... considering our options for a vacation in february 2010. We came across Mexico and Costa Rica already, and since yesterday we are seriously considering Hawaii.. Maui to be more specific. The price of a ticket seems cheaper than Costa Rica (850 to 900), our second serious option. We have a ... more

... a private room for 14 nights) would be your best bet as you could get away without a car rental and it includes free tours. Adding another $1500 US, about 1000 Euros, to your budget for a total budget of 3700 Euros for two for two weeks is more reasonable ... more

... vulcano's, animal's you won't find anywhere else, amazing hikes through national parks, etc. And my father and brother want to join us on this vacation. They will pay the rent of a car and their presence might turn out useful with spltting the bill of an apartment ... more

... outside. There are also other rental units like Napili Shores next to us, I think it is called Napili Sunset. We found our rental on "Homes Away' website and we booked our unit privately as opposed to booking with the "Outrigger Napili Shores' (which is the same place - some of ... more

... owned, it's a question of whether the owner chooses to have the unit managed by Outrigger, another management company, or do what is called private rental. This is very common throughout Hawaii, with varying results (as referred to indirectly by Mamma in another thread about a problem with VRBO ... more

... in airfare for two, $750 including 5 nights and car rental which is good for the whole week. $75 resort credit and we bought 2 extra days at the Sheraton on Priceline at $175.00 a week in Hawaii for 2 at just $1700. Not including food and activities. ALOHA ... more

... trip, you will want to plan for 2 weeks or more. We thought 6 nights was enough -- wrong! On other vacations, I have come home and been somewhat relieved to get back to 'normalcy' -- but not on the return from Hawaii. I cried like a baby! have a GREAT trip ... more

... and we are there...can't wait. We try to go every year, save up all year and wait for those great airfare deals (yeah, we need some work done on the house, but it has to wait!)..it's so worth it. The kids love it, great family vacation ... more