Personal blog about states
Best Hawaiian Islands Kauai . Maui . Hawaii – The Big Island . Lanai. Honolulu – Oahu .
Which is the Best Hawaiian Island for Kids? Oahu is ideal for families seeking sun and fun on the beach as well as modern city-style amenities. Maui is the perfect choice for families seeking a bit of touristy fun but also want more remote adventures. Kauai is the top choice for families seeking a Hawaii vacation that’s all about the great outdoors.
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Hawaii for First Time Visitors: 8 Things to Keep in Mind The Big Island of Hawaii . Maui. Oahu. Kauaʻi. Molokaʻi. Lānaʻi. Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe.
Honolulu and Waikiki – The capital of hustle and bustle in Hawaii , Honolulu is the state’s largest city, and has the most on offer when it comes to urban pursuits. If you want to stay busy and have a great beach vacation, Honolulu is the best place to stay in Hawaii .
1 Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head State Monument Waikiki , with its beautiful stretch of oceanfront beach, is Hawaii’s biggest tourist attraction.
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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If you like the huge all inclusive resorts, stick with Maui . If you like something off the beaten path adventurous and breathtakingly beautiful, try Kauai . Maui has much more activities to do like parasailing, a bit better snorkeling etc and Kauai is more about natural beauty.
Read more about the high season and the low season on Hawaii elsewhere on our website. In our opinion, the best time to avoid the crowds and find the cheapest tickets to the Big Island is between mid-April and May and in September and October.
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).
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).
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.
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