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does anyone know if any of the hawaiian islands have an exteded stay type hotel? where you can actually live in for a couple months?
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There are A LOT all over the islands. I spent the last 3 years of my life living on Oahu, and I got to travel around to other islands a lot while I was there. It depends on where you want to live, and what conditions you're willing to put up with. I'll give you three recommendation is that I've stayed in.
The first one is on Oahu's North Shore. It's called the Backpackers. We stayed there for just one night when we first moved to Hawaii. It's at a pretty little beach called Three Tables, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite beaches, Waimea Bay. They have dorm style living (where you share a room with many people) or you can get your own room. Ours was a corner room with an ocean view. There's a kitchen and books and snorkels and all kinds of stuff for you to do. The only thing it doesn't have is location close to jobs. So, if you're going to be working while you're in Hawaii, this might not be a good option for you.
The next one is also on Oahu. It's in Waikiki, like a block and a half from "the duke statue" which is just a landmark people. It's right in front of the main Waikiki beach where they rent surfboards. The Kuhio Village is a hotel/apartment that has one tower for hotel guests and another that they rent out like apartments. We stayed in the hotel side, but stayed one night with a friend in the apartment side. They basically had just a hotel room with a small kitchenette and a balcony, and that's where they lived for 6 months. This hotel is not luxury living though. Everywhere in Hawaii has cockroaches, and this place definitely has it's fair share. It's not a nice, new, luxury resort, but if you're looking for a cheap place to live with a killer location (you can work in Waikiki in a restaurant or bar and make really good money with very few hours), then this is the place for you.
The third place I'll recommend is on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona. We stayed there for one night when we visited the Big Island, but I wish we had stayed there longer. It's within walking distance from super fun Kailua Kona (you can also get a job there if you need extra cash on your trip). I loved Kailua. And the Big Island is definitely something to see. This hostel is more like just a big house that was converted. We had our own private room (again, corner room with ocean view) and we shared a living space with one other couple sharing a room. There was a nice kitchen, TV area, dining area, great big shared balcony with BBQ and hammock, and Internet access.
I would stay in all three of these places again. I put links here for you too, so you can take a look and maybe get prices and rates. Hopefully it will help you make your decision. A lot of people do what you're considering, go to Hawaii for a few months.
I would probably recommend doing all three!! Go to the one in Waikiki, and making that your home base. But maybe go to the one on the North Shore when you first get there for a little 5 day vacation. Then, when you're ready to head home and fly back to the mainland, go to the Big Island for 5 days and stay at that one. That would be a great trip. :)
Have fun!
There are A LOT all over the islands. I spent the last 3 years of my life living on Oahu, and I got to travel around to other islands a lot while I was there. It depends on where you want to live, and what conditions you're willing to put up with. I'll give you three recommendation is that I've stayed in.
The first one is on Oahu's North Shore. It's called the Backpackers. We stayed there for just one night when we first moved to Hawaii. It's at a pretty little beach called Three Tables, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite beaches, Waimea Bay. They have dorm style living (where you share a room with many people) or you can get your own room. Ours was a corner room with an ocean view. There's a kitchen and books and snorkels and all kinds of stuff for you to do. The only thing it doesn't have is location close to jobs. So, if you're going to be working while you're in Hawaii, this might not be a good option for you.
The next one is also on Oahu. It's in Waikiki, like a block and a half from "the duke statue" which is just a landmark people. It's right in front of the main Waikiki beach where they rent surfboards. The Kuhio Village is a hotel/apartment that has one tower for hotel guests and another that they rent out like apartments. We stayed in the hotel side, but stayed one night with a friend in the apartment side. They basically had just a hotel room with a small kitchenette and a balcony, and that's where they lived for 6 months. This hotel is not luxury living though. Everywhere in Hawaii has cockroaches, and this place definitely has it's fair share. It's not a nice, new, luxury resort, but if you're looking for a cheap place to live with a killer location (you can work in Waikiki in a restaurant or bar and make really good money with very few hours), then this is the place for you.
The third place I'll recommend is on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona. We stayed there for one night when we visited the Big Island, but I wish we had stayed there longer. It's within walking distance from super fun Kailua Kona (you can also get a job there if you need extra cash on your trip). I loved Kailua. And the Big Island is definitely something to see. This hostel is more like just a big house that was converted. We had our own private room (again, corner room with ocean view) and we shared a living space with one other couple sharing a room. There was a nice kitchen, TV area, dining area, great big shared balcony with BBQ and hammock, and Internet access.
I would stay in all three of these places again. I put links here for you too, so you can take a look and maybe get prices and rates. Hopefully it will help you make your decision. A lot of people do what you're considering, go to Hawaii for a few months.
I would probably recommend doing all three!! Go to the one in Waikiki, and making that your home base. But maybe go to the one on the North Shore when you first get there for a little 5 day vacation. Then, when you're ready to head home and fly back to the mainland, go to the Big Island for 5 days and stay at that one. That would be a great trip. :)
Have fun!
Places to get Engaged?
Mike Paige
Can you name three nice places of witch I can ask my Girlfriend to marry me. She knows its coming but doesn't know when.
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Congratulation! I think its so romantic when two people knows they belong together. Now you want 3 places so you can take your girlfriend and ask for her hand. I do not know what state you are in, but my number choice is the island of Oahu. Yes that is my hometown and Hawaii is the most alluring, romantic place a girl can get engage. But if money is the problem, (I know plane ticket) you can pick a beach, take her and make sure the two of you will have dinner for 2 away from people or crowds. Second place could be a dinner cruise, 2 hours of being in the water having dinner during sunset. And the 3rd will be the old fashion way if you wanted it, plan a night with her, at your place. Put together a romantic dinner for two, with lots of candles lite, soft music, maybe with wine? To add more love with that dinner you will put together, scatter red roses petals all over the floor where you will set the table for two and from there you will know what to do. Reminder please, no cell phone, no tv, only soft music..Good luck!
Congratulation! I think its so romantic when two people knows they belong together. Now you want 3 places so you can take your girlfriend and ask for her hand. I do not know what state you are in, but my number choice is the island of Oahu. Yes that is my hometown and Hawaii is the most alluring, romantic place a girl can get engage. But if money is the problem, (I know plane ticket) you can pick a beach, take her and make sure the two of you will have dinner for 2 away from people or crowds. Second place could be a dinner cruise, 2 hours of being in the water having dinner during sunset. And the 3rd will be the old fashion way if you wanted it, plan a night with her, at your place. Put together a romantic dinner for two, with lots of candles lite, soft music, maybe with wine? To add more love with that dinner you will put together, scatter red roses petals all over the floor where you will set the table for two and from there you will know what to do. Reminder please, no cell phone, no tv, only soft music..Good luck!
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