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Honolulu is broken into four areas: Downtown, Manoa, Waikiki, and Waimanalo/Kaneohe.

Before proceeding to search for a rental in Honolulu, you should pick the areas that most appeal to you. You must also come up with a reachable budget. When you rent, you still must pay for your food, utilities, and personal expenses.

It is important to know how much you can afford to pay in rent and still have money left for your other bills.

The majority of rental in Honolulu managers require a full-credit check, a security deposit, first and last month’s rent, personal and professional recommendations, and proof of employment.

You will be asked to sign a legally binding lease. Make sure you are clear on what utilities, if any, are included in the monthly rent. Water and heating are usually included. Electricity and phone bills are typically the renter’s responsibility.

In Downtown, rental rates can be quite low per month for an unfurnished studio that houses a living space and bathroom. Located on the western side of Oahu, Downtown Honolulu is close to shopping, dining, business, and the major airport.

For several thousand dollars per month, you can rent a three-bedroom plantation-style bungalow that is located across from the beach.

For this area of rental in Honolulu, the average price is high but that is indicative of the location. The renter here gets a three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage near the major shopping district.

Manoa is located on the southwestern edge of Oahu. Beaches in this area are pristine. A one-bedroom studio rental in Honolulu in the Manoa area starts is several hundred dollars per month.

A few thousand dollars a month will get the renter a two-bedroom apartment with ocean views. For a lower price the rental typically includes one-bedroom apartments that come fully furnished, minus the fabulous view.

Waikiki is located on the southern end of Oahu. This area is popular with surfers and beach lovers. A rental in Honolulu in the Waikiki area is also in the few thousand dollar range. Property in this area is extremely hard to come by.

If you are planning to obtain a rental in Honolulu in Waikiki, you must be extremely aggressive in pursuing any available property. An unfurnished one-bedroom apartment with one parking space is very desirable and therefore is in high demand.

Spending more per month will net you an unfurnished two-bedroom cottage in a gated community. Neither of these examples are waterfront. Waterfront property in Waikiki is extremely rare and very high priced.

Finally, when looking for a rental in Honolulu, Waimanalo/Kaneohe is another area to consider. On the eastern coast of Oahu, Waimanalo/Kaneohe properties are a popular choice. A three-bedroom, executive style home will rent for a few thousand dollars per month including utilities.

Leasing a rental in Honolulu can be a trying experience. Prices vary greatly, but if you go into your search with a firm budget in mind, you’ll do fine!

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Summer vacation-the time for beach trips and fun in the sand! It does not have to be a whole week though. Do you have a weekend available and are craving some warm, beach air? why not take a trip to the beach for the weekend?

To take a trip to the beach, you need to consider a few things to make your trip as fun and stress-free as possible.
1 What is the time of year that you are considering your trip? Spring break time can be anytime between March and May and if you pick this time you will see higher prices and more teenagers frolicking on the beach.
What beach are you going to? Some of the lesser known beaches will give you more bang for your buck and will be less crowded.
What do you need to pack? Going on vacation and realizing that you have forgotten something is the pits. Make sure that you make a list before you start packing to give yourself time to remember all of the beach essentials. Make sure that you include:
o Toys to build sand castles (for that kid in all of us!)
o Beach towel to dry off with and to mark your spot on the beach
o Snacks and plenty of drinks, along with an ice filled cooler to keep your drinks nice and cold. Beach prices can be pretty steep for these items
o Lip balm with SPF to keep your lips from getting sunburned and the salt from drying your lips
o Sunglasses
o Beach chair or blanket to sit on at the beach
o Hat to keep the sun off of your face
o Beach umbrella if there is not a place to rent one or if the hotel does not provide one
Good quality sunscreen is an essential item for any beach trip. The incidence of sun cancer is very high and using sunscreen to protect you against those damaging rays is of utmost importance. A suntan is not worth getting cancer. Don’t forget to slather the kids with sunscreen, too. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is the most commonly suggested one, but it is important to read the side of the bottle to see what chemicals are in it as well. Dr. Bruce Katz recommends that you purchase sunscreen with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or avobenzone. These chemicals are the best at blocking the most damaging rays of the sun. Also you will need to avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day-usually between 10AM and 2PM. Late afternoon sun is less damaging than mid-morning to mid-afternoon sun.
Life jackets and goggles are essential if you have children. Keeping your child safe and happy should be your first priority and the goggles will help keep that salt water from stinging their little eyes. Life jackets are required by law if you go on a boat and they are also helpful in the pool for those little ones.

These few tips should help you to have a fun beach trip. With just a little planning, you can be safe and have fun!

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