Although Ohau isn’t the biggest Hawaiian island, it is home to 2 of the state’s most popular tourist spots, Honolulu and Waialua. Honolulu is where you’ll find Waikiki Beach, a long stretch of beach backed by Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, restaurants, and Hawaii’s hottest bars and clubs. North Shore’s Waialua, on the other hand, is a laid back surf town that holds some of the country’s biggest surf contests.
While Maui does have its top tourist qualities, it also has its fair share of outdoor adventures, which is ideal for families who want the best of both worlds. The quaint seaside town of Lahaina spoils you with its choice of shops, hotels, and restaurants, and is known for its top whale-watching tours. The lush West Maui Forest Reserve, meanwhile, awaits at its back door to wow you with its hiking trails and waterfalls.
Kilauea is the ideal island to stay on if you want to forget about the real world and fully immerse in the magic that Hawaii’s nature has to offer. It is home to some of the state’s most stunning sights including the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls, and Hanalei Bay.
The Big Island offers the most variety of all Hawaiian Islands, allowing you to live the high city life one day, and remote beach life the next, or go surfing, hiking, and snorkelling. The island is also home to Volcanoes National Park, which offers an incredibly unique landscape found nowhere else around the world.
The only way to travel between the islands is by plane, although it can be expensive during peak season. Depending on which island(s) you visit, it can be beneficial to hire a car, which will allow you to explore your destination more fully.
