Hawaii Vacation: Too Delightful to Delay
"Hawaii: it’s not just for honeymoons anymore" (or once-in-a-lifetime trips). That’s my slogan of the day. Although a Hawaii vacation may well change your life, you needn’t put it on a bucket list of things to be done once before you die. Hawaii is way too special to hoard like that.
In my family, a trip to Hawaii was like a dream – something to be thought of with longing. It was in a whole other category from family vacations in the mountains or national parks. Perhaps, decades ago, that was true. However, Hawaii now is more accessible than ever. Air travel is far more reasonable and hotel rates are lower than many places on the mainland.
Sometimes, however, perception lags: Hawaii is remembered as an exotic luxury; something seen in movies or on television, something beyond the reach of mere mortals. One of my cousins married in Hawaii but only because he was en route to Viet Nam. Even so, that was considered extraordinary. My parents hoped to take a trip to Hawaii for a 25th anniversary as a huge extravagance. It was only in my adulthood that I met people who vacation in Hawaii regularly. When I did, it was like the V-8 slap to the forehead. But of course, why not?
The key, I believe, is to pretend you are vacationing in Hawaii. It costs nothing to pretend. Once you begin making pretend plans: looking at specific hotels, considering travel packages, Hawaii becomes a probability rather than an impossible dream. It seems real and do-able, as it is. Stop dreaming and start pretending – soon you’ll be planning!
Published by Bruce Fisher
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
Entry Filed under: Customs, Practices and Pastimes,Fun Stuff,Hawaiiana
March 9th, 2010
4 Comments Add your own
1. CTarleton | March 9th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Thanks, Aloha Bruce! We’re ready for you any time – a hui hou!
2. Vacation Getaways | March 10th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I agree Hawaii is not only for Honeymooners. My wife and I went for a little getaway and had the time of our lives. We’re fortunate enough to be in the military, so we were able to stay at the Hale Koa Hotel. They don’t have the most comfortable beds, but we couldn’t beat the $79 a night price.
3. Doug Jeffs | March 10th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Indeed, there are great deals to Hawaii. Although I live in the islands, my favorite place in the world to travel is Hawaii…every island. We most recently spent a weekend in Waikiki with a beautful view of the ocean off Waikiki for 50% less than a hotel along Chicago’s waterfront. I love Chicago but this deal is no comparison. And we just made our summer family vacation reservations for the island of Lanai, our favorite place in the entire world, at a Four Seasons hotel…yet again, less than a Chcago hotel fare. It’s a no brainer. Gotta love Hawaii!! We sure do. Cheers!
4. Cindy | March 11th, 2010 at 6:34 am
I am still working my way around the islands – I live on Oahu and have visited Kauai. I’m trying to at least get to one other island per year. Such a chore
Cindy
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