Hawaii/October Family Trip

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Expert: Bruce Fisher - 6/27/2009


Question
Hi Bruce.  Looking to plan a trip to the big island in mid-to-late October '09.  There are 5 of us: my husband and I and our 11 year old triplet boys.  We'd appreciate your thoughts on where to stay and what to see.  We're considering a house or condo rental (if reasonable enough) given our boys are active and eat all the time!  Thank you in advance for the help.

Answer

Hawaii
October is a great time to come to Hawaii price wise. We're seeing great prices on airfare for that time right now. Condos are great choice and the more affordable ones are in the Kona area.  You might want to consider the Outrigger Royal sea cliffs.

There are many things to do on the big Island to keep you busy from snorkeling & horseback riding to helicopter and glass bottom boat rides but the main attraction of course is a Volcano national Park.  Keep in mind it's a pretty long ride from coma so give yourself plenty of time or consider staying on the Hilo side for a night.

please let me know if I can be of more help
Mahalo, Bruce

Bruce Fisher

Expertise

I’m a Hawaii Vacation Specialist and the founder of Hawaii-Aloha.com. I have lived here in the islands for 20 years and have developed a special affinity and enthusiasm for this wonderful place. I’m so grateful that each and every day I can help folks plan and make their vacation dreams come true. My company specializes in inbound travel from mainland US to all the islands of Hawaii. I can answer any travel questions relating to travel packages, airfare, weddings, all inclusive and cruises to Hawaii.

Experience

14 Years as Hawaii Travel Specialist

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International Association of Travel Agents, Cruise Lines International Association, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, American Society of Travel Agents, Outside Sales and Support Network, Association of Retail Travel Agents, National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents, Better Business Bureau

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Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Travel Agent-Home Based, Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Weekly, Travel Trade, Smarter Travel, Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Pacific Business News, Hawaii Business

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B.S in Psychology
Certified Hawaii HVCB Destination Specialist All ISlands
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Hilton Hawaiian University Certified
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2010 Travel Age West Trendsetter Award Winner - Runner up "Travel Agent Superstar" 2011 MLT Star Awward 2012 Top 50 Online Travel Influencers

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