Say Aloha to a Hawaii Beach Vacation

Aloha. When one thinks of the ultimate beach vacation, many times Hawaii comes to mind. And with good reason. Hawaii is absolutely stunning. From its fresh-flower, island scent to its sulfur-spewing volcanoes, a Hawaii beach vacation is like no other in the world. But if you are unfamiliar with Hawaii, how do you know which island beaches to visit? Well, here is a “how-to” guide to help you figure out which Hawaiian island is best for you.

Maui
Imagine temperature ranging from 70 to 80 degrees year-round, 30 miles of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water, and humpback whale-watching during the winter months. This describes the beautiful island of Maui. The second largest populated island of Hawaii is home to Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world.

Maui is a great family vacation spot. Due to its comparatively small size, daytrips are doable. This avoids the boredom that comes with youth. You can visit an exciting volcano site, then spend hours relaxing on the beach—all in one day—if you choose this island for your Hawaii beach vacation.

Kauai
Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is home to Mount Wai’ale’ale, known as the wettest place on Earth. If you are looking to see beautiful landscape on your Hawaii beach vacation, this is the place. On the north shore of the island, visit the Na Pali Coast, which boasts cliffs over 4,000 feet high. In west Kauai, observe the lush rainforests or the sandy beaches. And, in the South Shore, you’ll find Spouting Horn—a natural lava tube formation. Breath-taking waterfalls, sweet-smelling flowers, and so much more are waiting for you to enjoy in Kauai.

Lanai
The smallest of the populated Hawaiian Islands, Lanai is well known for its outstanding golf courses and is celebrated for its pineapple industry. But there are plenty of other things to do on “Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Island” besides play golf and eat pineapples. Visitors enjoy Hawaiian landmarks such as the 80-feet tall, Puu Pehe, otherwise known as “Sweetheart Rock.” Various spots in Lanai also have primitive drawings of people and animals that have been carved into old lava flows and rocks. These intriguing drawings are called petroglyphs. The wonderful thing about these petroglyphs is that no one, including, archeologists know where they came from or what they mean. Maybe you could figure out the mystery of the petroglyphs!

Molokai
Unlike many other Hawaiian beach vacation spots, Molokai is not fancy or flashy. Some people think of it as the most sincere island of Hawaii because it is not a built up. There are no high-rises, no shopping malls, and well, not many tourists. So, if you are looking for a relaxing, no-frills Hawaii beach vacation, this is the spot. Visit the rainforests, and chat with the many native Hawaiians. They say it is like a step back in time.

Big Island
They don’t call it the Big Island for nothing. Hawaii’s Big Island covers 4,028 square miles. That’s a lot of miles! So many in fact, that the Big Island is twice the size of the major islands put together. The major attractions of this enormous Hawaiian island are the volcanoes. Covered in tropical flowers, the Big Island is as beautiful a paradise as one gets.

Oahu
Three quarters of Hawaii’s population lives in Oahu. The third largest of the islands of Hawaii, this is the island where the famous cities of Honolulu, Waikiki, and Pearl Harbor are located. Honolulu, Hawaii’s capitol city, is a multicultural melting pot. It has a beautiful landscape, gorgeous waters, interesting museums, plenty of shopping areas, fine dining, and clubs to dance the night away. Many people stay in Honolulu while they are vacationing and visit some of the other islands on day trips. Discover why most travelers make their Hawaiian beach vacation Oauhu.

Believe the hype. Hawaii is a beautiful as you have heard. So if you are planning a Hawaii beach vacation, do not forget to check out web sites, like Hawaiianair.com and Hawaii.com for great vacation deals. Aloha.

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