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Visiting Hawaii

As the state where the surf’s always up and the locals emanate a laid-back friendliness, Hawaii attracts the usual (weary mainlanders) and the odd (paparazzi-phobic stars). Volcanoes and wildlife imbue Hawaii with natural drama, while luxury hotels beckon visitors inside. And among Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island, there’s plenty of island attitude to go around.

So whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent visitor, a business traveler or a budget explorer, IgoUgo has all the travel-planning tools and resources you need to create a memorable vacation. Read traveler reviews of the top hotels, restaurants , and things to do, browse amazing photos ; ask for advice in our friendly travel forums; and find cheap flights and hotels. Then, after your trip is over, share your travel reviews, tips, and photos with friends and fellow travelers right here on IgoUgo. ... Read More
As the state where the surf’s always up and the locals emanate a laid-back friendliness, Hawaii attracts the usual (weary mainlanders) and the odd (paparazzi-phobic stars). Volcanoes and wildlife imbue Hawaii with natural drama, while luxury hotels beckon visitors inside. And among Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island, there’s plenty of island attitude to go around.

So whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent visitor, a business traveler or a budget explorer, IgoUgo has all the travel-planning tools and resources you need to create a memorable vacation. Read traveler reviews of the top hotels, restaurants , and things to do, browse amazing photos ; ask for advice in our friendly travel forums; and find cheap flights and hotels. Then, after your trip is over, share your travel reviews, tips, and photos with friends and fellow travelers right here on IgoUgo. Close

Stories and Tips Hawaii

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Eating and the day to day in Kauai

Written by mistalong on 08 Sep, 2012

Naturally, the islands are a little more expensive than the mainland. We prepared ourselves. After renting a suite with a full kitchen, we decided to prepare for the week by grabbing a few groceries, where else......WALMART! We expected the prices to be…Read More


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Book a Surf Vacation in Hawaii

Written by ideagirl on 03 Jan, 2011

Surfing and Hawaii go hand in hand like pancakes and maple syrup. This island sport, glamorized by movies and television, was first described to the outside world by European explorers in 1778. Although deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, the sport was banned for religious reasons…Read More


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US National Parks on the Big Island

Written by MilwVon on 07 May, 2010

Volcanoes National ParkPerhaps the US Park Service’s flagship National Park in Hawaii, Volcanoes National Park is an ever changing, never the same experience! I have been fortunate to visit the park and the current eruption many times over the past ten years. It…Read More


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Big Island State & County Parks

Written by MilwVon on 06 May, 2010

There are a number of very nice parks around the Big Island of Hawaii. It would be impossible to cover all of them, so this is just a short overview of a handful that I have visited over the course of my ten years of…Read More


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A Leisurely Way to Spend the Last Day in Paradise

Written by MilwVon on 05 May, 2010

One of the biggest travel challenges I have is what to do from the time of checkout at the resort, until my marathon redeye flight home to Milwaukee. Do too much, and I'm too exhausted for the overnight flight to relax and sleep .…Read More


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The Saddle Road and Beyond

Written by MilwVon on 04 May, 2010

To really get a great perspective of the variety of climates and vegetation on the Big Island of Hawaii, you have to go no further than the road trip from Kona to Hilo via the Saddle Road. Add the extra bonus miles (roughly 50)…Read More


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Kailua-Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park

Written by MilwVon on 03 May, 2010

One of my personal favorite road trips is the trip south out of Kona through the coffee belt and over to the active volcano on the Big Island.If you head out south on Hwy 11, you will first come to Keauhou which has a nice…Read More


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Biking the East Coast of Kauai

Written by MattF on 05 Mar, 2010

After a number of visits to Kelia Beach, above Kapa'a, we noticed alot of people were biking along a paved hiking and biking trail that runs along the coast between Kapa'a and North of Kelia Beach. After we moved from Princeville down to Waipouli during…Read More


Manapua and BBQ Wild Boar

Written by MattF on 24 Feb, 2010

This was our third trip to Kauai, and each time we go we search out new things to do and try. On this trip we happened into a couple of treats; one we planned on trying, and another we stumbled into on our way from…Read More


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Driving in the Rain

Written by MattF on 24 Feb, 2010

One thing you always expect to see in Hawaii, regardless of the island you are on, is rain. In our previous trips (in August and then again in March) it usually comes in miss and hit showers that are short lived and easy to live…Read More


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