Days 1-3
Fly to Honolulu on the island of Oahu. You may want to stopover en route, perhaps spending a few days in either New York or Los Angeles. Spend three nights in Waikiki Beach, where you can surf, swim, sunbathe shop and enjoy the many bars & restaurants. Whilst on Oahu, take the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbour, where there are several fascinating museums and the battleship USS Missouri. You can also take a trip up to the north shore with its rugged coastline a beautiful contrast to the golden beaches of Waikiki. If you want to explore more, perhaps extend your holiday with a stay in the lovely Turtle Bay Resort.
Overnight: Outrigger Waikiki Beach
Days 4-5
Fly to Hawaii Island for two nights, or Big Island as it is also known. An amazing island made up of five volcanoes – with two massive volcanoes dominating the landscape. Mauna Kea is actually the world’s tallest mountain from summit to base over 33,000 feet but much of this is under the ocean. Mauna Loa is the largest volcano on earth and still active – take a trip to view the live crater at sunset and visit the fascinating Jagger museum. Over on the east coast are the beaches of Kailua and Kona, a haven for relaxing or enjoying snorkelling and other watersports.
Overnight: Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Days 6-8
It’s just a short flight to the idyllic island of Maui, where you will spend three days on the golden sands of Kaanapali Beach. Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Hawaiian culture whilst relaxing in a beautiful location, learn how to make a lei (the flower garland), hula dancing and how to play the ukulele. There are also some beautiful state parks to visit, where you can hike or horse-ride.
Overnight: Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Days 9-10
Your final island is the most beautiful and most verdant – Kauai, where you will see endless shades of green. You can explore by car but the best way to view this island is by helicopter to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the simply stunning Napali Coast and Waimea Canyon.
Overnight: Sheraton Kauai
Day 11
Fly back to the UK via Honolulu. Perhaps extend your holiday with a few nights in the fabulous city of San Francisco, just ask for details.
