The Best Time To Visit Hawaii

The best time to visit Hawaii?  Most definitely the Fall months: September, October, and November.  Not only is the weather the best but the savings are outrageous!  Cheap air tickets, leave on a Monday thru a Thursday and return the same and you will get the best fares for your trip to Paradise.  All the hotel, condo, and resort chains on all the Hawaiian Islands want and need your business.  Stay at a property and receive the 5th night free, book air room and car and get a bundled grand total including all taxes.  Check out the many useful sites for activities and sightseeing.  101 Things To Do is a great source of ideas as well as wizardpub.com for details and unbias opinions about properties on all Hawaiian Islands.  

       Now that the kids are back in school and college, it is time to take that well deserved trip to warm and sunny Hawaii.  Take a weekend getaway to another island if you are kama’aina, see the volcano or the Ironman triathlon on the Big Island, or stay in Waikiki with half the crowds on the beach.  Fall is the best time to make those long overdue plans to Oahu, Maui, Kauai,Molokai, Lanai, or Hawaii (Big Island).  

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Molokai Hawaiian By Nature

Molokai, "The Friendly Isle", is largely undiscovered and is the most Hawaiian of the islands. Remnants of early Hawaiian Culture are seen in Kawela and Kaunakakai and in the Halawa Valley. Visit the highest sea cliffs in the world which rise along the northern shore or Father Damien's church at the Kalaupapa Peninsula.
Molokai offers the perfect place for ultimate relaxation, though you can always find some interesting things to do. Try your hand at fishing with the locals or be adventurous and go sportfishing out in the open ocean. Intimate hiking and breathtaking bicycle tours are also available. For a truly unique experience, visitors aged 16 years and older can take a mule ride down the steep cliff to Kalaupapa National Historical Park, the isolated and historic settlement of those inflicted with Hansen’s Disease.

Facts: Population 7,404, Area 260 sq. miles

The "Friendly Isle" has diversified agriculture, ranching, tourism and the world's highest sea cliffs along its northern coast. On a 13-square-mile peninsula below high cliffs is Kalaupapa, the Hansen's Disease settlement, officially called Kalawao County, a National Historical Park.

Flower: White Kukui Blossom

Island Color: Green

Lanai The Secluded Island

Lanai, "Hawaii's Secluded Island", is the sixth largest island, located in the center of the Hawaiian chain and is volcanic in origin. The island's name translates to "day of conquest". Lanai's unusual beauty contrasts from vividly colorful and lush to forbiddingly stark landscape. From sunny white sand beaches to rugged pine forests, the island of Lanai offers a primitive charm all of its own.
Like the other islands, Lanai has its own special unique flavor and feel. It’s one of the smallest islands, but don’t let its small size fool you – you’ll be surprised at how much Lanai has to offer.

This charming island is home to just over 3,000 people, making it the perfect place for rest relaxation, rejuvenation, rediscovery and romance. From beautiful Manele Bay to the bumpy road and scenic views of the Munro Trail, you'll find a wide range of activities to please just about everyone. Golf on two challenging courses or go snorkeling in crystal clear waters at Hulopoe Beach. The resorts also offer excellent services for your indulgence.

Facts: Population 3,193, Area 140 sq. miles

"Hawaii's Most Enticing Island." Formerly known as the "Pineapple Island," almost the entire island was, until recently, a Dole Company pineapple plantation but is now phasing in tourism, and is home to two world class resorts.

Flower: Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant)

Island Color: Orange

Hawaii The Big Island

Hawaii, "The Big Island", is the largest and youngest of all the Hawaiian Islands. Steeped in legend, the Big Island is still growing. Experience Parker Ranch, the erupting volcanoes at Volcanoes National Park, the snow-capped mountain of mauna Kea, the shopping and dining in Kona Village, black sand beaches, waterfalls....and much more! The island of Hawaii is an arena of beauty, diversity and constant change!

