If you are searching for a vacation to Hawaii, then you should not miss this opportunity! When it comes to a vacation in the Hawaiian islands, there is so much to see and do. Hawaii is a breathtakingly gorgeous state that is sure to make your visit one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

If you’re one of the fortunate ones who has scheduled a trip to Hawaii this summer, congratulations! The islands can be an amazing experience whether you’re with your family, friends, on a romantic getaway or to find some adventure.

Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state admitted into the United States. As a matter of fact, Hawaii is an archipelago that consists of eight major volcanic islands, each one being individual and distinct.

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Vacation For Trip To Hawaii

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Destination Hawaii

Graced with the natural beauty of lush green landscapes, tranquil blue waters and white sand beaches, there is no Pacific paradise like Hawaii. Explore Hawaii your way, with time to take in the palm-fringed tropical beauty and simply relax. Enjoy deluxe resort hotels just footsteps from the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

Join us on the island of Oahu, known as “The Gathering Place” for being home to most of Hawaii’s inhabitants, Kauai, “The Garden Isle” for its lush and serene landscapes, and Maui, known as “The Valley Isle” for its two mountains. Featured attractions include beautiful Waikiki Beach, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, and the Drums of the Pacific Polynesian Show, with authentic music and dancers celebrating Pacific Islander culture. Added to the Union in 1959, no passport is needed to experience our 50th state!

What is the best way to plan a trip to Hawaii?

You’ll want to think about the point of your trip. Is it to see specific attractions, experience Hawaiian culture, do a lot of water activities, go hiking, or just to relax? That will help you figure out which island(s) to visit. Then, you’ll want to check airfare for your desired dates and book your accommodation.

What’s the cheapest way to plan a trip to Hawaii?

The best way to see Hawaii on a budget is to visit during the off-season (the cheapest time being in September.) That’s when airfare and hotel stays are the cheapest and you can usually find the best Hawaii packages. You can also look into budget vacation rentals. And then fill your itinerary with free things to do in Hawaii like outdoor entertainment, hiking, swimming, going for walks, and relaxing at the beach.

How many days are enough in Hawaii?

While you might never want to leave Hawaii, usually people plan to stay 7-10 days during their vacation to Hawaii. That gives enough time to get over jet lag, participate in a few scheduled activities, explore the Hawaiian island a bit, and have time to relax and unwind.

What to Know Before Planning a Hawaii Trip

1. You Can’t Drive Between the Hawaii Islands

One of the top things people ask me is “Can you drive island to island in Hawaii?”

The answer is a simple no. The islands are much too far apart to drive and there are no bridges between islands in Hawaii.

There also isn’t a statewide ferry. There was the Super Ferry many years ago that was short-lived. Additionally, there used to be a ferry to Molokai, but that’s no longer running. Right now, there’s only the Lanai ferry from Maui, but it’s just for people.

So, if you want to travel between islands during your vacation in Hawaii, you’ll need to island hop in Hawaii via airplane.

There are tons of inter-island flights each day between the Hawaiian islands. While the main hub is at the Honolulu International Airport, each island offers some inter-island flights. It’s the easiest way to see more than one island.

2. Avoid Golden Week

It’s really tricky to take vacations if you live in Japan. You have to request them really far in advance.

But, there’s a thing called Golden Week where people in Japan have 4 holidays off from work. That makes it a very popular time to plan a Hawaiian vacation. That’s because it’s the shortest flight to get to the United States from Japan.

Golden Week happens at the end of April and early May (in 2022, it’s April 29-May 5.) And Hawaii is flooded with Japanese tourists. This is not the best time to visit Hawaii.

I recommend avoiding Golden Week (especially if you’re heading to Oahu) because it will be tricky to find hotel rooms, beaches will be crowded, and you might not get to do all the tours or attractions you want.

Plus, the prices of hotel rooms seem to skyrocket for vacations to Hawaii that week. Do yourself a favor and check the dates before you book to save yourself some money.

3. Save Money with Companion Fares

The flights to Hawaii can be really expensive from anywhere on the Mainland, even if you travel during shoulder season (mid-April to June and September to mid-December).

One of my biggest Hawaii tips for saving money is to get an Alaska Airlines credit card. It comes with the Alaska Airlines companion fare, which is basically a BOGO deal for plane tickets. Well, you’ll pay full price for the first ticket and then just $99 for the second ticket.

My husband and I each have a card and we’re able to get our airplane tickets to Hawaii for half price because of it.

Alaska Airlines has a ton of direct flights to all the main 4 Hawaiian islands and they offer competitive rates.

We’ve flown almost all the airlines that go to Hawaii (we still need to try Southwest) and Alaska Airlines is by far our favorite. I think it’s the best way to visit Hawaii.

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4. Most Sunscreen is Illegal

In Hawaii, any sunscreen that isn’t reef-safe is banned from the Hawaiian islands. That’s because preserving Hawaii’s incredible sea life is a priority for the state.

So, when you are packing for Hawaii, you’ll want to make sure to only bring reef-safe sunscreen.

Our favorite reef-safe sunscreen is the Babyganics sunscreen spray. I started buying it when my oldest was a baby and now our whole family uses it. Find the best prices here.

While some mineral-based sunscreen can leave a chalky white residue, the Babyganics spray sunscreen soaks right in and offers awesome protection.

If you aren’t sure if your sunscreen is reef-safe, just wait to buy it in Hawaii. You can be assured that all sunscreen for sale in the Hawaii islands is reef-safe. But, it’s usually more expensive to buy it at hotel gift shops (so head to Walmart or Target instead).

5. You’ll Probably Need a Rental Car

Unless you are staying in Waikiki, you really do need to rent a car in Hawaii. That’s because most of the tours and shuttles pretty much just pick up from Waikiki hotels. So you’ll want to look into Hawaii car rentals.

There are Uber drivers on Oahu (primarily in Waikiki), but it’s really hit/miss on all the other islands and you won’t want to have to rely on that as your main source of transportation.

The best way to travel in Hawaii is definitely driving on your own.

So, make sure to budget a car rental for all (or at least most) of your trip to Hawaii.