How to Find Cheap Hotels in Waimea, Hawaii

Waimea is a small city in the north central region of Hawaii's Big Island. Visitors who want to find a slow, relaxing pace and plenty of natural attractions will find this an ideal destination. Follow these steps to plan your next trip there.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Accommodations in Waimea

1. Book lodging in Waimea through the Kauai Visitors Bureau by phone at [phone] or at their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Relax in one of Waimea's downtown inns. These accommodations are cheap, and tourist attractions in the town are only minutes away by foot. Advance reservations are recommended, as room availability is limited.

3. Enhance your Waimea vacation by staying at an inn at the edge of town. Travelers interested in enjoying Hawaiian meals, meeting interesting locals and building memories should stay in these inns.

4. Discover Waimea's past by staying in converted cottages. The rise in tourism on the Big Island has meant a conversion of former plantations and coconut groves into tourist accommodations. Families can find cheap accommodations and an opportunity to learn about Waimea's agricultural past.

Know Waimea

5. Pack clothing appropriate for rainy and cool weather for a Waimea vacation. The city is about a half-mile above sea level, so cool winds and lower temperatures could chill travelers. Periods of rain are common in Waimea, so long sleeves, umbrellas and raincoats are appropriate.

6. Explore Waimea's history by visiting a local ranch. Hawaiian farmers learned their trade from Mexican cowboys, including horseback riding and rounding up cattle. Travelers can watch cowboys in action during their vacation.

7. Find time to enjoy Waimea's authentic Hawaiian restaurants. Plates of poi, roasted pig and other Hawaiian dishes are served up for eager tourists.

Travel in Waimea

8. Glance down at the Big Island from your flight into Keahole-Kona International Airport. This airport provides service to domestic and international carriers. Cheap tickets are often available for travelers who book well in advance.

9. Pursue everything Waimea has to offer by renting a car. Travelers will find getting from the airport to Waimea requires a reliable vehicle. Rental cars are cheap at the Keahole-Kona Airport with advance reservations.

10. Enjoy a leisurely horseback ride while in Waimea. Travelers who visit local farms can rent a horse from experienced farm owners. Riding a horse gives travelers a perspective of how slowly life moves in Waimea.

[Nahaku]

on 5/30/2007 Step 1 of the instructions to Book Accommodations in Waimea refers to the county of Waimea on the Island Kauai not the county of Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Keep the good work - Aloha