Hawaii Travel Guide
Ready for an adventure? The Hawaiian islands are calling. Get started planning your trip to the Aloha state with this Hawai’i Travel Guide.
From stunning beaches to bustling farmers markets and nonstop adventures to a vibrant culinary scene, there is something for everyone on a Hawaii vacation.
The top question we get is “which Hawaiian island to visit?” No surprise that our answer is “it depends.” As in, it depends on the pace you want to travel, what your activity preferences are, and most.
But when it comes to planning a trip to Hawaii, our travel planning clients most frequently visit Oahu and the Island of Hawaii for their mix of farms, food, nature, and adventure.
Here are our top articles and tips for how to plan a trip to Hawaii.
Hawaii Travel Planner
Look, we love Hawaii through and through: the Aloha spirit of the locals, the rich culture, the numerous hiking trails, and the endless water activities.
But it’s important to know that the state of Hawaii suffers from overtourism. As such, we encourage you to heed these sustainable travel tips and consider booking activities that support the local culture so you can have a positive impact.
Another way to be part of the solution? Before diving into specifics of planning a trip to Hawaii, get to know the culture through these travel tips:
Hawaii Food Tips
Here at Salt & Wind Travel, we’re all about tasting the world so we first and foremost travel for the food.
The food scene in Hawaii is one of our favorites to explore because you can root around in a farm one moment and then have creative cocktails at sunset later that day while eating everything from saimin to high-end sushi in between.
Dive into the broader food scene below and then get to know famous foods like:
O'ahu Hawaii Travel Tips
As the most populated island in the state (thanks to Honolulu), Oahu Hawai’i also has the most going on. You can brush up on local history in by visiting the Bishop Museum or the ‘Iolani Palace. Spend a day visiting a local farm or exploring the numerous farmers market.
And, of course, go on adventures ranging from surfing the waves of Waikīkī, hike among waterfalls, horseback ride at a former sugarcane plantation, or swim with the dolphins.
If you’re trying to decide how long to visit Oahu or where to stay, reach out and we’ll help you out!
Big Island Travel Tips
The Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest of the populated Hawaiian islands and, though we don’t like to play favorites, it’s high on our list. You’ll encounter untamed wilderness from flowing lava and green sand beaches to lush valleys with dramatic waterfalls.
And that topographic diversity also makes it an incredible place to grow everything from coffee and vanilla beans to honey and cattle making it an ideal destination for farm-to-table food lovers.
Read on for how to adventure on Hawai’i island and get in touch for help with everything from where to stay to where to eat.
Kauai and Maui Island Travel Tips
If your Hawaii travel plans include visits to the islands of Kauai and Maui, make sure you read up on the following:
Travel Planning Resources
Starting to plan a Hawaii trip? Check out these helpful links:
- Apartments: Use code SaltandWindTravel/AM when booking apartment stays with Plum Guide
- Hotels: Book High-Quality Hotels at Booking.com
- Tours: Book in-depth tours with Context Travel
- Travel Tips: Join our FREE Facebook group to get travel tips from like-minded travelers
- Shop: See our favorite travel essentials in our Amazon store
Have Us Plan Your Hawaii Trip
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