Hawaii in a Heartbeat: 3 Ways to Cut Costs on Your Next Trip to the Islands

Hawaii is where my husband's heart is, not because he has family there but because it's a place that makes him feel relaxed, re-energized and renewed. We've spent many vacations there as a result, including a trip to Kauai earlier this month. Our feeling is that if you live on the West Coast of the U.S. like we do, or have easy access to it, there's no excuse not to head to Hawaii -- and to arrive...
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Northern Kauai: Beauty on a Budget

Kauai is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian islands, at approximately 550 square miles in size. And while that might not seem like a lot of ground to cover, it has taken us three visits to explore nearly every corner of "the garden isle." This time, we spent our entire vacation on the tropical, rainy side of the island -- on the north. Lucky for us, we were blessed to have sunny, enjoyable weather...
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