| no more. Check out this See-All Activity Itinerary | | | | 2. Head down H1 East to Haunama Bay to take in |
| for the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, from Hawaii | | | | one of the most popular snorkeling spots in all of |
| budget travel specialist, GLAD Travel. Designed | | | | Hawaii ($ for parking). Special tip: one night a |
| for the budget, student, and adventure traveler, | | | | week they have a night snorkel here where you |
| this is an aggressive itinerary for a first time visit | | | | can rent dive lights $ and see the underwater |
| to Oahu. The energetic and time-deprived traveler | | | | night life. |
| can do this in 3 days but it is highly recommended | | | | 3. Continue driving east to check out Sandy Beach |
| to add a day or three to each of the days | | | | and the offshore islands. |
| mentioned here. Since this is designed for the | | | | 4. End your day basking on or grilling dinner on |
| budget and adventure-oriented traveler, activities | | | | beautiful Lanikai Beach or Kailua Beach. The |
| that require money are noted with "$". | | | | adventuous may want to try windsurfing or |
| Oahu, Hawaii See-All Itinerary: | | | | kayaking $ at these popular spots. |
| Day 1: | | | | Stay: Vacation rental or B&B in Kaneohe or |
| 1. Start your visit heading up H1 west (fitting in a | | | | Kawela. |
| tour of Pearl Harbor $ if that floats your boat). | | | | Day 3: |
| 2. Enjoy the rural west coast as you drive from | | | | 1. Enjoy driving up the windward coast Hwy #83 |
| H1 west, to #93, to #930. Soak in the sun on | | | | and taking in the waterfall-plenty Koolau Mountain |
| many of the beautiful beaches including the local | | | | Range on the left and the ocean-side |
| favorite Makaha and the vast, quiet Yokohama | | | | Kamehameha Hwy. |
| Beach. | | | | 2. For a spurge, stop at the one of the shrimp |
| 3. Park at Yokohama and take in a short but | | | | shacks along the highway for lunch $ (most are in |
| beautiful and rewarding 2 hour hike (round trip) | | | | Kahuku). |
| from Yokohama Beach to Kaena Point. Whales, | | | | 3. Take in Sunset Beach, home of the famous |
| dolphins, sea lions, albatross, mongoose, and blow | | | | Pipeline surf break, and Shark's Cove (great for |
| holes are among a few of the sights on this trail | | | | snorkeling and shore diving but ONLY in good |
| to the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve. This | | | | conditions, mainly in summer). |
| hike is very easy but can be hot and sunny so | | | | 4. Choose to spend your time on any of the |
| make sure to bring plenty of drinking water. | | | | North Shore's beautiful beaches or take a tourist |
| 4. Enjoy the sunset anywhere along the west | | | | tour of Waimea Valley Audubon Center $ (cliff |
| coast on your drive to Waikiki. | | | | diving and Hawaiian history). |
| Stay: Stay the night in a budget hotel or hostel in | | | | 5. Don't forget to save some time to enjoy the |
| Waikiki. Enjoy Waikiki's restaurants and night life $ | | | | laid back surf town of Haleiwa. Here you can |
| and save money by taking advantage of the | | | | shop, find cheap eats, and of course enjoy some |
| many happy hours. | | | | shave ice $. |
| Day 2: | | | | Stay: Vacation rental or B&B in Kawela or Haleiwa. |
| 1. Head east to the Diamond Head crater, not far | | | | Alternative: Fly out late tonight or stay in Honolulu |
| from the end of Waikiki. Hike this popular, but | | | | or Waikiki if you have an early morning flight. |
| nice, trail for 1-2 hours ($ for parking). | | | | |