5 Must-Experiences for Your 2025 Hawaii Vacation

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It's been 140 days since we began our world tour. We're currently waiting at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for our flight to Tokyo, Japan via Korea. It's the end of our 17-day trip to the United States. 5 Must-See Places in HawaiiI chose it.

Must-Experience Things to Do in Hawaii

 

Hawaii in the United States is a place called the 'dream travel destination' that is most loved by travelers from all over the world.

I spent a lot of time and money to come to Hawaii, but this is what I got. There is nothing more regrettable than not experiencing everything a fantastic destination has to offer.

So, based on my experience in Hawaii, I'd like to recommend five must-do experiences. I hope this will be helpful to you as you travel to Hawaii.

Hawaii If you are traveling for the first time, here are some must-know tips to help you.This is it.

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1. Drive east

 

When I think back to the famous car commercials from my childhood, there's always one place that comes to mind: Hawaii. While most of Hawaii's tourist accommodations are concentrated around Waikiki Beach, eastern Hawaii is relatively unvisited.


This place is Famous for its fantastic views and beaches, this is a must-visit place when traveling to Hawaii.am.

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The beautiful harmony of blue beaches and beautiful rocks on the eastern coast of Hawaii

If you're traveling to Hawaii, I highly recommend renting a car and driving along the stunning east coast. Driving along America's wide roads and enjoying the beautiful beaches is an experience you'll want to pay a fortune for.

It's a well-known fact that driving along a beautiful coastal road with a loved one is a fantastic experience. However, it is notorious for its high prices. underRenting a car in Waikiki can also be a burden.

🔎[Hawaii Road Trip Tips for Beginners | From Parking to Insurance Go see the article. For those people, we introduce a reasonably priced rental car application.

  • Turo

TuroIt is a method of renting a vehicle that you own and paying for it.

So, you can use the vehicles more cheaply and economically (about half the price of a regular rental car company) than the vehicles of a regular rental car company, and you can get more accurate information because you can check reviews of the vehicles that have been used.

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Hawaii rental car company Turo's homepage
  • Hui (HUI)

🔎Hui (HUI)It is easy to think of it as a car sharing service that allows you to share vehicles, like Socar or Green Car in our country.

While most rental car companies only allow you to rent for one night, the Hui app allows you to rent by the hour, making it more reasonable and economical.

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Hawaiian ride-sharing service HUI

2. Enjoy Waikiki Beach

 

Waikiki Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches I've visited during my world travels. When you're gazing at the beautiful waves and breathtaking sunsets, you lose track of time.

But, if you haven't spent a Saturday at Waikiki Beach, you haven't really enjoyed it. It's the most crowded place. The road in front of Waikiki Beach is filled with food trucks and flea markets on Saturday afternoons.

It is a must-see attraction that you can't miss as you experience various souvenirs and foods that can only be found in Hawaii, and before you know it, it will be late at night. We highly recommend that you experience it.

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People fill the streets to look at the food, souvenirs, and goods displayed everywhere.

3. Iyasume Musubi

 

There is a representative food that Hawaiians enjoy the most: musubi.

It is a simple dish that can be eaten by placing thinly sliced spam on top of white rice and topping it with eggs or various other toppings to suit your taste., Musubi can be found easily anywhere in Hawaii.

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Various types of musubi are available, priced from approximately $3 to $5.

As with any food or restaurant, there are restaurants that specialize in making this musubi delicious. I'd like to introduce a famous musubi restaurant where I ate almost every day during my seven-day stay.

Right 📍Iyasume MusubiBased on my experience of eating musubi in many places, I can confidently say that this is the place with the most delicious musubi, as it is not salty, the rice grains are just the right amount of stickiness, and are not too sticky.

4. Ala Moana Center

 

Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping center in Honolulu, Hawaii. It boasts a unique Hawaiian atmosphere, featuring everything from high-end luxury brands to delicious restaurants and food courts, as well as traditional Hawaiian performances.

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It looks like it fits in well with Hawaii.

Although not a tall building, Ala Moana Shopping Center, which creates a different atmosphere on each floor, is located quite a distance from Waikiki Beach, the most popular tourist destination.

However, it operates in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because you can go straight to the front by taking the pink trolleyIt is also advantageous in terms of accessibility.

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Traditional Hawaiian dance and music performed on a shopping center stage

5. Enjoy the trolley ride

 

What if you don't have an international driver's license? Or are you a traveler afraid of accidents in expensive Hawaii and unable to drive? There's a way to freely explore the vast island of Hawaii without a rental car: the trolley.

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Source: Hawaii Trolley website

Trolley in Hawaii Shuttle buses that travel throughout HonoluluThere's the Blue Line, which offers sightseeing along the eastern coast; the Red Line, which explores Hawaii's history and heritage sites; and the Pink Line, which circles around major shopping malls and hotels in Hawaii.

The trolley offers the advantage of freedom of movement without the need for a rental car. The trolley is a mode of transportation that makes you question, "Is it really worth spending so much money to rent a car?".

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Because there are no windows and the magnet faces the window, it is easier to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hawaii.

If you want to know the detailed amount and each line route Waikiki Trolley HomepageYou can check the details through .

Honest review of independent travel in Hawaii

 

Hawaii is one of the most popular travel destinations, beloved by travelers from around the world. Indeed, with its beautiful Waikiki Beach, the Eastern Drive, delicious food, and ambiance, it's clear that it deserves the title of "the ultimate travel destination.".

If you're planning a trip to Hawaii, I recommend deciding right now if any of the experiences I mentioned above are part of your travel happiness.

On your last day back to Korea from Hawaii, I'm sure you'll be facing me, sad to leave and desperately wishing you could go back to the first day of your trip.

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