{"id":2605,"date":"2023-07-28T04:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T18:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/maui-to-moloka%ca%bbi-how-to-pick-your-perfect-hawaii-island\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:32:06","slug":"maui-to-molokai-how-to-pick-your-perfect-hawaii-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/maui-to-molokai-how-to-pick-your-perfect-hawaii-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Maui to Moloka\u02bbi: The Hawaii Island Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re ready to say aloha to Hawaii \u2013 but where to begin? Whether you seek smouldering volcanic landscapes or legendary surf, <\/em><\/strong>find your perfect island<\/strong><\/em> here<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawaii conjures images of quintessential paradise: surfers riding white-tipped waves, coral reefs in rainbow shades and high-end resorts in beachfront locations. Here you can find a taste of the good life, but with so many islands to choose from (137 in total), it\u2019s not easy deciding where to indulge. We\u2019ve narrowed down our top six islands \u2013 all you need to do is choose your favourite and forge ahead with the Hawaii escape of your dreams.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

O\u02bbahu: Waikiki Beach and top surf <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great island for first-timers, O\u02bbahu offers something for every type of traveller. If you\u2019re an enthusiastic surfer (or eager to learn), pick up a longboard at the world-famous Waikiki Beach. Here you can find waves suitable for all skill levels, as well as several surf schools if you\u2019re just starting out. Not only is this beach renowned for its white sand and turquoise waves, it also hosts a handful of high-end restaurants, including the open-air La Mer<\/a> at Halekulani Hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big Island: legendary volcanoes and pristine beaches <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nature has a way of humbling us, and on the Big Island, there\u2019s no landscape more awe-inspiring than at Hawai\u02bbi Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea and Mauna Loa. They\u2019re two of the world\u2019s most active volcanos and you\u2019re almost guaranteed a glimpse of action in the form of long plumes of steam and vivid red lava between cracks of blackened earth. When you\u2019re ready to cool off, head to Makalawena Beach. Just one of the plethora of stunning white stretches of coast, Makalawena in particular is great for snorkelling in the shallow reef and lazing on sugary sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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