Planning a trip to Hawaii?
Tools and practical tips to plan your trip to Hawaii
Of all the places in the world that we have discovered, Hawaii remains our favorite destination, both for its beauty and its diversity! It is a small paradise where life is good, in the heart of a rich tropical vegetation and a protected ecosystem. You will have understood, we fell in love with Hawaii! We have been lucky enough to get married there and to spend more than a hundred days there since 2017.
But now let's talk about you, your travel plans to Hawaii. We will guide you through the different steps to help you design and prepare the trip of your dreams.
Learn more about Hawaii
Let's start with a selection of articles to learn more about Hawaii…
I plan the period, duration and budget of my trip to Hawaii
Now let's look at how to define the outline of your trip. Estimate your budget and determine the period and dates of your travel.
I define my itinerary in Hawaii
Now let's go deeper into the planning of your trip. Here are different articles to help you determine your itinerary to fit your desires and not miss anything.
I book my flights, accommodations and rental cars
Let's get down to business! It's time to make your reservations and we will help you make the best choices.
I prepare my program for Hawaii
Your trip to Hawaii is taking shape! All that's left to do is to plan your days. We have over 20 guidebooks and as many hikes articles that list everything you can see in Hawaii. You can use the clickable maps by selecting an area of your choice, or you can browse our list of guidebooks and hikes for each island.
Big Island
Kauai
Maui
Oahu
I book your excursions and tours in Hawaii
Don't forget to book your activities in advance, and make them part of your program. For this we offer a selection of tours and excursions that you can enjoy. The excursions with a small thumb are the ones we have tested and approved. They are also the most popular. Don't hesitate to make your reservations directly from our site, the reservation form is the same as when you go directly to the company, except that we get a small commission which allows us to offer you all the content of this site for free and without advertising!
I use the interactive map to find my way in Hawaii
Don't leave without locating on the map all the points of interest that might interest you! This map will also allow you to identify the places around you. You can use the filters to refine your selection.
Bonus!
You are now in the bonus section. Here we tell you about our experience feedbacks or unusual things...
I'm Sandrine, originally from Toulouse, France, and a passionate traveler. I first discovered the islands in 2017, and it didn't take long for me to fall completely in love with Hawai'i. I loved it so much that I came back the very next year! Then, in 2019, I decided to leave everything behind and set off on the adventure I had always dreamed of: traveling around the world. My five-month-old daughter came along for the journey. After exploring the Pacific, we made Hawai'i our home for three unforgettable months. During that time, I immersed myself in the islands, exploring, mapping, and documenting almost every point of interest, from the iconic must-see places to the hidden gems most visitors never get to discover. And I came back once again in 2022!
That experience led to the creation of Smartrippers, and later Trip-Hawaii, driven by my desire to share everything I've learned about Hawai'i through my travels since 2017 — my favorite discoveries, practical advice, and insider tips to help you plan your trip with confidence and make the most of your time in the islands. My goal? To save you time, take the guesswork out of planning, and help you experience Hawai'i at its very best, so that your trip can be every bit as magical as you've dreamed — and perhaps even become one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life.