What Ecommerce sales-tax rate do I charge buyers if I have a retail store in Maui, but drop-ship from Oregon?
Posted February 27th, 2009Shanook asked: I am starting an ecommerce store, and I own a physical retail store associated with it in Maui, but the ecommerce goods will be warehoused & drop-shipped from Oregon. What sales tax rate do I charge to buyers, and does it differ based on what state the buyer is located in? Hawaii sales [...]
What continental US city is the cheapest to fly out of on a trip to Maui?
Posted February 26th, 2009Mark H asked: I have a frequent flyer ticket for a free continental flight…I live in MN so I am looking to cut the cost of flying out to Maui via a city I can get to via my frequent flyer miles.
I’d like to go to Hawaii in June, how much money should I have set aside?
Posted February 25th, 2009Winette asked: I’m horrible with money and never take vacations so I really don’t know how to gauge how much money I would need to save in order to go to Hawaii. I went to Maui a few years ago and had a mediocre time. I’d probably want to try a different island. I’d want [...]
What is the Best Ocean Front Hotel in Maui?
Posted February 13th, 2009Andy T asked: This might be a silly question considering it is Maui but which hotels have the best ocean view rooms? I want to be able to walk from the hotel right to the beach. I am going to different hotel sites but I am having a difficult time finding pictures of the rooms. [...]
simple Hawaiian wedding on a budget panned for October?
Posted February 10th, 2009Marilyn asked: I want a really simple “on the beach” wedding in Maui. I have a budget of about $8,000. I would like to be able to stay there for about a week. Any suggestions on how to get started planning? Good hotels that aren’t too pricey? Maybe a package deal or something? Only close [...]
What is there to do on Maui in the rain?
Posted February 8th, 2009mathiesm asked: We just got to Kihei on Maui for our honeymoon, and it’s our first time visiting Hawai’i. We’d planned on lounging at the beach, trying snorkeling/scuba, driving the road to Hana, and checking out the sunrise on Haleakla. All those activities seem to be in jeopardy since there’s a 30-60% chance of rain [...]
Where is a good place to see sharks in Maui?
Posted February 5th, 2009Adam asked: I am going to be snorkeling in Maui, and I want to know a good spot where I am likely to see sharks. Preferably not a monster tiger shark, but anything else. Thanks.
Trying to transport a pet rabbit from Maui, Hawaii to the Continential US?
Posted February 5th, 2009staticolor asked: I am moving from Maui to Connecticut in May, and I am trying to bring my pet rabbit as well. Does anyone know of affordable ways to have the rabbit shipped without it being on a flight with me? Thanks.
Which car rental company offers the best service and is the fairest priced in Maui?
Posted February 4th, 2009sheaalyssa asked: My husband and 2 children and I are going to Maui in June. We will be renting a car. I’ve never rented a car anywhere before,so I was just wondering if there was much of a difference in price,and service etc. And ,in your expirience,which company you’ve liked best. Thanks!
Hawaii honeymoon planning help?
Posted February 3rd, 2009hotrod7262 asked: I’m planning a honeymoon in May for 8-10 days to two of these three islands(still not decided): Oahu, Maui, Kauai. What is the best way to plan this trip? Should I go through some travel agency or plan the trip details myself (booking flight,hotel,rental car etc.) ? What’s best in terms of affordability [...]