Each Hawaiian Island is both beautiful and unique.
There are six main Hawaiian islands to travel to: The Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Lanai. Each individual island offers a uniquely different experience from the next. Some people travel to Hawaii and visit multiple islands, as inter-island flights are readily available. Others prefer to pick one place and stay there for the duration of the trip. All of the islands offer tropical climates and plenty of activities or opportunities to relax.
Instructions
1. Research the differences of each island. For example, Kauai is the "Garden Island," and offers beautiful rain forest and coastal scenery, but not much nightlife, while Oahu is home to Honolulu, the largest city in Hawaii, which offers plenty of bars, restaurants and night clubs. Maui is the "magic island" and offers a large variety of beaches, luxury, wilderness, shops, art galleries, diving, snorkeling and other water activities. The Big Island is known for its active volcano, tropical rain forests and snow-capped peaks. Molokai is one of the quietest islands with long white sand beaches and lush valleys. Lanai is the "pineapple island," and has been turned into an exquisite world class getaway with upscale dining, two 5-star resorts, championship golf and sheer volcanic cliffs.
2. Consider the kind of vacation you want. If you want to be surrounded by other people in nice resorts and hotels, consider Lahaina on Maui or Waikiki on Oahu, both of which are popular and sometimes crowded areas with more tourist activities. If you want seclusion, consider the natural beauty of Kauai or the less populated islands of Lanai and Molokai.
3. Ask for expert advice. Travel agents that specialize in Hawaii, such as Hawaii Aloha Travel, can help narrow down the best options. Is there an island or islands that you might already be leaning towards? Are there any must-see sights of interest? These questions will help you narrow down your choices.
4. Budget the trip expenses. Oahu is often cheaper to fly into because that is the home of Hawaii's largest airport in Honolulu. Some islands, like Lanai or Molokai, require you to first fly into Honolulu, and then hop on another plane to the island, driving travel costs up. Hotel or other accommodations and rental car costs vary by island; Molokai and Lanai both offer significantly less places to stay, while the other four islands all have a variety of hotel price ranges to offer. If you are on a tight budget, avoid Molokai and Lanai because of the limited flights and accommodations available.
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