{"id":809,"date":"2011-02-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-22T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/2011\/02\/22\/planning-your-vacation\/"},"modified":"2023-07-20T16:02:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T02:02:56","slug":"planning-your-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/planning-your-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Your Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Discover why the six Islands of Aloha are home to treasures unlike any other on earth: The dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai. The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The miles of white sands of Papohaku Beach on Molokai. The dolphin friendly waters of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai. The summit of Haleakala on Maui. The primal energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii&#8217;s Big Island. It won\u2019t be easy choosing which island to visit on your trip to Hawaii, but you\u2019ll find there are no wrong answers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll likely begin your adventure at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Oahu. This is Hawaii&#8217;s major airport, serving as the entry point for most of Hawaii&#8217;s visitors. All major domestic carriers and many international carriers serve Oahu, so you can get here from just about anywhere. There are also direct flights from the U.S. mainland to Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii&#8217;s Big Island, but for the most part, you may need to connect through Oahu to get to the neighbor islands including Lanai and Molokai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Then breathe deep. Smell the fresh plumeria in the air. Visit the historic landmarks of Hawaii and learn about the rich culture of the islands. Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations, from hidden beaches to small towns that you won\u2019t find on a postcard. 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