In your opinion, what is the best island of Hawaii to visit?|151592

I would love to Hawaii visit for my 21st birthday. I am looking forward to the jungle and beaches.

Oahu. I have a timeshare there so of course I_m biased, but the truth is it has EVERYTHING. Honolulu, otherwise known as _Las Vegas by the sea_, has all the shopping you could possibly need, from large retail stores to local island merchandise. Then you have history, with Pearl Harbor, which has a host of things to keep you occupied with. Honestly, it is one of the most fascinating places to visit of all time, even if you aren_t a huge history fan. Be sure to check out the Battleship Missouri as well as the USS Bowfin. To be honest, the USS Arizona Memorial could be skipped. The line is long, but if you are in the mood for a day of solemn contemplating, go for it! Not only do you have these two wonderful places to visit, Oahu has every other quintessential _Hawaiian_ activity, from snorkeling to whale watching (February), from scuba diving to banana boating, from white, gorgeous sandy beaches to craters from volcanoes past. Horseback riding and Helicopter tours are also available. And don_t forget surfing! The Bishop Museum and the Polynesian Cultural Center are all about Hawaiian History, so don_t think you_re getting slighted on the cultural experience when visiting Oahu. The hikes through the terrain are gorgeous, with waterfalls and sloping mountains as well as lush valleys so if you end up visiting Oahu you should definitely give one a try. The North Shore has great surfing, sea turtle viewing, and shave ice, a Hawaiian classic! You have to check out the Dole Plantation as well. You can really explore the geography, culture, and beauty of this island.

However, there is one detriment. There are no active volcanoes! I would suggest, if you really want to experience the full Hawaiian Vacation, take a few days to spend on the Big Island. It has Volcanoes National Park, with active volcanoes inside its large premises. The Thurston Lava Tube is certainly a site- a thousand year old tube where lava used to run through! You_d also find all your jungles in here, and really all around the island. Try a hike through Kilauea and it_s vicinity, a dormant volcano with scenic tropical views and a jungle feel. You can try a night hike and see the lava flow from the volcanoes, although be sure to wear appropriate shoes and bring water! It is truly a beautiful sight. I do not recommend staying there for the duration of your Hawaiian excursion. To be honest, there is nothing to do! It is very desolate, but worth seeing for the Volcanoes if you can afford it. The plane tickets from one island to another are between 80- 100$, and there_s also the ferry! If anything, go for a day or two at the beginning of your vacation to check out the Volcanoes National Park where you will find everything mentioned above (Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Jungles, etc.). You can even sleep in the park for pretty cheap! They have camping within the park grounds for a low cost. The accommodations are usually a quaint little cabin, although there may be tents. When you_re finished, hop aboard the ferry bound for Oahu. If you can_t make a trip to the Big Island, don_t sweat it! There is still PLENTY to see in Oahu.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have fun! Good luck!

It depends on what your interests are.

Oahu is great if you like the city life.

Kauai is more laid-back and you can really enjoy a lot of nature and take hikes since there are lots of hiking trails. I got back from Kauai 3 weeks ago and really enjoyed the island. Not much night life as many places close pretty early.

Maui I hear is more for the adventurous type person.

Hawaii has the volcanoes.

Maui if you want to truly experience island life, and the beaches are gorgeous.

Oahu