Tips for Planning a Hawai'i Vacation

The Hawaiian Islands continue to attract all types of travelers. Whether it’s a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a family or group interested in an adventurous vacation, this destination has it all. And with pleasant temps all year long, any month is a great month to visit. If you’re thinking of visiting Hawaiʻi for your next vacation, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Check Out the Free Travel Guide

Instead of sifting through pages and pages of information on Google, take a look at the Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau’s free statewide travel planner. Here you’ll find maps, activities, accommodations and much more – all in one place. Just click on the islands you’re interested in exploring under the Table of Contents.

Download the Official Hawaiʻi Visitors App

If Savvy is your middle name, then a travel planning companion you won’t want to leave home without is the GoHawaii App, the official mobile app for visitors. Features include a calendar of events (including festivals, markets and cultural experiences), travel tips and an interactive map, among other things. Travelers can either visit gohawaii.com, download the GoHawaii App or look at the GoHawaii digital kiosks upon arrival at key visitor locations.

Use a Travel Advisor

It’s rare that a vacation gets to its fullest potential without the help of a travel advisor. Consider reaching out to your local advisor, or one who specializes in Hawaiʻi, when you’re ready to book your trip. Advisors have an unmatched knowledge and understanding of tourist destinations, and they can help ensure the trip is exactly what you’re looking for. From finding a hotel and securing restaurant reservations to suggesting unique attractions and booking flights, advisors can do it all.

Mālama Hawaiʻi

Mālama means to care for, protect and give back, and this is exactly what travelers should keep in mind when they’re planning a trip to Hawaiʻi. Through the Mālama Hawaiʻi Program, visitors can find organizations that have opportunities to participate in volunteer activities such as cleaning up a beach area or planting native trees. This is a great addition to any vacation.

Stay Up to Date

As Hawaiʻi continues to recover from the Maui wildfires, the destination encourages travelers to continue supporting Maui and the rest of the islands mindfully. While Lahaina remains closed until further notice, other areas on the island are welcoming visitors.

“The response from residents statewide and by people around the world to support Maui’s recovery has been incredible and inspiring,” said Daniel Nāho‘opi‘i, chief administrative officer of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. “Now is the time for people everywhere to show their support for Maui by booking trips, making restaurant reservations, and frequenting Maui’s retail stores and attractions that support workers and their families.”

Travelers can visit hawaiitourismauthority.org/maui-recovery to stay up to date.