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The 9 most incredible Hawaiian experiences you can’t miss Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park . Go whale watching in Maui. Circle the island on a tour of Oahu. Discover the history of Pearl Harbor. Dive in at Molokini. Take to the skies in a helicopter tour. Travel the road to Hana. Soak up Haleakala’s sunrise.
1 Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head State Monument Waikiki , with its beautiful stretch of oceanfront beach, is Hawaii’s biggest tourist attraction.
Hawaii is known for stunning beaches. Surfers of all skill levels ride the perfect waves found at Hawaii’s beaches. Hawiians exchange flower garlands called leis. Kamehameha became Hawaii’s first king in 1810. Hula is a Hawaiian dance that tells a story. Built in 1879, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaiian monarchs.
Hawaii for First Time Visitors: 8 Things to Keep in Mind The Big Island of Hawaii . Maui. Oahu. Kauaʻi. Molokaʻi. Lānaʻi. Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe.
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.
15 Terrifying Things In Hawaii That Can (And Just Might) Kill You Huge Waves, Hurricanes & Tsunamis. Steven Worster/Flickr. Sun Poisoning. David Fulmer/Flickr. Centipedes. Steve/Flickr. Honolulu Traffic. Hiking Trails. Grocery Shopping. Sharks. Jellyfish, eels, and other dangerous sea creatures.
Known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901. Waikiki is famous for its beaches and every hotel room is just two or three blocks away from the ocean (if it’s not directly on the beach ).
20 Hawaii dishes you must try when traveling to the Islands Hawaiian Plate. A Hawaiian plate with poi, laulau, mac salad, rice, kalua pig , and three kinds of poke. All-Natural Shave Ice. Uncle Clay’s House of Pure Aloha. Saimin . Classic bowl of saimin from Hamura Saimin Stand. The Coconut. A gorgeous dish from Alan Wong. Taro Ko Farm Chips. Poke. Luau Stew. Strawberry Mochi.
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.
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Hawaiian, along with English , is an official language of the State of Hawaii.
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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.
While many vacations are five to seven days long , we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.
10 things locals want you to know before coming to Hawaii Learning a few words in Hawaiian is greatly appreciated. But don’t try to speak Pidgin. Island time is a real thing. Hawaii is the only state that honors royalty. Be respectful of sacred sites. Do not take anything from the beaches or parks. Respect the ‘aina (land). Remove your shoes.