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Planning a trip to Hawaii

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Oahu

Reasons to visit:

  • Pearl Harbor (can also be a last day excursion if staying on the neighbor islands given late return flights)

  • Waikiki Beach - high energy with the best shopping on the islands

  • Great restaurant scene

  • Typically a 2-3 night stay with neighbor island add-on.

  • Famous historic hotels Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider in the heart of Waikiki

  • Luxury hotels outside of Waikiki - Kahala, Four Seasons, Turtle Bay

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Traffic and congestion is very high

  • Highly developed

  • More restrictive with Covid regulations

  • More restrictive with short-term rentals

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Turtle Bay Resort
Four Seasons
Kahala Hotel
Royal Hawaiian
Moana
Surfrider

Lodging

Kahala Hotel

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Royal Hawaiian

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Moana Surfrider

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Four Seasons Oahu

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Turtle Bay Resort

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Elite Pacific Home/Villa Rentals

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Tours

Vetra Top Picks

  • Pearl Harbor Tours

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Tours By Locals Top Picks

  • Pearl Harbor airport pick up

 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • East loop drive (Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Kailua, Pali)

  • Norh Shore (Haleiwa)

  • Pearl Harbor

  • Diamond Head Hike

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

Best Time to go to Alaska

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Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.

 

From the jungle setting of the Maya ruins in Belize and the unspoiled nature and wildlife in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, to the medieval castles of Europe and the graciousness of Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit, there is no shortage of destinations to add to your travel bucket list. Here are some of the top places in the world that you could start to discover. Where will the world take you?

Maui

Reasons to visit:

  • Best beaches in Hawaii

  • Widest variety of luxury hotels

  • Best whale watching

  • Easy access to Lana'i and Molokai day trips

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Traffic and congestion is very high

  • Larger resort communities

  • More restrictive with Covid regulations

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Lodging

Four Seasons Wailea

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Fairmont Kea Lani Wailea

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Andaz Wailea

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Montage Kapalua

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Ritz Carlton Kapalua

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Sheraton Maui Ka'anapali

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Westin Villas / Honua Kai Ka'anapli

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Elite Pacific Home/Villa Rentals

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Tours

Vetra Top Picks

  • Dolphin Safari

  • Trilogy Sunset Sail

  • Zipline

  • Helicopter Tour (Molokai - highest sea cliffs in the world)

  • Road to Hana (620 curves & 59 one lane bridges)

  • Sunrise Haleakala (3-4 a.m. wake up)

 

Tours By Locals Top Picks

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 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

Hawaii Island (aka Big Island)

Reasons to visit:

  • Most to explore (Home to 8 of 13 climate zones in the world)

  • Home to Volcanoes National park

  • Less crowds and congestion

  • Spread out luxury resorts

  • Easy self-drive activities

  • Different types of sand beaches (black, green, white)

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Seeking higher energy location

  • Looking for beaches (only a couple good beaches)

  • Can take a full day (8-8:00) to visit different attractions like the volcano

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Lodging

Four Seasons Hualalai

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Fairmont Orchid

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Westin Hapuna Beach

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Marriott Waikoloa

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Elite Pacific Home/Villa Rentals

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Tours

Vetra Top Picks

  • Deep-sea fishing

  • Manta Snorkel

  • Surfing lessons

 

Tours By Locals Top Picks

  • Hawaii Forest & Trail Volcano Tour

 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

Kauai

Reasons to visit:

  • Most scenic of all the islands.  Think Jurassic Park.

  • Waterfalls, sheer mountains, Waimea Canyon (The Grand Canyon of the Pacific)

  • Less crowds

  • Laid back island lifestyle

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Seeking higher energy location

  • North Shore can get rainy

  • The pace is too slow for an entire week

  • Traffic congestion

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Lodging

Koa Kea Poipu

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Hotel 1 Princeville

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Sheraton Kauai

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Grand Hyatt Poipu

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Elite Pacific Home/Villa Rentals

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Parrish Kauai Home/Villa Rentals

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Tours

Vetra Top Picks

  • Waimea Canyon

  • Helicoptor Tour

  • Na Pali Coast snorkelt/sail

 

Tours By Locals Top Picks

  • Waimea Canyon

 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

Lana'i

Reasons to visit:

  • Ultra luxury - Four Seasons Beach Resort & Sensei

  • Unplugged, no crowds

  • Easy access from Honolulu (private jet)

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Seeking higher energy location

  • Looking for a range of activities

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Lodging

Four Seasons Beach Resort

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Four Seasons Sensei

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Tours

Four Seasons

  • Jeep tours

  • Horseback riding

  • Snorkel/sail

  • Spa/wellness

  • Golf

 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

Molokai

Reasons to visit:

  • Old World Hawaii

  • Looking for authentic culture

  • Unplug and far from crowds

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Reasons not to visit:

  • Looking for resort amenities

  • Looking for fine dining

  • Need to have a humble respect for the people and land

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Lodging

Manahale Estate

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Tours

Wailani

  • Halawa Valley

  • Snorkel/whale watching

  • Wild boar hunting

  • Private luau

 DIY Tours/Activities

  • Purchase/gift an APP driving guide (i.e. Gypsy)

  • Hikes - All Trails APP (Manoa Falls)

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