Hawaii is incredibly beautiful, but I honestly don’t recommend visiting in June because...
Hawaii: A Tropical Paradise of Volcanoes, Waves, and Hula
1. Must-Visit Attractions: A Symphony of Volcanoes, Beaches, and Cultural Landmarks
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Earth’s Heartbeat and Lava Wonders
Kīlauea Volcano: Hike the Thurston Lava Tube to explore a natural cave formed by an eruption 500 years ago; join a lava stargazing tour (~$150/person) at night to witness the red glow of lava meeting the ocean under a starry sky.
Volcano Crater Overlook: Stand on the platform outside the Jagger Museum to feel the sulfur fumes rolling from the crater. Wear a windproof jacket and rent a gas mask (available at park shops).
Waikīkī Beach: A Surfer’s Paradise and Sunset Feast
Surfing for Beginners: Try Ty Gurney Surf School ($120/2 hours), rent a longboard for shallow-water practice with a 1:3 instructor ratio, and wear waterproof sunscreen to prevent rashes.
Diamond Head Sunset: Summit before 17:00 ($5 entry) for a panoramic view of Waikīkī’s coastline as the sunset paints the clouds pink and purple. Afterward, dine on coconut shrimp at Duke’s Restaurant.
Pearl Harbor: Memories of History and Tears
USS Arizona Memorial: Book free tickets on the official site one month in advance. Take a boat to the sunken ship, where oil still seeps like black teardrops, and listen to survivor recordings recounting the 1941 attack.
USS Missouri Battleship: Tour the ship and touch the surrender deck where WWII ended. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat for the scorching deck.
Nāpali Coast: Jurassic Cliffs and Emerald Seas
Helicopter Tour: Blue Hawaiian ($300/person) flies over razor-sharp cliffs, waterfalls, and heart-shaped bays. Wear bright colors for better photos.
Kalalau Trail: A challenging 11-mile round-trip hike (permit required) leading to the secluded Kalalau Beach. Pack at least 3 liters of water and energy bars.
2. Deep Experiences: Culture, Adventure, and Cuisine Collide
Polynesian Cultural Center: Hula and Tribal Celebrations
Lūʻau Feast: $120/person includes fire knife dancing, traditional fire-making, roasted pork, poi (taro paste), and hula lessons. Wear flip-flops for sitting on the ground.
Handicraft Workshops: Learn to weave coconut leaf hats or carve wood, and take home a Hawaiian lei ($10) as a souvenir.
Maui’s Hana Highway: A 620-Curve Road Trip Epic
Classic Route: Start in Kahului, stop at Waiʻānapanapa State Park’s black sand beach and Twin Falls. Pack motion sickness meds and rent a Jeep for style.
Hidden Gems: Try coconut ice cream ($8) and handmade soap ($15) in Hana Town. Avoid crowds by leaving before 7 AM.
Big Island Night Dive: Dancing with Manta Rays
Kona Coast Night Dive: $150/person includes a headlamp dive to watch 5-meter-wide manta rays glide overhead. A 1:1 instructor ensures safety; wear a 3mm wetsuit for warmth.
Eco-Tip: Don’t touch the rays—their skin is sensitive. Use reef-safe sunscreen (oxybenzone harms coral).
3. Food Guide: Poke Bowls, Macadamia Nuts, and Tropical Cocktails
Poke Bowl: The Ultimate Evolution of Raw Fish
Ono Seafood: $12/bowl with ahi tuna, seaweed, avocado, and spicy mayo. Perfect for a beach picnic.
Maguro Brothers: Creative flavors like mango salmon or spicy edamame with purple rice (~$15/person).
Hawaiian Specialties: Lūʻau Pork and Loco Moco
Helena’s Hawaiian Food: $25/person for kalua pig (12-hour slow-roasted pork) and laulau (meat wrapped in taro leaves). Cash only.
Rainbow Drive-In: $10 for loco moco (hamburger patty, fried egg, and gravy over rice) with mac salad (potato salad).
Tropical Cocktails: Mai Tai and Blue Hawaiʻi
Duke’s Waikīkī: $15 for a Mai Tai (white rum + orange liqueur) on the patio with surf views and garlic bread.
Lava Lava Beach Club: $18 for a Blue Hawaiʻi (blue curaçao + coconut milk) with live music. Barefoot-friendly!
4. Transport & Accommodation: Island-Hopping Survival Guide
Inter-Island Flights: Hawaiian Airlines ($80–150/one-way); 40 minutes from Oʻahu to Maui/Big Island. Book one month ahead.
Ferry: Maui to Lānaʻi ($30/person, once daily). Pack seasickness pills.
Lodging Picks
Luxury: The Royal Hawaiian, Waikīkī ($500+/night, beachfront) or Four Seasons Maui ($800+/night, private white sand).
Budget: Waikīkī Beachside Hostel ($50/bed, breakfast included) or Volcano House ($200/night, crater views).
