different cultures isn't the same today. So many folks come home and either say "never again" or "was it worth it?".
Not to worry...even if you have been to Hawaii before there still is a great deal to discover and lots of fun. So many things to do, low cost budget activities...scenes to see!
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On Maui a must visit and a no cost fun place is in Lahaina at "Dan's Green House". You Tube under three minutes--Click here
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You will find a definite respite from the hub bub of tourist traps and get lost in the wonder of our little oasis. Famous since 1976 and a legend on Maui for 30 years, Dan's Green House is must for all visitors and a experience you will never forget. When you enter Dan’s Green House you enter a wonderland of fragrant tropical plants and flowers, beautiful exotic birds and wise miniature piglets greeting you with cherubic little smiles.
In addition to creating a tropical fantasy for our customers they have developed one of the most comprehensive Certified Nurseries on Maui. All the tropical Hawaiian plants such as Ginger, Hibiscus, Anthurium, Plumeria, Orchids and more can be shipped or hand carried to every State.
Dan’s Green House is known the world over as Maui's exclusive retailer of Fuku-Bonsai lava rock plants. Each plant is grown from seed out of a hand-sculptured lava rock and nurtured for up to 5 years in the nursery before being brought into the shop for it's journey to your home or office. These plants are very "easy care" and will live for many many years.
Another exceptional item you will find at Dan's Green House is the exotic hand-fed baby birds. Dan's Green House carries the sweetest, nicest, best quality baby birds in the world which can be adopted and shipped from their happy home to your happy home. You can find a cheaper bird, but you won’t find a better bird!
Dan's Green House also has the exclusive 'Singapore' Plumeria plants. This flower represents the scent of Hawaii. The 'Singapore' variety grows and flowers all year around unlike other varieties that are deciduous or dormant five months out of the year. Plumeria flowers are worn by Hawaii's exotic Hula Dancers. They can also be easily grown in your home or office and shipped anywhere in the United States.
A visit to Dan's Green House is a wonderful, happy, memorable experience that keeps folks enchanted and returning for more. We count our blessings and you will too for discovering Dan's Green House. The fun experience and be yours without cost, yet a most delightful education on Hawaii's plants and floral. Take time to tour the fun store, and experience the joy of a tropical fantasy come true. 193 Lahainaluna Road Lahaina - Maui, Hawaii
6 Ways To Get off the Beaten Path in Hawaii:
⧫Hike along the Napali Coast on Kauai.
⧫Discover the local art scene in downtown Oahu during the monthly “First Friday” art walk.
⧫Take a swim in the peaceful waters of Kaupoa beach on Molokai.
⧫Sunbathe on the golden sands of Polihua Beach on Lanai.
⧫Dress warmly and watch the sunrise from the top of Haleakala National Park on Maui.
⧫Hike between the lush, 2000-foot cliffs of Waipio Valley on Hawaii's Big Island.
Staying in Hawaii
Finding accommodations is easy in Hawaii. You'll find everything here from historic hotels and boutiques, to bed and breakfasts, rental condos, and luxury resorts. You'll find more than 30,000 hotel rooms on Oahu alone.
OAHU is where Honolulu, Waikiki (Tourist and Hotels), Pearl Harbor, Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center, North Shore - Big wave surfing, and a must visit is Waimea Falls Park. Oahu is home of so much of Hawaii, but just to mention one more famous landmark, Diamond Head.
Anytime of year is a good time to visit Hawaii. Summer, between April and November, is warmer and drier (average temperature is 75˚-88˚ F) while winter, between December and March, is a bit cooler (68˚-80˚ F). Trade winds keep things comfortable year-round.
Traveling in Hawaii
To really experience all that Hawaii offers, you should consider renting a car. Many visitors also enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. Shuttles, taxis, and public transport are available on most islands.
Inter-Island Ferry Service – Hawaii Superferry
Hawaii Superferry offers daily service for you and your rental car between Honolulu, Oahu and Kahului, Maui. Click on the link below for route and schedule information, port locations, and travel tips:
Hawaii Superferry
If you are flying with Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to a Neighbor Island, you will depart from the Inter-Island Terminal, immediately adjacent and connected to the Main Terminal. If you are flying with Island Air or Pacific Wings from Honolulu to the Neighbor Islands, you will depart from the Commuter Terminal, a one-story building separated from the adjacent Inter-Island Terminal Building by a surface parking lot.
To get to the Inter-Island or Commuter Terminal at Honolulu International Airport:
• The free Wiki-Wiki (Hawaiian for fast, speedy) Shuttle at the Honolulu International Airport provides transportation to and from the departure gates and the Main Terminal and between terminal buildings. Look for signs directing you to the Wiki-Wiki Shuttle.
• It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Main Terminal to the Inter-Island Terminal. There will be signs directing you to INTER-ISLAND FLIGHTS, HAWAIIAN.
• The Commuter Terminal is a 2- to 5-minute walk beyond the Inter-Island Terminal.
Maui, named after the demigod that drew the Hawaiian Islands up from the ocean, is the Valley Isle. Legend says that Maui captured the Sun and secured the promise of long days for the enjoyment of the people and visitors of these islands. Today it is said the Sun resides in the beautiful mountains of Haleakala known as the "House of the Sun". Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain providing miles and miles of diverse cultures, climates, and landscapes. From the black, white, red, and gold sand beaches to the pastoral village of Heavenly Hana to the soaring sea cliffs and seven sacred pools, Maui has something for everyone. It is no wonder that this sun-drenched island has been voted the "Best Hawaiian Island".
{At the airports and all around the major tourist areas you will find guide books and coupon books, don't overlook gathering them up for the latest things to see and do.}
A great taste of Maui and a welcome to the islands can be found at Boss Frog's. There you can pickup a Maui Hawaii Travel Guide, your source for all your Hawaii vacation sports equipment needs!
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They currently have 7 stores on Maui, 2 on Kauai, and 1 on the Big Island of Hawaii open and ready to serve you. Remember, the more information you obtain the more fun you will have while you are here.
Boss Frog is famous throughout the islands for 20 years of outstanding service and rental of beach equipment. The Maui Hawaii Travel Guide offers up all the info you might expect to find in a traditional book format travel guide, except even better!
Pickup one of their interactive Maui Snorkel Maps for information on Maui's best Snorkeling beaches. Check out the rental of their snorkel equipment and see if they are still offering a FREE ocean snorkeling trip. You will find no better deal anywhere in the world!
Another famous activity on Maui is the Sunrise on Haleakala. It is magnificent, with panoramic views and spectacular colors, it is an experience you will never forget. You can drive up the mountain or start with van pick up from your hotel or condo.
A real adventure is a bicycle trip down Haleakala. You will be transported to the summit of Haleakala, and will be outfitted with all the gear you need for this 38 mile downhill biking adventure. Don't let the 38 miles scare you though, on this trip, all you will be pedaling will be 400 yards! Bring your camera, since there will be plenty of stops to marvel at the views around you, as well as stops at historical churches, flower gardens, and even a stop for a no host brunch. This is one of the most popular Maui activities after perhaps only a ocean snorkeling trip.
Touring Maui Ocean Center, the Hawaiian Aquarium, is a great activity during any vacation to Maui, whether a family vacation, a romantic honeymoon, a relaxing retreat or an adventurous tour. Maui Ocean Center complements many of Maui’s most popular activities, including snorkel trips and whale watches. The aquarium is about a half an hour or less from most condos and hotels on Maui; located about 20 minutes from Kihei and 30 minutes from Lahaina.
All material herein © '2007-2018 Harvey Akeson Reprint by permission: harvey@harveyakeson.com
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