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John M
Does anyone know of any cheap places to stay on the BIG Island in Hawaii- hostels, cheap hotels etc.
Also, are there restrictions on camping- permits required? Are there places where a solo traveler can meet fellow hikers?
Answer
The Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki is only 11 miles from the airport. It's rated 3 stars and it's about $64. Other's are OHANA Maile Sky Court, and Park Shore Waikiki which are between $80 to $90.
Unlike the other islands, you can find a few very nice, clean, quiet, safe and scenic places to camp on Oahu. The Hoâomaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe is one of them. Ho 'omaluhia Botanical Gardens lives up to its name, which translated to English means, âto make a place of peace and tranquility.â This is a very peaceful environment.
You can camp here free of charge from 9 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday, except for Christmas and New Yearâs Day. There is no camping on the other days of the week, but this is a nice place to stay for the weekend. While it doesnât have 24-hour security, everyone I spoke with said it is very quiet.
Ho âomaluhia Botancial Gardens is located near several wonderful sightseeing, water play and other destinations including the Byoda Temple tucked away in the Valley of the Temples and featuring a larger than life Buddha statue, meditation garden and pond with 10,000 koi; Kaneohe Bay with its white sandbars appearing as tiny islands in azure waters at low tide; the cities of Kaneohe and Kailua with several shopping and dining opportunities; the country and very Hawaiian town of Waimanalo where horses still roam free and the beach is one of the best on the island; and Kailua Bay, the quintessential water playground of the Windward side that offers a long stretch of white sand and protected waters popular with beginning boogie boards, kayak paddlers and windsurfers.
The catch to this free and peaceful campground in a garden? It's in a rainforest. So remember to bring a waterproof tent and gear. It will still be warm though, so something light-weight, like the poncho that fits in your pocket or a light-weight jacket will work best. You may also want some mosquito repellant.
I hope this helps, you can get more info about cheap places to stay at http://pickthespot.com/?datatel
Have fun when you get there. :-)
The Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki is only 11 miles from the airport. It's rated 3 stars and it's about $64. Other's are OHANA Maile Sky Court, and Park Shore Waikiki which are between $80 to $90.
Unlike the other islands, you can find a few very nice, clean, quiet, safe and scenic places to camp on Oahu. The Hoâomaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe is one of them. Ho 'omaluhia Botanical Gardens lives up to its name, which translated to English means, âto make a place of peace and tranquility.â This is a very peaceful environment.
You can camp here free of charge from 9 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday, except for Christmas and New Yearâs Day. There is no camping on the other days of the week, but this is a nice place to stay for the weekend. While it doesnât have 24-hour security, everyone I spoke with said it is very quiet.
Ho âomaluhia Botancial Gardens is located near several wonderful sightseeing, water play and other destinations including the Byoda Temple tucked away in the Valley of the Temples and featuring a larger than life Buddha statue, meditation garden and pond with 10,000 koi; Kaneohe Bay with its white sandbars appearing as tiny islands in azure waters at low tide; the cities of Kaneohe and Kailua with several shopping and dining opportunities; the country and very Hawaiian town of Waimanalo where horses still roam free and the beach is one of the best on the island; and Kailua Bay, the quintessential water playground of the Windward side that offers a long stretch of white sand and protected waters popular with beginning boogie boards, kayak paddlers and windsurfers.
The catch to this free and peaceful campground in a garden? It's in a rainforest. So remember to bring a waterproof tent and gear. It will still be warm though, so something light-weight, like the poncho that fits in your pocket or a light-weight jacket will work best. You may also want some mosquito repellant.
I hope this helps, you can get more info about cheap places to stay at http://pickthespot.com/?datatel
Have fun when you get there. :-)
Question on Beach Tent/Shelter?
Woon
Hi, I am thinking of getting a beach tent for a day on the beach. Let me tell you what I need and then proceed with the question.
I want something that has a high sun protection rating and portable. They should be easy to setup and and can fit two adults. Preferably can shade the entire body when the adults lie down.
It is only for my wife and I to be sheltered for a couple of hours, we are not going to spend the night at the beach or anything.
I looked online and many of the models promises very easy setups. However, they looked light and flimsy.
Does beach tents get blown away easily? must I use tent pegs to anchor it down? If yes, how could that be easy to setup?
They are some models that have 'pockets' at the side and I am suppose to scoop sand and the weigh it down. Does this actually work? I know sand can heavy but the beach tent's shape acts like a 'catchment' for strong wind...
can someone share. I know this sound like a stupid question. But I grow up in a place without nice beaches so this is new to me.
Answer
You may want look up "Beach Cabana" on google. Here: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&q=beach%20cabana&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf
They are usually light since they expect people to be carrying beach chairs, towels, and coolers. Sitting in the shade will be 100% sun protection, but you still have to watch out for the rays reflecting off the sand. The only way to avoid that is to zip a tent shut and bake inside of it. If it provides shade, you`ll be good.
Yes it`ll blow away if its not weighed down one way or another. Its essentially a kite if you think about it or even a parachute. If you`re laying in it obviously it wont blow away but if you throw a small cooler in the back there shouldnt be any problems. the ones with the "sand pockets" are better than just the regular pegs. The pegs wont hold in the sand.
You may want look up "Beach Cabana" on google. Here: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&q=beach%20cabana&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf
They are usually light since they expect people to be carrying beach chairs, towels, and coolers. Sitting in the shade will be 100% sun protection, but you still have to watch out for the rays reflecting off the sand. The only way to avoid that is to zip a tent shut and bake inside of it. If it provides shade, you`ll be good.
Yes it`ll blow away if its not weighed down one way or another. Its essentially a kite if you think about it or even a parachute. If you`re laying in it obviously it wont blow away but if you throw a small cooler in the back there shouldnt be any problems. the ones with the "sand pockets" are better than just the regular pegs. The pegs wont hold in the sand.
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