Q. Which Hawaiian islands would I like best?
Hawaii... the beauty, the floral scents, the culture, the legends, the "Spirit of Aloha"..aaahhhhh, Hawaii is a magnificent choice in a vacation destination!
The state of Hawaii is very unique, having six islands to visit:
* Oahu - where Honolulu and Waikiki are located
* Maui
* Kauai
* Hawaii - also referred to as "the Big Island" because it is the largest island, and to differentiate between the island and the state of the same name
* Molokai
* Lanai
Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii are by far the most visited of the islands. Molokai and Lanai are very remote and private, with only a few accommodations on each island. All of the islands are beautiful, but they are very different
If you want to see waterfalls and spend your time in a very relaxed atmosphere, you'll love Kauai...
You may want to see famous Waikiki Beach, the International MarketPlace, or visit the solemn Pearl Harbor Memorial, in which case you'll want to include Oahu...
Or ride your bikes down a mountain at sunrise, see whales in season, or shop in a quaint fishing village...if that sounds like you, then you'll want to be sure to visit Maui.
How to choose which island, or which combination of islands? You need to talk to an agent who's been there, to help you sort through the countless options available to you of island choices, hotels and resorts, activities, and more. It can be overwhelming, but we'd love to help you "sort it all out"! We've visited every island, inspected the hotels and resorts, and we're ready to give our first-hand knowledge to you, to help you create memories that will last a lifetime!
We've put together a list of highlights of what each island has to offer, to help you begin to "sort out" the differences in the islands.
Oahu
* Known as "The Gathering Place"
* Honolulu is the bustling main city, and is also the state's capital
* Large international airport in Honolulu hosts most arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands
* Honolulu is a city environment ~ high rise buildings, lots of traffic
* Famous Waikiki Beach
* Pearl Harbor Memorial
* Punch Bowl volcano
* Polynesian Cultural Center
* International Marketplace
* Surfing on the North shore
* Snorkeling
* Nightly Hawaiian shows
Maui
* Known as "The Valley Isle"
* Lahaina is the main city center, and is a small fishing village
* Kaanapali Beach and shopping area
* Whaler's Village ~ shopping and restaurants
* Spectacular, self-contained resorts
* Golf and tennis
* Whale watching cruises
* Snorkeling and wind surfing
* Day trips to the island of Lanai
* Driving trip to Hana to experience waterfalls and hiking trails
* Bike riding down the Haleakala Volcano
* Sunset catamaran cruises
* Helicopter tours
Kauai
* Known as The "Garden Isle"
* Lush vegetation, and fragrant, colorful flowers.
* A very relaxed atmosphere
* Waialua is the central city area
* City of Poipu is on the Southern coast ~ a sunny beach area
* City of Princeville is on the Northern coast ~ the rain forest area
* Waimea Canyon ~ the "Grand Canyon of the South Pacific"
* Napili coast line ~ great place for hiking, or to rent zodiac boats
* Wailua Falls
* Fern Grotto ~ waterfall parks
* Coconut plantations
* Horseback riding
* Hiking
* Beautiful white sandy beaches
* Golf and tennis
* Helicopter tours
Hawaii
* Known as "The Big Island"
* Largest island
* Kona is the main fishing port
* Hilo is the rain forest side of the island
* Active volcanoes
* Volcanoes National Park
* Black sand beaches
* Waterfall parks
* Coffee plantations
* Deep sea fishing
* Golf and tennis
* Hiking
Molokai
* A very remote, quiet island
* African wildlife park
* Biking
* Hiking
* Ocean kayaking
* Horseback riding
Lanai
* A very remote, private island
* Only two resorts on island, both are luxurious and expensive
* Lush gardens and waterfalls
* Pineapple plantations
* Golf and tennis
* Biking
* Hiking
* Deep sea fishing
The state of Hawaii is very unique, having six islands to visit:
* Oahu - where Honolulu and Waikiki are located
* Maui
* Kauai
* Hawaii - also referred to as "the Big Island" because it is the largest island, and to differentiate between the island and the state of the same name
* Molokai
* Lanai
Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii are by far the most visited of the islands. Molokai and Lanai are very remote and private, with only a few accommodations on each island. All of the islands are beautiful, but they are very different
If you want to see waterfalls and spend your time in a very relaxed atmosphere, you'll love Kauai...
You may want to see famous Waikiki Beach, the International MarketPlace, or visit the solemn Pearl Harbor Memorial, in which case you'll want to include Oahu...
Or ride your bikes down a mountain at sunrise, see whales in season, or shop in a quaint fishing village...if that sounds like you, then you'll want to be sure to visit Maui.
How to choose which island, or which combination of islands? You need to talk to an agent who's been there, to help you sort through the countless options available to you of island choices, hotels and resorts, activities, and more. It can be overwhelming, but we'd love to help you "sort it all out"! We've visited every island, inspected the hotels and resorts, and we're ready to give our first-hand knowledge to you, to help you create memories that will last a lifetime!
We've put together a list of highlights of what each island has to offer, to help you begin to "sort out" the differences in the islands.
Oahu
* Known as "The Gathering Place"
* Honolulu is the bustling main city, and is also the state's capital
* Large international airport in Honolulu hosts most arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands
* Honolulu is a city environment ~ high rise buildings, lots of traffic
* Famous Waikiki Beach
* Pearl Harbor Memorial
* Punch Bowl volcano
* Polynesian Cultural Center
* International Marketplace
* Surfing on the North shore
* Snorkeling
* Nightly Hawaiian shows
Maui
* Known as "The Valley Isle"
* Lahaina is the main city center, and is a small fishing village
* Kaanapali Beach and shopping area
* Whaler's Village ~ shopping and restaurants
* Spectacular, self-contained resorts
* Golf and tennis
* Whale watching cruises
* Snorkeling and wind surfing
* Day trips to the island of Lanai
* Driving trip to Hana to experience waterfalls and hiking trails
* Bike riding down the Haleakala Volcano
* Sunset catamaran cruises
* Helicopter tours
Kauai
* Known as The "Garden Isle"
* Lush vegetation, and fragrant, colorful flowers.
* A very relaxed atmosphere
* Waialua is the central city area
* City of Poipu is on the Southern coast ~ a sunny beach area
* City of Princeville is on the Northern coast ~ the rain forest area
* Waimea Canyon ~ the "Grand Canyon of the South Pacific"
* Napili coast line ~ great place for hiking, or to rent zodiac boats
* Wailua Falls
* Fern Grotto ~ waterfall parks
* Coconut plantations
* Horseback riding
* Hiking
* Beautiful white sandy beaches
* Golf and tennis
* Helicopter tours
Hawaii
* Known as "The Big Island"
* Largest island
* Kona is the main fishing port
* Hilo is the rain forest side of the island
* Active volcanoes
* Volcanoes National Park
* Black sand beaches
* Waterfall parks
* Coffee plantations
* Deep sea fishing
* Golf and tennis
* Hiking
Molokai
* A very remote, quiet island
* African wildlife park
* Biking
* Hiking
* Ocean kayaking
* Horseback riding
Lanai
* A very remote, private island
* Only two resorts on island, both are luxurious and expensive
* Lush gardens and waterfalls
* Pineapple plantations
* Golf and tennis
* Biking
* Hiking
* Deep sea fishing
