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text=This conference is led by the AIAA.  See their site for the latest information:%0a%0a[[http://aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=230&lumeetingid=1853&viewcon=overview | 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Website]]%0a%0aComments from Matt Wilkins (Feb 14, 2008):%0a%0aThe best guidebook is called "Oahu Revealed" by Andrew Doughty. [[http://www.wizardpub.com/oahu/oahu.html | Publisher Website ]]%0a%0aI just made my reservations at the conference hotel but the government rate is all booked up. The next cheapest rate is $229/night. The conference hotel is located at [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2005+Kalia+Road+Honolulu,+hi&sll=20.721303,-156.442995&sspn=0.008971,0.014591&ie=UTF8&ll=21.282496,-157.828217&spn=0.017875,0.029182&t=p&z=15 | Google Map of Hotel Location]].  I'm mainly staying at the Hilton so I can get the HHonors points.%0a%0aI thought I would create a list of alternate hotels that I could personally recommend for the conference in Honolulu, HI.  Since the Hilton Hawaiian Village is at the far West end of Waikiki, most hotels in the Waikiki proper area will be somewhat of a walk. From the center of Waikiki, it will be about a 1 mile walk to the conference hotel. The alternate hotels may be closer or further away. There is a city bus system that is $2 per ride and plenty of taxis available.%0a%0aFor active/retired military members as well as DOD contractors, you can stay at the Hale Koa Hotel which is next door to the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  Rates range from $83 - $268 per night. Eligibility requirements are listed on the website. [[http://www.halekoa.com/ | Hale Koa Hotel ]]%0a%0aI currently am a big fan of the Aqua Hotels. There are quite a few in Waikiki, and they are boutique style hotels each with a different theme. To date, I have stayed at the Aqua Aloha Surf and the Aqua Waikiki Wave. I was at the Aloha Surf hotel on the 3rd floor when the big earthquake hit so I know it's a stable building!  You can search for rooms at [[http://www.aquaresorts.com/waikiki_hotels.htm | Aqua Hotels]]. The room rates start at $65/night depending upon which hotel you stay at (although I wouldn't recommend staying at the Aqua Continental - the $65/night hotel). The Government Per Diem hotel rate for Honolulu is $177/night. You can get a Jr. Suite with an ocean view at the Aqua Waikiki Wave for ~$170/night. %0a%0aBasically, for $120-150/night you will get a modestly appointed room that will meet your expectations. Any cheaper than that and you might end up in a hotel with questionable service and amenities. I have also stayed at the Ohana Waikiki East hotel and it is a reasonably priced hotel. The sister hotel Ohana Waikiki West is larger and has more amenities on-site (such as an internet cafe). Their website is located here: [[http://www.ohanahotels.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/oahu-waikiki | Ohana Waiki Hotels ]]%0a%0aAlso, you most likely do NOT want a rental car in Waikiki. There is a shuttle service called the Airport Waikiki Express that will take you from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki for $15 round trip. You do not need a reservation in advance just make sure to have cash on hand to purchase your ticket once you board any bus. There is only one ATM machine outside of the TSA secured area that I know of if you forget to bring enough cash.  For full details on ground transportation including city bus fares, taxis, and rental car agencies, see:%0a%0a[[http://www6.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hnl/hnl_ground_trans.htm | Official Honolulu Airport Website - Ground Transportation Information]]%0a%0aHawaiian language trivia: The Hawaiian language does not have adverbs such as "very". If something is fast you say "wiki". If you want to indicate it is "very" fast you simply say the word twice "wikiwiki". %0a
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diff:1203024775:1203024441:minor=7,8d6%0a%3c The best guidebook is called "Oahu Revealed" by Andrew Doughty. [[http://www.wizardpub.com/oahu/oahu.html | Publisher Website ]]%0a%3c %0a
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diff:1203024441:1203023926:minor=11,12d10%0a%3c For active/retired military members as well as DOD contractors, you can stay at the Hale Koa Hotel which is next door to the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  Rates range from $83 - $268 per night. Eligibility requirements are listed on the website. [[http://www.halekoa.com/ | Hale Koa Hotel ]]%0a%3c %0a
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diff:1203023926:1203023848:minor=7,10c7,10%0a%3c I just made my reservations at the conference hotel but the government rate is all booked up. The next cheapest rate is $229/night. The conference hotel is located at [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2005+Kalia+Road+Honolulu,+hi&sll=20.721303,-156.442995&sspn=0.008971,0.014591&ie=UTF8&ll=21.282496,-157.828217&spn=0.017875,0.029182&t=p&z=15 | Google Map of Hotel Location]].  I'm mainly staying at the Hilton so I can get the HHonors points.%0a%3c %0a%3c I thought I would create a list of alternate hotels that I could personally recommend for the conference in Honolulu, HI.  Since the Hilton Hawaiian Village is at the far West end of Waikiki, most hotels in the Waikiki proper area will be somewhat of a walk. From the center of Waikiki, it will be about a 1 mile walk to the conference hotel. The alternate hotels may be closer or further away. There is a city bus system that is $2 per ride and plenty of taxis available.%0a%3c %0a---%0a> I just made my reservations at the conference hotel but the government rate is all booked up. The next cheapest rate is $229/night. The conference hotel is located at [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2005+Kalia+Road+Honolulu,+hi&sll=20.721303,-156.442995&sspn=0.008971,0.014591&ie=UTF8&ll=21.282496,-157.828217&spn=0.017875,0.029182&t=p&z=15 | Google Map of Hotel Location]].  I'm mainly staying at the Hilton so I can get the HHonors points. :-)%0a> %0a> I thought I would send a list of alternate hotels that I could personally recommend for the conference in Honolulu, HI.  Since the Hilton Hawaiian Village is at the far West end of Waikiki, most hotels in the Waikiki proper area will be somewhat of a walk. From the center of Waikiki, it will be about a 1 mile walk to the conference hotel. The alternate hotels may be closer or further away. There is a city bus system that is $2 per ride and plenty of taxis available.%0a> %0a12a13%0a> %0a
