Hawaii Travel – What To Do While Vacationing In Hawaii?

You, under a coconut tree, them, out for a walk near a volcano, he, lying on a surfboard, and she, in a canoe on turquoise waters … After a stay in Hawaii, photo albums fill up, travel diaries are darken and the memories are lasting. Romantic lovers, adventurers, sportsmen or large families, all wish to discover and appreciate this lost paradise of the Pacific. And you ? You are already on the plane because you have just read the following.

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We’ll all go to Heaven – See you in Hawaii?

Hawaii is actually the name of the entire state which brings together this archipelago of paradisiacal islands lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is made up of more than 130 islands, including 6 main islands: Oahu, Hawaii or ‘la Grande Ile », Maui, Kauai, Molokai et Lanai – viennent ensuite Niihau et Kahoolawe.

Each island is different and has its interest, with the cliffs of Kauai, the shores of Waikiki Beach on Ohau, the sandy expanses of Papohaku Beach on Molokai, the crystal-clear waters and dolphins of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai, the Hawaii volcanoes The Big Island …

Oahu – Hawaii’s tourist island

FD Tip: Enjoy all the attractions on the island of Oahu with just one pass

Oahu, what is it?

The most populous island in Hawaii; it contains ¾ of the Hawaiian population. Its capital and largest city, Honolulu, as well as another city on the island, Waikiki, remains the tourist center of the archipelago. The island experiences drier temperatures on the west side, and humid on the west side.

Oahu, who is it for?

Tourists, the real ones and who don’t like solitude. About 80% of tourists who come on vacation to Hawaii set foot in Honolulu to stay there for the duration of their stay … which means that you will have people with you in the photos.

What to do in Oahu?

• Lots of tourist attractions, historic centers and museums.
• Stop at Pearl Harbor, to visit its historic sites which commemorate the Japanese attacks of December 7, 1941, including the memorial to the American warship sunk by the Japanese, the ” Arizona “. There are free spins every day between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. FYI, the memorial was partially funded by Elvis Presley’s 1961 concert in Honolulu.
• You can also stroll through Chinatown which has a beautiful art scene and discover the history of Hawaii and its last 2 kings at Iolani Palace.

Oahu’s must-sees

• The Windward Coast, which offers a majestic spectacle. Leaving Honolulu, take the Pali Highway (Hwy 6-1) through the Koolau Mountains. The highest point, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, which offers a spectacular view of the valley and the ocean.

• The beaches of the North Shore are famous among surfers, but are of less interest to tourists. You can always go for a walk in the parks of the beaches of Waimea, Sunset or Ehukai.
• Fly over Honolulu, the South Coast, East Coast, Sacred Falls and North Shore by helicopter

Go his way

• Honolulu is a city like any other and hotels are still concentrated in the suburbs (like there are suburbs everywhere) of Waikiki. The only positive point in the city remains its public transport network which is concentrated there and which serves the whole island rather well. Without it, your biggest expense during your stay will probably be renting a car.
• Waikiki Beach therefore, which remains a most poignant disillusion: you haven’t traveled thousands of kilometers to find yourself shopping on the concrete seaside with a view of buildings and a few surfers, have you?

Hawaii The Big Island – Hot in front, there’s a volcano

Hawaii The Big Island, what is it?

Rightly called the ” big island », Hawaii The Big Island is as big as the other islands combined, and remains a digest for varied and successful vacations. The island shows a new face since the eruption of the Kilauea volcano, which destroyed roads and villages. The birthplace of King Kamehameha, Hawaii The Big Island is also where most of Hawaii’s myths and stories survive.

Hawaii The Big Island, who is it for?

A bit for everyone, lazy, families, sportsmen, nerds… There are magnificent beaches in North Kona for lizards, ancient temples for the curious, sublime bays for divers, waterfalls and valleys lush for nature lovers, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the hothead and dozens of hiking trails for hikers.

What to do in Hawaii The Big Island?

• Kona Coast relaxes on its beautiful beaches, even though the north has been taken over by hotels and golf courses – including Hapuna Beach, which is guarded by a concrete colossus, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
• You can stroll through the Puuhona O Honaunau National Park, where you can also take a cultural break and recollection in places of worship called ” heiaus ».

The must-sees of Hawaii The Big Island

• The still active volcanoes ofHawaii Volcanoes National Park. The spectacle of the lava which comes into contact with the sea remains breathtaking. It is advisable to stay a few days so as not to rush the visit and take advantage of the many activities on offer. Also worth visiting is the Thurston Lava Tube, an underground tube formed by cooled lava – the island is growing every year, moreover, due to these continual eruptions.
• At the end of route 130 in Keaau, the spectacle of lava coming into contact with the sea is absolutely breathtaking; it is best to go there at the end of the day, around 6 p.m.
• The tropical forests of Hamakua Coast, and the black sand beaches of Punaluu Beach, but also the almost transparent lagoons of Kiholo Bay.

Go his way

Places that are a little too touristy, like the Akaka Falls where the hike is hardly anything bucolic and the Hilo Market, crowded on Saturdays.

Maui – The island of valleys and hikes

Maui, what is it?

It is the 2nd largest island in the archipelago, which attracts around 1/3 of tourists. The island has remained preserved except for a few places which have suffered the consequences of a major construction and concrete, especially around the beaches of Kaanapali and Kihei.

Maui, who is it for?

Sportsmen and nature lovers, who can enjoy hiking, beaches and diving spots, volcanoes and viewpoints.

What to do in Maui?

• Hiking, walking and hiking, especially in Iao Neddle.
• Sunbathing, sandcastles and diving on the magnificent and numerous beaches. Molokini remains very popular for snorkeling or scuba diving, and Maluaka is very beautiful as well. Be careful, the wind often picks up in the afternoon.
• A site from the beaches of Maui: MauiInformationGuide.com/best-beaches
• Photos of whales, especially from December to April, as they pass through the waters of Maui; you can admire them from the mainland, or up close from a boat.