Fantastic experience Fantastic experience from being picked up, safety briefing and then the flight. One nervous passenger was totally reassured by staff. Margot the pilot was amazing, giving commentary and inviting questions. In 50 mins we saw a huge part of the island and received loads of information from Margot. I didn't want it to stop so well worth the money. One thing ticked of my bucket list and I cannot recommend it enough. You must do it.

PCC and island tour We booked a tour+visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center Driver was great, explaining a lot of what we saw and the historical context. Very entertaining as well, kept us looking out the windows and laughing. Some issues - A little too many comments on the "government doesn't do it's job" line. Tell me the facts and I can decide for myself. Also, more for the tour description - it mentions seeing the LDS Temple. Viewing it from a distance while driving along didn't really qualify. Also had an issue with the tickets. At the price we thought we were getting the VIP tickets, but it was not so. No difference booking through BestOf and booking with the Polynesian Cultural Center directly.

Caution! on Refunds Caution!! Be aware that if you have to change (reduce) the number of guests on your activity reservation your likely to NOT get a refund. I had to cancel (on the same day of booking) one of four quests for an activity and the agent approved the cancellation. I was told I would get a credit on my CCard. Never happened even after several inquiries - and No response!

Vacation highlight Nate was an excellent guide: easy going, yet very focused on the particular needs of his guests. He made connections with every individual on board and was highly engaging about the birding, locales, conservation, and the history and culture of Hawaii. We saw all three endemic species of bird that survive on Oahu as well as--on a golf course!--Bristle Thighed Curlew and exhilarating fly-by views of a Laysan Albatross. A truly memorable outing capped off with views of a sleeping Hawaiian Monk Seal. I highly recommend the excursion to birders. Good work; keep it up! Aloha!! Regards, Adam Get Outlook for Android

I'm getting my refund !!!!!!! As said in earlier I contacted Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Honolulu) about not getting my refund from BEST of HAWAII. Quick response from the DCCA was that Best of Hawaii are now posting a cheque to me for my refund. Staff at DCCA have been excellent and continue to followup until I receive my cheque (I'm in Australia). Contact them if you haven't received your refund. They WILL take action on your behalf. DON'T LET BEST OF HAWAII GET AWAY WITH YOUR MONEY