About Hawaii

07-17-2018

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

There are six major Hawaiian Islands for you to choose from when planning your Hawaii trip or vacation.

They are, in order of popularity, OahuMaui, the Big Island of HawaiiKauai, Molokai and Lanai. We go into detail about the four most popular on this travel site to help you plan your trip. Each of the islands is different with its own "personality" - they each respectively represent the splendor of Hawaii in an exceptional and memorable way. The Hawaiian islands have a little bit of it all, from tropical rainforests to white, black, pepper, red, and green sand beaches. From stunning waterfalls, lush valleys, sea cliffs and tranquil mountains, to one very active volcano and even snow on the highest peaks!

Hawaii travel activities are abundant ranging from land, ocean and air tours to surfing, hiking, scuba diving, bird watching and snorkeling. There are historic sites and a variety of cultural shows throughout the islands. Shopping is plentiful and there are limitless options to enjoy the finest cuisines from around the world. Visit a historic Hawaiian luau, tour historic places like Pearl Harbor and sacred Heiau's (ancient temples), bike down Haleakala, discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, drive the famous Road to Hana or enjoy a kayak journey along the incredible Na Pali Coast.

Hawaii Guide was created by experts who have an in-depth knowledge of Hawaii and want to share the islands with you. So now we hope you enjoy surfing our website and planning your own trip or vacation to the Hawaiian Islands!

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