Questions tagged [hawaii]

The 50th and only isolated state of the USA. Nicknamed The Aloha State.

Hawaii.

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Lower Altitude Observatory on Hawai'i?

We want to go stargazing on the Hawai'i Big Island but we're a little worried about altitude sickness (we have some near-senior citizens in our group). All of the observatories I could find are on Mauna Loa or Mauna Kea, both above 4,000 meters. Is…
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Traveling conveniences in Maui

I'm traveling to Maui and I wanted to inquire about how difficult it is travel in Maui if it will take a while to travel from place to place. I am going to go there and would like to stay in hotel that will allow me easy access to both snorkeling…
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Fairmont Orchid Gold room or Mauna Lani Bay Oceanfront room?

I can't decide which would be more enjoyable and worth the money for our anniversary and babymoon trip to the big island of Hawaii in a few weeks. The gold part of the resort seems like you're treated like royalty, but it's $150 more per night than…
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Are there popular but poorly paved roads on Big Island which require an SUV?

My grandparents will drive only on roads recommended in printed travel guides; they'll ask the rental car company if Waipio Valley Road and the road to the top of Mauna Kea are sanctioned. 9. Re: Car Rental - is 4WD Really Necessary? Apr. 19, 2010,…
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