Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Amenities
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Accommodations offering online computer terminals for guests are designated with the
internet icon ( ). An hourly fee may apply (eg at hotel business centers).
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The wi-fi icon ( ) indicates that wireless internet access is offered. Look for free wi-fi
hot spots in common areas (eg hotel lobby, poolside).
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In-room internet access at hotels is often wired (not wireless); a daily fee may apply.
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The swimming icon (
) appears where an indoor or outdoor pool is available.
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Air-conditioning ( ) is a standard amenity at most hotels and resorts. At some hotels,
condos, hostels, B&Bs and vacation rentals, only fans may be provided.
B&Bs & Vacation Rentals
B&B accommodations in Hawaii vary from spare bedrooms in residential homes to pull-
out-all-the-stops romantic hideaways. Often family-run operations, B&Bs can provide
more personal experiences than hotels but offer fewer services.
Despite their name, only some B&Bs offer breakfast or stock supplies - usually coffee,
juice, fruit and bread or pastries - in guests' accommodations. Without a state-approved
restaurant kitchen, B&Bs can be fined if caught making hot meals for guests.
B&Bs discourage unannounced drop-ins, so they sometimes do not appear on maps in
this topic. Same-day reservations are hard to get. Always try to book B&Bs in advance,
because they tend to fill up weeks or months ahead of time. Many B&Bs have minimum-
stay requirements of a few nights, though some will waive this if you pay a surcharge.
Typically, a vacation rental means renting an entire duplex, condo or house (with no on-
site manager and no breakfast provided), but many B&Bs also rent stand-alone cottages
and often all these kinds of properties are handled by the same rental agencies. Ask
about cleaning fees, common for stays of less than five nights.
Sometimes B&Bs and vacation rentals will refuse credit cards, instead requiring pay-
ment by cash, traveler's checks or a personal check drawn on a US bank account.
For B&B and vacation rental listings statewide, try the following:
Affordable Paradise
( 261-1693;
www.affordable-paradise.com
)
Air B&B
(
www.airbnb.com
)
HomeAway
(
www.homeaway.com
)
Pacific Islands Reservations
( 800-429-5711, 262-8133;
Purple Roofs
(
http://purpleroofs.com
) Directory of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, va-
cation rentals, guesthouses and hotels.
Vacation Rentals by Owner
(VRBO;
www.vrbo.com
)
