Being a popular tropical getaway for decades, Hawaii is famous around the globe for its typical yet renewing tropical experience. Offering everything from world-class surfing to snorkelling, to the impressive luxury hotels and the best dynamic gastronomical experience, each trip will give you a fresh perspective to look at this heavenly archipelago. However, while planning a visit to Hawaii, one of the most integral parts of your trip is choosing the islands to visit. From the fantastic beaches to the emerald waters, planning your Hawaii holiday can be daunting task. Though, a very subjective choice, there is an undeniable charm in some that distinguishes them from the others.

So to help you choose the best out of the best, here is an index of the top 7 islands in Hawaii, you just can’t afford to miss:

1. OAHU

The island of Oahu is one of the best places for the people who enjoy the charm of the big cities, complete with the finest of accommodations and diners, and just the standard hustle bustle of normal life in the atmosphere. Being the perfect combination of culture, history and the beauty of nature in Oahu, there is no doubt that the place has made to the top of the list. Along with that, the island will be a paradise for the people who love outdoor sports and open spaces, with a specific list of some of the best water sports including paragliding, kayaking, motor biking and many others of the best options you can expect. If, however you want to spend some quiet time in the island, trying doing that on some of the best beaches you have ever witnessed. The island itself is one of the greatest tropical experiences you can think of, making it an indelible choice in the list of the best islands.

2. MAUI

You know an island is good when the local folk refer to the island as ‘Maui no ka oi’, which roughly translates to “Maui is the best”. No matter if you have the island on your list or not, Maui is one place that can never be denied of the beauty it holds almost permanently. Just the perfect balance of the big city charm of Oahu and the basic country life of a country side of Kauai and the big island, making it perfect according to the fabled middle path of Buddha. A sight for sore eyes, there is not much surprise in the fact that many people choose this as their honeymoon destination, thanks to the large selection of the various condos. Along with this, you will witness the world’s premier driving attractions and Hawaii’s national park, Haleakala, one of the most incredible places to be. The best place to be for the golfers, you will find yourself surrounded by golf courses. Nicknamed as the ‘Valley Isle’, the words in the dictionary fall short of describing the beauty of the place. Overall, Maui is a place that you would regret not visiting, if ever you find yourself in the vicinity.

3. BIG ISLAND

If you find yourself fascinated by the Big Island, trust us, you are not alone. Counted as one of the most diverse of all the Hawaiian Islands, the size of the island is almost bigger than the size of all of the other islands combined. A perfect getaway to indulge and find yourself amidst beautiful, lush jungles and barren grassland to lava fields and snow-tipped mountains, this is one of the only places where you will get a chance to walk on land that is younger than you are, thanks to the present eruptions putting on quite a show for the visitors, thus giving them an opportunity to witness the lava entering the ocean. Along with that, you will find a diverse collection of world-class resorts on the Gold coast and brilliant B&BS located on the Kona and volcanic area, making it one of the best places to search for accommodation.

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