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Best Hawaiian Islands Kauai . Maui . Hawaii – The Big Island . Lanai. Honolulu – Oahu .
Hawaii for First Time Visitors: 8 Things to Keep in Mind The Big Island of Hawaii . Maui. Oahu. Kauaʻi. Molokaʻi. Lānaʻi. Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe.
Maui. If you’re looking for a little bit of everything; relaxing beach days, adventurous hikes to waterfalls, a nightlife, lively coral reefs, and resorts, than Maui is truly the ideal tropical paradise. Most first-time Hawaii visitors travel to Maui due to its diversity and popularity.
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 .
Generally, the best weather in Hawaii can be experienced in June, July and September. This is when travelers can expect the least amount of rainfall along with warm water temperatures. However, Hawaii has pretty great weather year -round (after all, the Aloha State experiences only two seasons).
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.
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).
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.
Waikiki Beach is famous for Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing, learned and taught people how to surf on the Waikiki break. Waikiki Beach attracts visitors with its white-sand beaches , celebrities, the Moana Surfrider Hotel, the proximity to Oahu attractions, and Diamond Head backdrop.
Here are some of Travel + Leisure’s favorite beaches where you can get a slice of that true Hawaiian paradise. Waikiki Beach, Oahu . Ko Olina Beach, Oahu . Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu . Polihale State Park, Kauai . Hanalei Bay, Kauai . Poipu Beach Park, Kauai . Kalapaki Beach, Kauai . Kalihiwai Beach, Kauai .
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.
However, it’s true that generally speaking Kauai is a bit cheaper . In terms of accommodation, there isn’t a huge difference between both islands but when it comes to shopping and eating Maui can be slightly more expensive as it’s more touristy.
Two schools of thought..the more prevailing theory is to go to Maui first , for the action, then rest up and chill out on Kauai . Others would say go to Kauai first , get your feet wet and acclimate. Then go on to Maui when you feel the need for the more typical “action”. I don’t think it matters too much.
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