Register with airlines that service Hawaii to be alerted by e-mail of last-minute bargains or seasonal specials and plan to buy your ticket months in advance. Rental cars are best if you want to see the sights, but if you plan to visit multiple islands, you will have rent a different car on each island.
In Hawaii, accommodations range from coastline five-star hotels to neighborhood apartments--known as "ohanas." Ideally, the room has kitchen facilities and nearby services like bakeries, cafes and grocery stores. Meals are most expensive in tourist areas and cheapest in out-of-the-way restaurants.
Group activities--from boat cruises to bicycle tours to helicopter rides--come with deep discounts when you buy tickets for multiple activities. Check online for any free events that may be scheduled such as luaus or cultural festivals and ask the locals what they recommend.
