Which Hawaiian Island Is Best for Your Next Holiday?

When you think about a Hawaiian holiday, you probably think about relaxing on the beach with a drink in your hand and the sun on your skin. But while Hawaii is definitely the perfect place for a lazy holiday, there is much more to it than just heat and beaches.

The six large islands of Hawaii

The six large islands of Hawaii that are open to visitors each offer something a little different. Therefore where you go will depend on what kind of holiday you prefer.

Molokai

If you go on holiday to experience local culture and history then you can’t do better than the island of Molokai. Take a tour of the Halawa Valley. This is where the earliest Hawaiians are thought to have built one of the island’s first villages. In addition to this you can find out what Hawaii might have looked like hundreds of years ago.

Kauai

Do you prefer your holiday to be more exciting? The island of Kauai is home to the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, a state park full of beautiful scenery and nature trails. Why not try a hike along the ocean on the 18-kilometer Kalalau Trail? Or reserve a place at the Hanakoa campsite so you can rest under the stars?

The Island of Hawaii

Hawaii’s biggest cities are on the island of Oahu, but Oahu isn’t the state’s largest island. That would be the Island of Hawaii, also called the “Big Island.” And if you dream about leaving the city behind and spending all of your time with the local wildlife, this may be the place for you! Here you can swim with manta rays and snorkel with green sea turtles, and maybe you’ll see a dolphin or humpback whale by the Kona Coast.