October can be one of the best months to travel to Hawaii, especially if you are looking for deals. As part of the shoulder season which runs from Labor Day until the holidays, you will often see fewer crowds, shorter lines, and lower rates on accommodation during this time of year. Although the rainy season may just start to pick up in late October, you’ll still enjoy temperatures in the 80s and warm ocean waters.

Weather in Hawaii in October

Average high temperatures in Hawaii in October hover in the mid to upper 80′s, with lows in the mid 70's. You can expect cooling tradewind breezes most of the time, although weather patterns change quite frequently. If you’ll be heading to upper elevations, keep in mind that the change in elevation will influence the temperatures and you may want to pack a light sweater for the evenings.

Windward sides (North/East) of the islands will usually experience a few more passing tradewind showers than the leeward sides (South/West). October is typically when the rainy season begins to pick up so you may get a bit more clouds than in the summer or dry season, but that just means more rainbows!

Things to Do in Hawaii in October

The first humpback whale this season was spotted September 26, 2011 off the coast of the Big Island, which is quite early – typically the first sighting occurs in October! So although the whale watching season doesn’t peak for a few more months, you may want to keep your eyes peeled for whales from shore.

This is a great season to enjoy Hawaii’s many great farmers markets to check out the seasonal fruits and vegetables. You may even find a pumpkin patch or two for the keiki!

Get into the mood for Halloween early in the month by taking a ride on the Haunted Lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center or being spooked by classics such as A Clockwork Orange or The Shining at Master of Horror series at the Doris Duke theater.

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From its heavenly beaches to its scenic natural wonders, there are plenty of reasons why Maui has been voted “Best Island” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler for more than a dozen years.

Discover your own reasons to love Maui as you stroll the seaside streets of Lahaina and the lovely beaches of Kaanapali. Feel the mana (power) of Haleakala National Park or discover the arts and culture of Kahului and Upcountry Maui. From championship golf courses to the scenic road to Hana, your vacation on the “Valley Isle” promises to be unforgettable. It’s no wonder why thousands of humpback whales migrate to Maui’s warm waters year after year. One visit to Maui and you just might join them.

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Every winter, Hawaii's largest visitors migrate to our warm waters to mate and raise their young. During the peak season from November to April, they can be seen from any island, including our favorite spots.

For whale watching on Kauaii, there's nothing like a leisurely road trip to Kapaa Town with a stop at the Kapaa Overlook. If you're on Mauii, the coastline from Lahaina to Kaanapali boasts some of the best whale watching in the world, and the same goes for Molokaii and Lanaii. On the island of Oahu, take a casual hike up the Makapuu Lighthouse trail for the ideal whale-counting spot. Or, venture to the Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island, and if you are one of the lucky few, you just might have whales before you, and snow-capped Maunakea at your back.

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Every winter, Hawaii's largest visitors migrate to our warm waters to mate and raise their young. During the peak season from November to April, they can be seen from any island, including our favorite spots.

For whale watching on Kauaii, there's nothing like a leisurely road trip to Kapaa Town with a stop at the Kapaa Overlook. If you're on Mauii, the coastline from Lahaina to Kaanapali boasts some of the best whale watching in the world, and the same goes for Molokaii and Lanaii. On the island of Oahu, take a casual hike up the Makapuu Lighthouse trail for the ideal whale-counting spot. Or, venture to the Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island, and if you are one of the lucky few, you just might have whales before you, and snow-capped Maunakea at your back.

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Hawaii is known as the birthplace of big wave surfing. Every year, the winter brings big swells that attract pro surfers from every corner of the world. Watching these pros attack these ferocious waves can be an exhilarating experience.

North Shore, Oahu
The North Shore’s legendary winter waves attract the best surfers in the world. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, considered the Super Bowl of surfing, is held on its shores every year. Here’s what Dan Moore, North Shore resident and winner of the 2005 Billabong XXL award, has to say about some of the North’s Shore’s most famous spots:

Wamea Bay has a lot of history. It’s known to be one of the first places where the guys ventured out in the 50’s and rode giant waves. Banzai Pipeline is a remarkable spot. For spectators it’s probably one of the better spots to watch surfing. It is a dangerous place, so it’s for experts only. Sunset Beach is my favorite spot, actually. It’s where I learned to ride big waves.”

Peahi (Jaws), Maui
Off the northern coast of Maui is Peahi, or Jaws. This distant break is famous for tow-in surfing, where jet-skis “tow-in” surfers into monster 25-50 foot waves that would be impossible to physically paddle into. Spectators can view the action from a bluff overlooking Peahi.

You can also watch surfers ride big winter waves at Hookipa Beach and Honolua Bay on Maui’s northern coast.

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If you love coffee, you won't want to miss the Kona Coffee Festival!

