Personal blog about states
Hawaii for First Time Visitors: 8 Things to Keep in Mind The Big Island of Hawaii . Maui. Oahu. Kauaʻi. Molokaʻi. Lānaʻi. Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe.
Best Hawaiian Islands Kauai . Maui . Hawaii – The Big Island . Lanai. Honolulu – Oahu .
Oahu is the most convenient island for solo travelers, families, and groups alike. The Big Island is twice the size of Oahu and has plenty to see as well! Our top hostel pick is Seaside Hawaiian Hostel Waikiki , and our top hotel pick for where to stay in Hawaii is Sheraton Waikiki !
Top 10 Places to Visit in Hawaii Waikiki Beach. Oahu. Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. Kauai. Haleakala National Park. Maui. Road to Hana. Maui. Moloka’i’s Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Maui. Trip to Lana’i. Maui. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Big Island. Kona Coffee Farms. Big Island.
10 Things Not To Do in Hawaii Don’t stand next to the blowhole. Don’t eat at a chain restaurant. Don’t let a commercial luau be your only exposure to Hawaiian culture. Don’t limit your visit to Oahu. And don’t avoid the Island of Hawaii . Don’t only stay in resort towns. Don’t hike illegally or start a hike late in the day. Don’t take lava rocks.
There’s a big range when estimating a Hawaii trip cost. This Tripadvisor thread has people saying costs from $1,500 per person to $15,000 per person . We estimate a mid-range, family of 4 trip to Hawaii cost $11,000 for 10 days in 2020, in the summer, leaving from the west coast.
1 Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head State Monument Waikiki , with its beautiful stretch of oceanfront beach, is Hawaii’s biggest tourist attraction.
Stunning coastlines, towering mountains, and lush jungles abound on both islands. However, the main difference between the two islands comes down to the variety in the landscapes, which Maui wins by a narrow margin. Maui : All in all, the scenery on Maui is more accessible than what’s found on Kauai .
So first up, exactly how long is the flight to Hawaii? Well it depends where you’re traveling from. From the west coast, flights are only 5-6 hours ( 6 hours going, 5 hours coming home). From the midwest, flights can be 7- 9 hours (hey, America is a big country and there’s a big difference between Denver and Atlanta).
Current Situation. Hurricane season in the Central Pacific region (where Hawaii is located) runs from June 1 to November 30 (though these tropical cyclones can occur any time of the year ).
Maui costs more for the nice hotels, so if you want to save money go to Oahu . Maui is my favorite of the two because it’s more laid back, but not boring either. If you go to Oahu , make sure to venture away from Waikiki beach to get the true Hawaiian experience. Both islands have a lot to offer.
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Below, compare the five deadliest beaches in Hawaii with the five most injury-prone: Deadliest: Hanauma Bay, Oahu : Waikiki Beach, Oahu : Black Rock, Maui: Kahanamoku Beach and Lagoon, Oahu : Molokini Island, Maui: Most Injury-Prone: Makena Beach, Maui: Hapuna, Big Island : Brennecke Beach, Kauai:
From Honokaa to Koloa, here are 10 of the most beautiful towns to visit on the Hawaiian Islands. Hawi, Hawaii. Honokaa, Hawaii. Kaunakakai, Molokai. Natural Feature. Lanai City , Lanai. Natural Feature. Hana, Maui. Natural Feature. Lahaina, Maui. Natural Feature. Koloa, Kauai. Natural Feature. Hanalei, Kauai. Natural Feature.
EXPENSES . Renting in Hawaii is much more expensive than most places on the mainland – and it all depends on location. For example, a studio on Oahu can range from $800 to more than $1,200 per month and that’s not including utilities.