Hawaii Trip-Planning 101

by Christine Dayao

Hawaii Trip-Planning 101

by Christine Dayao

Are you one of many travelers pining to get away to the Aloha State when the time is right? We’ve compiled our best Hawaii content here for you to use as a one-stop guide to plan your getaway. Here's how to plan a trip to Hawaii.

Are you one of many travelers pining to get away to the Aloha State when the time is right? We’ve compiled our best Hawaii content here for you to use as a one-stop guide to plan your getaway. Here's how to plan a trip to Hawaii.

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Kauai
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The Basics

Here we give a rundown of what the four popular tourist islands – Oahu, Big Island, Maui, and Kauai – have to offer, as well as what to pack.

Read More: How to Plan a Trip to Hawaii

Here we give a rundown of what the four popular tourist islands – Oahu, Big Island, Maui, and Kauai – have to offer, as well as what to pack.

Read More: How to Plan a Trip to Hawaii

Poke bowl
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The Best Dining in Honolulu

Be warned: Dining in Hawaii can be quite expensive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find affordable eats. From delicious noodle bowls and short ribs to poke bowls and more, here’s where you can find wallet-friendly meals in the state’s capital.

Read More: 6 Meals Under $20 in Honolulu

Be warned: Dining in Hawaii can be quite expensive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find affordable eats. From delicious noodle bowls and short ribs to poke bowls and more, here’s where you can find wallet-friendly meals in the state’s capital.

Read More: 6 Meals Under $20 in Honolulu

Surfboards
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Oahu for All Budgets

You can get away to this island no matter your budget. Here’s what to do, where you can stay, and where you can eat at different price levels. 

Read More: Save, Spring, Splurge: A Guide to Oahu, Hawaii

You can get away to this island no matter your budget. Here’s what to do, where you can stay, and where you can eat at different price levels. 

Read More: Save, Spring, Splurge: A Guide to Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu
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Oahu’s Cool Cultural Experiences

Immerse yourself in local culture beyond Hula lessons and lei-making with these activities, including getting a lomilomi massage, learning about Hawaii’s royal heritage, and more.

Read More: 7 Cool Cultural Experiences You Can Try on Oahu

Immerse yourself in local culture beyond Hula lessons and lei-making with these activities, including getting a lomilomi massage, learning about Hawaii’s royal heritage, and more.

Read More: 7 Cool Cultural Experiences You Can Try on Oahu

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Maui for All Budgets

Find your perfect resort, activities, and restaurants at any price point for this island here.

Read More: Save, Spring, Splurge: A Guide to Maui, Hawaii

Find your perfect resort, activities, and restaurants at any price point for this island here.

Read More: Save, Spring, Splurge: A Guide to Maui, Hawaii

Hanauma Bay on Oahu
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Oahu’s Best Water Adventures

Unsurprisingly, Oahu – known as "the gathering place" – offers a ton to do outside. When you want to be out on in or in the water, try these activities (#3 is our favorite).

Read More: 4 Exhilarating Water Adventures on Oahu

Unsurprisingly, Oahu – known as "the gathering place" – offers a ton to do outside. When you want to be out on in or in the water, try these activities (#3 is our favorite).

Read More: 4 Exhilarating Water Adventures on Oahu

Haiku Stairs on Oahu
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Hiking on Oahu

Looking for something to do on dry land? Take a hike – six of them, in fact. These ones take you to Kaena Point, Koko Head Crater, and more beautiful natural sites.

Read More: 6 Free (or Almost Free) Bucket-List Hikes on Oahu

Looking for something to do on dry land? Take a hike – six of them, in fact. These ones take you to Kaena Point, Koko Head Crater, and more beautiful natural sites.

Read More: 6 Free (or Almost Free) Bucket-List Hikes on Oahu

Mai Tai
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Where to Drink in Hawaii

One of our favorite things to do in Hawaii is grab a drink and soak in the breathtaking views. We have five cocktails and where to find them in Honolulu here.

Read More: 5 Hawaiian-Style Cocktails – And Where in the Islands to Try Them

One of our favorite things to do in Hawaii is grab a drink and soak in the breathtaking views. We have five cocktails and where to find them in Honolulu here.

Read More: 5 Hawaiian-Style Cocktails – And Where in the Islands to Try Them

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Must-Stop Places on Oahu

Carve out a day for a trip to Oahu’s North Shore. While you’re driving on Kamehameha Highway, be sure to stop here for chocolate-haupia cream pie, buttery garlic shrimp, macadamia-nut cookies, and more treats.

Read More: 5 Places to Stop Along Oahu's Kamehameha Highway

 

Carve out a day for a trip to Oahu’s North Shore. While you’re driving on Kamehameha Highway, be sure to stop here for chocolate-haupia cream pie, buttery garlic shrimp, macadamia-nut cookies, and more treats.

Read More: 5 Places to Stop Along Oahu's Kamehameha Highway

 

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