As you finalize your Hawaii travel plans, consider these tips for packing, budgeting, shopping for a hotel and more:

Shopping for a Hotel
What's best for your budget? Hawaii's lodging rates vary, but generally follow these pricing standards:

• "Economy" = $49 to $89 (per night)
• "Moderate" = $90 to $149
• "Deluxe" = $150 to $350
• "Luxury" = $350-plus

For hotel and condominium reservations, add 11.41 percent for Hawaii state and room taxes.

Also, rates vary according to time of year. "High season" (generally higher rates) runs December through March; "low season" (generally lower rates) runs April through November.

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