Need-to-know HAWAII travel tips!

hawaiian islands | maui | oahu | big island | lanai
Hawaii tourist towns: waikiki | kona
Hawaii oceanfront resort areas: waikiki | west maui | south maui
hawaii national parks | haleakala national park | hawaii volcanoes national park

 

👆 The best islands in Hawaii include Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island! What’s pictured above?! Things to do in Hawaii for VIEWS include the Lanikai pillbox hike (one of the best Oahu hikes), Hoapili Trail (one of the best places to see lava fields on Maui), Pololu Valley (one of the famous valleys on the Big Island), Kekahai Kai State Park (one of the best state parks on the Big Island), Haleakala National Park (one of the national parks in Hawaii), and Waikiki (the biggest tourist hub in Hawaii!)!

 

 

ALOHA!

 

For a first trip to Hawaii, most people will go to one of 4 Hawaiian islands: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, or Kauai. There is also Lanai and Molokai, and these are smaller islands, both in size and population.

 

 

 

 

If you’re undecided on which Hawaiian island to choose, start here!

• Comparing 2 of the best Hawaiian islands (well, they are all the best in their own way 😉)
• Best Hawaiian island without a car
• Best Hawaiian island for solo travel
• Best Hawaiian island to see old lava flows (aka lava fields)
• The best of Maui in 3 days
• The best of the Big Island in 7 days
• The best of Oahu in 3 days
• Best Maui beaches
• Best Oahu beaches
• National parks in Hawaii

 

 

How to spend 7 days in Hawaii

Read the post about it: Big Island Hawaii itinerary

 

 

How to spend 3 days in Hawaii with a car rental

Read the post about it: Maui Hawaii itinerary

 

 

How to spend 3 days in Hawaii without a car

Read the post about it: Oahu Hawaii itinerary

 

 

Hiking in Hawaii

And hiking in Hawaii is a great way to see amazing views in Hawaii! These are hikes in Hawaii that are perfect for a first trip to Hawaii:

• The best hikes on Maui
• The best hikes on Oahu
• The best hikes on the Big Island
• The best hikes on Lanai

 

 

National parks in Hawaii

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Big Island)
• Haleakala National Park (Maui)
• Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Oahu)

 

 

Tips for planning a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Big Island, Hawaii

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park travel guide
• THE former lava lake crater hike to do: Kilauea Iki Trail
• More planning tips for a trip to the Big Island

 

 

Tips for planning a trip to Haleakala National Park

Maui, Hawaii

• Haleakala National Park travel guide
• THE summit area volcano crater hike to do: Sliding Sands Trail
• THE bamboo forest hike: Pipiwai Trail
• Camping in the coastal area with ocean views: Kipahulu campground
• More planning tips for a trip to Maui

 

 

Also see the bigger lists of things to do in Hawaii

• Things to do on Maui
• Things to do on the Big Island
• Things to do on Oahu
• Things to do on Lanai

 

 

HAWAII PACKING TIPS

What to pack for Hawaii

• Everyday Hawaii essentials
• Snorkeling essentials for Hawaii
• Hiking essentials for Hawaii
• Camping essentials for Hawaii

 

HAPPY HAWAII TRAVEL PLANNING!

ALOHA!