Complete Guide to Planning a Trip to Hawaii

HAWAII is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. It would not be wrong to say that it is heaven on earth. You will find everything in HAWAII from amazing beaches to world-class restaurants and do not forget about the adventurous hikes. This time plan your vacation in HAWAII. Here are is a complete guide that will help you plan a perfect trip.

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Destinations

HAWAII has many islands and if you are going for a long trip, make sure that you visit as many of them as you can. Here we have some of the best islands and the activities that you can enjoy there.

OAHU

  1. Visit the Peral Harbor and Iolani Palace
  2. Honolulu city and Waikiki Beach
  3. Shopping in the branded stores
  4. Amazing hiking trials
  5. Get the best-guided tours like the haunted islands and food tours
  6. You can explore the 2nd biggest fish auction in Hawaii.

BIG ISLAND

  1. Some of the best snorkeling destinations in the world
  2. Volcanos
  3. Stargazing on the volcanos is memorable
  4. Green sand beach commonly called Papkolea beach
  5. Visit the Macadamia Nut factory if you are interested in exploring

KAUAI

  1. Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in Pacific
  2. Beautiful caves
  3. Napali coast has some breathtaking views
  4. Beaches galore with the white sand
  5. Hardcore and rugged hiking trails you must try

MAUI

  1. The road to Hana as some amazing waterfalls
  2. Sunrise and sunsets are epic in the region of Haleakala that is a dormant volcano
  3. Red and black sand beaches
  4. There are several farms that you can visit and enjoy wine and vodka
  5. Lanai and Molokai are easy to access with ferry
  6. You can snorkel with the turtles

LANAI

  1. Shipwreck beach
  2. Cat sanctuary for the cat lovers

MOLOKAI

  1. Amazing snorkeling spots and you can enjoy the underwater life during your day trip

Traveling and Visa

Make sure that you have all the important documents that are required for the travel. You can visit Hawaii if you are in the ESTA travel visa. Assure that you submit your health, crime report and all other documents that have been mentioned in the files. That is the reliable way to get the visa and enjoy your trip to Hawaii. You can get the ESTA online and make sure to check How is the ESTA Changing the Way We Travel to the US? You will get amazing information about traveling. 

Food to Try

The food in Hawaii is very unique. It is a mixture of all the amazing Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian and Portuguese food. You will get such amazing combinations that it will become hard for you to stop yourself from eating some of the amazing foods that you must try in Hawaii.

  1. Poi is a mashed taro
  2. Loco Moco is a local Hawaiian cuisine
  3. Spam is a mixture of seaweed, spam, and rice
  4. Laulau is a steamed pork wrapped in taro leaves
  5. Sushi, you will get the best quality sushi in Hawaii
  6. Saimin is the noodles soup
  7. Haupai it a delicious dessert. It has the coconut base that tastes amazing
  8. Poke is easily amazing on the Hawaiian Islands. It is raw tuna that is marinated with different spices
  9. Malasadas is a dessert that is deep fried custard

HIKES IN HAWAII

There are many amazing hikes in Hawaii. You will get a chance to explore some of the most amazing mountains. Once you will get on the trails you will feel like this is the life you have been wanting to live. The best thing about the hikes in Hawaii is that they are easy in the beginning. That is why as the hike will get tough you will not even feel it because your body will get used to the system. You will enjoy exploring a diversity of flora and fauna in Hawaii. Here are some of the amazing hikes that you should try.

  1. Diamond head
  2. Judd Trail
  3. Lanikai Bunkers
  4. Olomana
  5. Makapu’u lighthouse

Things to Do

While you are in Hawaii make sure that you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here you will get the chance to explore the history of Hawaii and the Polynesian Triangle that is one of the best legends that you should hear. Once you will start exploring the center you will notice that how diverse and amazing the culture in Hawaii is. You will get the chance to know more about the people that have been living there for years. You will learn that Hawaii is more than just the beaches and the skirts made from leaves. You can enjoy their amazing music as well as listen to the stories that you might not have heard about anywhere else.

Beaches

When you visit Hawaii to make sure that you visit the beaches because it will not make any sense if you will not. the biggest attraction of the beaches in Hawaii is that they are not the same as the beaches that we found in the world. At some places, you will find regular sand and at other places, there will be black, red or white sand that has its own beauty. After that, there are many amazing swimming spots and other sea activities arranged that you can enjoy. You can even enjoy surfing, kiting, snorkeling, sea diving, and swimming. While you are at the beach make sure to get the relaxing massage that will take you to another heaven. Some of the amazing beaches in Hawaii are

  1. Lanikai Beach (Oahu)
  2. Waimanalo Beach (Oahu)
  3. Hanalei Bay ( Kauai)
  4. Wailea Beach (Maui)
  5. Kapalua beach (Maui)

Make sure that you enjoy your time in Hawaii as much as you can. It is the trip that you will never forget. Assure to get complete information about where you will be going and what you will do in Hawaii so that you can explore more and restless.  


Published: 2018-05-25 21:59:38
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