Today I'm talking about mistakes people make when planning Hawaii Vacations. And why you should think twice before doing this all online. Through my years of experience, I've learned that travelers naturally come from distinct travel types. Here's how I carefully tune into their preferences to create memorable, personalized vacations rather than standard one-click Hawaii vacations. 

Cookie-Cutter Hawaii Vacation Packages on Sites like Expedia all Look the SAME!

Cookie-Cutter Hawaii Vacation Packages

There are a lot of cookie-cutter Hawaii bundles online. Does this sound familiar? You want to come to Hawaii. The internet is a direct link to booking platforms such as Expedia and Travelocity, with Costco being another major player. Bingo. You're on the way to Hawaii....WHOOOT! - so convenient, right? You place your items into the shopping cart by clicking through the website. Within 10 minutes, you can have your booking confirmed. You believe that your choice is perfect. And maybe it is. But what ifit isn't? But how will you know? Let's dive in. You found me, so I trust you have good research skill sets. Your effort to locate me proves you've searched thoroughly.

 If your Hawaii vacation doesn't meet your exact needs it becomes your only opportunity to experience it. The majority of visitors here are either starting their journey or experiencing their first trip. After mastering the process of traveling to Hawaii you can manage the trip by yourself. I strongly recommend that you proceed with this approach. Knowing this destination turns repeat visits into an enjoyable experience. If you can afford it. Because obviously, budget is a concern. 

Big Online Travel Site Hawaii Vacation Packages

Today I want to discuss some of these travel package types. These airline big-box travel sites present attractive vacation packages. These travel sites attract customers by setting appealing prices. And inconvenient flight times. And getting you to the wrong airport. Countless times people have reached out to me because they planned trips from Oahu to the Big Island. Travelers made the mistake of believing the Big Island was Oahu. Things like this. Rookie mistakes. The travelers ended up much farther from the beach than they believed they were. The hotel details provided were not as precise as they believed. The outcome failed to deliver everything they expected. 

Woman Making Mistake Booking the Wrong Airport!

Pro tip- Hold Up - Don't book your airfare first!

A common way people choose Hawaii Vacation Packages is by spotting a great airfare deal. They purchase their air tickets without knowing that finding their preferred lodging will be very difficult. And how expensive it is. Travelers find themselves paying substantially more than they initially anticipated. So don’t do that. Hacker Tip: This travel advice originates from my previous recommendations. Always evaluate your entire travel plan before finalizing your airfare booking.

Huh? No all Inclusive's?

Customization of your vacation experience is something I’m emphasizing directly to you because it truly holds significant importance. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that while a one-size-fits-all solution works well for some travelers, it simply doesn’t resonate with everyone. That’s why I focus on tailoring each trip to the individual. At the same time, our website offers 'all-inclusive' Hawaii vacation packages—mainly because many people specifically request them. However, even those packages can be customized to better fit your personal travel style and needs I typically manage to persuade people away from them because they don’t really fit their needs. We do not offer all-inclusive hotels and resorts in Hawaii, they just don't exist. Hawaii’s not an all-inclusive type of place. It’s an à la carte type of place. Listen to my podcast from three or four weeks ago where I compare all-inclusive Hawaii vacations to traditional à la carte Hawaii vaca...