We Met Many Friendly Locals

We usually love to interact with locals wherever we travel to. Native Hawaiian people are so warm and welcoming. They are super friendly and that just makes us super happy to soak in the Polynesian island culture.

Hikes And Sights Not To Be Missed In Hawaii

In general never ever miss a Luau show when you are in Hawaii.

The island of Hawaii consists of many small islands-

Oahu, more popularly known as Honolulu is the most touristy attraction. Go to North Shore for sure if you are in Oahu, especially if you go in winter because the waves are ginormous, and it is a very popular surfing destination. I also highly recommend going to Hanauma Bay for Snorkeling. Kailua Beach is one of my most favorite, and is the most beautiful beach in Oahu in my opinion.

Maui is my personal favorite. Kaanapali Beach is our go to place to stay in Maui. I highly recommend doing the Road to Hana. It is a very picturesque drive with multiple places to stop and marvel at.

Haleakala National Park is the highest point in Maui and you get a beautiful view of the island from the top.

Ho’okipa Beach is a beautiful beach famous for surfing and turtles.

Also you must do the snorkeling at Molokini Crater.

Big Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can see active volcanoes and you can also do hikes to see lava flowing from a very close proximity.

Pu’uhonua o Honaunau is a historic park. It provides an opportunity to learn about ancient Hawaiian tribes. 

Papakolea beach is one of the four green sand beaches in the world, only accessible via a 5.6 miles hike.

Punalu’u beach is a famous black sand beach, and you can see green turtles on the shore.

Favourite Memory From The Trip

We have lots of good memories associated with Hawaii. It is our go to place that we like to visit again and again. However, if I had to pick one then I would go with the snorkeling experience at Hanauma bay. I have never seen so many different kinds of fishes before!

How We Managed Costs In Hawaii

You can always find cheaper alternatives in all the Hawaiian Islands. If you don’t want to book expensive resorts you can always book through Airbnb or Hotwire and get a condo/house. I don’t have any recommendations for Airbnb in the area as we always stay in resorts, but I know that there are good alternatives. Also food is expensive in Hawaii, so if you are staying at an Airbnb then you can get groceries from the local farmer’s market and save some dollars by cooking and not eating outside. Food trucks are also an excellent alternative if you want to save some cost on food.

Food You Can’t Miss Out On

Restaurants- Roy’s Waikiki, Hula Grill and Bar, MonkeyPod Kitchen (Maui), Mamas Fish House (best in Maui), Kimo’s Maui. Hawaiian shaved ice is very famous and not to mention the tropical cocktails.

Advice For First Timers Heading To Hawaii

Relax and have fun. Don’t miss any of the sunsets or the tropical drinks. Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay is a must and don’t miss out on Luau.