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diff:1203023848:1203023766:minor=5,6c5,6%0a%3c Comments from Matt Wilkins (Feb 14, 2008):%0a%3c %0a---%0a> Comments from Matt Wilkins:%0a> %0a11,13c11,13%0a%3c I currently am a big fan of the Aqua Hotels. There are quite a few in Waikiki, and they are boutique style hotels each with a different theme. To date, I have stayed at the Aqua Aloha Surf and the Aqua Waikiki Wave. I was at the Aloha Surf hotel on the 3rd floor when the big earthquake hit so I know it's a stable building!  You can search for rooms at [[http://www.aquaresorts.com/waikiki_hotels.htm | Aqua Hotels]]. The room rates start at $65/night depending upon which hotel you stay at (although I wouldn't recommend staying at the Aqua Continental - the $65/night hotel). The Government Per Diem hotel rate for Honolulu is $177/night. You can get a Jr. Suite with an ocean view at the Aqua Waikiki Wave for ~$170/night. %0a%3c %0a%3c %0a---%0a> I currently am a big fan of the Aqua Hotels. There are quite a few in Waikiki, and they are boutique style hotels each with a different theme. To date, I have stayed at the Aqua Aloha Surf and the Aqua Waikiki Wave. I was at the Aloha Surf hotel on the 3rd floor when the big earthquake hit so I know it's a stable building!  You can search for rooms at [[http://www.aquaresorts.com/waikiki_hotels.htm]]. The room rates start at $65/night depending upon which hotel you stay at (although I wouldn't recommend staying at the Aqua Continental - the $65/night hotel). The Government Per Diem hotel rate for Honolulu is $177/night. You can get a Jr. Suite with an ocean view at the Aqua Waikiki Wave for ~$170/night. %0a> %0a> %0a
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diff:1203023766:1202668580:=3,20c3%0a%3c [[http://aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=230&lumeetingid=1853&viewcon=overview | 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Website]]%0a%3c %0a%3c Comments from Matt Wilkins:%0a%3c %0a%3c I just made my reservations at the conference hotel but the government rate is all booked up. The next cheapest rate is $229/night. The conference hotel is located at [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2005+Kalia+Road+Honolulu,+hi&sll=20.721303,-156.442995&sspn=0.008971,0.014591&ie=UTF8&ll=21.282496,-157.828217&spn=0.017875,0.029182&t=p&z=15 | Google Map of Hotel Location]].  I'm mainly staying at the Hilton so I can get the HHonors points. :-)%0a%3c %0a%3c I thought I would send a list of alternate hotels that I could personally recommend for the conference in Honolulu, HI.  Since the Hilton Hawaiian Village is at the far West end of Waikiki, most hotels in the Waikiki proper area will be somewhat of a walk. From the center of Waikiki, it will be about a 1 mile walk to the conference hotel. The alternate hotels may be closer or further away. There is a city bus system that is $2 per ride and plenty of taxis available.%0a%3c %0a%3c I currently am a big fan of the Aqua Hotels. There are quite a few in Waikiki, and they are boutique style hotels each with a different theme. To date, I have stayed at the Aqua Aloha Surf and the Aqua Waikiki Wave. I was at the Aloha Surf hotel on the 3rd floor when the big earthquake hit so I know it's a stable building!  You can search for rooms at [[http://www.aquaresorts.com/waikiki_hotels.htm]]. The room rates start at $65/night depending upon which hotel you stay at (although I wouldn't recommend staying at the Aqua Continental - the $65/night hotel). The Government Per Diem hotel rate for Honolulu is $177/night. You can get a Jr. Suite with an ocean view at the Aqua Waikiki Wave for ~$170/night. %0a%3c %0a%3c %0a%3c Basically, for $120-150/night you will get a modestly appointed room that will meet your expectations. Any cheaper than that and you might end up in a hotel with questionable service and amenities. I have also stayed at the Ohana Waikiki East hotel and it is a reasonably priced hotel. The sister hotel Ohana Waikiki West is larger and has more amenities on-site (such as an internet cafe). Their website is located here: [[http://www.ohanahotels.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/oahu-waikiki | Ohana Waiki Hotels ]]%0a%3c %0a%3c Also, you most likely do NOT want a rental car in Waikiki. There is a shuttle service called the Airport Waikiki Express that will take you from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki for $15 round trip. You do not need a reservation in advance just make sure to have cash on hand to purchase your ticket once you board any bus. There is only one ATM machine outside of the TSA secured area that I know of if you forget to bring enough cash.  For full details on ground transportation including city bus fares, taxis, and rental car agencies, see:%0a%3c %0a%3c [[http://www6.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hnl/hnl_ground_trans.htm | Official Honolulu Airport Website - Ground Transportation Information]]%0a%3c %0a%3c Hawaiian language trivia: The Hawaiian language does not have adverbs such as "very". If something is fast you say "wiki". If you want to indicate it is "very" fast you simply say the word twice "wikiwiki". %0a---%0a> [[http://aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=230&lumeetingid=1853&viewcon=overview | 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Website]]%0a\ No newline at end of file%0a
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