From mid-September through mid-November you can score some of the cheapest airfare to Hawaii. What’s more, once you arrive in paradise, you can scoop up spectacular fall rates on hotels and rental cars as well.
The Aloha State has something for everyone, from breathtaking beaches and active volcanoes to stunning waterfalls and dozens of award-winning golf courses. Hawaii is also home to some of the world’s best outdoor adventures, including year-round paragliding, windsurfing and snorkeling. Unlike most of the continental United States, Hawaii does not experience major temperature fluctuations in the fall. That means you can enjoy incredible weather and amazing scenery without breaking the bank.
One of the best ways to save on a trip to the tropics, besides visiting during the off-season, is to secure a package deal. Bundling is one of the most cost effective means to explore the Hawaiian Islands. Most vacation packages to Hawaii include airfare, hotel accommodations, car rental, airport shuttle and sightseeing tours. However, since most package deals are customizable, you have the ultimate say as to what to include or exclude.
While you are in the state look for free events and attractions to keep travel costs down. For example, each fall Hawaii hosts a series of free cultural events, including the Aloha Festivals. By taking advantage of free offerings, you can splurge on one or two unique adventures, such as swimming with sharks on the North Shore, snorkeling with manta rays on the South Shore or taking a zip line over rainforests that dot the islands’ mountains.
If you are keeping a cap on your travel spending, another way to save is to stay at a resort that features tons of amenities. By doing so you don’t have to spend time and money driving around the island chasing down fun. Staying at places like the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, the fun comes to you. The family-friendly resort is a cross between Disneyland and Fantasy Island. The property is designed so that you can swim with dolphins in the morning, ride to lunch on a gondola, and watch the sunset while dining at a traditional luau in the evening.
Likewise, if you book a room at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa on the island of Maui you won’t have time or the energy to spend money any place else. After all, the world-class resort is home to a massive 25,700 square-foot Canyon Activity Pool, which features nine pools that are connected by a lazy river and is peppered with waterslides, Tarzan rope swings, caves, plus a kiddie pool and sandy play area specially designed for toddlers, plus an award-winning beach and golf course.
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