Family-Friendly: Hilton Waikoloa Village (Big Island, $400+/night, waterslides) or Aulani Disney Resort (Oʻahu, $600+/night, Mickey-themed pools).
5. Pitfall Avoidance: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Tickets & Tours: Book lava tours with licensed operators (e.g., Forest Adventures). Helicopter tours must be FAA-certified.
Pearl Harbor: The USS Arizona is free, but the USS Missouri and Pacific Aviation Museum cost extra ($30/person).
Shopping Tips: ABC Stores for cheap sunscreen/snacks. Buy black pearls from trusted shops like Roberta’s (with GIA certs).
Avoid fake “Kona coffee”—look for “100% Kona Coffee” labels. Blends are cheaper but inferior.
Other Tips: Rent a car with full coverage (rocky roads!). Parking costs $1–5/hour (some beaches are free).
Respect local culture: Don’t touch heads (even kids’), remove shoes in temples, and tip hula dancers ($1–5).
6. Seasonal Highlights: Whales, Surf, and Volcanic Romance
Whale Season (Dec–Apr): Maui’s Lahaina offers boat tours ($60/person) to see humpback whales breaching.
Big Wave Season (Jun–Sep): Watch pros tackle Oʻahu’s North Shore Pipeline, the “world’s deadliest wave.”
Year-Round Volcano Action: Check USGS updates for Kīlauea’s eruptions.
Epilogue
Hawaii is the lava meeting the sea under a starry sky at Volcanoes National Park, the thrill of surfing Waikīkī at sunset, the solemnity of Pearl Harbor, and the wild beauty of Nāpali’s cliffs. It’s the fresh burst of a poke bowl and the smoky feast of a lūʻau. With this guide, let Hawaii’s volcanoes and waves carry you into a dream where tropics and culture collide—because here, even the breeze carries the scent of plumeria.
The water is so clear and was warmer than I expected. There are plenty of good food options around. The beach is however quite crowded, lots of sales people around trying to sell you something. The location is good because it’s close to everything.
Boracay is beautiful or not, it depends on luck! I went to 51, the sea is beautiful, the beach is beautiful, but because the coastline is full of green algae, taking pictures is very ugly. Although it is difficult for China to apply for a Philippines visa now, there are still many tourists on the island. Most of them should be Koreans and local tourists. It is almost impossible to take a unmanned beach in s2. Relatively speaking, s1 has fewer tourists and is more suitable for taking pictures, provided that they ignore the ugly green algae.
Boracay White Beach seems to be greatly affected by the weather. If you go on a good day, there is no paradise on the ground, and it is a very depressing beach when you visit during the rainy season. Delicate sand on the sandy beach, emerald blue sea, and beautiful sunset make you visit Boracay again. The most beautiful sunset in the world is called Boracay Beach, and you can feel it if you go directly.
Boracay Pier 2 is very lively. There are many five-star hotels, as well as white sand beaches, 2 kilometers of beach shops, D''MALL MARKET, ATMs, banks, white skin supermarkets and green skin supermarkets. Go to Pier 1 on the beach and find the best exchange rate.
Chinese citizens with US-Canada Europe-Japan visas enjoy the Philippines visa-free, buy a ticket and you can leave, come and go for a trip [ye] The beautiful Boracay Island is located in the middle of the Philippines, close to the nine-dash line of China! There is crystal clear seawater, white sand as fine as flour, challenging sea jumping activities, fun snorkeling, people see loved coconut ice cream, and unpowered sailboats to take you out to see the sunset, there are too many reasons to attract you here [yes] I should go to Boracay at least once in my life.
White Beach Boracay is a famous beach on the island, the sand on the beach is delicate like flour, stepping on it without any discomfort. The beach during the day Three or two tourists walked on the beach. At night, the taste was completely changed. The open-air bar stalls and seafood stalls came out. I had a seafood dinner and a cup at the bar stall. Watching the performances with local characteristics, White beach from the daytime plain face into the night enchanting, thick makeup is always appropriate.
Boracay is really a place that I have been thinking about once. The sky is too beautiful, the sea is too beautiful, and the white beach is too beautiful. The white beach is located in the middle of the west bank of Boracay. The sand is fine and white, and it is soft and comfortable to step on the foot. I have been to Phuket and Yalong Bay, which is not as beautiful as Boracay. The sunset here is particularly beautiful and beautiful. I still choose Boracay when I go to the island.
The beauty of Boracay, like its name, is that there is a 4-kilometer white sand beach, all composed of white, powder-like fine sand, known as the "finest beach in the world". The white sand beach is clear and the slope is very moderate. Go into the sea and walk 50 meters. The sea will only reach your waist (but some small areas will suddenly go deep, so you must pay attention to safety). The white beach is very small, beautiful scenery, food, shopping, entertainment, etc. Everything is concentrated on a short beach, and the hotel door is the sea, and the night is even more shaken. Changed to a popular bar, honeymoon vacation must come.