Choosing the best island to visit in Hawai'i depends on what kind of trip you are looking for but each island has its own unique offerings. Hawai'i Island can offer a great balance of variety as it's the largest island. Maui offers both romance for honeymooners and memorable moments for families, especially at the Fairmont Kea Lani with its cultural program, an award-winning spa, and luxury accommodations steps from the beach. Families and lovers alike can get their fun fuelled fantasies fulfilled over on Oahu and for those seeking peace and solitude - Lanai and Molokai offer a gentler pace of life.,Filled with family fun and plenty of opportunities to make memories, every island will have family-friendly resorts and hotels and it really depends on what you are looking for when picking an island to make memories on. Maui is home to some of the best hotels for families wanting easy access and great beaches. Oahu also scores big, especially for those wanting the best hotel deals in Hawaii on a budget. For families wanting great hotel deals - Honolulu also offers plenty of great Hawaii hotelson the beach or you can look for laid-back lagoon life on Hawai'i Island at the Fairmont Orchid Hawai'i surrounded by lush gardens and cascading falls.,If you are looking for a 4-star hotel style in Hawai'i and accommodation that boasts pools, spas, rooftop bars, incredible views, easy parking and beachfront bliss, then Maui is made for a first-class adventure in paradise. Maui offers some of the best swimming beaches and is far from overcrowded, meaning that you get that welcome balance of space, serenity, and sublime experiences.,Honeymoon resorts crop up thick and fast in Hawai'i and every island has its own corner geared towards sunsets, seashell-scattered sands, and sublime 5 and 4-star suites or cozy hideaways. Maui is a romantic favorite thanks to its luxury feel but outdoor lovers can also entwine themselves in the bliss and beauty of Kauai.
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Hawaii
Hawai'i is a hybrid - while it falls under the banner of the USA, it boasts its own evocative island culture. From surfing to strumming the ukulele, hiking fiery volcanoes, and paddling outrigger canoes, these scattered islands are the stuff of dreams.
Getting to Hawai'i
Hawai'i is made up of eight islands, a dreamy collection of atolls and generous handfuls of islets. With its wealth of sugar sand beaches,4-star hotels, and bucket list adventures, it's no surprise that Hawai'i is considered to be a chart-topper when it comes to choosing a honeymoon destination. But even beyond the romance, families will find plenty of fun adventuring through Hawai'i Island Maui with its beachfront hotels and swimming with sea turtles in Oahu.
Adventure Awaits
For those heading to Hawai'i, you will need to take a flight - fortunately, the islands are well connected with all major US airlines and plenty of international names touching down in paradise. Once on your Hawaiian island, you can easily hop around the other islands with air travel being the most popular mode of transport. Car hire and bus tours are a popular way of exploring each of the individual islands especially the former as Hawai'i is famous for its rare and scenic road trips.
Must See Islands
Abundant sunshine, scores of beaches, paddleboards, surfboards, jeweled green trails, and big game fishing - Hawai'i is the land of a thousand thrills. For those who adore outdoor adventures, the 50th state is sure to keep you entertained. Hawai'i Island boasts Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with hikes that pass through lava tubes, rippled peaks, cones, and rising steam. Oahu is home to Waikiki with its world-class waves and aloha spirit and for those who want to see the awe-inspiring big wave surfers - the North Shore is nothing short of legendary. Snorkel from a safe distance with turtles on Maui, watch whales breach the waters, ride horses along the black sands, and embrace memorable days spent soaking up the elements.
Maui
Hawai'i is home to a wealth of islands - each boasting its own unique energy and an amazing array of attractions. Whether you want to kick back and bliss out at one of the best hotels in Honolulu or if you are looking to fall in love with adventure at a Hawai'i Island beachfront hotel, we highlight some of the must-see islands that the aloha state has to offer.
Hawai'i Island
Maui is known by many as one of the most desired and indulgently beautiful locations in Hawai'i, offering lush landscapes, beckoning views, and unparalleled experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture. Stagaze atop the summit of Haleakalā National Park, paddle on a Hawaiian outrigger canoe, relish in an oceanside spa treatment inspired by ancient traditions or watch humpback whales frolic as the sun sets over the ocean. With ample opportunities to connect with nature, Maui is an oasis of luxurious rejuvenation, boasting Fairmont Kea Lani in the heart of it all.
Oahu
Hawai'i's largest island is also arguably its most authentic: rural and underdeveloped, unpretentious and laid-back, with lots of elbow room and a strong spiritual connection to the 'aina (land). Even the tiny open-air terminal where you land feels quaint and folksy. You'll want to see for yourself the ancient volcanoes, black-lava beaches and waterfalls hidden behind bamboo and ferns. Cycle to the Islands' largest petroglyph fields, hike around the world's tallest mountain, Maunakea, or go deep-sea fishing. Learn to surf with the pros or plant a legacy tree in a royal forest. Fairmont Orchid, Hawai'i is within easy reach of all the island's coastal wonders.
Kauai
Oahu is laced with bucket list destinations that make Hawai'i so famous. From the historic Pearl Harbor to the famous big wave surf of Waimea Bay, the paradise scenery and glitz of Honolulu, and the hip and happening shores of Waikiki, this island is all about the aloha spirit. Keen walkers can hit the Koko Head Hike and watch for spinner dolphins in the waters. For those wanting culture and history - the Iolani Palace is a must and you can also catch torch lighting ceremonies and hula shows across the island.
Kauai is all about the great outdoors. This island is cloaked in green, home to the lacy edges of the Na Pali Coast, and offers a glut of thundering waterfalls, dreamy silver sand beaches, craters and canyons. While thick with breathtaking beauty, the lush landscape is also one of the wettest but the romance stakes are high thanks to its secluded wild beauty and easygoing vibes.