Plan a Hawaiʻi trip that fits your time and budget
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OʻahuHonolulu, Waikīkī, Diamond Head and the North Shore.Photo: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
MauiHaleakalā, the Road to Hāna and south-shore beaches.Photo: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
KauaʻiHāʻena and Nā Pali access, Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe.Photo: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Molokaʻi & LānaʻiQuiet islands with limited services. Plan ahead.Photo: Jay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Free trip-planning tools
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Hawaiʻi Travel Guide: How to Plan Your Trip
Plan a Hawaiʻi trip step by step: choosing islands, when to go, booking order, getting around, costs and the reservations to make early.
Hawaiʻi Weather by Island and Season
How Hawaiʻi weather works: wet and dry sides, seasons, trade winds, ocean conditions and flash-flood safety, island by island.
Diamond Head: Reservations, the Hike and What to Expect
How Diamond Head State Monument reservations work, what the summit trail is like, when to go and how to get there from Waikīkī.
Honolulu Airport to Waikīkī: 6 Ways to Get There Compared
Six ways to get from Honolulu airport (HNL) to Waikīkī compared: bus, shuttle, taxi, rideshare, rental car and private transfer.
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Kekaha Beach Park, Kauaʻi: Visitor Guide
Kekaha Beach Park on Kauaʻi's west side: the long sandy shoreline, ocean safety, sunsets, facilities and how to get there.
North Shore of Oʻahu in One Day: A Realistic Route
A realistic one-day North Shore route from Honolulu: timing, traffic, parking in Haleʻiwa, beaches by season and where to eat.
Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi: Town and Beach Guide
Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi's east side: the town, nearby beaches, the coastal path, food and why it works as a central base.
Pihea Vista on Kauaʻi: What to Know Before Hiking the Alakaʻi Swamp Trail
The Pihea Trail and Alakaʻi Swamp Trail in Kōkeʻe State Park: what to expect, trail conditions, safety and how to get there.
Waimea Bay Shark Advisory Tiger Shark
What the Waimea Bay tiger shark advisory means for swimmers and surfers on Oʻahu’s North Shore, how advisories work, and where to check current status.
Honolulu Airport to Waikīkī: 6 Ways to Get There Compared
Six ways to get from Honolulu airport (HNL) to Waikīkī compared: bus, shuttle, taxi, rideshare, rental car and private transfer.