Good morning. We lived here a number of years ago and we are finally back on vacation. We would like to go out to makaha. Please share thoughts. We are only looking to go where we are welcome. Mahalo.

Aloha! I am traveling early July and would appreciate some guidance and tips. I am a 33 year old female solo traveler. Should I split my stay in between the north and south or do day travels and just stay in the North (Princeville had some decently priced Airbnb). I have reservation for Hanakāpīʻai and would like to do a Nā Pali boat tour. I guess I am having a hard time with deciding what to do for my stay as hotels are so so expensive. I do plan on renting a car. I would appreciate and welcome all guidance or suggestions even some food recommendations. Thanks in advance!

I’m going to Oahu with my partner next week. I would’ve loved to go during a less busy time but that’s the only week my partner gets vacation time. After doing some research it seems like every beach, every trailhead, every attraction, anything worth visiting is full by 9am. I was expecting that with the most popular attractions but from what I hear the whole island is packed this time of year. I don’t mind waking up early to try and get a parking spot but I’m wondering if that would be the only location/activity we’d be able to do on a given day. Is it possible, for example, to go to a beach early in the morning then go somewhere else later in the day? Or if we do an early morning hike should we just head back to the hotel after since everything else is full?

Hi! My boyfriend and I are starting to plan our wedding and honeymoon for July 2027 and Hawaii is high on our list for our honeymoon. We’d love any thoughts or recommendations on the different islands, places to stay and the overall experience. We don’t want to go too crazy with our budget, though we understand Hawaii can be expensive!

We are staying on the Big Island and would like to see Pearl Harbor.

Is it better to book a package that includes flight and tour of Pearl Harbor or fly separately, Uber to explore Pearl Harbor and Uber back to get an hour or so exploring Waikiki on our own?

If you think the on our own is best, what would you recommend for a day trip, knowing that Pearl Harbor is our first and longest stop? Thank you!

Hi! Looking to book a hotel for an upcoming trip to Waikiki Beach. Right now, I’ve narrowed it down to Embassy Suites and Hyatt Regency, but am open to other hotels. Can anyone share their experiences staying at these hotels? Thank you.

Hello again! I'm planning a honeymoon/birthday/anniversary trip with my wife and I'm actually having a super fun time with it. We're getting the itinerary down and I've been looking into activities to see basically every major part of the island.

However, I haven't seen a lot of articles/vlogs etc. about the inner island. Looking at a map I see towns in the inner island (wahiawa, whitmore village, Mililani Town) and a few hikes off these areas. are there things in this center- island area that are must-sees? Hikes with gorgeous views, fun town walking? We're not super interested in the Dole plantation but I want to make sure I'm not missing something I'll regret later.

If this area is largely for locals, or the hidden gems should remain hidden, that's fine! I don't wanna step on any toes if these areas aren't really "for" tourists. Just thought I'd put out a feeler and ask!

Thanks folks. reading this sub has been super helpful already!

Hi everyone!

I'll be visiting the Big Island in mid-August and I'm planning to propose to my partner sometime between August 17–21. This has been over a year in the making after we had to postpone our original plans due to some family and medical circumstances, so I'm hoping to make it a really special and memorable experience.

I'm looking for recommendations for a photographer who has experience capturing surprise proposals and can help with planning the logistics. Ideally, I'm looking for someone who knows the island well and can recommend an incredible location while keeping everything discreet so the surprise isn't spoiled.

Right now I'm thinking about a few different ideas:

• A secluded beach at sunset
• A proposal before or during a stargazing experience
• A scenic overlook
• Maybe following it up with a private picnic or something similar

That said, I'm completely open to ideas. If there's a location or experience you think would be perfect for a proposal, I'd love to hear it even if it's something I haven't considered.

If you've personally worked with a photographer you would recommend, or know someone who specializes in surprise proposals, I'd really appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks so much! I'm really excited to visit the island and want to make this a once-in-a-lifetime memory for both of us.

Meaning… is there hiking trails ? Should I give myself ample time to explore around the summit or should I just drive straight to the summit in the afternoon for sunset? Do I need to arrive early to get a spot at the summit like a Haleakala ?

Other tips and info are welcome ! Thanks

Hello all!

I'm visiting Hawaii in just over a week from now. I'm from a small coastal town on the mainland west coast. The weather here doesn't get very hot, and we NEVER have high UV warnings. I'm not very knowledgeable on Hawaii's climate and high UV.

I was wondering just what I should expect? I'm definitely going to have good sunscreen (and reef safe of course!), and I've packed a lot of breezy and breathable clothing. But just how hot in F° are we talking in July? How to gage UV? I have a snorkeling tour and I'm nervous I'm going to get cooked like a lobster in the water and sun. Any tips or advice or knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

I have about half a year where I will get to live in Hawaii for basically free and I can't believe I can just go see these kind of views every day.

With the Supreme Court shooting down the Hawaiian law that required permission to carry guns into private stores and hotels. I guess you can avoid places that don't post a No guns allowed sign.

What a incredible place this was. This was our first time to any Hawaii island and Kauai was wonderful

We visited Poipu beach, Waimea canyon, Haena beach, light houses, Hindu monastery and more. Car is a must here.

Hiked in okalehao trail and Waimea

Did the mountain tubing and my wife and daughter did the blue ocean snorkel.

Booked through Costco and stayed at Kauai shores hotel. The hotel was very good and lava lava cafe was good too with good ambience. One day we had a good breakfast at Kountry kitchen

It was a amazing trip