Planning A Hawaii Winter Vacation

If you dread winter's early nights and cold temperatures, start planning a winter vacation to Hawaii. Make the most of your Hawaiian vacation with these hot holiday tips.

For every snow bunny who starts dreaming of the ski slopes before the candles are snuffed out in their Halloween jack-o-lanterns, there's a sun bird who dreads turning back the clocks and getting out their winter woollies. A good way to ward off those winter blues is to start planning a Hawaii vacation.

If you're dreaming of beach vacations, Hawaii has some of the best beaches in the world. If you're envisioning spending most of your holiday surrounded by sun, surf and sand, it's worth checking out the beach scene before you check in to your hotel. That way you can choose a hotel or resort with a great beach right on your doorstep.

Of course, everyone has their own idea of what makes a great beach. But by picking the brains of friends and fellow travel writers, along with my own humble opinions, I can recommend five of the Best Hawaii Beaches and Vacations.

Many locals and regular visitors alike rate Maui as the best island in the world (let alone Hawaii) for beaches. Check out the top picks for snorkeling, windsurfing, golden sands and more in my Top Maui Beaches article.

If it's adventure you're after, the Big Island of Hawaii has two of the world's most active volcanoes. You can walk 140 miles of hiking trails through a fascinating landscape of lava fields, craters and cinder cones in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Perhaps you'd prefer adventures of the culinary kind. Then don't miss Matthew Gray's Hawaii Food Tours, where you'll discover exotic Hawaiian dishes at some of Honolulu's top restaurants.

My Hawaii Fun Facts and Figures and Hawaii Climate articles will also whet your appetite for a Hawaiian holiday. When is the best time for a Hawaii vacation?

Anytime!

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