There are not many people, the landscape is stark and you can go on adventures exploring its unvisited corners. Isolation - Ignoring the great views of other islands, Lanai feels like an isolated bit of subtropical pleasure far from the rest of the world (as opposed to the 25-minute plane ride from Honolulu). Lanai: Best for remoteness, history, beaches Locavore heaven - Grass-fed beef from upcountry pastures and bountiful organic gardens ensure Maui's chef-driven restaurants have the raw ingredients to whip up their famed Hawaiian regional creations. Choose from easy strolls to hardy backcountry treks. Trails galore - Maui's trails go to the most amazing places: towering ridge-tops, cascading waterfalls, bamboo forests and a cindery volcanic national park. Or just plop down on the sand and scan the horizon for wintering whales. Sun and surf - Justifiably famed for its glorious strands, Maui's got a beach for every mood - wind-whipped kiteboarding meccas, calm snorkelling coves, hidden gems and some of the biggest surfable waves on the planet. In winter, humpback whales are the show-stoppers. Wildlife - Spinner dolphins leap in the air, sea turtles glide up to a seaweed buffet, and endangered nene cross the road regularly here. Here you are invited to create a lei, dance a hula, beware the night marchers and watch as fish are caught the old Hawaiian way.
Hawaiian culture - On the Big Island, culture is participatory - absorbed, rather than simply observed. Hiking - Kilauea, the most active volcano on Earth, conjures up a dreamscape for hikers: emerald amphitheatre valleys and icy waterfall pools, lava flows both active and ancient, crashing against rain forest and some of the loftiest summits your boots will ever struggle to top. Hawaii (The Big Island) : Best for hiking, culture, wildlife Japanese izakaya (gastropubs), island-style food trucks, high-wire fusion menus by Hawaii's top chefs - it is all here, waiting to be tasted. Still sprawling, even empty beaches are just a short drive from downtown Honolulu's art galleries, museums and monuments.Īn endless feast - If you do nothing else on Oahu, eat. Here, East and West merge as ancient Hawaii greets the 21st Century.īig city, small island - Three-quarters of state residents call "The Gathering Place" home, and everyone rubs elbows - on the beach and the bus, on city sidewalks and country lanes. Multicultural modernism - Explore Oahu if you want to take the measure of multiracial Hawaii, which confounds the categories of census-takers. Whatever you are seeking in paradise, the Aloha State has it - all you have to do is open your eyes. Escape to total resort luxury on Lanai or learn to live life off the land on rural Molokai, where native Hawaiian traditions run strong. Wonder at new land being birthed by volcanoes on the Big Island, Hawaii's youngest isle. Gaze at the towering sea cliffs on ancient Kauai. Hang loose on Maui, which offers a little something for everyone, but especially for beach bums. Get swept up by the kinetic energy of the capital island, Oahu. Related article: Hawaii’s hush-hush getaway.Planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands but not sure where to start? Wherever you travel around the Hawaiian Islands, fantastical beaches, friendly faces and ono grinds (good eats) are practically guaranteed, but every island has a unique flavour.
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