Planning your inaugural trip to Hawaii? We went to Hawaii with 6 adults for a full 2-week trip with stops on Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island. Discover our favorite insights on stays, activities, and food that will immerse you in local culture and scen...
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Activities
Stays
Hikes
Resturaunts
Activities
Activities that get your heart pumping and really let you explore some of Hawaii's most unique and stunning nature. Recommendations also include some of our top beach spots
Such an incredible experience! Highlight of the trip. Amazing how each is unique and have their own names and personalities. I can't recommend this experience enough
Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii
Super fun and long zip lining experience!
Big Island Zipline Adventure - 2 1/2 hours
Great place to get snorkel rental gear for the week! Super easy pick up and quality snorkel sets that we got for the whole family! Took time to make sure everything was fitted
Snorkel Gear Rental at Auntie Snorkel Maui
Great Lessons super hand on and made sure everyone was able to stand up!
Maui Surf Clinic
Beautiful beach and we saw sea turtles here!
Kahekili Beach Park
Beautiful beach with turquoise water! Perfect for a beach day!
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Fun date night with unlimited drinks and beautiful sunset!
Set sail on the Big Yellow Catamaran for an unforgettable booze cruise.
Great tour to hit some of Oahu's biggest attractions!
Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center from Waikiki
Stays
Our recommended stays in Maui, Big Island, and Oahu. Mid-range hotels that needed to accommodate a larger group of 6 adults and have air conditioning
Wonderful hotel with lots of amenities and a great view! Great location to activities and shopping
Luana Kai
Great air bnb that was super well maintained!
Home in Mountain View · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 baths
Great resort in Kona with lots of fun included activities! We got to make Leis for free and learn more about Hawaiian history and culture
Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort
Centrally located and great for exploring the Wakiki area
Embassy Suites By Hilton Waikiki Beach
Hikes
These have some of the most stunning and unique hikes I've ever been on. The flora on the hikes is amazing and you will be amazed on each of these hikes
Make you do the not so secret secret trail! Wonderful outlook at the end
Top of Secret Trail - Iao Valley
Great final stop on the road to Hana. Incredible hikes through the lava rocks. Unlike any hike I've ever done
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Did a night hike! So many stars and we were able to see active lava on the trail
Devastation Trail - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ...
Crowded trail, but worth the views. Make sure to reserve your hiking time!
Diamond Head State Monument
Resturaunts
Recommendations for seafood, dessert, and other top resturaunts
Excellent fish tacos! Super fresh and great service
Coconut's Fish Cafe
Great curry and stir fry!
Maui Thai Bistro
Amazing Luau, phenomal food and more traditional show
Old Lāhainā Lū’au Maui's Most Authentic Hawaiian Luau
Great Ramen place in Hilo!
Tetsumen
super refreshing shaved ice with tons of different flavors!