Dates

November 04, 2011 to November 13, 2011
Various locations & times. http://www.konacoffeefest.com/

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Description

Since its inception in 1970, the Festival has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona's unique 183-year coffee heritage. With nearly 50 events over 10 days there’s something for everyone, from coffee drinkers to connoisseurs to multi-generational families. Festival signature events include a Coffee & Art Stroll, Cupping Competition, Farm & Mill Tours, International Lantern Parade or explore Kona coffee country’s cafe’s, shopping and community with a self-guided driving tour brochure. The event attracts about 8,000 visitors and residents.

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If you're visiting Hawaii in the winter, keep an eye out for some of the world's largest waves—and biggest names in professional surfing. Three legendary beaches on Oahu's North Shore: Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline), Sunset Beach and Haleiwa Beach, are host to the Van's Triple Crown of Surfing where spectators line the beach to catch the excitement. Nearby Waimea Bay is the site of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational. Competition days change depending on surf conditions, however the stunning views, charming countryside, and surf towns are worth the day trip to the North Shore. Neighbor islands have their share of big wave action where you can watch surfers carve through 10-20-foot crescents at Honolua Bay and the epic Peahi (Jaws) on Maui, and Hanalei Bay on Kauai.

While big wave surfing is reserved for the pros, there are beaches on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, the Big Island, where anyone can give surfing a try.

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Well, there is a solution actually. You can have an overview tour of Hawaii without spending too much time traveling from one place to another. Yes, have a bird's eye view of the breathtaking Hawaiian islands by taking a helicopter tour.

The birds in Hawaii are certainly very fortunate to be able to gaze down on one of the most awesome sceneries on Earth such as from the skies of Kauai, they can get to view the Waimea Canyon, Mount Waialeale's majestic waterfalls, hidden reclusive sandy coves and the jagged Na Pall Coast. Now you too can have a bird's eye view by taking a helicopter tour on your vacation holiday Hawaii.

Take a flight over Hawaii's Big Island and view the resplendent volcanic activities of Kilauea, especially when it is erupting can be very exhilarating.

I want to sound word of caution here. Do not be like many tourists who regretted for the rest of their lives because they have forgotten to bring along their cameras. However, do not get too engrossed taking too many photographs and videos because you will miss the scope of your beautiful surroundings.

Many tourists have a tendency to glue their eye to their camera's viewfinder that they forgot that the main purpose for the helicopter tour is to experience the space and the breadth of their surroundings.

Yes, a picture paints a thousand words but no photographs could ever hope to capture the panoramic view as you hurtled across the Hawaiian sky! How can the photographs or the videos capture the feeling of the land suddenly dropping off beneath you as you fly across the edge of cliffs and volcano craters? Your helicopter tour of Hawaii will certainly be wasted if you do not enjoy the experience of your freedom in space.

However, there is a controversy in experiencing your trip over Hawaii in a helicopter. As there is a profusion of companies offering chopper tours there are many such tours everyday and this creates noise pollution which is very jarring for tourists and locals alike who wants to enjoy Hawaii's famed tranquility. There are loud calls for the number of helicopter trips and tours to be cut down.

So if you want to enjoy a memorable holiday vacation in Hawaii, try taking a helicopter tour.

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Aloha! See if you can correctly identify the pictures below of the Oahu landscape featuring some of the more known locations on the island. Let us know how many you got correct. Answers at the bottom.

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ANSWERS:
Picture #1: Waikiki Beach
Picture #2: Waikiki Marina / Ala Moana Beach Park
Picture #3: Waikiki Skyline from Diamondhead Crater
Picture #4: Chinaman's Hat
Picture #5: Sandy Beach
Picture #6: Hanauma Bay
Picture #7: Aloha Tower
Picture #8: Lanikai Beach

Hope you got them all correct!

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The most common question we're asked is "What should I do in Hawaii?"

There are so many wonderful things to see and do, but here are comments from the 'ohana themselves of things they'd suggest:

Paradise Cove is a nice luau. There are lots of activities to do before the dancing and eating begin, so you'll be entertained for sure. You must go to Pearl Harbor! It is quite an impressive tour. Be sure to get there early so you can take one of the first tours. The boats fill up fast and you will be assigned a time to watch the mandatory video and then take a boat out to the monument over the USS Arizona. If you arrive later than 9 am, you could very well spend your entire day wandering around before you get to take your tour.

Some other must-dos:
* Hike up Diamond Head (be sure to take at least one bottle of water per person in a small backpack)
* Catamaran ride off Waikiki Beach -- the catamarans pull right up onto the sand and take a one hour tour every 90 minutes or so. Lots of fun and fairly inexpensive...about $20 per person.
* Have a cocktail at sunset at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian (the pink hotel on Waikiki Beach)
* Check out the Pali lookout
* Make sure to take some time just to enjoy relaxing on the beach or at the pool at your hotel. So many people rush around trying to see everything and end up exhausted after their vacation! Shop, eat, sunbathe (yes, even in February!) and just enjoy.

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We'd love to hear from you. Please comment and share what you suggest as the best things to do in Hawaii. Mahalo!