The Best Islands To Visit In Hawaii & Why It Is The Best Place EVER

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(Updated July,2020)

Hawaii Is The Best Place Ever!

Hawaii is truly one of the most beautiful and relaxing places to be, and I am sure it is the same for some of you guys.

I swear I wish I could live there and lay out on the beaching with a big coconut in my hand, hehe.

I’ve been to a few islands in Hawaii and can never get enough of them. I feel like I’m away from civilisation and that everything is good there haha, as silly as that sounds. Hawaii is just amazing, ok?!

It’s beautiful sandy beaches, and calming atmosphere always leaves me wanting more. At the end of my trip, I never ever want to leave! Now that says something about a place worth visiting.

My first time…

I first travelled to Hawaii with my parents when I was a young child. I don’t remember anything because I was too young but I went back again, I think, in 2013 and absolutely fell in love with Hawaii.

We always went to Waikiki on the Island of Oahu because my parents loved it there, and honestly, I’m not complaining.

But since then, I have been back multiple times. I was also fortunate enough to explore the other Islands in Hawaii.

I love all the islands that I have been lucky enough to visit, but I think I would have to say my favourite Island is either Oahu or Maui.

Having said that, all the islands are honestly different and unique in their own ways and that is what is so special about Hawaii.

Island’s I’ve Been To:

Oahu

Maui

Lanai

Oahu

Oahu is the main island where everyone flies in to and where you would transfer to another Island.

Within Oahu, there is the famous Waikiki which is where a lot of events and activities happen and where you can go shopping!

There is also an outlet not far from town.

If you drive about an hour from Waikiki there is also the North Shore, which is my absolute favourite.

There is the famous turtle beach where if you’re lucky, you will be able to see sea turtles swimming up to catch some sun or just hanging out around shore. Also, great surfing spots too just beware of parking as it can be a pain to find a spot, so get there early!

Maui

Maui is a beautiful volcanic island with so much to offer. I’ve only been there once but I can tell you that if you are deciding on which islands to visit, Maui is one of them.

There are so many cool things to do like the road to Hana, tonnes of beaches, and even Honolua bay to explore – you certainly will not get bored.

Lanai

Lanai is a very tiny island with a population of around 3,000 people. That’s crazy!

It was so funny; we wanted to go into town to see what it was like and the drivers asked us how long we wanted to stay for so they knew when to pick us up. We said for 2 hours.

They looked at us and smirked; gave us the hotel card and told us that if we wanted to get picked up earlier we could call to have to car come to us.

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Haha, well funny enough, we got into town and I SWEAR, we walked around for 10 minutes and that was it.

It is interesting to see, but there is really nothing much. No decent places for coffee or lunch, one small supermarket and some small souvenir shops.

We were told that that was the only supermarket in town which I was shocked to hear. It is probably the size of 2 Seven-11’s!

Having said that, I would definitely recommend visiting Lanai if you have already visited the bigger islands like Oahu, The big island, or Maui.

There are 2 Four Seasons on the island; one by the beach and one higher up depending on the vibe you’re going for.

Lanai is somewhere to go if you’re looking to relax at a hotel or if you’re into off-roading.

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Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

I was so excited to go out a road trip to the North Shore with our rented Jeep!

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Hawaii is a place that will always hold a place in my heart. I really do hope it is the same for you!

I hope you choose to visit Hawaii on your next trip. What is your favourite destination to visit and why?

Sophie xo

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