5 Reasons To Travel To Hawai’i
It’s the first week of August, and we are just now entering the light at the end of the tunnel that is COVID. You may be imagining once again packing your suitcase with vacation essentials, boarding a flight and sun-bathing on an exotic beach. But after so long indoors, maybe you’re unsure where the best place to start is this fall.
I’m here to help.
The best place to start, and perhaps the most bucket-list worthy domestic destination, is the Hawaiian Islands.
While Hawai’i is the jewel of the Pacific and practically everyone imagines palm trees, sunny beaches and pineapple on the main itinerary of this vacation, I’m here to share 5 important reasons to make it there.
First of all, when someone says Hawai’i, do you imagine blue waters and snorkeling? There is so much more than just sun-bathing on white or black sand beaches here. From a multitude of outdoor activities and experiences including ziplining, horseback riding, swimming with sea turtles and manta rays, hiking, stargazing, parasailing, tours and more, you cannot possibly get bored at the Hawaiian islands.
Molokini Crater, off the shore of Maui, one of the best places to head if you want to snorkel.
But adventure-lovers aren’t the only ones to find exactly what they’re looking for in Hawai’i. If you are someone interested in art, culture or food, there are experiences for you too.
While the Hawaiian Islands are not made up of majority Polynesian people, but a variety of Asian cultures like Filipino, Korean and others, it still greatly reflects the culture of the early Hawaiians. However, it should be noted that the mix of ethnicities in Hawai’i today is what makes the chain of islands so unique.
The Hawaiian people take ‘aloha’ and ‘ohana’ very seriously. Strangers are treated like family. You can meet and learn from natives on the islands, as well as partake in amazing experienes like lu-aus and a traditional lei greeting. If you are a history buff, the Iolani palace may intrigue you, or the Polynesian cultural Center.
Foodie? No problem. You may be thinking pineapple and coconuts, but there is much more to Hawaiian cuisine.
For example, in Hilo, there is much exotic foods to be tried at the Hilo Farmers Market - from cherimoya, calamansi, rainbow papaya, puna ricotta, poha berries, lilikoi, lava salsa, dinosaur kale and so much more.
My two final points are more important perhaps for my Americans.
Because of COVID, you may be hesitant to travel again. Whether it be because you don’t know where to go or you don’t want to leave U.S. soil, Hawaii makes all the difference on that front. As the 50th state, Hawai’i doesn’t require a passport. While you still board a plane and have a few hours to fly, this destination is still “America”.
And my final fact: Hawai’i is multiple destinations in one. If you haven’t thought of the chain of islands as such before, let me explain: While the Hawaiian culture is on every one of these 6 islands, each one has it’s own personalities, draws and what I would like to refer to as ‘specialties’. Whether your wanting beach days, romance, outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, visiting Pearl Harbor memorial and learning, the islands have it all.
And an added intrigue to your visit? You could stay at the 1901 constructed Moana Surfrider, a 5 star luxury resort, or, stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa, a beautiful hotel with Polynesian influence at every turn and an array of activities, benefits and experiences in its’ own right.
Aulani, Disney’s Resort & Spa
And guess what? It doesn’t cost a fortune to island hop.
And when you reach out to me for a quote, you will find I can price a single island package for you - or a vacation with stays at all 6 islands if you prefer, with flights, hotels and rental cars included. Not only that - but I am a Hawaii Destination Specialist.
There is so much to discover, enjoy, experience, and absolutely LOVE about the Hawaiian islands.
You just have to take the first step.
Safe travels to all my vagabonds out there.
-Shae with Once Upon A Time Travel