Hawaii Vacation Guide Your Guide to the Islands of Hawaii
The average weather you will enjoy on your Hawaii vacation is sunny and in the 80's. The average temperature of the water is a heavenly 72°. You will love playing in Hawaii's warm tropical waters and feeling the sun on your skin.
Can you picture yourself here at beautiful Lani Kai Beach?
Do you know that each island has its own personality?
It's true.
And to ensure that you have the very best Hawaii vacation, you will want to choose the island that most closely matches your personality.
You don't want to end up on Kauai if you are looking for some hot night life and if you want easy to access white sandy beaches you may want to think twice about the Big Island.
That's Where I Come In!
I do not live in the islands, although I would love to!
I only get to claim it as my favorite place to vacation. I am blessed to have been able to take a Hawaii vacation 16 times (and counting!).
I have been to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island the most. I have visited Kauai and Molokai, and Lanai is on my radar for this year.
I am a tourist when I go to the islands, so the information I give on this site is from a tourist perspective. You won't find information here from a locals perspective, unless a local adds content to my site as a guest.
What you will find is information I have gathered and experienced with my own trips to the islands as a visitor.
This is an ongoing endeavor, I always seem to have a next Hawaii vacation planned!
So please, let me share my love of the islands with you. Follow some links, enjoy the photos I have taken of the islands, dream your own dream of a Hawaiian vacation.
You may want to start with the snippet of information about each island provided here to help you decide which island to explore first.
Known as the Big Island (catchy huh?) It is the largest of the islands by far because it is still a growing island thanks to the most active volcano on the planet. The rockiness of most of the beaches creates the best diving and snorkeling opportunities in the islands.
Known as The Gathering Place, Oahu has the highest population. Honolulu is a thriving city where you will find great dining, shopping and nightlife. Oahu is where you will find the Arizona Memorial, Diamond Head and the largest selection of Hawaii vacation activities.
Known as The Valley Isle, Maui is known for its beaches. Here you will find downhill biking from Haleakala, the largest banyan tree in Lahaina, Iao Needle, upscale shopping at Wailea, Little Beach and the best whale watching.
Known as The Garden Isle. Here you will find the wettest spot on earth, a swamp, the best hiking, Fern Grotto, Poipu Beach, and the lush resort area of Princeville.
Lanai
Known as the Pineapple Isle, though the pineapple plantations are no longer there. Here you will find Four Seasons Resort, deserted beaches, dolphins, and lava tube diving.
Known as The Friendly Isle or The Most Hawaiian Island. Here you will find mule rides, Father Damien, and soaring sea cliffs.
Ni'ihau
Known as the Forbidden Island. No tourism here as it is privately owned. Famous for the Niihau shell leis and jewelry made by the residents.
Kaho'olawe
This island was used as a bomb target until 1990. Since then it has been in a clean up stage, there is still live ammunition there. No permanent residents on this island and it can only be used by Hawaiians for cultural events.
To see a listing of all the pages on my site, Visit the site map. If you prefer to meander, just follow the links that catch your interest!
Buy Your Hawaii Guide Book Here Choose a Hawaii guide book from a large selection. Blue Hawaii Revealed, Frommers, Lonely Planet, Fodors, Kindle editions and more.
Maui beaches are the best in the Hawaiian Islands If you are are looking for the perfect beach, Maui beaches are sure to please, with soft sand, gentle waves, cooling trade winds and plenty of sunshine.
Looking For Things To Do In Maui? Things to do in Maui include watersports like snorkeling and boogieboarding, sightseeing at Haleakala or the Road to Hana, or taking one of the many tours Maui has to offer.
Maui Lodging, From Bare Bones to Luxurious Maui lodging choices are many and varied. Choose between the luxury resorts of Wailea or cheap Maui lodging in hotels or anything in between. Find your perfect Maui accommodations.
Share Your Maui Experience Share you Maui vacation experience with the world! Have you had a great experience on Maui that you would like to share? Build your own page on my site.
Hawaii Big Island Vacation Planning Guide Discover what there is to see and do on your Hawaii Big Island vacation. Find out the best ways to see the volcano and what beaches you won't want to miss.
Share Your Big Island Experience Come and share your favorite Big Island experience! Go to a great luau or stay in a favorite resort? Let others in on the secret, you can even post pics.
Oahu Vacations Offer Plenty To See And Do Oahu vacations have it all. The hustle of Honolulu, the history of the Arizona, the serenity of an empty beach or the culture of the Polynesian Cultural Center all on the island called the gath
Looking For Things To Do On Oahu? Free information on things to do on Oahu. Photos and descriptions of the Oahu activities I have done. Share yours too!
Enjoying Oahu Parks Oahu parks provide a serene and shady oasis within the urban boundaries of the city of Honolulu. They are many and varied, encompasing beaches, hiking trails, waterfalls and more.
North Shore Oahu and Haleiwa What are some things to do on the North Shore of Oahu? Visit the North Shore beaches, shop in Haleiwa and eat at Giovanni's shrimp truck. Don't forget the shave ice at Matsumoto's!
Share your Oahu Experience Would you love to share your vacation experience with others? Show off your picures? Give advice to other visiting Oahu? Here's your chance!
Lazy Kauai Vacations To Destress Your Soul Revive your soul with the peaceful downtime of Kauai vacations. Relax on sunny beaches or visit the wettest place on earth, all on one tiny island.
Share Your Kauai Experience Have you been to the Garden Isle of Kauai? Share you experience with others, or read what others have to say about their experiences. See pictures or share yours!
Share Your Lana'i Experience Share your Lana'i vacation experience here! If you have been lucky enough to visit Lana'i Hawaii, tell others about what a great time you had and show off your pics too!
Molokai Hawaii, The Friendly Island Molokai Hawaii is known as the friendly island. The people here are charming and love thier simple lifestyle.
Share your Molokai Experience Come and share your favorite Molokai experience! Not everyone gets to visit Molokia, if you are one of the lucky ones, let others know about it! You can even upload some pics.
Some Favorite Hawaii Links To Other Great Sites Even though I want to be your Hawaii source, I know there are some other great sites out there that you should visit. Here are some of my favorite Hawaii Links. Enjoy!