Hawaii/Questions Answered by Expert Lena DeMarco

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child friendly for a keen surfer9/22/2009
  Q: We are looking to travel from Australia to Hawaii in late December for 2 weeks with a 3 and 4 year ...
  A: I would recommend the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. You can rent an ocean front villa with two rooms. ...
First trip to Hawaii with 1.5 year old8/18/2009
  Q: My husband and I are thinking of a trip to Hawaii in December with our 1.5 year old. My husband can ...
  A: , Hawaii has a broad range of activities for you, your husband and toddler. There are plenty of ...
excursions for pregnant lady1/8/2009
  Q: my family will be travelling to Hawaii mid-march early April. The children are 9 & 7. I've been ...
  A: I would call Kai Kanani in South Maui to see if they have any pregnancy restrictions. I recently ...
schedule in Hawaii12/28/2008
  Q: The dates are 18th (landing at 4:00 pm) through 27 (leaving early morning). We can land either in ...
  A: I would recommend you stay on Oahu for 3 full days and the rest of your time on Maui. Oahu has some ...
vacation in Maui12/5/2008
  Q: My preference would be to stay on Kaanapali beach. Could you recommend a hotel that would work for ...
  A: I wish I had a good answer for you, however all of the hotels I would recommend on Ka'anapali that ...
Where to stay: Honolulu or Kona11/26/2008
  Q: I am planning a trip to Hawaii in Oct 2009 with my husband and 5 yr old daughter. I am puzzeled ...
  A: My favorite island is the big island. There is such a huge variety of things to do and the pace is ...
best island/accomodation with kids for end of dec'0811/8/2008
  Q: We are planning a trip to Hawaii in last week of dec'08 with our 5 and 10 year old kids. Any ...
  A: A lot of this answer depends on your budget and what types of activities you and your children ...
Places to stay2/25/2008
  Q: My husband and I are celebrating our 30th anniversary with a visit to Maui. We have our airfare and ...
  A: I am currently on my way to inspect two properties in Maui. The Makena Surf in south Maui and the ...
Kauai1/30/2008
  Q: any suggestions on activities in Kauai, we are going on our honeymoon and would love to see all we ...
  A: Kauai has great hiking, and exploring. For more on hiking, visit http://kauai.hiking.info/. Do not ...
alternative accomodations11/25/2007
  Q: I am planning a trip to HI. Not to sure which area yet, but I am looking to stay in some sort of ...
  A: It sounds like you are looking for a rustic cabana type accommodation. I am afraid that doesn't ...
Family holiday on Kauai11/7/2007
  Q: I am interested in booking a holiday (preferably) in Kauai or one of the other islands. I have 2 ...
  A: Unfortunately, the Keiki (kid's) clubs do not accept children under 5. Your best bet is to hire a ...
Seeking boat cruises that view the volcanic flow into the water10/24/2007
  Q: I will be visiting The Big Island in December and am seeking an evening boat cruise (ideally dinner ...
  A: If you are intent on seeing the lava flow into the water, your best option is a helicopter ride, as ...
Scenic Nature Walks10/19/2007
  Q: My siser and I are coming to Hawaii from Australia around Mid Nov for three days. We're staying in ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in my response. Because you are travelling in Nov. on the north shore of ...
Aqua Waikiki10/8/2007
  Q: I would like to know if the Aqua Waikiki wave hotel would be a good place to stay?
  A: I have not inspected this hotel, I have heard that they have made recent improvements in the last ...
Hawaii9/7/2007
  Q: What kind of weather should I expect in Hawaii at the end of October/begining of November? Thanks
  A: With temperatures usually in the high 70's- low 80's during this time, you should expect balmy ...
hawaii9/7/2007
  Q: Where is the best place to go swimming in Hawaii?
  A: It depends what kind of swimming you want to do and your activity level. Also depends which island ...

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Questions about luxury hotels, mid-range hotels, water activities, luaus, land excursions, beaches. I prefer Off the Beaten Path Itineraries. I am a certified Hawaii Destination Specialist by the Travel Institute. I used to work for the luxury division of Expedia and travel to Hawaii 2 times per year.

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I am a certified Hawaii Destination Specialist by the Travel Institute. I used to work for the luxury division of Expedia and travel to Hawaii 2 times per year.

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