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From laidback to exhilarating, Hawaii has something for everyone!

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Which island is best for you?

Don't worry!  You can enjoy all these iconic Hawaiian experiences on any unique island(s) you choose:

• Spirit of aloha:  Warm, friendly and welcoming people who embrace everyone regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation
• Endless rainbows
• ​Amazing beaches
• Stunning sunrises and sunsets
• Mountains and waterfalls
• Luau dinners and shows
• Hula dancing
• Flower leis​
• ​Delicious Hawaiian cuisine and fresh seafood
• Shave ice

• Humpback whales from November through April​
• World-class golfing
• Hiking, biking and walking trails
• Snorkeling, surfing, SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) and other water sports
• ​Sunset and adventure cruises
• Fishing
• Helicopter and airplane tours
• ATV tours

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Myth:  Hawaii Is Super Expensive

From low-cost to luxe, Hawaii has something to accommodate everyone's budget!

Recommendations to make Hawaii more budget friendly:

• Don't check a bag:  It's a casual island vacation so you'll only need one carry-on and one personal item per person... more than that and you've almost certainly overpacked
• Minimize eating out as it is the biggest essential Hawaii vacation expense
• Stay in a condo resort:
  • Buy groceries and prepare your own meals, snacks and drinks, and only eat out occasionally to still enjoy amazing Hawaiian cuisine
  • Grills are usually available to enjoy steaks, chicken, etc.
  • Washers & dryers are usually available on-site if not in the condo itself so you can pack light
  • Complimentary beach towels are usually provided so you don't need to pack/bring those items
• Shop at Costco, Walmart or other discount stores: 
  • Every major island has a Costco and we've found their prices to be basically the same as the Mainland except for meats, which run about $1 or $2 more per pound (Sam's Club is available on Oahu/Honolulu only)
  • Buy cold sandwich goods along with several items that can be easily thrown in the oven
  • Gas up your rental car at Costco, Walmart or other retailer with discounted fuel prices*

*Membership may be required

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Good to Know about Hawaii

Flights​:

• About 6 hours from the US west coast
• Non-stop flights available from most major US airports and hubs
• Most return flights to the mainland are overnight, with a few exceptions​

Hawaii does NOT have:

• All-inclusive resorts
• Inter-island ferries (you must fly)
• Snakes
• Rabies:  All arriving dogs and cats must go through quarantine

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Major Island Highlights

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Kaua'i - The Garden Isle

• Oldest of the inhabited islands
• Least populous major island at 75,000
• Totally low-key
• No mega resorts
• Building height restrictions to preserve the landscape
• Named for its lush landscapes due to its highest point in the mountains (Mt Wai'ale'ale) being one of the wettest spots on Earth with over 400" of rain per year

Famous for:

• Napali Coast:  17 miles of emerald green cliffs with peaks reaching 4,000 ft
• Waimea Canyon... "Grand Canyon of the Pacific"
• Kalalau Valley
• Only navigable rivers in Hawaii
• ​Fern Grotto
• Kauai Coffee plantation
• Kilauea lighthouse
• Hanalei Bay:  Bali Hai sunsets and South Pacific filming location
• Pilot episode of Gilligan's Island filmed here
• Waterfall in opening scenes of Fantasy Island
• Jurassic Falls
• Spouting Horn water spouts through a lava bed​

Kauai Tours & Activities

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O'ahu - The Gathering Place

• Capital of Hawaii
• Most populous island at 976,000
• From small bungalows to mega resorts and high-rise condos
• Hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Honolulu to quiet retreats outside the city

​Famous for:

• Honolulu
• Upscale shopping and dining
• Waikiki Beach
• Pearl Harbor
• Iolani Palace
• Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
• Diamond Head Crater
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Dole Plantation
• North Shore surfing with its famous pipeline waves
• Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
• Byodo-In Temple

Oahu Activities & Tours

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Maui - The Valley Isle

• Resorts capital of Hawaii
• Population:  167,000
• Mega resorts on Kaanapali Beach to secluded retreats

Famous for:

• World-famous Ka'anapali Beach and resorts
• Hale'akala National Park
• Road to Hana
• Maui Ocean Center
• Molokini Crater:  Crescent protrusion from the ocean, amazing for snorkeling
• Highest concentration of humpback whales in Hawaii during whale season November to April

Maui Activities & Tours

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Hawaii - The Big Island

• Largest and youngest Hawaiian island
• Population:  186,000
• Laidback and relaxed
• Only island with a continuously active volcano
• Has 8 of 13 world climate zones... from Tropical to Polar!
• Cowboys and Kona beef

Famous for:

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
• Mauna Kea Summit (13,796 feet) and observatories
• Black sand beaches
• Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm
• Most varieties of tropical fish in Hawaii
• Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden
• Akaka Falls State Park
• Hamakua Coast
• Manini-owali Beach on Kua Bay
• Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
• Kona coffee
• Vanilla farms
• Annual IRONMAN World Championship triathlon

Big Island Activities & Tours

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Photos courtesy of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to promote Hawaii tourism and culture.  The Hill Guys Travel is a certified Hawaii Vacation Specialist.