It’s easy to picture Pele, the Volcano Goddess, showing her wrath – or mercy – on those she encounters. As you explore the island, you’ll see jagged lava fields immersed with new vegetation, providing an amazing contrast of Hawaii's Big Island’s diverse landscape. To see the lava flow glowing at night is an incredible experience you really shouldn’t miss! Yet the molten lava is just one of Hawaii's Big Island’s hot attractions – there are also cool shops in Kona, coffee plantation tours, excellent golf on the Kohala Coast, and the quaint town of Hilo, where you’ll feel as though you’ve gone back in time.

Facts: Population 148,677, Area 4,028 sq. miles

Hawaii's Big Island has spectacular contrasts...the mighty volcanoes Mauna Loa (13,679 feet) and Kilauea, lofty snow clad Mauna Kea (13,796 feet), the Kau Desert, gorgeous waterfalls, the Puna Fern Forest, and the colorful orchids of Hilo. The island grows sugar, coffee, cattle and macadamia nuts. Landmarks: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, Kailua-Kona, Kawaihae, Parker Ranch, Waipio Valley.

Flower: Red Ohia Lehua

Island Color: Red

Kauai The Garden Isle

Kauai, "The Garden Isle", is the oldest and some say the most beautiful of all the Hawaiian Islands because of its untouched appearance. Kauai offers sights found nowhere else on earth, such as the Waimea Canyon, the Wailua River and Fern Grotto, the secluded beaches of Hanalei Bay and all of the dining and shopping of the Coconut Plantation!
Kauai is lush, tropical and wild. With cascading waterfalls and towering green mountains, this island is what most people imagine Hawaii to be like.

From the spectacular views at Waimea Canyon to the verdant vistas along the Napali Coast, Kauai can take your breath away. More and more people are coming to Kauai because they are attracted to its natural beauty and laidback atmosphere. Visitors are also drawn to Kauai for its gorgeous tropical rainforests, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter. These aerial tours take you into the heart of the island and offer spectacular scenic views that will remain with you long after your vacation ends.

Facts: Population 58,303, Area 552 sq. miles

The "Garden Island" offers magnificent scenery and lush vegetation, beautiful waterfalls, the spectacular Waimea Canyon, the great "hidden" valley of Kalalau, colorful tropical plants and flowers. Landmarks: Hanalei Bay, Wailua River, Nawiliwili Bay, Poipu Beach.

Flower: Mokihana (Green Berry)

Island Color: Purple

Maui The Valley Isle

History is alive on Maui, "The Valley Isle". Lahaina, the whaling village, is filled with excitement. The giant Humpback Whales winter in the waters of Maui and when the whales frolic, all of Maui stops to watch. Visit Hana and the Seven Scared Pools, climb Haleakala Crater, or snorkel at Black Rock in Kaanapali. The entertainment is endless! Maui is known for its white sand beaches, crystal waters and relaxed life-style. "Maui no Ka oi" - Maui is the Best!
With white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Maui is ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling and snoozing! But once you’ve gotten enough sun, Maui’s also a great place for shopping and sightseeing. The old whaling town of Lahaina is home to many quaint shops and eclectic art galleries. On the opposite side of the island, the long road to Hana will lead you to the waterfall fed pools at Oheo Gulch, a perfect place to stretch your legs and take in the view. After touring the island, you may need to unwind in Wailea with a pampering spa treatment. It’s no wonder visitors return here year after year.

Facts: Population 117,644, Area 727 sq. miles

The "Magic Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses. The 10,023-foot Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano crater in the world. Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of the atmosphere of an old whaling town. Nearby are the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and golf courses. Hana and Iao Valley draw many visitors.

Flower: Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)

Island Color: Pink

Oahu The Gathering Place

Oahu, "The Gathering Place", is the island of diversity offering a wide variety of attractions from the quiet beaches of Kailua to the pounding surf of the Bonzai Pipeline at North Shore. The rest of the island offers wonder and delight at such places as the Polynesian Cultural Center, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head! Waikiki remains the center of activity with its night life, the International Marketplace, Honolulu Zoo and the world famous Waikiki Beach.

Facts: Population 876,156, Area 597 sq. miles

The most populated island, where Honolulu is the Capital City, the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational heart of the State. Oahu is the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor center. Landmarks: Nuuanu Pali, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.

Flower: Ilima

Island Color: Yellow