The luau is just one topic in the stream of suggestions CNN.com commenters offer for making the most of a trip to the Aloha State.

Looking to get to Hawaii without blowing your son's college fund? Want to experience the islands but not sure when to go? Read on for a Hawaii primer.

Vintage wines, designer sheets and even in-air showers make flying first class on these carriers the ultimate luxury.

Business travelers have discovered that hiring a local tour guide is a smart and convenient way to make the most of that free afternoon or weekend in an unfamiliar destination.

Now that ultra-plush bathrobes, high-thread-count linens and designer toiletries are de rigueur at upscale hotels, top properties are offering innovative and extravagant perks to ensure a distinctive experience.

Do you find yourself enviously clicking through pictures of celebrity homes on your lunch hour? Instead of turning green over the multibillion-dollar estates of George Clooney or Brad and Angelina, why not follow their lead?

Back in the days when celebrity was worn with the elegance and grace of diamonds and mink, the Beverly Hills Hotel was where the stars played. W.C. Fields, Humphrey Bogart and the Rat Pack tippled at the bar, Katharine Hepburn did a back flip into the pool in her tennis clothes, and Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned in the bungalows out back -- six times.

Cruising a luxurious superyacht with your own custom-built limousine onboard, ready for offshore jaunts, sounds like an experience fit only for royalty.

As Valentine's Day approaches, we explore all of Paris' glittering allure through the beautiful photos submitted by our iReporters.

London is brimming with historic and iconic sights that create perfect picture postcards. iReporters take us on their own personal tour of London's best with their photos.

The British and U.S. Virgin Islands offer crystal blue waters and beautifully serene escapes. iReporters shared their photos with us.

Ice isn't much fun on the road, but add new shapes and bright lights to the ethereal frozen stuff and you have a festival on your hands.

Landmark cities take on a whole new allure at nightfall. Let iReporters guide you through some of the world's most glittering cityscapes.

iReporters transported us all across the globe with their awe-inspiring travel photos in 2011. These are some of our favorites.

From the rugged, sculpted wilderness of Austria's mountains to its richly historic cities like Vienna, iReporters take us on a journey across this majestic country with their photos.

From the bustling city to the calming atmosphere of the coast, Massachusetts is a vacationer's wonderland. iReporters shared their favorite, iconic photos from all across the Bay State.

From the snowy mountains of Nagano, Japan, to Telluride's inviting slopes in Colorado, iReporters share photos and stories of their favorite ski trips.

Step by step, in the soft sweet light just before dawn, we climb a knife edge of Namibian sand. We are walking up one of what are said to be the world's tallest dunes.

You sent us photos of a journey you had taken to another country, where you were inspired by a different culture.

New Delhi's preponderance of market stalls, bazaars, shopping malls and street vendors, makes it a bargain-hunter's paradise.

What kind of holiday rental home costs $10,000 a day? Perhaps one set on a private Caribbean beach, with a personal fleet of boats?

Who takes the cake: New York or L.A.? We asked iReporters and CNN.com readers to defend their pick in this East Coast-West Coast rivalry. Here's how you responded.

In a culture where death is sanitized and often hidden away, death made public by tragedy fascinates people enough to make memorial sites a popular stopping point on otherwise fun-filled vacations.

Pickpocket artist Bob Arno shares some tips to avoid being a target while traveling.

It's National Bike to Work week and drivers say a shorter commute and more bike lanes would get them to bike to work more often. Cyclists wish drivers would get off their cell phones.

Charlotte, North Carolina takes on Florida's Tampa Bay area in a city smackdown pitting the sites of the Democratic and Republican conventions against each other. Today we hear from a Charlotte supporter.

Florida's Tampa Bay area takes on Charlotte, N.C. in our convention city smackdown. Which city gets your vote? Cast your ballot in the poll on the story page and share photos and tips.

Is it just me, or are we a little obsessed with how celebrities look after having babies? Sure, famous people are always fun to watch (especially when they do cool things like Mila Kunis and save lives), but could all this ogling their midsections, thighs, butts and boobs shortly after they've experienced one of the most natural and precious experiences of their lives be a little ... twisted?

Step by step, in the soft sweet light just before dawn, we climb a knife edge of Namibian sand. We are walking up one of what are said to be the world's tallest dunes.

It was like any blind date. I had dressed in my Saturday best and walked to my favorite brunch restaurant in West Los Angeles to meet a guy -- let's call him Raj -- for the first time.

Christine Smith will never forget the moment she watched her 21-year-old son being led out of a Florida courtroom in handcuffs.

Florida's Tampa Bay area takes on Charlotte, N.C. in our convention city smackdown. Which city gets your vote? Cast your ballot in the poll on the story page and share photos and tips.

Charlotte, North Carolina takes on Florida's Tampa Bay area in a city smackdown pitting the sites of the Democratic and Republican conventions against each other. Today we hear from a Charlotte supporter.

Switching off your cellphone during a flight will soon be a thing of the past, as experts tip in-flight calls to become standard.

As fears grow about whether Greece will stay in the euro, and the possible domino effect this could cause, many prospective holidaymakers appear to be having second thoughts about visiting that country and other troubled members of the eurozone.

International travelers, rejoice! The world's busiest airport is debuting a billion-dollar solution to the much-griped-about entry procedure for Atlanta-bound passengers.

In front of a cave deep in the monochromatic sandstone canyons of Petra, in southern Jordan, sits a bright pink 1982 Jeep Wrangler. Its owner calls it the couch surfing flag.

Not that long ago Budget Travel asked readers if it would be worth flying six hours to a destination if you only had four nights to spend there. And surprisingly, the majority said yes! So the next question is: how do you make the most of a short break?

So you're ready to go. You've booked your flight, arranged your accommodation and booked a rental car.

Photographer Adam Fernandez reveals how travelers can take better photos while grappling with motion, glass surfaces, the elements, and—perhaps most challenging of all—other people.

Known to many National Park aficionados, the lesser-known locales are also worthy of your visit. Celebrate during National Park Week, April 21-29, with entry fees waived and special programs added.

Not ready for a trip to Mexico right now? There is plenty of Mexico to explore and celebrate in the United States since much of the Southwest was once part of our neighbor to the south.

From the brilliant aquamarine waters of Cancun to lazy, sun-soaked days in Villadolid and Merida, iReporters take us on a tour of photos from the Yucatan Peninsula.

Lapland's winters are dark, cold, and long, but the summers are lit by 24-hour daylight, perfect for mountain hikes ... and midnight golf.

Modern architecture is giving travelers reasons to jump on a plane to see masterpieces around the world. Check out these six spots for bold new designs.

The young stars of "The Hunger Games" may remember the blockbuster movie as the one that launched their careers. But the biggest star of the "The Hunger Games" may well turn out to be the state of North Carolina.

I clung white-knuckled to the back of my friend's motorbike as we zipped around the streets of Hanoi. It was the first day of my tour through Vietnam, and the adventure had just begun.

Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia -- a place where the old American West meets Mars -- which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.